Fancy Keys for Boring Cars

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle) 06/21/2019 at 10:24 • Filed to: fancykeys, boringcars

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Saw this $120 fancy key on my local Craigslist, and now I want a key that looks like something earned in a side quest for each of my dull cars.

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I was unaware that “fashion keys” were a thing, and have enjoyed a little plummet down an internet rabbit hole on the topic.

This article really goes in depth to how the Miata’s stock key was weak, and these pretty keys have  a heft and strength that made them desirable beyond their regal looks.

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Chuckles > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 10:38

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As someone who bent his Miata key while turning it in the door once, I can confirm that the stock key is a little weak.

Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 10:46

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I remember seeing this key and wishing they made a Nissan version of it

ill just have to find an OEM replica instead

MonkeePuzzle > Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No 06/21/2019 at 10:56

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subaru had some nice sti versions

and I think nissan and subaru share some key designs back in the day

but the old skyline keys were pretty cool

promoted by the color red > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 10:57

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Get a NSX key for your Civic! Honda still had both the “normal” rubberized key and the cool metallic key as late as 2014. 

MonkeePuzzle > promoted by the color red 06/21/2019 at 10:59

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thats pretty!

MonkeePuzzle > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 11:02

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let me be clear, part of my “hot take” is that Miatas are boring. 

With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 11:15

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I want my keys to be flat and not occupy much space in my pocket, so I’ve taken to melting/burning the plastic or rubber sheath off the handle. I don’t know if that makes it more or less boring.

MonkeePuzzle > With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username 06/21/2019 at 11:36

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same!

while I am in love with fancy keys, but I love the 90s basicness of my keys

Discerning > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 11:50

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If my key had an ignition that took a key, I would be interested in an understated but elegant looking key. 

Chariotoflove > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 11:57

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The keys that most stand out in my memory we’re the two sets of gold plated ones my grandparents got with their new sedan de ville . Gorgeous.

MonkeePuzzle > Chariotoflove 06/21/2019 at 12:11

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mmm

Chariotoflove > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 12:13

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Oh yesssss 

facw > Chuckles 06/21/2019 at 12:29

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My Previa key was pretty seriously bent, but it worked, so good enough for me. Sincethen I’ve had switchblade keys so bending isn’t a big concern (they are pretty thick too). Though I only have one key for my current car, which seems like it will bite me in the ass at some point...

Chuckles > facw 06/21/2019 at 12:45

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My bent key could unlock the doors, but wouldn't start the car. We were able to straighten it enough to get a copy made, and the copy works fine.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 12:52

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It looks like half of a scissors

MonkeePuzzle > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 06/21/2019 at 12:54

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half of some very fancy expensive sc iss ors!

Darkbrador > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 13:17

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GoodIdeaAtTheTime > Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No 06/21/2019 at 14:33

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I’ve still got both sets of those titanium keys laying around. Really cool stuff. Miss that Z. Once in awhile.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > MonkeePuzzle 06/21/2019 at 20:12

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Oh those bring back memories, my grandma had a Caddy back then