any electronics gurus around?
02-10-2006, 11:23 AM
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any electronics gurus around?
i'd like to take a remote similar to this:
<img src="http://i11.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/2d/74/4b_1.JPG">
and transfer it into a housing like this:
<img src="http://i10.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/68/fe/22_1_b.JPG">
the functions needed would be lock/unlock doors and an alarm.
a lot of the VW guys get blank switchblade keys and have them cut to fit their cars. that's a cool idea, but the bulk of the key if it doesn't offer any functionality seems pretty stupid to me. i'm wondering if anyone would be able to convert a standard alarm fob into a switchblade key.
i currently have a key just like this except is says GTI, not 16v. i like it because it's small and there's a flashlight built in, but i wouldn't mind not having to carry an additional fob for the alarm
<img src="http://i10.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/d2/2e/80_1_b.JPG">
i found this
<a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2339483">DIY</a> on vortex. there's no way i have the skill to do something like that. i'm wondering if anyone around the area might.
<img src="http://i11.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/2d/74/4b_1.JPG">
and transfer it into a housing like this:
<img src="http://i10.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/68/fe/22_1_b.JPG">
the functions needed would be lock/unlock doors and an alarm.
a lot of the VW guys get blank switchblade keys and have them cut to fit their cars. that's a cool idea, but the bulk of the key if it doesn't offer any functionality seems pretty stupid to me. i'm wondering if anyone would be able to convert a standard alarm fob into a switchblade key.
i currently have a key just like this except is says GTI, not 16v. i like it because it's small and there's a flashlight built in, but i wouldn't mind not having to carry an additional fob for the alarm
<img src="http://i10.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/d2/2e/80_1_b.JPG">
i found this
<a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2339483">DIY</a> on vortex. there's no way i have the skill to do something like that. i'm wondering if anyone around the area might.
02-10-2006, 01:38 PM
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well...
i'll probably buy a remote once i buy a power lock set up. they're about $55-75 including the blank.
phil actually had the idea of getting all the OEM parts for the locks and having the original key fob work. that'd be great, but i wonder how cheap those parts will be (for ALL parts) even if they are from a wrecking yard. that idea might be worth a shot though especially since golf has a 3 button remote that pops the hatch. that'd be ideal since i got a new plinth which removes the keyhold. i was looking at aftermarket actuators since i need to convert my manual locks to power locks, but all OEM would be nice.
i was originally planning on leaving my rear hatch lock since my doors don't have locks and i wanted to be on the safe side, but screw it.
stock with key buldge in the middle:
<img src="http://www.cult-society.com/media/Shop.3/VW.5/E1021%20Griffleiste%20Golf%202%20neu.20/ORIGINAL-VW.jpg">
new with no key lock
<img src="http://www.cult-society.com/media/Shop.3/VW.5/E1021%20Griffleiste%20Golf%202%20neu.20/DSC01713.jpg">
it's also a lot smoother than stock which looks even better.
<img src="http://www.cult-society.com/media/Shop.3/VW.5/E1021%20Griffleiste%20Golf%202%20neu.20/DSC01726.jpg">
i also just ordered some more bling. chrome door latches for the door sides
<img src="http://www.its-global.de/FRANCHISE/Hering/CIMG2457.JPG">
and chrome metal door pulls to replace the black plastic ones
<img src="http://i2.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/39/5a/8d_1_b.JPG">
i might order a set of polished wolfburg pins for the locks as well. blang blang!
phil actually had the idea of getting all the OEM parts for the locks and having the original key fob work. that'd be great, but i wonder how cheap those parts will be (for ALL parts) even if they are from a wrecking yard. that idea might be worth a shot though especially since golf has a 3 button remote that pops the hatch. that'd be ideal since i got a new plinth which removes the keyhold. i was looking at aftermarket actuators since i need to convert my manual locks to power locks, but all OEM would be nice.
i was originally planning on leaving my rear hatch lock since my doors don't have locks and i wanted to be on the safe side, but screw it.
stock with key buldge in the middle:
<img src="http://www.cult-society.com/media/Shop.3/VW.5/E1021%20Griffleiste%20Golf%202%20neu.20/ORIGINAL-VW.jpg">
new with no key lock
<img src="http://www.cult-society.com/media/Shop.3/VW.5/E1021%20Griffleiste%20Golf%202%20neu.20/DSC01713.jpg">
it's also a lot smoother than stock which looks even better.
<img src="http://www.cult-society.com/media/Shop.3/VW.5/E1021%20Griffleiste%20Golf%202%20neu.20/DSC01726.jpg">
i also just ordered some more bling. chrome door latches for the door sides
<img src="http://www.its-global.de/FRANCHISE/Hering/CIMG2457.JPG">
and chrome metal door pulls to replace the black plastic ones
<img src="http://i2.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/39/5a/8d_1_b.JPG">
i might order a set of polished wolfburg pins for the locks as well. blang blang!
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