TableLeg Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I read a comment the other day on here about the use of a Push button starter switch and it got me thinking. The point was raised that when wearing harnesses if the driver was to stall the engine it can be difficult to reach the key to restart the engine and that a push button on the dash is easier to reach. It would appear to be a valid point in that the key switch would be further away from the drivers hand than the dash panel would be and that harnesses would (and should) restrict your body movement forwards. Does anybody have any comments to make? Quote
Terry Everall Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Push button is quick and simple to install and makes life easier. Quote
TableLeg Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 Push button is quick and simple to install and makes life easier. Thanks Terry, That's what I thought. Got to be easier. Quote
Quinten Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I installed a push start button cos it looks cool... still catches me out though, where I'm turning the key expecting it to turn over... doh! Quote
Welly Jen Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Never had a problem reaching the key. Must have really long arms! Only problem I have is I often leave the helmet on the scuttle after I've done the harness up and then can't reach it. 2 Quote
TableLeg Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 Only problem I have is I often leave the helmet on the scuttle after I've done the harness up and then can't reach it. LOL Thanks Jen Quote
TableLeg Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 I installed a push start button cos it looks cool... still catches me out though, where I'm turning the key expecting it to turn over... doh! I agree It does add that little something Quote
Lyonspride Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I've got an ignition key on the centre of the dash...... Not sure why my car was never fitted with the standard arrangement and im not convinced of the security of the ignition key I have (picking wise), but then with all the exposed wires I doubt the "standard arrangement is any more secure. Quote
Rory's Dad Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Push button starter good for those moments when you have a hill start fail Quote
tisme Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I was thinking about this very problem just the other day - I have a "kill" switch (ignition and fuel pump) on my dash and used to have a starter button but removed it at the last re-design. I wish I hadn't as I struggle to start the engine on the standard steering lock switch (especially if I stall it when fully togged up in helmet, lots and layers and harness ). I think I'll add a starter button back in Quote
Matta Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 With my last car, I lost count of the number of times I got fastened in to my harnesses and realised my ignition key was in the back pocket of my jeans. Starter button in the current car is my preference! Matt Quote
TableLeg Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks all and your responses confirm my original thoughts......defintely worth having a starter switch within reach. :yes: Quote
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