Anyone have the DBS leather pouch for the ECU?
Discussion
The pouch looks the same as current ones except without the button cut out. I have one that is the same as the parts book illustration with wings that I have stuck the plastic key in.
https://www.scuderiacarparts.com/part-finder/aston...
https://www.scuderiacarparts.com/part-finder/aston...
Superchilled is correct in that the original pouch is significantly bulked down from the later style - the original was two single pieces of leather stitched together, whereas the later style with the magnetic flap has side pieces stitched in making the whole thing in relative terms a lot bulkier
However as someone who has owned cars using both, I'd say the later style is significantly more practical - the older style tends to loosen up and with no flap, means the key can drop out easily. Also, the newer style allows you to open and close the car without taking it out of the pouch - in my experience, the most likely time to drop & damage the key is whilst taking it out of the older style pouch when you are getting into the car. With the newer style, you don't take it out of the pouch til you are sat in the car. Also the newer style allows you to attach a keyring, tracker fob pouch, etc which the old style doesnt
So whilst the old style is 'cleaner' in look, it simply doesnt work that well in practice. Am sure some may beg to differ :-)
Didn't realise the older style had DBS embossed - you learn something new. All the ones I've ever seen were plain black - the plain ones do come up on ebay from time to time and it's worth asking your dealer if they have any floating about
However as someone who has owned cars using both, I'd say the later style is significantly more practical - the older style tends to loosen up and with no flap, means the key can drop out easily. Also, the newer style allows you to open and close the car without taking it out of the pouch - in my experience, the most likely time to drop & damage the key is whilst taking it out of the older style pouch when you are getting into the car. With the newer style, you don't take it out of the pouch til you are sat in the car. Also the newer style allows you to attach a keyring, tracker fob pouch, etc which the old style doesnt
So whilst the old style is 'cleaner' in look, it simply doesnt work that well in practice. Am sure some may beg to differ :-)
Didn't realise the older style had DBS embossed - you learn something new. All the ones I've ever seen were plain black - the plain ones do come up on ebay from time to time and it's worth asking your dealer if they have any floating about
I had a pouch with one of my cars (not sure it was the DBS) - simple soft, thin leather pocket. Nothing on the outside. No way of attaching a keyring. The only thing it had is a leather tag that would help the ECU slide out. I still have it and one of the far bulkier leather ones that you have to buy.
It's on the left here:
It's on the left here:
Yep that's the one!
Someone from Pistonheads has kindly seen my post and taken the trouble to find my address and send it to me! Really appreciated!
It is the same as the one on the left of your pic except it has DBS embossed on it and a key chain has been attached to the leather pull out thing
Thank you again whoever you are!
Someone from Pistonheads has kindly seen my post and taken the trouble to find my address and send it to me! Really appreciated!
It is the same as the one on the left of your pic except it has DBS embossed on it and a key chain has been attached to the leather pull out thing
Thank you again whoever you are!
Just to re-iterate Jonby's post above, that the original key wallets are badly designed and can actually contribute to damaging your key.
With use and over time the leather relaxes a little and this results in the wallet no longer gripping the key tightly. Whilst holding the wallet and inadvertently tipping the key beyond 90deg the key can therefore slide out and plunge towards the floor, crystal side down! I smashed two of my keys like this with these wallets, both new cars and brand new wallets originally.
I later modified the wallet by sewing in a small elastic loop over the top to hold the key in, but this of course didn't look as good, although no repeat damage once done.
The new key wallet with the flip over magnetic strap is significantly superior. It also allows you to press the buttons without the need to remove the key. I would really recommend buying one of these - far cheaper than replacing / repairing the crystal key!
With use and over time the leather relaxes a little and this results in the wallet no longer gripping the key tightly. Whilst holding the wallet and inadvertently tipping the key beyond 90deg the key can therefore slide out and plunge towards the floor, crystal side down! I smashed two of my keys like this with these wallets, both new cars and brand new wallets originally.
I later modified the wallet by sewing in a small elastic loop over the top to hold the key in, but this of course didn't look as good, although no repeat damage once done.
The new key wallet with the flip over magnetic strap is significantly superior. It also allows you to press the buttons without the need to remove the key. I would really recommend buying one of these - far cheaper than replacing / repairing the crystal key!
Edited by AdamV12V on Wednesday 1st August 10:30
Superchilled777 said:
Hi guys, I'm looking for the original slip in pouch for the ECU that came with the DBS? It had DBS embossed in the leather ... don't like the ones on sale, too bulky so looking for that original one which is only slightly bigger than the ECU itself
Any ideas?
If that one falls though, I'm pretty sure I've got one sculling around that you could have. Drop me a PM if you need it.Any ideas?
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