Ok, I just realized that I have the odd habit of not putting the key in and turning it on. I seem to always put the key in, turn it to "on" and wait for all the gauges to reach their positions before turning it to "start".
Is this just a completely illogical waste of time, or do you do the same thing?

 

I voted for option #1.

Put clutch in, put key in and crank it, put her in neutral, adjust the seat memory #2 (I've got the seat set back on the remote so when I get in it's easier/less wear on the seat bolster), adjust radio, hit wipers to get the dew off, defroster (front/rear when necessary), A/C on (when necessary), fasten seat belt, open sunroof (when necessary), put her in reverse, check for traffic, back out of the driveway... and we're on the road !!

It's almost like a pre-flight check on a friggin' airplane

 

We think the same. I did the same thing, so the seat moves back before I get in, or out if I push the memory button.
I was wondering if it's bad to start the 6 speed with the clutch.
You know turn the key and then push in the clutch. I've done it a few times and wondered if it hurts anything.

 

prepare to get flammed.......the elders fron upon high are going to let you know how insane, stupid etc., the whole process is

I turn the key and let the guages do there thing for a second most times. Just take a quick glance to make sure everything is where it is suppsoed to be in terms of levels.

 

I turn the key and let the guages do there thing for a second most times. Just take a quick glance to make sure everything is where it is suppsoed to be in terms of levels. [/B][/QUOTE]



also I always turn off my AC and stereo before I get out of my car.

 

I turn the key to On, wait one to two seconds and then turn it over. In other words, I wait for the fuel pump to completely prime the fuel lines before turning over. This way it starts on the first turn over.

Now if I had just turned it off I will start it up right away as the lines haven't had time to depressurize.

 

I'm guessing that's the humm you hear when you turn it to "on"?
That's what raised the question in the first place. I wait till that stops (by then the diag cycle is done) then I turn it to "Start". I was just curious if this was necessary.

 

i let it warm up for a few then start to drive then the engine is cold

 

Yep, that is the humm. The car will typically start quicker once it is primed.

 

Press and hold button II on my remote for 2 seconds from some distance away, press button I to unlock, get in, put the key in, step on the brake to kill remote start, release parking brake, put on reverse, glance at the screen (back-up camera), check rear view mirror, drive away

 

That button II thing really comes in handy.

 

Start it up and drive it. Its just a an acura, not a ferrari.

I don't floor it once it's in the first 20 min or so on the road. I actually WANT something to happen with it so I can have a bigger reason to get rid of it and get the //M3.

 

I just put the key in and turn it! always starts first time. but now, i think i'll try your turn on and prime method. makes sense.

 

No delay here, I turn the key and FIRE the bitch up.

Shawn S

 

#1 for me. I turn the key, tap the gas a few times, & I'm off. I don't warm up(no need in my book) I WOT as soon as traffic will let me.