Key Fob - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JetSpeed · 02-07-2016, 01:35 PM

Obviously loosing a key fob would be a $500 expense I am not excited about.
I have my mobile number taped to the back of my remote with a label maker. Trouble is, it's tacky and it wears-off rather quickly. I am considering something small and lightweight so my key fob could be retuned to me if lost. For now, my only idea is a aluminum dog-tag with just my first name and mobile number stamped on it. Thin, weights nothing and is cheap. eBay, 2 personalized tags for $5.00 shipped!!

Anyone doing something similar?? Thoughts? Thanks.

kberkel · 02-07-2016, 02:26 PM

I think it'd be a cool idea.. maybe just a phone #

Kind of like the Key ID that is on one key?

I've never lost a car key in my life.. so I've never considered it. The $500 fee is more motivation for me to make sure I never lose it.

carma143 · 02-07-2016, 02:44 PM

How about one of those bluetooth trackers? I think it directs you to your keys within 100 ft.

ryoma · 02-07-2016, 03:01 PM

I never take my keys out of my pocket. I have a lanyard on them and I sometimes hang them around my neck or have them in my pocket. it's easily noticeable if you leave a place without your keys since I either don't feel them around my neck or don't see the lanyard hanging out of my pocket.

gravitylover · 02-07-2016, 03:35 PM

I lost one mt biking and have no idea where the valet key went. I've been living with one for a while now and I'm so afraid something is going to happen and I'll be stranded somewhere. I keep thinking of taking it apart and taping the chip to the steering column near they ignition switch and getting a couple of plain keys cut.

JetSpeed · 02-07-2016, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kberkel

I think it'd be a cool idea.. maybe just a phone #

Kind of like the Key ID that is on one key?

I've never lost a car key in my life.. so I've never considered it. The $500 fee is more motivation for me to make sure I never lose it.

Yes, THIS!! Nice and small too.

Sarlacc · 02-07-2016, 04:59 PM

So, if someone finds your keys they can do a reverse number lookup and get your name and address?
Doesn't sound like a good idea to me.

JetSpeed · 02-07-2016, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarlacc

So, if someone finds your keys they can do a reverse number lookup and get your name and address?
Doesn't sound like a good idea to me.

Well, maybe. However, for -me- my mobile is a work number and my car garaged and alarmed. Their move . . . . and I'm insured as well.

Tcoat · 02-07-2016, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarlacc

So, if someone finds your keys they can do a reverse number lookup and get your name and address?
Doesn't sound like a good idea to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetSpeed

Well, maybe. However, for -me- my mobile is a work number and my car garaged and alarmed. Their move . . . . and I'm insured as well.

You mean there are people that still have a home phone number?

Sarlacc · 02-07-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JetSpeed

Well, maybe. However, for -me- my mobile is a work number and my car garaged and alarmed. Their move . . . . and I'm insured as well.

In that case, it should be fine.
I couldn't do it, because my number leads directly to where I live and park my car.

My bank gave me a clever thing. It's a small metal amulet I have attached to my key ring with their postal address, a unique number and the text "Please put in the nearest mailbox - postage will be paid by the recipient"
They promise to keep that number linked to me as long as I keep my account there.

navanodd · 02-07-2016, 10:29 PM

Do you guys have the War Amps key tags in the States? They've been carrying out that function for years.

STZ · 02-07-2016, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kberkel

I think it'd be a cool idea.. maybe just a phone #

Kind of like the Key ID that is on one key?

I've never lost a car key in my life.. so I've never considered it. The $500 fee is more motivation for me to make sure I never lose it.

Kind of off-topic, but I was at a Subaru dealership today and the keys for the 2016 models look way better than the old ones.

acetothermus · 02-08-2016, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by STZ

Kind of off-topic, but I was at a Subaru dealership today and the keys for the 2016 models look way better than the old ones.

Old news. They made the change for the 2015 model year I believe. Could have been 2014.... Someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

carma143 · 02-08-2016, 12:33 AM

I do have all my keys attached to a slim wallet of mine. I've have yet to lose my keys for more than several seconds. I can always feel that I have them because I can feel the wallet in my pocket, and against the fabric of the pocket and wallet, it is really, really hard to slip out; even in silky pants with a shallow pocket.

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Originally Posted by acetothermus

Old news. They made the change for the 2015 model year I believe. Could have been 2014.... Someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

You're correct. They changed the key fob starting in the 2015 year, although I prefer the old version because it sits flush with my thin wallet in my pocket

...and it's the only key fob to sport the standard Toyota design along with the Subaru logo on the back.

02-07-2016, 01:35 PM	#1
JetSpeed Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 06' Forester, 15 '3.6 OBW, 16' BRZ Location: MD Posts: 35 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Key Fob Obviously loosing a key fob would be a $500 expense I am not excited about. I have my mobile number taped to the back of my remote with a label maker. Trouble is, it's tacky and it wears-off rather quickly. I am considering something small and lightweight so my key fob could be retuned to me if lost. For now, my only idea is a aluminum dog-tag with just my first name and mobile number stamped on it. Thin, weights nothing and is cheap. eBay, 2 personalized tags for $5.00 shipped!! Anyone doing something similar?? Thoughts? Thanks.

02-07-2016, 02:44 PM	#3
carma143 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Toyota Highlander; Subaru BRZ (SWP) Location: California Posts: 431 Thanks: 137 Thanked 156 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	How about one of those bluetooth trackers? I think it directs you to your keys within 100 ft. __________________ "Wubalubadubdub! You're a wizard, Harry!" -Captain Picard(4th incarnation of Dr. Who), Star Wars: Return of the Jar Jar

02-07-2016, 03:01 PM	#4
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I never take my keys out of my pocket. I have a lanyard on them and I sometimes hang them around my neck or have them in my pocket. it's easily noticeable if you leave a place without your keys since I either don't feel them around my neck or don't see the lanyard hanging out of my pocket. __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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gravitylover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT White Location: SE NY Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 1,218 Thanked 669 Times in 474 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I lost one mt biking and have no idea where the valet key went. I've been living with one for a while now and I'm so afraid something is going to happen and I'll be stranded somewhere. I keep thinking of taking it apart and taping the chip to the steering column near they ignition switch and getting a couple of plain keys cut. __________________

02-07-2016, 02:26 PM	#2
kberkel Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 581 Thanks: 32 Thanked 326 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think it'd be a cool idea.. maybe just a phone # Kind of like the Key ID that is on one key? I've never lost a car key in my life.. so I've never considered it. The $500 fee is more motivation for me to make sure I never lose it.

02-07-2016, 10:29 PM	#11
navanodd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Sport-tech WRB Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 308 Thanks: 95 Thanked 171 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do you guys have the War Amps key tags in the States? They've been carrying out that function for years.

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