Here’s kind of what I’m looking at—there’s a great video I found online that shows the system in action.

It’s exactly the kind of setup I’ve been thinking about—simple push-button start with solid security. I like how it doesn’t just look clean but also solves the whole key ignition hassle. Here's the link if you want to check it out: 👉https://www.digitalguarddawg.com/key...omotive/pbs-ii

If anyone’s tried something like this or has thoughts, would love to hear what you think!

 

If your car is 1969 or newer, you still need the key to unlock the steering column, so what's the point?

 

I would not do this mod a 70 Cutlass.

 

Don't do it, as Joe mentioned above. Also,YOU will be relying on this after market electronics to engage your starter & wake up all the electronics. I can not tell you how many times cars get towed into our shop with this kind of mickey mouse junk that stops working..You have been warned LOL.

 

JOE, He could remove the pin from the steering lock. But your right don't do it..

 

The term "half-fast" comes to mind when reading the instructions...




But hey, let's make the vehicle less theft-proof while increasing potential failure modes and paying nearly $700 for the privilege. Good plan.

Actually, upon reading this again, the instructions say "Turn to the ACC postion." On a GM, that still locks the steering column, so I ASSUME you would need to turn it to the RUN position. This doesn't bode well for the accuracy of the directions.

 

Run, don't walk away.

 

$665 would go a long way in some other project.

 

If you're finding it too much effort to twist the key to start the car, you need a different hobby.

 

This is a profoundly stupid idea. Are you the Brandon from ROP who would yell "*****!" all the time?

 

The OP has apparently decided that he didn't like the answers he got here...

https://www.hotrodders.com/threads/t...5#post-4878345

 

We were only trying to help him, HE ASKED !!

 

There are those who cannot be helped. 😜

 

Sounds more like a tool or "bot" (circle one) trying to drum up interest in a low-intensity ad campaign, or soft sell, in order to try and get someone to throw away their money on trash like this. EXACT same copy of that post on hotrodders.com. No other input other than "check out this video" garbage. I think that was the plan to begin with. Could be wrong, but it just seems suspect. In fact, it seems all 3 of his posts were just a setup for this crap and technically, he posted the hotrodders.com post 1 minute before posting this one. Prove me wrong, Brandon.

 

No, he's a real person and has interacted with others on the other site. He's just looking for confirmation of the choice he's already made.

 

So many new users act this way.

New user registers to specifically talk about this one thing.
First post is about this one thing and how great it is.
Gets told it's not great and why.
Argues that it's great.
Gets told with all sorts of detail why it is not great.
Gets angry.
Sometimes makes personal attacks.
Leaves and never returns.

 

Hmmm. Well, validation of a not so great choice (IMO) is certainly a possibility.

Last I checked, I paid a buttload less for a bag of Strattec GM keys (although the stamping dies they use for the logos are seemingly getting worn out, especially the B series oval keys). Still going to need regular keys for the glovebox and console if equipped. Then you have to get all the crap for remote opening the doors and trunk, and you still should have an emergency key in case the battery dies. Later GM's have all this remote push button stuff factory-supplied, yet they have at least one door that can be opened via emergency key.

 

With 3 total posts, one an introduction and the two other separate posts here on CO relating directly to this product with links... I'm leaning towards a 'schill' for the product itself.

 

Apparently you are correct. Over on Hotrodders.com, others have pointed out that the OP has posted this same question on a number of forums (fora?). Username is always Brandon(something) and the vehicle is different every time. His IP address is in the Philippines.

 

A tractor start pushbutton available for decades at any parts house. Likely this is to get you to click the link and who knows what comes with it!

 

North Korean internet dating service?

 

The system being shilled has key fob remotes, power unlock, and a host of other features. Still not worth $700 in my book.

 

By the way, I should add good luck trying that key fob remote start pushbutton on a car with a carb that needs you to press the pedal to set the choke and prime the system. Of course these people have never seen a car that wasn't EFI.

 

Or a stick. I guess I'm supposed to leave it in neutral?

 

I don't think you could ever get remote start with a manual trans. You'd have to bypass the clutch safety switch as well. Of course the instructions already tell you to break the end off your key and leave the column ignition switch in the RUN position.

 

Goodbye points!

My OEM brags about clutch safety switch bypass switches in the off-roadiest Tacomas because they somehow believe you can crawl out of mud slowly with the starter or something. Bunch of try-hard baloney. My basic one has no bypass, you push that clutch down by hand to start it in the winter to let it warm up if you don't want to get in to crank it. My other stick, my dad's old Econoline, has no clutch safety switch. I muscle memory put that thing to neutral to start it, and definitely put the shifter the way you want to leave when parking it because it will hop with a 4.11 with the starter.

 

You can put remote start on a stick, but done correctly, will have an elaborate neutral safety switch.
Neither a push button or remote are a good idea with a carb.
The push button system should have a clutch safety input for manual transmissions. I put one in a friend's pro touring, LS, 6 speed 69 Camaro. He loves it: I don't see the appeal.

 

Yeah, the CSS was a 1969 Federal mandate.

 

Except you would still always need to leave the car in neutral, not a great plan.

 

I could see using ; key fob remotes, power lock/unlock, remote start, and security, if it was already fuel injected and an auto, but the added pushbutton is a gimmick without benefit for sure!
You'd think it would've been advanced enough to be proximity to it's fob , but it's concept is half-baked at best.

 

This is one of those car/truck things. A van was considered a truck, so no CSS, no shoulder belts until later in the 70s.