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I was only incorrect in my horribly unclear wording. While the ignition event during detonation may take place at the correct time of the piston cycle, the direction of the flame front(s) is still uncontrolled in that it does not ignite in the intended order. The ignition event is supposed to be a controlled burn from the spark plug out. Any part of the mix that ignites prior to the intended flame front reaching it would be sooner than anticipated, but not the same thing as pre-ignition, where an ignition source other than the spark plug initiates the event before intended ignition is to take place. I didn't mean to imply that they were the same. Hopefully, that's a little more clear.
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