Spare C6 Key
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Burning Brakes
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Spare C6 Key
I got a spare key made at the local Chevrolet dealer. It is like the original. Does anyone know how to modify the top so that it will fit in my wallet? 
Last edited by vettenut; Dec 9, 2009 at 12:32 PM. Reason: Spelling error
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If you're asking about a stock key that actually fits in the FOB, I don't think it can be modified, reasonably. Not sure though.
Check this thread, good info and another alternative in the link in post #4:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-key-done.html
Good luck. If you do get the stock key modded please post back with info.
Check this thread, good info and another alternative in the link in post #4:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-key-done.html
Good luck. If you do get the stock key modded please post back with info.
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St. Jude Donor '09
I used a dremel tool on mine, took about 1 minute or less to grind off the plastic head.
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The actual key is held into the big head by a very small screw, on our 2009 fob. It looks like you could just remove the screw.
However, it takes a lot of torque to pop the trunk, you would need to slip a nail or something through the key to get enough leverage.
However, it takes a lot of torque to pop the trunk, you would need to slip a nail or something through the key to get enough leverage.
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Burning Brakes
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From: KY
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Spare Key
Yesterday I got the B-106 cut to match. Burned the black plastic off of it and buffed the key. It fits perfectly in my wallet. Thanks for the excellent information.
Burning Brakes
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I just got a new Chevy Bowtie key from my dealer about 3 weeks ago. It cost me $12.50 to get the blank and have them cut it.
Maybe i'll grab another one and see if i can't hide it in my waller. I have a 2006 so i can switch to an 08+ style fob. It would be nice if i didn't have to have the key on the key ring all the time.
Maybe i'll grab another one and see if i can't hide it in my waller. I have a 2006 so i can switch to an 08+ style fob. It would be nice if i didn't have to have the key on the key ring all the time.
