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Key Fob solutions
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I ordered a Lockitron iphone device, hopefully it'll work as good as advertised. https://lockitron.com/preorder
Here I compare my unused key and the one I use all the time. I keep the fob in the same pocket as my other keys -- unconnected to the keychain (standalone). I just took the new one out of the plastic it came in for this shot. It has scratches on it!
bonnie
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I love the lockitron product. Easy to install, gives you total control over access to your home. Two thumbs up.
strider
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Homelink garage door to get into house - keys stay in backpack in case of power failure, etc. Car key (Roadster) or Fob (Model S) in front pocket.
dailydriver
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I wanted to keep the fob with my ChargePoint card and came up with this so it can be detached. It also provides a way for a valet to hang it on a rack.
Since there's literally no point in having contact access to this fob, I will be putting mine either on a necklace, or a custom arm brace. I do recommend the move towards keyless entry with a backup mechanical key hidden somewhere in case of a power failure. metal keys wear holes in pockets and scratch lots of things. Also, I hurt myself once when I fell with keys in my pocket.
That's an excellent point - Valet guys are going to hate a keyfob that can't hang on their pegboards.
ClearwaterBchSteve
P445 / VIN 1794
You could put the fob in the little jeans pocket like Steve Jobs pulled the original iPod NANO out of. That's if you wear jeans of course...
I tried about 5 different items and like these OP/TECH USA Mini QD Loops - 1.5mm.
You can get them at Amazon or other camera stores.
The nice features are:
1. Thicker nylon string than most similar products. Not too wide that it can be inserted.
2. Detachable
3. Shorter cord than most similar products.
Others I tried:
OP/TECH USA 1301322 System Connectors - Too wide to be inserted
COSMOS ® 2 ¼ inches Black 50 PCS Cellphone Strap with Silver Color Tone Ring - These are what Tesla are providing now except about and 1/4-1/2 inch longer. Too flimsy.
Como Silver Tone Coil Spring Link Clip Split Loop Ring Keyring Keychain - Too thick to go on and the angle isn't right.
You can get them at Amazon or other camera stores.
The nice features are:
1. Thicker nylon string than most similar products. Not too wide that it can be inserted.
2. Detachable
3. Shorter cord than most similar products.
Others I tried:
OP/TECH USA 1301322 System Connectors - Too wide to be inserted
COSMOS ® 2 ¼ inches Black 50 PCS Cellphone Strap with Silver Color Tone Ring - These are what Tesla are providing now except about and 1/4-1/2 inch longer. Too flimsy.
Como Silver Tone Coil Spring Link Clip Split Loop Ring Keyring Keychain - Too thick to go on and the angle isn't right.
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artsci
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One way to protect the key fob from scratches and the like is to put a coat of gloss medium on it. Liquitex makes the best. It's an acrylic coating that dries to a smooth gloss finish. Not sure how durable it would be but it's worth a try.
Shurhold
Model S - P#15,582
strider
Active Member
I'd worry that the finish would crack when you pushed the buttons since the plastic flexes when you do that.
Huh? We use the buttons quite a bit to open the trunk and frunk. Those w/o the tech package will need the lock/unlock button.
I believe he is referring to a keycard that would be used in conjunction with the smartphone app which will be capable of opening the trunk, frunk and chargeport.
artsci
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One of the virtues of this material is that it's flexible and kind of rubbery, so cracking will not be an issue. When it scratches or wears it can be peeled off and a new coat added.
Electric Machete
P#3820
I'd like Tesla to develop something waterproof that contains a passive RFID chip, like the FOB contains and uses if it loses battery power, that I could use to open the door and start the car. The car can already do this with a dead FOB, so all they would need to do is make an RFID chip and put it inside some plastic.
yup, these work great. i tried a couple others first, but these are perfect. thanks for the tip walla. i use op/tech straps on a couple cameras too, shoulda known...
For all you performance, black leather with red piping, carbon fiber people (hint hint Elon and others):
I got it at Amazon and my key lives in it. With 4+ software, the key never needs to even come out and is safe from scratches/dings.
Plus anyone else using the op-tech mini loops: If you take separate the clip , and pass the 1/2 clip through the loop twice (second pass is tough), you can shorten the op-tech mini even further making it even shorter (shown in the picture below). It is very secure and sturdy.
I got it at Amazon and my key lives in it. With 4+ software, the key never needs to even come out and is safe from scratches/dings.
Plus anyone else using the op-tech mini loops: If you take separate the clip , and pass the 1/2 clip through the loop twice (second pass is tough), you can shorten the op-tech mini even further making it even shorter (shown in the picture below). It is very secure and sturdy.
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Arnold Panz
Model Sig 304, VIN 542
Walla2, that looks like a good solution for me (I've got black perf interior with red piping and CF accents). Does the string come with the holder? In the pictures on Amazon it doesn't show the string attaching the key to the holder. Amazon is out of stock on the op tech mini loops, so I'm looking for a solution until they're back in stock.
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