fake key to button
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fake key to button
Has the aftermarket yet to make a start button to replace the fake key? While I love the keyless entry convenience of my 991s, I would like to replace the fake key with a start button like on all other marque keyless entry systems. It seems like it should be an easy retrofit as the MB keyless entry system upgrade is just a button that plugs right into the same connector where the key fits for non-keyless entry optioned cars.
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Fake Key
That would be nice.
Locating a fake key to twist just beside the similar thing to twist for the headlights must be some sort of tribute to the ergonomics of vintage 911s!
Another opportunity for Porsche Exclusive! Make mine carbon fiber (to save weight), or aluminum for GT types, suitably backlit.
Locating a fake key to twist just beside the similar thing to twist for the headlights must be some sort of tribute to the ergonomics of vintage 911s!
Another opportunity for Porsche Exclusive! Make mine carbon fiber (to save weight), or aluminum for GT types, suitably backlit.
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The fake key also invites a would-be thief to break into your car thinking you left the key in the ignition. Even though the would-be thief can't steal your car, you still get a broken window or damaged door/lock from the break-in. A start button would be a great factory option or aftermarket upgrade. Plus, it would be even faster for those LeMans starts the key of the left is historically based on.
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LeMans starts? You too? Every day after work I have to decide if I should loosen my tie, saunter up the car in the garage and sit there looking relieved and self satisfied, or bolt from the elevator and jump in and start the car before the door closes. The result determines which buttons to push on the console. Same grins either way.
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Just wait....keyless start will come soon. It will sit where the ignition is now.
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I think a start button even for non-keyless entry would be great.
I find the "key" fob greatly improved over the 997 in that I don't open the frunk every time I pick up the key. But I find inserting and twisting the matchbox car awkward.
A slot to insert the "key" and a start button would be my preferred way to go.
I find the "key" fob greatly improved over the 997 in that I don't open the frunk every time I pick up the key. But I find inserting and twisting the matchbox car awkward.
A slot to insert the "key" and a start button would be my preferred way to go.
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For those that don't have key-less entry in your 991, the way it works is that while you keep the key fob in your pocket, you still have to turn a permanently affixed fake key to start the engine. I prefer the key-less entry like on my prior Audi S5 where you keep the key fob in your pocket and just press a start button to start the engine; no fake key to attract would-be thieves.
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The fake key also invites a would-be thief to break into your car thinking you left the key in the ignition. Even though the would-be thief can't steal your car, you still get a broken window or damaged door/lock from the break-in. A start button would be a great factory option or aftermarket upgrade. Plus, it would be even faster for those LeMans starts the key of the left is historically based on.
