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Dec 24, 2006 | 01:46 PM

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Ken_C8

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Got mine the other day....be very careful putting it on. Mine tore slightly on the corner of the opening as it was being stretched over the fat part of the fob.

Dec 24, 2006 | 01:51 PM

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Monster182

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Any HP gain?

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Dec 25, 2006 | 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken_C5

Got mine the other day....be very careful putting it on. Mine tore slightly on the corner of the opening as it was being stretched over the fat part of the fob.

Ken,

Shoot me a PM with your order info and I will send you a free replacement.

When you put them on, you turn them inside out and then position on the FOB and pull right over top of it.

I am going to make some install instructions and post them on my site today.

Thanks,

Jim

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Dec 25, 2006 | 01:23 PM

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Ken_C8

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St. Jude Donor '09, '21

Jim- PM sent. I didn't think to turn it inside-out....

It's because of service like this, that I recommend you to all Vette owners, and have personally placed 3 orders in the last month from you.

Happy Holidays!

Ken

Dec 25, 2006 | 05:01 PM

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Wildcat99

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As always, Jim, you are a first class person with a first class company! This is why I look to Southern Car Parts as my choice vendor!

Dec 26, 2006 | 01:50 AM

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silverbullit99

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From: Montreal ** Enjoy the ride !!

How does this slip on to the fob? A C5 logo would look good on the back !

Dec 26, 2006 | 01:54 AM

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Great to see a product without Corvette tax

Dec 26, 2006 | 04:21 PM

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15

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Originally Posted by silverbullit99

How does this slip on to the fob? A C5 logo would look good on the back !

Turn it inside out, and roll it over the fob. No logo, then I have to pay GM licensing fees. Price would go up 500%..............

Thanks,

Jim

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Dec 26, 2006 | 09:04 PM

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VaTechHokie

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Nice looking product

and Love the price, just ordered 4

Dec 26, 2006 | 09:11 PM

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SCCorvette

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So... any feedback from the dude that got the freebie to evaluate for us early C5 owners??

Dec 27, 2006 | 06:14 AM

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Dec 27, 2006 | 08:50 AM

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VaTechHokie

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Jim,

just wondering if you have any install pics. I am trying to figure out where the opening is. Thanks!

Dec 27, 2006 | 11:17 AM

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Order sent! By the way Jim, I love the new Lloyds mats!

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Dec 27, 2006 | 11:49 AM

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Dec 27, 2006 | 12:29 PM

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rrichar2591

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Received mine yesterday. Hope I can install without tearing. I'll do the inside out thing and see if that works. Thanks for another neat product. I love the tail light seals.

Dec 27, 2006 | 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SCCorvette

So... any feedback from the dude that got the freebie to evaluate for us early C5 owners??

Don't know how to insert the link, but look in the forum for his report. It isn't in this thread, but it is there. Looks pretty favorable.

BTW mine arrived today, and work and look great. I feel the increase in power, but can't quite measure it. !!

Dec 27, 2006 | 07:49 PM

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Barrier

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KeyFob Review

I just received the Key Fob Protector from Southern Car Parts that was sent to me for Review.My car is a '99 so I have the Early Style Fob with the Passive Switch. The protector does fit and all the controls with the exception of the Passive Switch are accessible. The shape is slightly different along the rear with the older style being slightly deeper. The Protector is flexible so it just makes for a tighter fit. Since the early style is bulkier the overall package is bukier with the added thickness of the Protector. I find it to be no problem but some might. The Passive switch is really no problem since it can be set before the Fob is inserted in the Protector. However if you turn it on and off it would be difficult to change.
Overall I would buy one, I might even buy one for my wifes' Cadillac which uses the same Fob. She commented that it would be great in her Pocketbook so it does not rattle around against all her other stuff.
All in all a very worthwhile item.
Barrier
I am trying to post photos.

Dec 27, 2006 | 07:50 PM

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Barrier

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Photos

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...Protector2.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...Protector4.jpg
Barrier

Dec 30, 2006 | 06:03 PM

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southerncarparts

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15

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Originally Posted by VaTechHokie

Jim,

just wondering if you have any install pics. I am trying to figure out where the opening is. Thanks!

Just made some instructions....They are on the site at this link.

http://southerncarparts.com/c5-key-f...ket-p-277.html

Thanks,

Jim

Dec 31, 2006 | 01:47 AM

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silverbullit99

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From: Montreal ** Enjoy the ride !!

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Originally Posted by southerncarparts

Just made some instructions....They are on the site at this link.

http://southerncarparts.com/c5-key-f...ket-p-277.html

Thanks,

Jim

My fob has a passive entry,,, guess this cover would not be good ..?

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