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ppbon · 07-03-2011, 06:26 PM

... absolutely correct.
The DOT requires this interlock which is not integrated into the RoW cars.
These regulations stem from countless lawsuits, mostly from distracted drivers.
It became a BIG deal right after AUDIs we driving off "on their own" back in the 70s.
The DOT was moved to regulate the clutch interlock as well as the brake interlock for automatic transmissions.
Bypassing the clutch microswitch was the first hack I ever did on my car. The same day I bought it, as soon as I got home.
Later I also remapped my ECU to RoW specs which then doesn't look for the switch.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

07-03-2011, 06:26 PM	#11
ppbon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 529	You are... ... absolutely correct. The DOT requires this interlock which is not integrated into the RoW cars. These regulations stem from countless lawsuits, mostly from distracted drivers. It became a BIG deal right after AUDIs we driving off "on their own" back in the 70s. The DOT was moved to regulate the clutch interlock as well as the brake interlock for automatic transmissions. Bypassing the clutch microswitch was the first hack I ever did on my car. The same day I bought it, as soon as I got home. Later I also remapped my ECU to RoW specs which then doesn't look for the switch. Happy Boxstering, Pedro __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is: Racecar!