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Old 08-27-2014, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
You guys must wear tiny pants with tiny pockets. The new key is actually smaller in some ways than the old and it's smooth so it slips in and out of the pocket easily. I have no trouble getting it into my overalls.
Mike, the new key is heavier and it does not easily slip into pockets. When it does it appears to be a bulge. Also, I run and having the key rattling about in my pocket is a nuisance. I would take the old key if available.

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Old 08-27-2014, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-D
They seem pretty durable to me. Hey- they are very nicely done. But, I am sure if you throw them on the ground they would chip
I got mine Xpel'd.


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Frayed - I got the painted key also for my White GT3. My Wife thinks I am an idiot and the GM of my Dealer when he saw the white Key was asking who the heck ordered it. When he found out it was me he was busting my chops because he said of all the people he would not of thought I would order them. I told my Wife and the GM I got it for the Strippers - love it. It is actually funny because it is so ridiculous that I love it even more
That's exactly right. It is so ridiculous I had to get it.
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Old 08-27-2014, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick
Mike, the new key is heavier and it does not easily slip into pockets. When it does it appears to be a bulge. Also, I run and having the key rattling about in my pocket is a nuisance. I would take the old key if available.
Nick, just giving you guys a bad time. If you think it's too big, it's too big. Personally I have no problem with the size or shape of it in my pocket and overall it's no bigger or heavier than my Audi switchblade style key so you probably wouldn't like those either. I admit, though, I prefer a metal key to the Porsche key when it comes to actually inserting it in the ignition.
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Old 08-27-2014, 03:25 PM
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Me too. I think these car shaped keys are cheesy, lack heft and feel neutered. Unless it's painted. Then they are great.
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Old 08-27-2014, 03:34 PM
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^^Nick thinks it's too heavy, you think it lacks heft. Painted, unpainted. Bulging, neutered. Who knew keys were so freaking complicated?
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C'mon though the shape of a car is kinda cheesy.
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Originally Posted by frayed
I got mine Xpel'd.
LOL!

Did you apply Opticoat or whatever before Xpel?
Do you recommend waxing?
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Old 08-27-2014, 03:47 PM
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If you buy black cars, like me, you don't have to pay extra for them to match.
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Old 08-27-2014, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick
Mike, the new key is heavier and it does not easily slip into pockets. When it does it appears to be a bulge. Also, I run and having the key rattling about in my pocket is a nuisance. I would take the old key if available.

Here is picture of a 458 key.
I am care full with mine. They scratch pretty easily.
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Old 08-27-2014, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by frayed
C'mon though the shape of a car is kinda cheesy.
Fair enough, but you have to admit the lozenge shape could be a major benefit if you ever had to smuggle the key across the border somewhere....
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Originally Posted by neanicu
LOL!

Did you apply Opticoat or whatever before Xpel?
Do you recommend waxing?
Looking into nano coating but worried it'll be too slippery. Prolly just will use turtle wax and a microfiber cloth
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Old 08-27-2014, 04:19 PM
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I am having my car Cquartzed next week so I will have them also do the key .

I like the older keys better for certain
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Old 08-27-2014, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
Personally I have no problem with the size or shape of it...
That's what she said...

Haha sorry Mike, had to ::lmao::
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Old 08-27-2014, 04:24 PM
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Old 08-27-2014, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Zulu Alpha
That's what she said...

Haha sorry Mike, had to ::lmao::
I appreciate her perspective, just as long as we're clear that I was talking about a key. LOL....
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