Heavy Keys ?
#22
I was told once that the more keys someone carries, the less important there actually are.
Z key, house key, fob are all you need. Not to mention all that other crap swings back and forth scraping up the plastic around it.
Z key, house key, fob are all you need. Not to mention all that other crap swings back and forth scraping up the plastic around it.
#23
Originally Posted by PETERPIT
I was told once that the more keys someone carries, the less important there actually are.
Z key, house key, fob are all you need. Not to mention all that other crap swings back and forth scraping up the plastic around it.
Z key, house key, fob are all you need. Not to mention all that other crap swings back and forth scraping up the plastic around it.
#25
i have my house keys on one rig my z key+fob on another a lonely motorcycle key and a ring with a key for the other motorcycle and my moms house, when i leave i grab the house key and whatever other key i need, when it is the z even that feels like to much in my pocket
#28
Originally Posted by zeemonic
Someone at work today saw the keys I carry (about 15 + 3 remote fobs + bottle opener). She said the weight could damage the ignition on my car. Fact or fiction?
with the amount of weight you have, truth!
#29
Originally Posted by PETERPIT
I was told once that the more keys someone carries, the less important there actually are.
Who gives a hoohah... No your keys will not mess up the ignition (lol!) and no they won't bend the key (rofl).
Wow this thread is.... horrible.....
#31
I guess it's 1 of those myths that goes from generation to generation...Is there a true blue mechanic (specifically, an auto electricity one), in these threads, to bust this myth, or to ascertain it?!
#32
Heck, the way I drive the steering wheel column would be all nicked up from the keys banging around. I can't stand the jinging sound either. It drives me nuts when the stereo is off. I like to listen to the engine so I play the radio at low volume or not at all a lot.
Here is an idea for you guys. You can buy additional heavy duty but, small clasps for your keychains like I have. It makes life so much easier. This is how I solved this problem.
My Z keys - And it looks the same for all my other vehicles except the motorhome keys -
My Motorhome keys -
Though, the weight wouldn't present a problem; it's a lot quietier driving with just the ignition key in. Plus, when I leave the motorhome I can lock the keys up in the motorhomes safe and just take the door's deadbolt key. Then I can go hiking or mountain biking etc ... without all those keys the way I have everything segmented out.
What can I say? I'm a Project Manager ... we organize things. ;-)
Note the key with knotches in the key head. The easier to ID it in the dark. Outside compartment key.
Just thought this might make it a bit easier to deal with.
Here is an idea for you guys. You can buy additional heavy duty but, small clasps for your keychains like I have. It makes life so much easier. This is how I solved this problem.
My Z keys - And it looks the same for all my other vehicles except the motorhome keys -
My Motorhome keys -
Though, the weight wouldn't present a problem; it's a lot quietier driving with just the ignition key in. Plus, when I leave the motorhome I can lock the keys up in the motorhomes safe and just take the door's deadbolt key. Then I can go hiking or mountain biking etc ... without all those keys the way I have everything segmented out.
What can I say? I'm a Project Manager ... we organize things. ;-)
Note the key with knotches in the key head. The easier to ID it in the dark. Outside compartment key.
Just thought this might make it a bit easier to deal with.
Last edited by Z_Driver; 05-03-2008 at 12:02 AM.
#33
Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
How can people have so many keys hanging off their keychain?
I hate having things slap against the car's dash.
My Z key only has the key itself and the keyfob. All my other housekeys, etc are on my other keychain.
I hate having things slap against the car's dash.
My Z key only has the key itself and the keyfob. All my other housekeys, etc are on my other keychain.
i do the same thing. ive got 3 fobs. but i keep them on seperate chains. and just pick up the fob for whatever car i happen to be driving that day.
#34
Originally Posted by terrasmak
Homelink works wonders
I speak from experience.
You think I would learn and keep a house key just in case, but nope..... Im an idiot.
Me driving home = , Me pushing homelink for the first time = , Me pushing home link for the second time = , then a sit around for a min = . Then I punch myself in the groin.
#35
I do tend to collect a lot of crap, I'm a guy but quite superstitious so I have a lot of weird stuff on it.
It's not that bad, and I've never had any issues. I don't notice it banging on the steering column either...
I call bollocks.
It's not that bad, and I've never had any issues. I don't notice it banging on the steering column either...
I call bollocks.
#36
My grandfather used to keep entirely too many keys on his keyring. One day he was driving his RV and hit a decent sized bump. The key broke off in the ignition. I'm sure that different keys might be stronger or weaker, but the fact is there is a limit as to how much weight your key can support. I don't think 13 keys and a few keyfobs would be enough to break the Nissan key though, so you should be all set.
Last edited by cbeneke; 05-05-2008 at 10:42 AM.
#37
I have never had my keys touch the column and the only time I hear them make noise is if I hit a pot hole the size of the Grand Canyon. Believe me if they were rubbing on the column I would have the car key on a quick disconnect.
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