Non-remote key available? Lockout Protection? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

UCF w00t · 10-23-2008, 10:28 PM

This may seem dumb but will there be a non-remote key available? I searched and only found pics of the fancy shmancy hard key + remote.

The reason I ask is I surf and usually take the key in the water with me but with an electric key, that's not gonna work out too well.

I did notice that there are "power programmable door locks with lockout protection." What exactly is that? My guess would've been those ugly keypads on some cars that I haven't seen in a while but I certainly don't see one of those.

And on another note, any chance surfboards would fit inside the car (through trunk and into back seat)?

Thanks and sorry for making my first post a question.

nickspohn · 10-23-2008, 10:34 PM

You don't have a waterproof cell phone do you? Just wondering, because where do you put your other stuff that you can't take in the water?

And what happens if you lose your keys in the water?...

There will be no remote that comes from chevy that doesn't have a remote on it for the camaro. Although, you might possibly be able to get a key made that will work that doesn't have the remote in it.

UCF w00t · 10-23-2008, 10:39 PM

Cell phone, etc all stay locked in the car. Board shorts and wetsuit both have a loop that the key goes on to stay safe. Never lost one before. I know some people just stash their key somewhere but I'd really rather not do that.

RallyFever · 10-23-2008, 10:43 PM

You will be able to get a "hard key" cut.

nickspohn · 10-23-2008, 10:43 PM

You could bury your key in the sand somewhere. Just make sure no one watches what car you drove there and where you bury the key.

Ha but seriously, Chevy should offer a key without the remote.

exilio · 10-23-2008, 10:46 PM

I really wish that Chevy would make a great Camaro specific key with the logo on there. Something to be as unique as the car itself.

UCF w00t · 10-23-2008, 10:47 PM

Heh yea, seriously some people do that. Or put it on top of a tire. It's kinda funny when you see people do it. But good to hear about the key, hopefully it holds true. Thanks for the input!

Nexus6 · 10-23-2008, 10:47 PM

dont most cars come with a Valet key now a days?

09'Z28 · 10-23-2008, 10:51 PM

i imagine that they would give you a valet key with the car that won't have electronics on it (i would think anyway)

Quote:

Originally Posted by exilio

I really wish that Chevy would make a great Camaro specific key with the logo on there. Something to be as unique as the car itself.

kinda like this? (obviously not for a Camaro)

SSOOCH · 10-24-2008, 12:19 AM

two words "on star"

Th3Nigh7Stalk3r · 10-24-2008, 12:56 AM

it should be like the corvette. As long as the key is in the car with YOU, you push the button and it starts!!

StuMac · 10-24-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

two words "on star"

Except you need to contact onstar, hard to do when you don't have a waterproof phone. I am very interested in a non-remote key as well, as I'm into diving, hopefully the Valet key has no chip in it.

Th3Nigh7Stalk3r · 10-24-2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuMac

Except you need to contact onstar, hard to do when you don't have a waterproof phone. I am very interested in a non-remote key as well, as I'm into diving, hopefully the Valet key has no chip in it.

umm i believe there is a button somewhere on the outside of the car like under it or something that you press and it will call on-star(if not that would be SWEET!)

kanakattack · 10-24-2008, 01:07 AM

I go paddleboarding a lot and I have electronic keys. Pelican makes a waterproof case with a aluminum fob that you can connect to your shorts or to the leash post. It may work for you, haven't lost anything or had leakage problems yet. Not a perfect solution but it works for me.

10-23-2008, 10:28 PM	#1
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	Non-remote key available? Lockout Protection? This may seem dumb but will there be a non-remote key available? I searched and only found pics of the fancy shmancy hard key + remote. The reason I ask is I surf and usually take the key in the water with me but with an electric key, that's not gonna work out too well. I did notice that there are "power programmable door locks with lockout protection." What exactly is that? My guess would've been those ugly keypads on some cars that I haven't seen in a while but I certainly don't see one of those. And on another note, any chance surfboards would fit inside the car (through trunk and into back seat)? Thanks and sorry for making my first post a question.

10-23-2008, 10:46 PM	#6
exilio Drives: Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 40	I really wish that Chevy would make a great Camaro specific key with the logo on there. Something to be as unique as the car itself. __________________ Ordered! 2LT/RS - Cyber Gray/Black

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10-23-2008, 10:34 PM	#2
nickspohn Drives: 2002 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 119 View My Garage	You don't have a waterproof cell phone do you? Just wondering, because where do you put your other stuff that you can't take in the water? And what happens if you lose your keys in the water?... There will be no remote that comes from chevy that doesn't have a remote on it for the camaro. Although, you might possibly be able to get a key made that will work that doesn't have the remote in it.

10-23-2008, 10:39 PM	#3
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	Cell phone, etc all stay locked in the car. Board shorts and wetsuit both have a loop that the key goes on to stay safe. Never lost one before. I know some people just stash their key somewhere but I'd really rather not do that.

10-23-2008, 10:43 PM	#4
RallyFever Senior Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 749	You will be able to get a "hard key" cut.

10-23-2008, 10:47 PM	#7
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	Heh yea, seriously some people do that. Or put it on top of a tire. It's kinda funny when you see people do it. But good to hear about the key, hopefully it holds true. Thanks for the input!

10-23-2008, 10:47 PM	#8
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	dont most cars come with a Valet key now a days?

10-24-2008, 12:19 AM	#10
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	two words "on star"

10-24-2008, 12:56 AM	#11
Th3Nigh7Stalk3r Drives: 1991 Caprice Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester Hills MI Posts: 215 View My Garage	it should be like the corvette. As long as the key is in the car with YOU, you push the button and it starts!!

10-24-2008, 01:07 AM	#14
kanakattack Drives: wife's xterra Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hawai'i Posts: 99	I go paddleboarding a lot and I have electronic keys. Pelican makes a waterproof case with a aluminum fob that you can connect to your shorts or to the leash post. It may work for you, haven't lost anything or had leakage problems yet. Not a perfect solution but it works for me.