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Old May 8, 2021 | 05:00 PM
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I bought one of the c5 flip keys on ebay a little while back & decided to do a review video. It only works on 01-04 models.
For under $40, I think it a pretty cool upgrade & it takes up less room in my pocket than a separate key & fob.

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Nicely done and a pretty cool mod for the C5 key and fob.
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I really like mine, too. Pretty neat. I got a different style than you, and the one I got doesn't have a Panic button, but it doesn't bother me at all. I never use mine anyway.
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Nice video. For those thinking about this set up, make sure you're not the type that has a bunch of stuff hanging off the fob. The flip key moves the weight further from the dash and puts more force on the switch.
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That flip key is pretty slick -- but please, please, please make a video explaining how you installed a C6 steering wheel with an airbag and radio controls both working.

TIA
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Kinda neat!
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I really like that keyfob, it's in the style of the OEM C8 keyfob, and retains all the functionality.

Putting a small Corvette logo/sticker on the back of it would complete the look.

I really don't need one of these so will probably wait until the price comes down to <$20 to buy one. If it never does, so be it.

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Originally Posted by Samas
That flip key is pretty slick -- but please, please, please make a video explaining how you installed a C6 steering wheel with an airbag and radio controls both working.

TIA
I plan on it as soon as the weather warms up a bit here as I don't have a garage & only street parking where I live.
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Originally Posted by ArmchairArchitect
I really like that keyfob, it's in the style of the OEM C8 keyfob, and retains all the functionality.

Putting a small Corvette logo/sticker on the back of it would complete the look.

I really don't need one of these so will probably wait until the price comes down to <$20 to buy one. If it never does, so be it.
Mine had a logo on it. I think they all do, but they don't show it in the pictures of the ads for copyright reasons. They come from Taiwan.


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Nice review. Thanks for the video. The factory switch key/fob is very similar to this on my GMC Terrain Denali. I like it a lot. However, I recently purchased a push button start kit for my C5. I probably won't have it installed until next month. I'll be sure to do a write up once it's done.
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thanks for the info, might get one if I ever feel the need to upgrade my key strategies. I went over to YouTube and subscribed, in a gesture of camaraderie , because I gather that is supportive, but don't know exactly what that does, or if very helpful.
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Originally Posted by strand rider
thanks for the info, might get one if I ever feel the need to upgrade my key strategies. I went over to YouTube and subscribed, in a gesture of camaraderie , because I gather that is supportive, but don't know exactly what that does, or if very helpful.
I appreciate it. It helps my videos get more likely to be shown
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I got one of those too, love it. I didn't particularly like logo it came with so I made some of my own. I have a ton left if anyone needs em, i've got em cheap!

You do have to dremel the circle area flat (it's domed under the logo that comes on it)...


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