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Old 09-13-2008, 08:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Gerald - '91 Pontiac Firefly 3dr
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Why must car start in P or N and not D.

Why are cars designed so they can't start in drive? Is it just a safety thing so you don't start moving right away, or is there a more mechanical reason?

What I'd like to implement it an off button for use while at red lights. Something that cuts the engine when pressed, and starts it back up when released. Building such a device would be easy, I just want to make sure it isn't going to do any damage.

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