Anyone feel like they will be castrated by key? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SRM · 01-10-2010, 02:35 PM

This was mentioned in another thread, but I find that the "switchblade" key often opens in my pocket. I feel like if I move the wrong way, that's it - there goes the family jewels...

skuttduck · 01-10-2010, 02:37 PM

The key is so blunt you can't really even use it to open up boxes.

Maybe you shouldn't wear such tight pants

Number 3 · 01-10-2010, 02:39 PM

Only if you are playing with it........................the key that is.

This is a 10 year old design used by VW and Audi (with a royalty paid to MB). GM has used it for some time now on Opels and Holdens and now on the new 2010 products.

Your fears are misplaced.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-10-2010, 02:42 PM

mmmmm.....no. I only wish GM would have made the key in such a way that the button was not so ...out there. I mean, I wish it was more flush to keep it from opening accidentally.

SRM · 01-10-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

mmmmm.....no. I only wish GM would have made the key in such a way that the button was not so ...out there. I mean, I wish it was more flush to keep it from opening accidentally.

That is the problem. The key shares the same pocket as my cell phone, and that's what hits the button sometimes. My right pocket is for my wallet.

ahart04 · 01-10-2010, 02:47 PM

actually yes you should be very weary. once the blade flipped open in my pocket and whoosh! my whole pants were sliced right off. i was at a hot girl convention and they all saw my junk, it was ok though.

SRM · 01-10-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I don't think I'll have that problem at all.

OT: Good choice on the color...

tjbusa · 01-10-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ahart04

actually yes you should be very weary. once the blade flipped open in my pocket and whoosh! my whole pants were sliced right off. i was at a hot girl convention and they all saw my junk, it was ok though.

Ha Ha
Well at least it wasn't a group of dudes

5thGenOwner · 01-10-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by skuttduck

The key is so blunt you can't really even use it to open up boxes.
Maybe you shouldn't wear such tight pants

Yeah, I have to use my house keys to open packages now. +1 on the "no tight pants".

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Only if you are playing with it........................the key that is.

Shouldn't play with it anyways, your palms will grow hair!

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Originally Posted by SRM

That is the problem. The key shares the same pocket as my cell phone, and that's what hits the button sometimes. My right pocket is for my wallet.

I believe there was some study done, somewhere... that said it isn't wise for men to keep their cell phone in their pants/shorts pockets. I don't care about the study... I just think it's good practice and say, um... some common sense.

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Originally Posted by ahart04

actually yes you should be very weary. once the blade flipped open in my pocket and whoosh! my whole pants were sliced right off. i was at a hot girl convention and they all saw my junk, it was ok though.

Pictures of the HOT GIRL CONVENTION, or it didn't happen!

TooCool5 · 01-10-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

mmmmm.....no. I only wish GM would have made the key in such a way that the button was not so ...out there. I mean, I wish it was more flush to keep it from opening accidentally.

My problem is with the remote in my pocket sometimes it pops the trunk or sets off the horn alarm.

TJ91 · 01-10-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

My problem is with the remote in my pocket sometimes it pops the trunk or sets off the horn alarm.

i love the switchblade. Im soo happy GM put time in the key because it is unique to the camaro, mustangs key is just conventional. Only problem ive had is coming out to an open trunk. Sometimes ive come out and its been popped while sitting at my friends house. I never know how log it has bveen popped for and in my area, having an unattended car with the trunk popped could be a VERY BAD scenario.
My jeans are not tigh as well and the key sits in its own pocket. Thank god it doesnt happen often though

caddycruiser · 01-10-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

i love the switchblade. Im soo happy GM put time in the key because it is unique to the camaro, mustangs key is just conventional.

It's not unique to the Camaro..."new" GM products '10 and forward will all have this key, and the Equinox right now has exactly the same bowtie laden variety. Mustang, in the same way, has the same one as other Fords.

Very nice, and better made than my G8's switchblade key from Oz.

Angrybird 12 · 01-10-2010, 04:52 PM

The only problem I have with it is the angle it goes in the ignition switch, it just does not feel natural...

Ravirn · 01-10-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ahart04

actually yes you should be very weary. once the blade flipped open in my pocket and whoosh! my whole pants were sliced right off. i was at a hot girl convention and they all saw my junk, it was ok though.

Okay, I LOL'd at this. And yes, at least it wasn't in front of dudes... so that's allowed.

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skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,529	The key is so blunt you can't really even use it to open up boxes. Maybe you shouldn't wear such tight pants

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TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	mmmmm.....no. I only wish GM would have made the key in such a way that the button was not so ...out there. I mean, I wish it was more flush to keep it from opening accidentally.