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E36 M3 (1992-1999) {Euro - S50 B32 321hp @ 7400 rpm} {U.S. - S52 B32 240 hp @ 6000 rpm}
Total Produced: 71,212 - Years Produced: 1992 to 1999

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Old Sun, Jul-22-2012, 10:28:22 PM   #11
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Default Re: How much do I turn my key to best start my car?

I rigged mine up to a Clapper. I was sick of replacing dull keys. I have a strange obsession with putting the key in and pulling it out at a rapid rate over and over.
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I rigged mine up to a Clapper. I was sick of replacing dull keys. I have a strange obsession with putting the key in and pulling it out at a rapid rate over and over.
So you stopped putting the key in and got the clap...It doesn't usually work that way.
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sometimes truth is stranger than fiction...
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What have I done?!?!
You started an epidemic!!!
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Old Mon, Jul-23-2012, 03:11:49 AM   #15
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1. Put transmission in neutral
2. Turn key and HOLD
3. As fast as you can, stomp on the clutch pedal and immediately release

This gives you the shortest "starter on" time possible.

(Note: for automatics, you'll need to do: 2a. Install manual transmission-- but only the first time)


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I know I can hold the key down until I officially hear the engine turnover. However, I think that I am wasting my starter and can save it a bit. I thin that if I only hold the key in the "on" position for half the time, I'd get twice as long as a life for my starter.

Thoughts?
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You guys.... just delete the starter (-20lbs) and install the hand crank.

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Park only going down hills.

turn ignition on.

put in second gear

remove e-brake

push in clutch

start rolling

wait till you get going a bit

pop clutch

get an extra 10 days on your starter

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