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To: PIERRE HANDL who wrote (3701)	1/4/1999 2:32:00 PM
From: PIERRE HANDL	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4908

Honda S2000 (More...) Is anyone aware that the Honda roadster has a start button? After you turn the ignition key, you press a red starter button. I didn't know this until today. I'll check my photos and post a picture of it. The news article that mentioned it did not say why there was a starter button. This shows curious the reporter is. If he did ask about it, he did not say because I suspect there is a very important feature that requires the starter button. The starter button probably actuates an electric pump to build up the pressure for the HPDI injectors or run a small electric powered air compressor for OCP. Makes sense? This is better than a murder mystery. Why s separate button? A button serves as a switch, and we wouldn't want high powered equipment start up when you only want to turn on the radio to watch a romantic sunset. Also, consumers expect the car to start instantaneously when the ignition key is turned. With a starter button, that expectation is refocused on the idea you are starting an engine that is extraordinary, with lots of power. Very similar with the reset button on PC's. Very high tech...!