The Red Start/Stop Button

paul e · 11-27-2017, 01:51 PM

I just got mine in the mail, installed in about 7 minutes using the Credit Card method. It was so simple.

And...it looks awesome. No, the car isn’t faster. But it is an attractive interior add on, and gives some color to the panel.

Moreover - why aren’t Red Start/Stop buttons standard on every car?

Rational: Stop is usually Red....Stop signs, traffic lights, electrical machines all feature a big red STOP on them. Especially if it’s an emergency stop.

Anyway, I’m liking it.

IAmATeaf · 11-27-2017, 01:53 PM

What about when you want to go 😀

insanecoder · 11-27-2017, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul e

I just got mine in the mail, installed in about 7 minutes using the Credit Card method. It was so simple.

And...it looks awesome. No, the car isn’t faster. But it is an attractive interior add on, and gives some color to the panel.

Moreover - why aren’t Red Start/Stop buttons standard on every car?

Rational: Stop is usually Red....Stop signs, traffic lights, electrical machines all feature a big red STOP on them. Especially if it’s an emergency stop.

Anyway, I’m liking it.

because not everyone wants the sporty look.. the red button screams sportscar

cdwalls · 11-27-2017, 02:04 PM

the red button screams 1999 Honda S2000.

Slickz · 11-27-2017, 04:18 PM

I don't necessarily think it looks bad but I'm going to pass on this. I'm very doubtful a $12 "mod" is really going to improve the enjoyment and feeling from a $40-$60K car.

Harley993 · 11-27-2017, 04:23 PM

have red interior, would be too much red

jondaman · 11-27-2017, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul e

I just got mine in the mail, installed in about 7 minutes using the Credit Card method. It was so simple.

And...it looks awesome. No, the car isn’t faster. But it is an attractive interior add on, and gives some color to the panel.

Moreover - why aren’t Red Start/Stop buttons standard on every car?

Rational: Stop is usually Red....Stop signs, traffic lights, electrical machines all feature a big red STOP on them. Especially if it’s an emergency stop.

Anyway, I’m liking it.

How much did that run and where did you order it from?
My black start/stop button has some wear that the plastic covers around the letters started to worn out. Not a bad alternative.

BEM-S4 · 11-27-2017, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jondaman

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul e

I just got mine in the mail, installed in about 7 minutes using the Credit Card method. It was so simple.

And...it looks awesome. No, the car isn’t faster. But it is an attractive interior add on, and gives some color to the panel.

Moreover - why aren’t Red Start/Stop buttons standard on every car?

Rational: Stop is usually Red....Stop signs, traffic lights, electrical machines all feature a big red STOP on them. Especially if it’s an emergency stop.

Anyway, I’m liking it.

How much did that run and where did you order it from?
My black start/stop button has some wear that the plastic covers around the letters started to worn out. Not a bad alternative.

Extreme PH (forum sponsor) has them. As does Amazon, eBay etc.

dberry08 · 11-27-2017, 05:38 PM

I thought about it, our MDX has a red push button start. I think it's simply a matter of preference. And it the post would be better with a picture!

paul e · 11-27-2017, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cdwalls

the red button screams 1999 Honda S2000.

I get what you’re saying, but if I remember correctly, I may not, didn’t the Honda have a button the size of a half dollar? Big as I remember it.

jmg · 11-28-2017, 02:25 AM

I'm. It a fan of the current plastic one. It looks a little cheap. If they were a magnesium or aluminum satin finish I might consider it.

wrickem · 11-28-2017, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul e

Moreover - why aren’t Red Start/Stop buttons standard on every car?

Rational: Stop is usually Red....Stop signs, traffic lights, electrical machines all feature a big red STOP on them. Especially if it’s an emergency stop.

Why not Green?

Rational: Go is usually Green...Traffic lights, On buttons, Lorde, etc. When I am behind the wheel I am more interested in Going instead of stopping

paul e · 11-28-2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wrickem

Why not Green?

Rational: Go is usually Green...Traffic lights, On buttons, Lorde, etc. When I am behind the wheel I am more interested in Going instead of stopping

I’m thinking more of an emergency stop as opposed to an emergency start, haha.

cdwalls · 11-28-2017, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jmg

I'm. It a fan of the current plastic one. It looks a little cheap. If they were a magnesium or aluminum satin finish I might consider it.

Now that i'd be into

floydarogers · 11-28-2017, 10:00 AM

If all the men around you did comb-overs or had a man-bun, would you do it too?

evdok · 11-28-2017, 10:10 AM

This looks an easier way to fit

evdok · 11-28-2017, 10:52 AM

Just fitted using the above video method

IAmATeaf · 11-28-2017, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmg

I'm. It a fan of the current plastic one. It looks a little cheap. If they were a magnesium or aluminum satin finish I might consider it.

Now that I would like, would match the alu trim on my car.

mike@x-ph.com · 12-04-2017, 05:50 PM

Congrats OP!

We have 2 left in stock and i just placed an order for a new batch of start buttons

7iM3less · 12-04-2017, 08:59 PM

I installed my red button using the credit card method as well. For the sake of this thread needing photos here's mine.

paimon.soror · 12-04-2017, 09:26 PM

I dont know, the red button just doesn't do it for me. Looks out of place in my opinion. But to each their own.

7iM3less · 12-05-2017, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by paimon.soror

I dont know, the red button just doesn't do it for me. Looks out of place in my opinion. But to each their own.

If it's good enough for the 2018 M5 it's ok for me. The finish was surprisingly really good on the button. On par with the oem one.

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paul e Captain 420 Rep 842 Posts Drives: 340i xDrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	The Red Start/Stop Button I just got mine in the mail, installed in about 7 minutes using the Credit Card method. It was so simple. And...it looks awesome. No, the car isn’t faster. But it is an attractive interior add on, and gives some color to the panel. Moreover - why aren’t Red Start/Stop buttons standard on every car? Rational: Stop is usually Red....Stop signs, traffic lights, electrical machines all feature a big red STOP on them. Especially if it’s an emergency stop. Anyway, I’m liking it.
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cdwalls Lieutenant 701 Rep 407 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	the red button screams 1999 Honda S2000.
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Slickz Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2020 F82 M4 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I don't necessarily think it looks bad but I'm going to pass on this. I'm very doubtful a $12 "mod" is really going to improve the enjoyment and feeling from a $40-$60K car. __________________ 2011 X5 xDrive 50i - retired 2016 340i xDrive - retired 2020 M4 Coupe
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dberry08 Private 33 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2013 335i -> 2017 540i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	I thought about it, our MDX has a red push button start. I think it's simply a matter of preference. And it the post would be better with a picture!
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jmg Lieutenant General 18679 Rep 14,109 Posts Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.85] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.87] 2019 i3 BEV [0.00]	I'm. It a fan of the current plastic one. It looks a little cheap. If they were a magnesium or aluminum satin finish I might consider it. __________________ 2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///*M3 IG: Raging_G82
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evdok Lieutenant Colonel 819 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL Join Date: May 2015 Location: WORCESTERSHIRE iTrader: (0)	This looks an easier way to fit __________________ Happy Motoring Evdok Last edited by evdok; 11-28-2017 at 10:18 AM..
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evdok Lieutenant Colonel 819 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL Join Date: May 2015 Location: WORCESTERSHIRE iTrader: (0)	Just fitted using the above video method Attached Images __________________ Happy Motoring Evdok
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7iM3less Brigadier General 2594 Rep 3,030 Posts Drives: F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	I installed my red button using the credit card method as well. For the sake of this thread needing photos here's mine. Attached Images __________________ 2016 BMW F80 ZCP Instagram : 7IM3LESS https://instagram.com/7im3less?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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paimon.soror Captain 629 Rep 965 Posts Drives: 2016 F36 435x MSport Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hartford, CT iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 435xi GC [6.00]	I dont know, the red button just doesn't do it for me. Looks out of place in my opinion. But to each their own.
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