grumplestiltskin said...

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Don't mind Skids idea of a homemade container padlocked to the car, mind you that brings the ol key around the neck back into action.

I'd prefer not to have the key hanging on my neck. If the cord is weak it may break and the key gets lost, if the cord is strong it may be another thing to worry about in a kite mare.

Back when my old 85 camry (RIP) was alive, I used to have a spare key on a short cord (about 6" long) tied to the inside of the knife pocket on the back of my harness.
Worked well as I always new where the key was and it was out of the way even if it came out of the pocket.

Although I did manage to lock it in my car once

I carry my key on me in my aqua pack with the gps - never had an issue with water getting in. Makes it nice and eaasy to get in and out of the car just press the lock button on your arm then relock it once done.

Skid said...

Back when my old 85 camry (RIP) was alive, I used to have a spare key on a short cord (about 6" long) tied to the inside of the knife pocket on the back of my harness.
Worked well as I always new where the key was and it was out of the way even if it came out of the pocket.

Although I did manage to lock it in my car once

hehe Same for me... I somehow (in a rush to get out, with all my gear setup ready to go) managed to lock the car and my harness (and key) on the inside.

I still cant crack the lock.

Pardon my stupidity but do you just hook it up to the tow hitch? In plan site? I normally take a spare key in my wet suit or boardies pocket but atm only have the genuine key with remote. I just had extra keys cut for my old Prado only to trade it in tow weeks later.

grumplestiltskin said...

R1DER said...

I still cant crack the lock.

So, are you still stuck in the Scarbs carpark trying to get your key out so you can go home?

doggie said...

jbshack said...

Pardon my stupidity but do you just hook it up to the tow hitch? In plan site? I normally take a spare key in my wet suit or boardies pocket but atm only have the genuine key with remote. I just had extra keys cut for my old Prado only to trade it in tow weeks later.

Yep thats what I do.

I bought what looked like the last one at Bunners Mindarie and used it this morning.
My Toyota mate said you can't wipe the computer with a standard key so maybe i'll get one of those and leave it in my key holder..

It did feel a little strange walking away leaving my key were everyone knows it is..