Idea being toyed with - feedback appreciated.

PJS · 24th July 2007, 03:36

Just read the surveys (which I can't partake due to not being a Civic owner) and I see a couple of mentions about the key.
Just curious as to who would be interested and what price (realistic) you'd consider opting for a folding keyfob?
Not much of a mod as such, but I know I HATE the key as it currently is.
The way I'm thinking of this is it'll not require re-programming for the immobiliser - only the blank cut, but other things will need to be addressed which I won't bore you with.

Meino · 24th July 2007, 07:50

I am absolutely not interested. I really don't care about how a key looks like. I just need it to start my car, that's it.

elfa7 · 24th July 2007, 08:00

I would be more interested in keyless entry and keyless start.

Meino · 24th July 2007, 08:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by elfa7

I would be more interested in keyless entry and keyless start.

That would be interesting for me too, I am lazy..

elfa7 · 24th July 2007, 08:05

That makes two of us !

TTDegs · 24th July 2007, 08:26

but back on the topic of a folding key

I'd be vaguelly interested, but it's no big deal as far as I'm concerned

elfa7 · 24th July 2007, 08:31

Sorry Degs

JCBDK · 24th July 2007, 08:31

I hope they will introduce a folding key in the 08 models, since I intend to buy one when they arrive. But I don't really think it will happen... It's not a big deal, but would be nice anyway.

TTDegs · 24th July 2007, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by elfa7

Sorry Degs

Type S Bournemouth · 24th July 2007, 13:02

a key is a key to me. But would rather not have a key at all.

elfa7 · 24th July 2007, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

a key is a key to me. But would rather not have a key at all.

You got around that very nicely, without saying keyless.

l-noel · 24th July 2007, 13:49

Having a Honda Key make me feel "Special"

here in France at least !

FWH · 24th July 2007, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by l-noel

Having a Honda Key make me feel "Special"

here in France at least !

Do you know how many Civics they have sold in France?

Back on topic - I would like a folding key, but it would need to be compatible with the immobislier.
There is another thread by another crazy Swede about this called "mod the key" or something.
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/electronics/6251-has-anyone-tried-mod-key-3.html#post90390

But you mean adding something ( a fob ) around the key and putting spring action in that?
Would it not be very big when open?
Do you have some sketches you could post on your concept?

PJS · 24th July 2007, 18:23

What essentially I am looking at is taking a fob with blank and having a mounld made that would allow each user to transplant their current key's electronics into.
That way, there's no faffing about with the expense of having to get the dealer to re-programme the key.
Of course, doing so is only worth thinking about if there are a decent number of willing participants.
The shape of the Honda electronics means a new top mould needs to be made, which is what I need to look into as far as cost is concerned.
The size advantage of the key is not it's open state, but the smaller and more comfortable shape when in your trouser pocket.

Transalp · 24th July 2007, 18:40

Not interested....Fine as it is. Folding ones are to big. No keyless entry. Imagine swopping the car and still having the thing in the pocket. My wife would kill me

as she cannot start the car again when she stopped it somewhere else. Asuming the spare is not at hand ofcourse.

PJS · 24th July 2007, 20:29

Can we please forget about keyless entry.
If you had wanted that, you'd have bought a Renault or Mercedes.
If you want keyless, I'll see about getting one designed, but we'll need at least 50, if not 100 to proceed, and at £1500 a touch, inc. fitting, I'll give you 2 cards - one for you and one for the missus.
Jeez, you ask a simple question and you get a bunch of replies relating to something entirely different.
Did I do something in previous existence to deserve this?

Transalp · 24th July 2007, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJS

Can we please forget about keyless entry.
If you had wanted that, you'd have bought a Renault or Mercedes.
If you want keyless, I'll see about getting one designed, but we'll need at least 50, if not 100 to proceed, and at £1500 a touch, inc. fitting, I'll give you 2 cards - one for you and one for the missus.
Jeez, you ask a simple question and you get a bunch of replies relating to something entirely different.
Did I do something in previous existence to deserve this?

Second previous quote:

Not interested....Fine as it is.

Do appreciate the effort though

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PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 429 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (0)	Idea being toyed with - feedback appreciated. Just read the surveys (which I can't partake due to not being a Civic owner) and I see a couple of mentions about the key. Just curious as to who would be interested and what price (realistic) you'd consider opting for a folding keyfob? Not much of a mod as such, but I know I HATE the key as it currently is. The way I'm thinking of this is it'll not require re-programming for the immobiliser - only the blank cut, but other things will need to be addressed which I won't bore you with.

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PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 429 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (0)	Can we please forget about keyless entry. If you had wanted that, you'd have bought a Renault or Mercedes. If you want keyless, I'll see about getting one designed, but we'll need at least 50, if not 100 to proceed, and at £1500 a touch, inc. fitting, I'll give you 2 cards - one for you and one for the missus. Jeez, you ask a simple question and you get a bunch of replies relating to something entirely different. Did I do something in previous existence to deserve this? Last edited by PJS; 24th July 2007 at 20:31.

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24th July 2007, 07:50	#2 (permalink)
Meino Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th October 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 474 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am absolutely not interested. I really don't care about how a key looks like. I just need it to start my car, that's it.

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would be more interested in keyless entry and keyless start.

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	That makes two of us !

24th July 2007, 08:26	#6 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	but back on the topic of a folding key I'd be vaguelly interested, but it's no big deal as far as I'm concerned

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorry Degs

24th July 2007, 08:31	#8 (permalink)
JCBDK Valve Cap Join Date: 5th July 2007 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I hope they will introduce a folding key in the 08 models, since I intend to buy one when they arrive. But I don't really think it will happen... It's not a big deal, but would be nice anyway.

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 969 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	a key is a key to me. But would rather not have a key at all.

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Having a Honda Key make me feel "Special" here in France at least !

24th July 2007, 18:23	#14 (permalink)
PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 429 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (0)	What essentially I am looking at is taking a fob with blank and having a mounld made that would allow each user to transplant their current key's electronics into. That way, there's no faffing about with the expense of having to get the dealer to re-programme the key. Of course, doing so is only worth thinking about if there are a decent number of willing participants. The shape of the Honda electronics means a new top mould needs to be made, which is what I need to look into as far as cost is concerned. The size advantage of the key is not it's open state, but the smaller and more comfortable shape when in your trouser pocket.

24th July 2007, 18:40	#15 (permalink)
Transalp Wheelnut Join Date: 9th June 2007 Location: Ov, NL Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not interested....Fine as it is. Folding ones are to big. No keyless entry. Imagine swopping the car and still having the thing in the pocket. My wife would kill me as she cannot start the car again when she stopped it somewhere else. Asuming the spare is not at hand ofcourse.