Flip Keys
rayien
Posted 25/9/2013 00:21 (#15750)
Subject: Flip Keys




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Just got this online. Fits well and works perfectly. Fits more comfortably in the pocket and looks swish.



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Administrator
Posted 25/9/2013 09:29 (#15751 - in reply to #15750)
Subject: Re: Flip Keys



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Location: An island off southern Tasmania.		Yep....I bought 6 of them a while ago.

I found that if I simply transferred all the electronics and buttons it made for the best results.
The buttons it came with were a bit flimsy and tended to stick.

Also I removed the key from the plastic case to make it easier for the locksmith to cut.


Even then I still had to put it side by side with the original and I used small file to trim the very back of the metal key to make it turn easier.


Apart from that it works well and looks great.
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Telpat16
Posted 25/9/2013 09:55 (#15753 - in reply to #15750)
Subject: Re: Flip Keys



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Location: NEWPORT QLD		I bought a pair - no problems

Removed blade for cutting and ended up at upmarket locksmith for cutting - "Mr M" said too complex / accurate for his machine, so I had nor problem whatsoever with cutting accuracy

I also used original buttons after a bit of fine sandpaper to ensure no burrs on new casing

Very happy with them - less holes in pockets etc!

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Administrator
Posted 25/9/2013 13:40 (#15754 - in reply to #15750)
Subject: Re: Flip Keys



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Location: An island off southern Tasmania.		Best part is the most common failure with these keys is the eyelet for the key ring breaks as it is only plastic.

these new ones are much more robust in that area as that part is made of metal.
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Telpat16
Posted 25/9/2013 14:09 (#15755 - in reply to #15754)
Subject: Re: Flip Keys



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Administrator - 25/9/2013 13:40 Best part is the most common failure with these keys is the eyelet for the key ring breaks as it is only plastic..

 

I have resolved that with other remotes by filing 2 small grooves and sandwiching an O-ring in lieu

The flexible O-ring seems to last a lot longer!

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rayien
Posted 25/9/2013 16:52 (#15757 - in reply to #15750)
Subject: Re: Flip Keys




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I guess it varies where you go. I didn't need to remove the key blade and my the buttons that come with it feel of a hard durable plastic but we will see.
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RM380
Posted 25/9/2013 19:21 (#15760 - in reply to #15750)
Subject: Re: Flip Keys



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Location: South Australia		The one I bought off E-Bay works really well, dismantled it took it into Mr Minute $7.95 later I had a cut key that fitted straight away.
I had to modify the casing slightly to get the transponder to fit but other than that no problems.
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