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Number 3 · 04-07-2009, 09:43 PM

A friend responsible for the Camaro key assures me the new key, which should start showing up in more GM vehicles is significantly improved over the G8. Granted only 3 months old, but I find I constantly am flipping and closing Number 3's key and I also keep my house keys attached with zero issues.

Shortbus · 04-07-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hesh

The VW/Audi keys suck!!! The ring end is just glued to the plastic of the fob. They come off really easy and there is not way to fix them. The Chevy fob looks a little better. The metal ring piece is actuallly incased by the plastic making it harder to break.

This was never an issue because I never attach other keys to my car key.

Shortbus · 04-07-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kdbolt70

Somebody (I heard Mercedes) had a patent on this that finally opened up this year. All of the future GM vehicles will be getting keys similar to this.

And there is a spare, it is the same but does not flip.

If I recall correctly, these are not exactly the same as the G8 keys, and may be more durable.

Mercedes has moved away from this style key, they now have one without the actual 'key' part. And if you choose the keyless option you don't even have to take this thing out of your pocket.

RCowan · 04-07-2009, 10:20 PM

The VW ones will come open in your pocket. I like the ring attachment better on the GM version.

My big gripe is that these keys are HUGE. I'm going to start calling them "Jitterbug" keys because they're so big that octagenerians can use them.

Mattsack789 · 04-08-2009, 07:34 PM

Interesting, never have used one of these!

kanakattack · 04-08-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shortbus

Mercedes has moved away from this style key, they now have one without the actual 'key' part. And if you choose the keyless option you don't even have to take this thing out of your pocket.

Theyʻve had them for a while, had a 2001 Benz with this style fob, worked on inferred connection. Great for security and never had any problems with it.

Evotion · 04-08-2009, 07:51 PM

My old Mazdaspeed 6 had a smart card that you stuck in you pocket, when you approached the car you hit a button on the door handle which unlocked the doors, rolled down windows etc. Then just turn the ignition and go.

Loved and hated it!!!

04-07-2009, 09:43 PM	#29
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,175 View My Garage	A friend responsible for the Camaro key assures me the new key, which should start showing up in more GM vehicles is significantly improved over the G8. Granted only 3 months old, but I find I constantly am flipping and closing Number 3's key and I also keep my house keys attached with zero issues. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

04-08-2009, 07:34 PM	#33
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RCowan Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: H-town Posts: 156	The VW ones will come open in your pocket. I like the ring attachment better on the GM version. My big gripe is that these keys are HUGE. I'm going to start calling them "Jitterbug" keys because they're so big that octagenerians can use them.

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Evotion Warehouse 13 Survivor!!!! Drives: '13 ZL1 - 69' Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 802 View My Garage	My old Mazdaspeed 6 had a smart card that you stuck in you pocket, when you approached the car you hit a button on the door handle which unlocked the doors, rolled down windows etc. Then just turn the ignition and go. Loved and hated it!!!