blackangst

lol I literally lol'd here at work

dpf22

Cold: start and then manually rev to ~2300 for about 45 seconds, it idles fine after that (standalone: still tuning)

hot, if I need to start it, I just poke my head in the window, turn the key on and it starts up flawlessly. Mine doesn't have a clutch switch.

S4TII btw

Mechanic

i get into my car put key on.... flip a couple of switches...

then i walk out side with my "speed handle" ratchet with a socket that fits my crank bolt... and then i spin the engine over by hand and then it goes braappp.... brrraaaapp.... buzzz.z.z.z..z.z.z..z.z.z.z. it lives!..

and back to reality i turn on my fuel pump, turn on my electric system, unlock the steeringwheel with the key and push button starter...

ok.. i dont have push button starter.... i just turn key and it starts but i do have switches for everything else.

RotaMan99

Haha, this thread is funny. Some of you..

I will soon hook up an autostart to my 88 manual so I can let it warm out without going out there. As long as the neutral safty switch works, the car shouldn't start while in gear.

J-Rat

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I use my key...

speed_monkey

Yeah, the key method seems to work well. :p
Sometimes I just let it roll down the driveway and let off the clutch pedal though.

Secondmessiah

i leave it in neutral with the e-brake on, but for safety reasons I push the clutch in and rev it immediately because she occasionally dies on startup

rrw

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i pop the hood grab for jumper cables, pull up random car, hook up, turn over, stop get out pull fuses, turn over, get out, put fuses back in, turn over, get out, pull fuses, take out spark plugs, turn over, put back in fuses and plugs, turn over, and get out take off jumper cables and say thanks to random car driver.
situation #2=
get in turn key, wait 45sec and drive off

BklynRX7

I get in depress the clutch, make sure shes in neutral and then turn the key 3/4 of the way to start it. My ignition colum is bad so if I turn it all the way it wont start. Then I wait till ti reads good oil pressure and the thermowax releases (idle drops) before driving off.

drumplaya310

Dang what's up with everybody's FC's?...Mine starts up fine 99.9% of the time.

X-JaVeN-X

Hope all you guys saying this are knocking on wood directly after clicking "Submit Reply"

Mine starts up when it's cold everytime, but you have to give it some gas till it's warmed up. Hopefully this will get better soon because I'm putting my BAC back on. Also, when the Rtek 2.1 update comes out...it should have ability to tune fuel @ idle....so that should help as well.

Hot starts are hit and miss, sometimes it starts, and other times I gotta flip the fuel cut switch and crank it...or use the fuel cut in the rtek....but the manual switch works faster for some reason?

lax-rotor

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This is how I do it... really... I just did this tonight.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4

helghast7

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i go to church alot

killinit937

i walk out. put the key in turn it with the clutch in, in gear or out of gear. let it warm up. then fly away!!!!

kanuk93gt

i always attempt to start mine in nuetral with the clutch not released, but it doesn't start, it just floods after a second

robtechfabrications

it's a very complicated multi-step process

1. walk out to FC
2. unlock door and open
3. get in and strap up harness
4. apply sun-blocking device to face
5. put tranny in neutral
6. engage clutch and turn key
7. cover ears as car idles an one billon and a half rpm
8. hit switched to turn on gauges, etc...
9. turn on ipod and put headphones in earholes while waiting for car to warm up
10. ride off into the sunrise as my loud *** exhaust screams bloody murder and awakens my neighbors from dreams of sugar plums and pornstars.

the end.

'88fc

Get in car.
Depress clutch
Put car in neutral
Turn Key
Let it warm up and drive away.

-30? Start it the same way. Never flooded it yet.

LovMyRx7

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How do I start my Car?

Simple:
With a smile

13b4me

You must be N/A LOL.

I think st1llet0 said it best when it comes to the TII.

LovMyRx7

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Actually...I have my N/A, and my TT FD. So if your not happy with your car, maybe you shouldn't own it? Just a thought.

stevenx788

this forum is good for information and comedy lol,
makes me love my car even more.

fredster102

couldnt agree more

rotorroller

wouldnt start for a while, changed starter cause it was going out. didnt want to keep hitting it. and then cleaned my batter terminals. and it starts right up, i start my car in neutral, with clucth down.

HeyITZthatFC

^same .. should i be scared when my fc doesnt start the first time in mildly cold weather? (7 in the morning)

13b4me

Right I hate RX-7's so it's only natural to have owned over 15 of them. Whatever ***.

And FWIW the N/A FC's and FD's didn't have half the hotstart issues the TII FC's did. And it was a joke. Nice horse you got there.