I've never seen this before

[Alberta92]

Can all JDM cars start without using the clutch? Or is there something wrong with my GTR?

[Nismo20]

At least all Skylines I saw including mine where starting w/out clutch engaging. Don't know about Toyota tough

[derk]

most if not all jdm cars do not have a clutch safety switch.

[M13]

It's a USDM thing, some hardcore euro cars don't have them either (ie: volvo and old BMW)

[bellis_GTR]

Yeah my friends FD could start with out clutch too as well as my S13

[trickey1991]

mostly all JDM cars . My buddies Mark II, buddies CRESTA,Soarer,180sx , R33 they all start with out clutches.its a beautiful thing!

[M13]

I mean yes, if you wanted a clutch-safety switch, you can wire that in via alarm.

I've actually seen someone do that IRL, weird, I know.

[DreadedFist]

i recall some DSM guy's claiming that having to step on the clutch to start the car contributed to crank walk.

[GTR-guy]

I had to clean up the thread quite a bit! Keep it decent guys!

[Terrh]

it does put extra load on the thrust bearing when its got no oil. Probably not the best for it but I've only heard of DSM's dying in that manner.

Clutch switches are relatively new and only over here. I think they started happening around '86 or so. People in other parts of the world are smart enough to not start the car in gear it seems.

[MKIV]

North American Supra's require the clutch, JDM Supra's do not.

[DarkCaporaL]

It's mandatory for cars sold off the assembly line in North America to have them.

[M13]

it probably has something to do w/ actual cases where people sued companies for 'letting them start car in gear'.

Ya know, UHMERIKA and all.

[jerrym]

.. i was shocked before also..

[Snake556]

Lol, Brian and I found this out on his car once when we were working on it... The hard way