Key fob case is crap...are there aftermarket styles out there?
03-07-06, 09:38 AM
#31
Originally Posted by terp05
Did you guys get your cases in the mail or were they in the car somewhere? Also include when you purchased your vehicle (the GS forum indicated those bought after Dec 7 had the cases included in the car)
03-07-06, 09:43 AM
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Mine were in the glove compartment and I took delivery on Nov 6th. The salesman told me they were placed there in the factory, but I don't know how accurate that is... They may have done it at port or at the dealer.
03-07-06, 09:57 AM
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My "key gloves" were in the glove box too, when the car was delivered in early December. The dealer also gave me two gold Lexus keychains engraved with the dealer's info and the 800 number for roadside assistance, but those were way to bulky to use.
03-07-06, 12:15 PM
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Sheesh...there's nothing out there. I'm going to rearrange the PCB and the design a new slim case for it. I'm trying to get it under 1/8" thick so I can stuff it in my wallet and forget about it.
I'm going to order an extra key fob and take apart the PCB components to flatten it out. Maybe redesign the PCB itself if needed. Here's a quick model I created. The length and width is about a stick of gum.
[IMG]iso.jpg[/IMG]
My goal is to get it near the thickness of those HID proximity cards at work.
I'm going to order an extra key fob and take apart the PCB components to flatten it out. Maybe redesign the PCB itself if needed. Here's a quick model I created. The length and width is about a stick of gum.
[IMG]iso.jpg[/IMG]
My goal is to get it near the thickness of those HID proximity cards at work.
03-07-06, 12:44 PM
#36
Originally Posted by emissivity
Sheesh...there's nothing out there. I'm going to rearrange the PCB and the design a new slim case for it. I'm trying to get it under 1/8" thick so I can stuff it in my wallet and forget about it.
I'm going to order an extra key fob and take apart the PCB components to flatten it out. Maybe redesign the PCB itself if needed. Here's a quick model I created. The length and width is about a stick of gum.
My goal is to get it near the thickness of those HID proximity cards at work.
I'm going to order an extra key fob and take apart the PCB components to flatten it out. Maybe redesign the PCB itself if needed. Here's a quick model I created. The length and width is about a stick of gum.
My goal is to get it near the thickness of those HID proximity cards at work.
03-07-06, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by terp05
sounds like a fun project- do you work with PCB layout for a living? I'd like to do the same but unfortunately don't (did it in college though) and wouldn't have the time outside of work.
03-07-06, 01:36 PM
#38
Originally Posted by emissivity
Sheesh...there's nothing out there. I'm going to rearrange the PCB and the design a new slim case for it. I'm trying to get it under 1/8" thick so I can stuff it in my wallet and forget about it.
I'm going to order an extra key fob and take apart the PCB components to flatten it out. Maybe redesign the PCB itself if needed. Here's a quick model I created. The length and width is about a stick of gum.
I'm going to order an extra key fob and take apart the PCB components to flatten it out. Maybe redesign the PCB itself if needed. Here's a quick model I created. The length and width is about a stick of gum.
03-07-06, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
The LS460 will have a credit card sized key that will fit in your wallet, so you never have to take it out. No need for a cover for that one...
03-07-06, 02:23 PM
#40
Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
The LS460 will have a credit card sized key that will fit in your wallet, so you never have to take it out. No need for a cover for that one...
I remember we had a 1990 LS400 with a spare key made of plastic that was meant to be kept in the credit card slot in your wallet.
Hoping I will be able to get one programmed for my 2IS!
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03-07-06, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by emissivity
Sheesh...there's nothing out there. I'm going to rearrange the PCB and the design a new slim case for it. I'm trying to get it under 1/8" thick so I can stuff it in my wallet and forget about it.
I'm going to order an extra key fob and take apart the PCB components to flatten it out. Maybe redesign the PCB itself if needed. Here's a quick model I created. The length and width is about a stick of gum.
[IMG]iso.jpg[/IMG]
My goal is to get it near the thickness of those HID proximity cards at work.
I'm going to order an extra key fob and take apart the PCB components to flatten it out. Maybe redesign the PCB itself if needed. Here's a quick model I created. The length and width is about a stick of gum.
[IMG]iso.jpg[/IMG]
My goal is to get it near the thickness of those HID proximity cards at work.
03-07-06, 05:28 PM
#42
Originally Posted by RshaoKh
When we were signing the papers and getting ready to take the car home the salesman handed two to us. We got the IS around Dec. 9?
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