Who wants a flip key?

[ritchie_perriam]

Originally Posted by kamshaft

around a fiver, its a simple 2min job for a key cutting person

ah right thats ok! im waiting for the nice 1!!!

[XCGuard]

Originally Posted by pietka

any updates on this??

My friends spare key is making its way to China, and will be used to make the mould from. Should be receiving the first keys in approximately 3-4 weeks. If they are upto spec then the remainder will be produced and sent. Looking at approximately 6 weeks. Will keep you posted as the process moves along.

Originally Posted by ritchie_perriam

anyone know how much it would be to get the key cut?

It varies dependant on your local key cutting place, mine charges £5 others charge as much as £12.50(see post further up).

[quach]

If I get the key cut will it work for 100%?? Cutting the key might be pretty hard because of the wave key shape and digital code on it.

[XCGuard]

Originally Posted by quach

If I get the key cut will it work for 100%?? Cutting the key might be pretty hard because of the wave key shape and digital code on it.

It will be cut using the original key you have so shouldn't be any problem. It will not need coding to the car as we are basically just changing the keys housing and the car will not be any the wiser.

[andyp]

I dont want a key at all, with a push to start button, whats the point of a key?

[Robbieee]

Originally Posted by andyp

I dont want a key at all, with a push to start button, whats the point of a key?

Andy, this has been brought up before earlier in this thread. Valid point...

[csmcqueen]

I have just ordered my Type S GT and being an Audi A4 flippy key driver I must say I will miss it, So i'm all for a flippy key conversion. it must me one of the easiest mods you can do for this car

I wouldn't even mind the type of ebay as long as its FLIPPY arghhhhh !

[jaquesy]

Definitely count me in too - and I'll take 2. I miss my old A4 key - Honda have really missed a trick here, although I'm used to it now having just traded in my S2000. I think andyp has a point - can't we skip the key entirely and just have a big red starter (open) button which activates the open switch?

The Bentley model looks great - can I vote twice?!

[XCGuard]

Originally Posted by jaquesy

Definitely count me in too - and I'll take 2. I miss my old A4 key - Honda have really missed a trick here, although I'm used to it now having just traded in my S2000. I think andyp has a point - can't we skip the key entirely and just have a big red starter (open) button which activates the open switch?

The Bentley model looks great - can I vote twice?!

One vote per user ID.

Keyless entry sounds good and I love my gadgets but I would not like to walk away from the car and HOPE it locks when it should. I prefer pulling on the handle after locking to make sure it has! Just my view. However I would be in support of a smart card that has lock/unlock buttons on it and you slot into the dash somewhere. But thats for Honda to look into for future models, would be too much involved for a DIY mod.

[lazytrev]

ill have 2, they look well smart!

[cgsuk]

xc guard put me down for 2 keys pls, coming from vw to honda I do miss the fold away style

[bucketp]

I used to have a smart card with my Renault, hated it, it used to fall out of my pocket quite easily, if you put it on a key ring it was too bulky, I would put it down and could never find it again, Give me a key anytime,folding or otherwise.

[sambuca2907]

Originally Posted by bucketp

I used to have a smart card with my Renault, hated it, it used to fall out of my pocket quite easily, if you put it on a key ring it was too bulky, I would put it down and could never find it again, Give me a key anytime,folding or otherwise.

Haha - the Renault smart cards are stupid! My friend once drove her mum to work in her mums car... then went to work herself... if turned out that her mum had the key in her handbag... about 30 miles away by the time they realised... and with the engine off!!!

[Stef]

Originally Posted by quach

If I get the key cut will it work for 100%?? Cutting the key might be pretty hard because of the wave key shape and digital code on it.

I also ordered the Ebay one (2pcs) just waiting...

From previous experience I know that cutting this key is a difficult task.
Had 1 cut for my previous car (CRV) and it worked well, then had a 2e cut in the same shop, but it was an other guy that did the job and it did NOT work, he destroyed a original Honda key (125€) !!

Tak care to select a good shop.

[cfcnick]

Originally Posted by sambuca2907

Haha - the Renault smart cards are stupid! My friend once drove her mum to work in her mums car... then went to work herself... if turned out that her mum had the key in her handbag... about 30 miles away by the time they realised... and with the engine off!!!

Is it really the renault smart card that is stupid???

[quach]

Originally Posted by Stef

I also ordered the Ebay one (2pcs) just waiting...

From previous experience I know that cutting this key is a difficult task.
Had 1 cut for my previous car (CRV) and it worked well, then had a 2e cut in the same shop, but it was an other guy that did the job and it did NOT work, he destroyed a original Honda key (125€) !!

Tak care to select a good shop.

This is what im afraid of. Just called locksmith shop and they told me about this computer based reader that reads the code on my original key and then cuts my new key comparing it to the original key. They even told me that they can make a testkey first. The total cost is about 20-30e. Im going to take this bentley-styled key anyway, its just so cool. Book me up for 2.

[Bog]

Originally Posted by sambuca2907

Haha - the Renault smart cards are stupid! My friend once drove her mum to work in her mums car... then went to work herself... if turned out that her mum had the key in her handbag... about 30 miles away by the time they realised... and with the engine off!!!

If you read your post, I don't think it's the key that is stupid

My Laguna had the keyless entry system and I found it to be very good -very reliable, always locked when it should, no fumbling for keys etc.

Honda could easily do the same, as I'm sure they have similar features on their USDM/JDM high spec models - it's just a question of cost! I'm sure future generations of Civic may have it.

If Honda do introduce it, I reckon the new Accord would be one of the first Honda models.

[gers]

Yeah the bently style one looks like it belongs with our cars......Put me down for 1

[SkidpanSue]

Bit worried about getting the key cut but if it looks anything like the Bently one who cares, put me down for 1 please

[Jack The Lad.]

Put me down for one too mate. Please.
Assuming that the key itself, is of good quality steel, -- removing a broken bit could leave us stranded and well out of pocket.