Push Button Start

[Sean.keehn@gmail.com]

Im looking at running a puch button start in my car. So far ive looked at Digital Gaurd Dog and SMY Performance. I dont really need keyless entry considering theres no locks. Not sure if i want to pay the extra money for the system that needs a keyfob to start. Any thoughts.

[Jaime]

I'm going push button. I really want to continue the "kit car with modern tech" concept by putting in a modern style push button start where the fob has to be in the car to enable the start button.

[Tom Mauldin]

I've used the Digital Guard Dawg system on 3 roadsters and will be using it on my personal coupe. System works great and the customer service is fantastic. You could run a push button(like S2000 button) with a key or hidden switch. I used the key and button setup on some of my earlier roadsters and that works great as well.

[TahoeTim]

why do you need a key if you have the dawg system with rfid?

[Tom Mauldin]

You don't need to use a key with the guard dawg system. The earlier cars didn't have the guard dawg system, just a key to turn the ignition on and a push button for the starter.
I do go ahead and use the keyed ignition switch when I wire in the guard dawg. Not to use when starting the car, but as a backup/ bypass if something ever goes wrong with the guard dawg system. I hide the key switch under the dash. Haven't needed it, but since the switch comes with the wiring harness might as well use it.

[TahoeTim]

I gotta stop coming here. I just ordered the dawg with optional door poppers.

I will get even with you guys:D

[Tom Mauldin]

It's amazing how these sites get you to spend money.

[EODTech87]

I'm thinking about using a Scorpio i900 motorcycle alarm with a push button so that I also get the added benefit of a perimeter sensor that will set the alarm off if someone gets into or reaches into the car since this will be a open top vehicle that any Joe Schmoe can just hop into.

[philly15]

I'm thinking about using a Scorpio i900 motorcycle alarm with a push button so that I also get the added benefit of a perimeter sensor that will set the alarm off if someone gets into or reaches into the car since this will be a open top vehicle that any Joe Schmoe can just hop into.

I really like this idea, probably going to add this to my parts list haha!

[CptTripps]

I was thinking about the same thing. The wiring of it should be straight-forward if you have a kit that includes everything. There are some easy RFID systems out there on eBay and the like that'll get you there with minimal 'engineering'

[grathke]

How did everything turn out with your added electronics?

Wondering where you installed the poppers?

[FF33rod]

Pretty old thread, if you're asking about Digital Guard Dawg and door poppers, I have done this on the '33 and would be happy to answer any questions - PM me if you wish. Obviously can't help with the 818 mechanical aspects :)

Steve