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TheRadioFlyer97 10-18-2009 12:29 PM

Corvette "switchblade" key FOB
 
Does anyone have one of these?

I ordered one from Corvettekey.com about a weeek ago and was wondering how difficult it is to swap the circuitboards.

Lancejoker 10-18-2009 12:33 PM

First time I had ever seen one. Let me know how it works. Looks pretty cool.

Franko 10-18-2009 12:39 PM

I got one a couple of years ago and I was not pleased with it. In fact I never really used it because I had to keep re-learning the fob. It was no problem installing the circuit board though it fit right in.

mosimann 10-18-2009 02:41 PM

Also curious, want to know if it works right.

:lurk:

ls1impulse 10-18-2009 02:48 PM

Keep us updated, I've been looking at these keys also.

TakeAwayTheFear 10-18-2009 03:18 PM

i was going to get one of these a while back, but read a lot of bad stuff, like people not getting their orders, key not working correctly etc. has it gotten better?? i would love to get one of these!!

2002 red conv 10-18-2009 04:12 PM


Originally Posted by TakeAwayTheFear (Post 1571860632)
i was going to get one of these a while back, but read a lot of bad stuff, like people not getting their orders, key not working correctly etc. has it gotten better?? i would love to get one of these!!

I have one works awesome, the only problem is no place for a house key the loop falls off the fob.

jrose7004 10-18-2009 04:41 PM

I'd be interested in knowing how well you like it. It was all over this forum a couple of years ago and if I remember most didn't really like it.

2002 red conv 10-18-2009 05:27 PM


Originally Posted by jrose7004 (Post 1571861197)
I'd be interested in knowing how well you like it. It was all over this forum a couple of years ago and if I remember most didn't really like it.

I think it is more of a novelty than anything but it works good for me knock on wood.

ALLEGRO 10-18-2009 06:41 PM

I have one and really like it. Not that it does anything that the other fob did not, it just looks different and cool. I bought mine when they first came out, and other than having to go to the dealer to get the key cut (did it for free) I don't have anything to say bad.

Some say it is big.....I like it.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...E/DSC02279.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...E/DSC02271.jpg

Donkey 10-18-2009 07:59 PM

After looking at the directions I don't think you will have any trouble, looks just like installing a fresh case on your remote. Backlight the Corvette logo, add a momentary keyhole light, retrofit ipod shuffle or even a laser pointer - any would be a challenge!

TheRadioFlyer97 10-18-2009 08:03 PM


Originally Posted by Donkey (Post 1571863044)
After looking at the directions I don't think you will have any trouble, looks just like installing a fresh case on your remote. Backlight the Corvette logo, add a momentary keyhole light, retrofit ipod shuffle or even a laser pointer - any would be a challenge!

I accept your challange :D

we'll see how much space i have to work with, but the LED flashlight is a really nice idea....and i just happen to have a crap load of LEDs laying around :lol:

Jedimaster 10-18-2009 10:10 PM

I would be very interested to see how this turns out. Looks really cool, and my current keyfob case is breaking up around the edges. Keep us posted.

AntsSilverC5 10-18-2009 11:27 PM


Originally Posted by ALLEGRO (Post 1571862192)
I have one and really like it. Not that it does anything that the other fob did not, it just looks different and cool. I bought mine when they first came out, and other than having to go to the dealer to get the key cut (did it for free) I don't have anything to say bad.

Some say it is big.....I like it.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...E/DSC02279.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...E/DSC02271.jpg

Looks kinda big, but I like the idea.

Jistari 10-19-2009 02:56 AM

Me being me, Im sure I'd manage to hit that with my leg and break it or some other brain dead maneuver :willy:

Very "James Bondian" though :thumbs:

cdkcorvette7 10-19-2009 08:30 AM

Subscribed

:lurk:

jdmvette 10-19-2009 09:48 AM

i have one and people who say it's too big just don't understand.

it's as small as it can possibly be for a retro fit.

it's overall length is the length of a stock key...because that's how long it needs to be.

it's overall width is the width of the circuit board which comes from the stock fob. again because that's how wide it needs to be.

for what it is and what it's purpose is, there's no way to make it physically smaller.

97BlacVette 10-19-2009 11:52 AM

I have one Too and I like it! Although most of the time I use the OG Key and key fob!:thumbs:

BUGZ 10-19-2009 02:12 PM

:lurk:

JW Motorsports 10-19-2009 02:20 PM

Those look good. Post up a review. I think I might get one!


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