Cars with keys that dont really match.

[Vyse]

I think my Type R should have had a better looking key out of the factory, its no different to the keys on the low end models. Even my work colleagues 07 poverty spec Focus has a flip key.



Also it seems Ferrari's tend to have very generic basic looking keys. Here is a 458 one, I thought a supercar would have a more special looking key than this. I guess its goldness makes up for it slightly.

[sebhaque]

This key:



Starts this:

[Vyse]

At least that key actually folds or flips.

sebhaque said:

This key:



Starts this:

[X5TUU]

I've always thought the same, it's like the key is an afterthought for most manufacturers ... Vauxhall have excelled in this though for years and had flip keys since the Corsa C was released

[sebhaque]

Vyse said:

At least that key actually folds or flips.

Unfortunately not - no folding or flipping key - the one on the left just deactivates the immobiliser. The key is similar to the old hexagonal Ford keys.

A somewhat underwhelming part of TVR ownership.

ETA - smiley was more passive aggressive than intended

[sebhaque]

Similar -


Starts this:



Almost feels like the key should come with its own spoiler.

[Jimmy Recard]

X5TUU said:

I've always thought the same, it's like the key is an afterthought for most manufacturers ... Vauxhall have excelled in this though for years and had flip keys since the Corsa C was released

Mine didn't

L322 Range Rover had a crap key but the P38 had a nice flip key

[Baryonyx]

Flip keys are ste. It just makes for a bigger, bulkier key. My MR2 Turbo had the best set, a slim key and a USB sized stick to deactivate the immobiliser on the dashboard.

[p4cks]

What about this to start your VX220?

[98elise]

p4cks said:

What about this to start your VX220?

My S1 elise used an older vauxhall generic key. Its just a flat key with flat plastic end.

[Vyse]

They should have just combined the two.

sebhaque said:

Unfortunately not - no folding or flipping key - the one on the left just deactivates the immobiliser. The key is similar to the old hexagonal Ford keys.

A somewhat underwhelming part of TVR ownership.

ETA - smiley was more passive aggressive than intended

[XG332]

Early Bugatti Veyrons shared the key from the Mk4 golf and many other VAGs

[rscott]

The Saab 9-3 key is a nicely odd thing..

[300bhp/ton]

My Camaro has a small key for the doors and a bigger one for the ignition. Oh and a key for the alarm/remote central locking.

[silentbrown]

sebhaque said:

This key:



Starts this:

That key won't start anything. It's a blank.

[rich12]

New Lamborghinis (Huracan for one)

[BlueHave]

rich12 said:

New Lamborghinis (Huracan for one)

Basically an Audi key with some chrome inserts.

[rich12]

Yep. Lambo logo on the bottom and 'Lamborghini' written on the back.

[MrBarry123]

Vyse said:

Also it seems Ferrari's tend to have very generic basic looking keys. Here is a 458 one, I thought a supercar would have a more special looking key than this. I guess its goldness makes up for it slightly.

I think the Ferrari key looks very classy.

[anonymous-user]

Jimmy Recard said:

X5TUU said:

I've always thought the same, it's like the key is an afterthought for most manufacturers ... Vauxhall have excelled in this though for years and had flip keys since the Corsa C was released

Mine didn't

L322 Range Rover had a crap key but the P38 had a nice flip key

That's a BMW key with Land Rover written on it.