Push Button Start with Passive Device Key wanted

[Tom 72RS/SS]

I have to agree with you on all accounts. Paid for the push button start on Mar. 12 and after waiting quite some time found out there was a supply problem, ok cool. Then the accident, well I'm not a jerk, I can wait til he's back on his feet. But for someone that has always been outspoken and up front with everyone, for some reason, has not responded to requests for the latest info. I still believe Matt is a good guy that had some bad luck lately but why not get online and explain your situation so we can make an informed decision to either wait or ask for a refund?
I'm holding out a little longer because I think he came up with a very creative and slick push to start system (that I still want) but I can see the natives are getting restless.

[Mike Holleman]

OK, Here's my take. Matt shipped me my module and I received it on June 13. He says my Honda switch will not work with it so he will provide one that will. I went ahead and wired his module into my harness and waited on a switch. On July 4 he emailed that my switch was in and he would sent it right out. A week later I inquired about the switch again and he said it was mailed. USPS A few more days passed and no switch so he said he would ship it again UPS or Fed EX. As of today I still have no switch and no way to test his module or test fire my car. My project has now been stalled for at least 30 days. This is extremely bad timing for me as I have been putting off starting another project to get the Elky mostly complete. The customer is being patient but now I'm will be very much time crunched to have the Elky ready for Rtth. I'm not going to comment on Matt or his personal problems that may have come into play. I do not know him except thru this site. He has inconvenienced me in a major way and handled this situation unprofessionally. At least "I" do have a product that is worth the price charged if it works. At this point I will most likely have to pull the module back out of the car and go with a key start setup. If anything changes I will post it.

[jerome]

I have nothing to say about Matt, but does the kit not work with any momentary switch? It sounds kind of ridiculous that a little switch is holding your whole project up. You should definitely be able to rig something temporary up...

[Tom 72RS/SS]

Actually, Matt had sent me an email on May 19th regarding an issue with the original switch (something about bounce signals) but found another switch that did work and was going to use that instead but ran into a supply problem and was waiting on the manufacturer to restock. I've not heard anymore about it since.

[Mike Holleman]

I have nothing to say about Matt, but does the kit not work with any momentary switch? It sounds kind of ridiculous that a little switch is holding your whole project up. You should definitely be able to rig something temporary up...

Jerome, I'm not an ET, so my understanding of what is needed is lacking. A momentary switch will not work. What is needed is a single pole double throw momentary switch. The Honda switch I have caused bounce as Matt put it. Each press of the switch activates a function in a certain order. The Honda switch allowed it to jump steps. His module was designed to give acc. on first press, ign on second and starter when held and shutoff on third. I would have already looked for another source for the switch had I not been assured one was on the way. Yeah, I'm at fault for taking someone at their word.

[beep4beep]

Watson street works ,street rodder mag ad, sells a push button start,kill switch for under 150, but you need seperate security device,ign kill, or something simular.

[DarkoNova]

Yeah I paid for it around May 12th if I remember correctly, and I still haven't gotten anything. I emailed him a few times and finally got a response that he was in the hospital due to an accident. He said his brother was taking care of sending the units out and he'd check into it if I hadn't received it. Well, that was the last I've heard from him, I still don't have the system, and I tried to file a claim with Paypal but apparently it's been too long? They said they can't do anything about it and my only option is to keep trying to communicate with him.

Pretty pissed off right now as I've lost my job and am basically out of money, so $400 would help, at least for a little while.

Matt

[MrQuick]

Watson street works ,street rodder mag ad, sells a push button start,kill switch for under 150, but you need seperate security device,ign kill, or something simular.

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why these guys are spending money.

[perry mitchell]

Pretty pissed off right now as I've lost my job and am basically out of money, so $400 would help, at least for a little while.

Matt[/quote]

I am wondering why you had to send him $400. I sent him $282 ($275 + 2.5% paypal fee) which he requested. Did everybody have to pay a diffrent price?

[Tom 72RS/SS]

Matt offered two versions: for $275 you get the pre-wired push to start setup and for $400 you get it with the RFID that activates the switch when you get close and disables it when you walk away so no one can jump in your car, push the button and take off.
All of which would be pretty cool if it ever gets delivered!

[perry mitchell]

Thanks Tom. I didn't know there were two versions. I am glad I didn't order the more expensive one. Matt isn't responding over at Later-G either.

[all wired]

Hey Perry,

I am in the electrical engineering field and I may be able to help to get your unit working with almost any pushbutton and a relay. If you would like help, just shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can do

Jay

[MarkM66]

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why these guys are spending money.

http://www.watsons-streetworks.com/w...cessories.html

[Tom 72RS/SS]

I was just thinking about this today after driving 2 different cars with push button starts (Cadillac CTS & Infinity G35). I thought man this is so cool, then of course I realized that next Tues. will be 5 months since I (along with others) paid for and did not receive Matt's version of the push to start setup.
I sent Matt an email a few weeks ago asking him to do the right thing and either send the product I ordered or a refund - no response. This is just rediculous that this has gone on so long. I can't beleive Matt hasn't chimed in at some point to defend himself, offer to send our money back or tell us all to go to hell!
I really want this setup but dread looking at alternatives and spending more money. Rant off.

[DarkoNova]

Yeah and it's complete bs that Paypal won't do anything to get the money back. I thought Paypal's motto was "the safer, easier way to pay."

Matt

[Tom 72RS/SS]

The operative word being "pay" nothing about "refund"...damn, fooled again.

[Mark68]

What all of you should do if you get your money refunded is buy the kit from Digital Guard Dawg. I put this system in my '68 RS/SS Camaro and it works like a charm. It even fits in the hole on the dash where the original ignition switch mounts. I used my original ignition switch harness and hooked up the Guard Dawg wires directly to it using electrical connectors. This way, if I want to go back to the original setup, it is a simple plug and play procedure. To get the accessories to work you do need to wire in two 30 amp relays but this is very easy to do. The great feature is the RFID DAWG Tag which you carry on you and when you get say within 10 ft or so the system kicks in and you can start the car. They can be set to work automatically or manually. The battery is conserved if in the manual mode. When I bought my kit they offered me an extra RFID tag (which retail for $75), so if you order, ask for this deal also. Having two of them lets you can place one in the auto mode and use it and place the other in manual mode for a spare and save the battery. The kit cost $399 but I feel it was worth it because it was easy to hook up and it works as advertised. If anyone needs any further info on this kit, please ask and I will be more than happy to help out.

http://www.digitalguarddog.com/mm5/m...ry_Code=a20000

[Tom 72RS/SS]

That's pretty much what I've already paid for but obviously never received. I don't know, another $400 bucks, this getting expensive! Watson streetworks sell one similar only without the RFID which I think would be useful.
I have a concern on how to wire this thing since I have a 2nd gen with the ignition on the column. On top of that, I have an electric fuel pump that comes on the key is turned...lots of questions...

[perry mitchell]

So Guys, what are we going to do? Are we just going to let him rip us off? Does anybody live in Sacramento? That is where Matt lives. He said he has an electronics shop/business there. I have to believe there are more than the three of us that got burned!

[Tom 72RS/SS]

Everyday when I get home from work I'm hoping to see a Fedex package with his name on it but of course that's probably never going to happen. I don't know how Matt sleeps at night knowing full well he's ripped us off.
Surely there is someone out there that knows him or where he works...a little help here please fellas.