240zwannabe Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 You still have to have the key in the run position for it to start. Can't theives see your keyhole there now. Yes...but you have to have the key to unlock the steering wheel. Your argument makes no sense to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravRMK Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Yes...but you have to have the key to unlock the steering wheel. Your argument makes no sense to me... Yes you have to have the key to unlock the steering wheel, and turn the ignition on, unless you hide a separate ignition switch. A stock Z or most any other car has a keyhole that you insert a key, turn part way to ON, then turn a little farther to enguage the starter motor. Having a visible "enguage the starter motor" button would have little to do with whether the car gets stolen or not. I bought one off ebay from a Prius to put in my car, but I think I like the S2000 button better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravRMK Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I can see that if you wired in a different ingnition switch, and put the start button under the drivers seat, and removed the lock in the ignition cylinder. One of the first places a thieve would look would be the console compartment for keys/money etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zwannabe Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I can see that if you wired in a different ingnition switch, and put the start button under the drivers seat, and removed the lock in the ignition cylinder. One of the first places a thieve would look would be the console compartment for keys/money etc. I should've mentioned the fuel pump switch under my steering column, it's out of sight. I used to go to school in the "hood" so i was planning ahead. Now, I'm off to the army so I'm kind off worried about it again. Can't be too safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Great link. Thanks. Push button wipers... Hmmm... Version of todays "mist" control.. Not a bad idea for an occasional windshield wipe without having to twist, then untwist... With the mist control "switch" in the foot rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NESS89 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 On my 73 I had to dremel the hole open a bit for the Honda switch to fit. Derek I had to dremel on my 73 also, the buttons just a little bigger than the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temujin Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I'm installing mine here ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpnorth Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Haha that switch panel looks like something from bond movie will your head lights move out and shoot rockets??jfwy gl with it.Does the push button light up at all?? would look kinda cool if it did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temujin Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Haha i'm thinking maybe ... Switch #1: Oil slick Switch #2: Rockets Switch #3: Liquor Bar pops out from the glove compartment area And yeah, the push button does light up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 not funny a buddy of mine had a potato launcher mounted under his escort for a long time and the button discharged a spark lol he made it so they could load it from in the center console Haha i'm thinking maybe ... Switch #1: Oil slick Switch #2: Rockets Switch #3: Liquor Bar pops out from the glove compartment area And yeah, the push button does light up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zwannabe Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Haha i'm thinking maybe ... Switch #1: Oil slick Switch #2: Rockets Switch #3: Liquor Bar pops out from the glove compartment area And yeah, the push button does light up My kinda guy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zwannabe Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 not funny a buddy of mine had a potato launcher mounted under his escort for a long time and the button discharged a spark lol he made it so they could load it from in the center console That sounds exactly like something a friend of mine would do. He sleeps with a bean bag and rubber bullet stacked assault 12 gauge under his head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serx93 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Haha i'm thinking maybe ... Switch #1: Oil slick I am just hoping if my car puts out an oil slick it is on demand with a switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLS30-08077 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) So Back on the subject of Push button ignitions..... Does anyone on this site know of any 240Z owner who has installed a Nissan Maxima or Altima "Pust to Start/Stop" button.??? I ask because Me and a friend (who designs circuit boards) have designed a circuit that takes all the operations of the Nissan Maxima switch and allows it to operate the same way in the 240Z as it would or does in the Maxima and Altima. It plugs directly into the 240Z's ignition plug (for power to the unit and output of the relays.) It uses an OEM Nissan Start/Stop ign. switch (P/N 25150-1AA0B) The Control unit has inputs for the tach, brake switch (for starting), Door pin and parking light inputs to light the switch at night or apon entering the car. Outputs to control the LED's on the switch for ON, ACC and LOCK Alarm input to dissengage the box with an alarm or toggle switch and light the LOCK LED The Door pin and parking light wires will be tapped using a standard 3M "T-Tap" The Brake switch is tapped using a wire with 1 male and 1 female bullet connector, so nothing is cut. The Tach wire goes out thru the speedo cable hole and hugs the left fender over to the coil and the + ? wire is tapped (must be a Pulsed signal to tell the circuit that the motor is running, and the next press of the button will shut the car off, instead of engaging the starter with the motor running. #1 press of the button turns on the ignition and Acc. #2 pressing the brake pedal at the same time as the button will start the car as long as the button is held, or until the Pulsed tach signal tells the starter to dissengage, due to the motor turning. With the motor running, the #3 press of the button will cancel all operations, shut the motor off and turn off all the relays (same as key off and out) Pressing the button to turn on the ignition and Acc, and pressing it again without pressing the brake pedal, will shut the switch back off. http://video.cardomain.com/VideoPlayer.aspx?id=2202506 So I guess this post is to ask any and all "has it been done?" and "What would you expect to pay for this full everything included, plug and play kit??" Just feeling the waters here folks. Edited February 25, 2011 by HLS30-08077 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceVance Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Just feeling the waters here folks. Verrrryyy Nice... I would get one (pending price of course!) That would look great with the other things I have in mind for the interior... ...Then again, I do have an affinity for fancy gadgets, and considering I have NO real electronics experience someone doing the legwork and selling a kit would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I like but i'm more if a D.I.Y. user. {where D == Damage} Maybe a parts kit sans switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer.tech Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I would be interested. More for security sake, just in case someone tries to steal the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I would be interested. Have been looking at which what to go with this kind of setup and that is really cool. Let me know how much. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I would be interested. Have been looking at which what to go with this kind of setup and that is really cool. Let me know how much. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFive Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'd be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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