My Current "Hide a key" Solution
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From: Orlando FL
My Current "Hide a key" Solution
With two bad experiences over the last few years with key loss I have come up with a solution that is working so far. I had a door "hide a key" under the car in a magnetic box for about 6 years. It was always there when I checked on it. When my keys got thrown out at work, I was able to get into the car but had no ignition key. So had to get home and get spare set.
Then, battery went dead and I could not get into the car because my hide a key was gone from under the car and all I had was the FOB. So another trip home to get spare set of keys.
There should be this much attention to good technical write ups.
Then, battery went dead and I could not get into the car because my hide a key was gone from under the car and all I had was the FOB. So another trip home to get spare set of keys.
There should be this much attention to good technical write ups.
Last edited by pcolt94; Oct 14, 2010 at 10:38 AM.
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Great, this is a public forum. Your profile says your name is Paul, you live in Orlando, FL 32820 and a Teal (blue) Vette. Now the bad guys know you have a key on the fuel door.
Secrets are supposed to be secrets!
Secrets are supposed to be secrets!
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Locking gas cap. If someone is stealing my car I would just as soon let them find a key than have them start destroying stuff. I have the same attitude with my home. Live in the country so if someone wants in they would start breaking windows and doors, just as soon they didn't do that.
for the most part people aren't stealing these cars anyway.
That's MO.
for the most part people aren't stealing these cars anyway.
That's MO.
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Locking gas cap. If someone is stealing my car I would just as soon let them find a key than have them start destroying stuff. I have the same attitude with my home. Live in the country so if someone wants in they would start breaking windows and doors, just as soon they didn't do that.
for the most part people aren't stealing these cars anyway.
That's MO.
for the most part people aren't stealing these cars anyway.
That's MO.
Most pro thieves don’t steel 94 vette or cars 16 year old cars. I'm in the country and car is garaged. Not worried about middle of day or work. Besides, I'm more worried about scratches or being hit on the road than getting my car stolen. To many real problems of life to be concerned about than a key.
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Last I looked there were 71 people that have viewed this thread. Kinda defeats the point of hiding it in the first place.
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I have what is called a rescue gas cap. It is a locking cap that uses a four digit code, then inside the cap is a small compartment for an extra set of keys. You have to know the code to unlock the cap and get to the hidden compartment. No worry about anyone stealing gas, nor of locking myself out either.
Here is a link: http://rescuecap.com/
Here is a link: http://rescuecap.com/
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I have what is called a rescue gas cap. It is a locking cap that uses a four digit code, then inside the cap is a small compartment for an extra set of keys. You have to know the code to unlock the cap and get to the hidden compartment. No worry about anyone stealing gas, nor of locking myself out either.
Here is a link: http://rescuecap.com/
Here is a link: http://rescuecap.com/
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I used to have this really slick plastic credit card key thing. It was hard plastic like a credit card, but there were two keys cut into it. If you locked yourself out, you'd just pull it out of your wallet and unlock the car - off you go.
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Yes, the part with the numbers spins freely until you punch in your code, then it locks onto the part that threads into the flller neck.
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And with that locking cap, I also like the idea of being able to stash some spare keys in there. It would be better if it came in black instead of blingy chrome. Haha.
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In all the years I've been driving, I've never lost a key or locked myself out of my car.
Hint: Purchased my first car in 1971
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I am not worried about my Vette getting stolen. I never lock it here. The Police know who should be driving it and any local thieves know it sticks out and there is only one way out of this neighborhood. Somebody would see it.
For people so inclined, keep a spare key with your cell phone.
For people so inclined, keep a spare key with your cell phone.
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From: Cherokee National Forest TN
A long time ago in a galaxie far far away some duct tape held a set of keys on the back of the license plate. Or as they say in the south
"the tag".
Slot head screws & a coin for a screwdriver = easy access.
"the tag".
Slot head screws & a coin for a screwdriver = easy access.