AndyK

Hmmm...so the silver crest is more original on the keyhead? Interesting...
And do LED's emitt enough light? How did you make the switch?

ArcticCzar

The l.e.d.s can (and mine do) produce more light than the originals. They also take less juice from the battery. We will be selling them very soon - with both crests!

Matt O.

[quote]Originally posted by Jenn:
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As I recall, it was a big bright cherry red M3 BMW that caught my eye before the key head...couldn't miss the thing!....boy was I glad when that thing got traded in for the more subdued 951...

On that note, I guess I would have to vote for the non colorized key head.

-Jen</strong><hr></blockquote>

She speaks! Good to hear BOTH sides of the "story"

Re: LED lights, ironically, earlier today I was at radio shack getting what I needed to do this "mod."

Turns out I had to really rig it, and I'm still not done. I've never spent this much time working on a part of my car that wasn't even broken.

Anyway, if someone mass produces this thing, that'd be a great idea. But on the other hand, making it yourself is so much fun.

FYI, I'm using 5mm blue LED from Radio Shack, and if this works out I want to find a super-hyper-hurt-your-eyes bright LED and slap it in there.

If it doesn't work out I'll be ordering another one from Skip (or whoever) because I "rigged" to the point of no returning to stock. This time I'll get the "I DRIVE A PORSCH-AA SEE!" painted crest key.

-Matt

led

I like the silver one best but when I ordered I received the colored one. I didn't mind!
Also, I'd like to replace the bulb with a led, but I just can't fit inside! <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />

Scootin159

[quote]Originally posted by led:
<strong>I like the silver one best but when I ordered I received the colored one. I didn't mind!
Also, I'd like to replace the bulb with a led, but I just can't fit inside! <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>

if you look @ the LED you'll notice the acutal working element is VERY small...the rest is just plastic there to kinda protect it & disipate the heat. You could trim off some with the tool of your choice to make it fit. I'd try it with a $.3 red one before I tried it on my $2 super bright white one first though

John D.

[quote]Originally posted by Matt Olde:
<strong>

She speaks! Good to hear BOTH sides of the "story" </strong><hr></blockquote>

Yea - well - please don't encourage it, dammit... I have my view - and she has hers. Of course - my view is the correct one. Actually - it's the only one... <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />

(JEEEZ - I hope she doesn't see this post )

Rich Sandor

JUST got mine today before Weissach parts closed...

Haven't even gotten it cut yet!

led

[quote]Originally posted by Scootin159:
<strong>You could trim off some with the tool of your choice to make it fit. I'd try it with a $.3 red one before I tried it on my $2 super bright white one first though </strong><hr></blockquote>

I know, I meant it as a joke, I can't fit myself (led) inside...

Rich, I've had mine for about a month and it lives in my keychain but hasn't been cut either. When I went to cut it they asked for a copy of the car's registration. As if I were to get a $20 key cut for a stolen car.

Matt O.

[quote] (JEEEZ - I hope she doesn't see this post <hr></blockquote>

John how does the couch feel this time of night?
<img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" /> <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />

Kevin Baker

When I got my 914 neither the Key (plain black) or the car (rusted) worked. What does that say about my personality?! <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

John D.

[quote]Originally posted by Matt Olde:
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John how does the couch feel this time of night?
<img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" /> <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>

I have a wide screen TV and my laptop on wireless in front of the couch.... It feels fine.... Hey - HOW THE HECK DID YOU KNOW???!!!!

John D.

[quote]Originally posted by Kevin Baker:
<strong>When I got my 914 neither the Key (plain black) or the car (rusted) worked. What does that say about my personality?! </strong><hr></blockquote>

<img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />
___________ <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />
_______________________ <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />

Yep - you are a victim (happy 914 owner) as well.... <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" /> Take heart - it only get's better from that point... LOL!!!!!

AndyK

Hey Rich-

How do you like carrying that pewter crest keychain? I bought one, but it weighs about a POUND, and makes no sense to carry to me!?

ninefiveone

I'm a less is more kind of guy... So I'd go with the silver crest. Which is also what I've got. I'm even looking for a very mint set of non-colored wheel centers to swap for the painted crests the PO bought for my car.

AndyK

Hugh-
<a href="http://www.perfection-plus.com" target="_blank">www.perfection-plus.com</a>
had the OEM black-crest center caps for like $20 each, new! Ordered mine a few months ago, but I think they should still be the same price. Check it out.