Ignition Key

[Mjpmark]

Guys

Has anyone opted for an alternative ignition key to the factory supplied ones?

Its well a little under whelming, not knowing what i can replace it with, and or what will fit can anyone advise?

Ta

mark

[DHGTR]

you telling us your going to change the ignition coz you dont like the look of the key????

[ROWDYRENAULT]

Power switch in the overhead panel. great big red start button on the dash. Reminds me of helicopters. No I don't worry about someone stealing it. Lee

[Mjpmark]

Dave

You have no idea!!! hahahaha

The entire dash was ripped out last night! To say i wasnt happy with what the trimmers did is an understatement. Guess my questions on here about value for money etc was justified - only to be slated for asking!!!!

A bespoke dash is now being made and trimmed with everything made with the driver in mind.

So yep when i drop my keys on the bar at the local, i want a better key - is this one out of a fiat panda?

[DHGTR]

Mjpmark said:

Dave

, i want a better key - is this one out of a fiat panda?

That is the rumour I heard.

What you really need is a keypad ignition........ and yes i could be taking The P a little (It can be done though)

I would have thought any 'basic' ignition barrel would be fine, not sure about the modern keyprogramming/matching jobbies though.

What didnt get nicked much in the 80's ...... and before some smartar$e gets on here, im not saying you should use Yugo55 barrels!!

[V8 Vum]

Seems the idea of a keypad was quite popular a few years ago, but most attempts were withdrawn...

However, if ypou want the ultimate then try the Start Smart version from here - has a video as well:

http://keytroller.com/

no reason why this could not be used - you would probably have to recess it somehow in the dash, but looks the DBs as far as ruggedness, seems easy to install and has anti-theft options - must admit, I am tempted!

...go on! You know you want to!

Keith

Edited by V8 Vum on Thursday 8th April 08:57

[738 driver]

Just use a remote to activate door solenoids, internal thumbprint pad to switch on the ignition and push button to start.

[rdodger]

Go keyless

http://www.digitalguarddawg.com/handsfree-keyless....

[V8 Vum]

rdodger said:

Go keyless

http://www.digitalguarddawg.com/handsfree-keyless....

Wonder what the down-sides are???

Keith

Edited by V8 Vum on Thursday 8th April 11:30

[DHGTR]

V8 Vum said:

Seems the idea of a keypad was quite popular a few years ago, but most attempts were withdrawn...

However, if ypou want the ultimate then try the Start Smart version from here - has a video as well:

http://keytroller.com/

no reason why this could not be used - you would probably have to recess it somehow in the dash, but looks the DBs as far as ruggedness, seems easy to install and has anti-theft options - must admit, I am tempted!

...go on! You know you want to!

Keith

Edited by V8 Vum on Thursday 8th April 08:57

J

Marrrrkkk......

BIO-TOUCH!!!!!

[Mjpmark]

Ok love all those ideas, ill review them now and let you know how i get on.

However bare in mind from my previous experience with the police, im not to keen on the old thumb print / bio metric / retina scan, as if some one really wants the motor i cant just hand them the key!!! They may want the exact item that starts it to take with them if you get the idea - eye patch anyone.1!!!!

[V8Dom]

any dash mounted igition switch will do......

take your pick... U want a ferrari one ring a ferrari breakers..

When i was building hotrods we put the ignition under the dash so you did not ever see the ignition barrel... as it happens any car is easy to hot wire and im not going to tell you how on an open forum..........Its harder on an Ultima and again I wont say why..

key is one thing security is another..if Someone wants your car its better to give them a key than your thumb...best deterant is a hidden fuel pump switch as they will drive off and 200 yards later run out of fuel and leg it....That way you dont have to confront them again..and your pride and joy is still just in sight...(they wont run back to you and ask if its broken either will they!!)

Dom

[Mjpmark]

do you need an ignition barrel and key to pass iva?

i dont really want one, and the option is there, however im worried about turning up and failing due to the requirment.

[Steve_D]

With three cars, a house and a workshop I now have 12 keys and 3 fobs on my key bunch.

A small key suits me fine.

Steve

[gyroplane]

Autoloc offer a flip key kit. With or without built in remote features. Not sure if that ticks the box or not.

www.thehoffmangroup.com/flipkey

Have no personal experience with them.
-Sky

[spatz]

Mjpmark said:

Dave

You have no idea!!! hahahaha

The entire dash was ripped out last night! To say i wasnt happy with what the trimmers did is an understatement. Guess my questions on here about value for money etc was justified - only to be slated for asking!!!!

A bespoke dash is now being made and trimmed with everything made with the driver in mind.

So yep when i drop my keys on the bar at the local, i want a better key - is this one out of a fiat panda?

good move i thought when you uploaded the pics, if you could really like that

[ezakimak]

or this one, even comes with a remote spoiler release.

Edited by ezakimak on Thursday 22 April 03:05

[Storer]

Going key-less is great when everything works but not so good if the battery goes flat for any reason. With my Cerbera you have a "secret way" of getting into the car if the door buttons don't work and the door and starter electrics are an area that causes many owners problems.

I will keep it simple with keys for the doors (and possibly remote as well) and a key in the ignition.

Paul