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shadowed_Stranger · 09-19-2008, 03:21 PM

So in the picture from indy it had the switchblade style key... I hope so much that those are not what comes on the production version I hate those so much.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-19-2008, 03:24 PM

Why? I have never had a switchblade key, what are the problems, or annoyances with them?

*The_Blur* · 09-19-2008, 03:25 PM

I love those keys! They're fun to whip out.

CWI · 09-19-2008, 03:33 PM

They are bulky. My Eclipse has combination fob/key. Awkward on key chain.

Try putting a spare in your wallet!!!

rolnslo · 09-19-2008, 03:35 PM

Can't you get a door only key for your wallet and leave a spare switchblade key inside your car?

Zieke · 09-19-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Can't you get a door only key for your wallet and leave a spare switchblade key inside your car?

yes. we did that for our Touareg.
the spare key is less than an 1/8" thick. and is about 2" long, and 1/2" wide at the base.

i love the switchblade keys. they are the coolest thing since sliced bread!

Oh, and im not too sure about this, but i think you "have" to have the extra switchblade key inside the car( or one of them near the car) when using the spare door key, due to the car sensing the key nearby. i dont know if you would set the alarm off without having one of them nearby when using the spare.

The_Stache · 09-19-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowed_Stranger

So in the picture from indy it had the switchblade style key... I hope so much that those are not what comes on the production version I hate those so much.

Gonna have to get used to it, Its already confirmed it will have it.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-19-2008, 03:44 PM

I was kind of hoping for, and I'm probably gonna get burned for it, but I was hoping for a push button start with some smart keys that i never have to take out of my pocket. I love this on my sisters car!

camaro&T/A · 09-19-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I love those keys! They're fun to whip out.

I had to drive a Mazda in driver;s ed that had those. I hated the car but I loved the keys! those are sweet!

ucla1ove3 · 09-19-2008, 05:44 PM

lol i know i love whipping it out. its fun but so are the smart keys. they are fun because their is like no metal and stuff. i like both but omg im in love with that interior.

EllwynX · 09-19-2008, 05:46 PM

I like the switchblade style keys.

My Aveo has the Key/Fob combo, that I do dislike. But with the switchblade style, it'll be like having a seperate fob on the keychain when it's not in the ignition...

shadowed_Stranger · 09-19-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

They are bulky. My Eclipse has combination fob/key. Awkward on key chain.

Try putting a spare in your wallet!!!

exactly why i hate them.

I hope I can somehow get a 'normal' copy made.

headpunter · 09-19-2008, 11:47 PM

sweet action cant wait to do a little arm pump and press the button and have the key pop up

Sierra · 09-20-2008, 12:00 AM

Questions about a spare key in your wallet? Thats what onstar is for.

09-19-2008, 03:24 PM	#2
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Why? I have never had a switchblade key, what are the problems, or annoyances with them? __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

09-19-2008, 03:25 PM	#3
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	I love those keys! They're fun to whip out. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

09-19-2008, 03:33 PM	#4
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,836 View My Garage	They are bulky. My Eclipse has combination fob/key. Awkward on key chain. Try putting a spare in your wallet!!! __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

09-19-2008, 03:44 PM	#8
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	I was kind of hoping for, and I'm probably gonna get burned for it, but I was hoping for a push button start with some smart keys that i never have to take out of my pocket. I love this on my sisters car! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

09-19-2008, 11:47 PM	#13
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	sweet action cant wait to do a little arm pump and press the button and have the key pop up __________________ Stop Whinging

09-19-2008, 03:35 PM	#5
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	Can't you get a door only key for your wallet and leave a spare switchblade key inside your car?

09-19-2008, 05:44 PM	#10
ucla1ove3 Drives: soon to be 2010 CAMARO :] Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 1,283	lol i know i love whipping it out. its fun but so are the smart keys. they are fun because their is like no metal and stuff. i like both but omg im in love with that interior.

09-19-2008, 05:46 PM	#11
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,259	I like the switchblade style keys. My Aveo has the Key/Fob combo, that I do dislike. But with the switchblade style, it'll be like having a seperate fob on the keychain when it's not in the ignition...

09-20-2008, 12:00 AM	#14
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,045	Questions about a spare key in your wallet? Thats what onstar is for. __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

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