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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 01:24 PM
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Has anyone modified the push start button in any way? LED lights, Growler emblem, anything? I searched but didn't find anything.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 06:08 PM
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Well, I thought about epoxying a leaper hood ornament on it but figured it would get in way of the power outlet.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 07:38 PM
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Be like James Bond and intimidate your passenger. I think it's a riot and would buy one but I haven't found anyone who sells it. It's a cover that fits over a standard cigarette lighter plug, but you might be able to stick it on the START button with double-sided tape.




Here's where I found it: davesgeekyideas.com/2013/12/20/james-bond-car-cigarette-lighter-covers/

Missile Launch is another possibility. Just found this on eBay: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F292255031806 Same item is available on Amazon for less.
 

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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 09:02 PM
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I don't see any need to accessorize (ruin?) it, looks fine how it is. Plus, the Heartbeat Light is pretty cool.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 10:51 PM
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I don't like how the whole button glows red at night. Makes it look washed out. I don't think an overlay would work either because it's nice to know where it is in the semi dark.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 04:40 PM
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Yes, I just don't like the big red button.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 05:51 PM
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Try these, you can use them a lot of different places...
 
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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 07:03 PM
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try this. cheap enough to determine if it would work. Minimal wiring I would think.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Push-To-Sta...8AAOSwa~BYRmpr
 
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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 08:03 PM
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Cheap gag if you're still a kid and want to play James Bond.



19mm 12V LED Illuminated Fire Missiles Push Button Switch | Alibaba Group
 
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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 08:11 PM
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Yep I was responding more to Ranchero50's comment. thought I'd provide a tasteful alternative.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 06:08 PM
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Got this off Ebay and thought I'd try it out. Nicely made but I'll see if it wears on me.
 

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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by chiefmd
Got this off Ebay and thought I'd try it out. Nicely made but I'll see if it wears on me.
how have you liked it?
 
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