It actually takes six switches in my SPF to fire it up. Not that i have to manipulate all six to do it, but the electrons do have to get across six contacts in various parts of the electrical system before they get to the spark plugs. Seven, if you add the Accusump switch. If my car is hot, i have to carefully bring up the fuel and
oil pressure, and tickle the Pro HP Holley to get it running smoothly.
I have had valets move Turbo Porsches out into the rain so my car could be under the awning. I happen to be friends with the head valet at an expensive place "where the beautiful people go" in Charlotte, and when i stop by, he always asks what mods i have done since the last time i was there. We raise the hood, talk and chat, and then he has me leave my SPF right by the front entrance. I can't afford to actually eat there, so i wander away to shop or grab a sandwich down the street, but my friend Bill always invites me to park in his special spot by the door none-the-less.
It is fun, to stand talking with Bill, and have some man bring his wife over and point out my car and tell her "you will never ever actually see one of these cars again....."
Plus had a bunch of prom night young couples want to have their pictures taken standing next to my car back in May. So i stood back, and watched them line up for their pictures, standing next to the Great Stroker.
No, valets don't drive my car. I remember back in the mid '60's, Road and Track took a GT-350 on a trip, and watched a valet drive off in the wrong gear, and ruin the clutch slipping it so much it overheated the clutch disc.
By the way, when it is time for me to leave, i do it like Steve McQueen probably would. Casually open the door, one hand on the rollbar, then a slight step in and drop down, like a race driver, then slowly pull on the Rayban Aviators, strap on all five points of the Simpson harness, carefully adjusting the belts, then start toggeling switches, crank the Stroker, and bring up the pressures, then clear it out with a few thundering blips, then with a final adjustment of the Aviators, check traffic, and ease out of the parking place. If i am really "ON" it can take at least 5-7 minutes to actually move my Replica!
It is something you learn with time and lots of dedicated practice. You gotta have style.
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