Originally Posted by xIxAMxHOLLYWOODx

Well, really just one BIG idea. I was reading a thread earlier today about a push button start that some people are putting in their rides. (I've always had a push button start on my cars; '71 bug and '03 wrx. I just think its cool!) But everyone was criticizing the fact that you still insert the key to give power to the accessories and the ignition, you just stop short of the "start" position when turning the key and press the button instead. So that got me thinking, what about bypassing the ignition switch and putting the key in altogether? Having the acc. on one toggle switch, ignition on another and then a start button. That way you dont even need to put the key in...

There are a few setbacks though. The steering wheel locks when the key is not in the ignition. Thats the major one. Does anyone know how to disable that? I know it has to do with the ignition switch itself, but just curious if anyone has tried it. And the other setback you would think of is if your car's unlocked, someone can just jump in and start your car and be gone. But luckily we have the immobilizer in the Tc. If the key is not in the vicinity of the vehicle, you can't start it. My question is, how close does the key have to be to the car? Will it work is I do this and just keep the key in my pocket? (Kind of like the lexus)

Again, its just an idea right now. You would still need the key to unlock the doors (either remotely or by hand). Let me know what you guys think. Oh and I would be using those awesome, cliche toggle switches with the red flip up cover like "Gone in 60 Sec."