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thegrommit · Oct 24th, 2002, 06:59 PM

For various reasons, I can't hang my MINI key on the same ring as my house keys. So, I need a key fob/ring. As the MINI key will be by itself, the "official" one (see attachment) isn't really suitable.

Sooo, what does everyone else do with their fat little key?

Allybrit · Oct 24th, 2002, 08:58 PM

it just sits on a shelf in the front room on view at all times......smile !!

Allybrit · Oct 24th, 2002, 08:59 PM

duh, might make more sense if I put, just the house key and MINI key.........sorry guys, its been a long day in healthcare....

NEMINI · Oct 24th, 2002, 09:02 PM

mine ... when I get it ... will be on a keyring which is on a D-ring which i normally clip to one of my belt loops ... easiest way for me to keep house keys, car keys, office keys, work vehicle keys etc. all together

minirossa · Oct 24th, 2002, 10:01 PM

Grommit,
I keep my house keys & car keys on seperate key rings.

My MINI key is on the key ring that you show in your post.
It works OK for me. Kinda big, but it is easy to find.

Have you considered the MINI "horseshoe" key ring?

Be creative & make you own "custom" MINI key ring!!!!

binkydognose · Oct 24th, 2002, 10:23 PM

Funnily enough, the MINI is a maxikey with a tiny slot that wouldn't even allow it to fit the MINI keyring provided by our dealer. I filed the opening of the key to suit.
Does the factory alarm require a second device? Wanted to get it once parts are in stock, but my keyring is already gigantical!

thegrommit · Oct 24th, 2002, 10:25 PM

I'm actually gonna try and sell my MINI key ring as it's just taunting me with it's uselessness.

uua · Oct 24th, 2002, 10:33 PM

That big fat key sits on a small carabiner with my other keys and remotes. I don't like it. The other day some keys were hanging so low they were touching my leg -very annoying. I am considering ostrasizing my mini key.

Donut · Oct 24th, 2002, 11:42 PM

Mine sits on a wire with a little screw clasp. It has a clip on it to attach to my bag. Because the wire is flexible, the keys don't dig into my leg when I put them in my pocket.

hachomini · Oct 25th, 2002, 01:53 AM

TheGrommit,

I used to have my fat key on the picture you have there, but it broke....so now it's hanging on nothing

Oct 25th, 2002, 04:41 AM

I bought my wife that cool keyring and it last three weeks before she'd lost it!

The little screw mechanism which locks it must have unwound.

Are the keys or fobs different for the MCS?

DBK.

Loui · Oct 25th, 2002, 06:06 AM

The keys for the MCS are the same except they have a metal type sticker over the plastic open button on the key.

Bad Manners · Oct 25th, 2002, 02:40 PM

The MINI logo on a wire has two annoying qualities: thhe screw clasp loosens over time, and the dangly bit wears holes in my trouser pockets.

BruceK · Oct 25th, 2002, 03:14 PM

I had three of the "MINI logo on a wire" key fobs, and each one of them broke. (you'd think I would have learned after the 2nd one

)

Sometimes the wire comes out of the threaded part, other times it's the logo itself just splitting open and becoming lost.

AidenL · Oct 25th, 2002, 03:38 PM

Key is with my wifes house keys on a simple ring, with no fob at all.......

Oct 24th, 2002, 06:59 PM	#1
thegrommit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Where I live? Canada Local Time: 09:35 PM Posts: 343 Offline	What do you hang your key on? For various reasons, I can't hang my MINI key on the same ring as my house keys. So, I need a key fob/ring. As the MINI key will be by itself, the "official" one (see attachment) isn't really suitable. Sooo, what does everyone else do with their fat little key? Attached Thumbnails

Oct 24th, 2002, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Allybrit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Beach VA since 1988 , UK before that Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 63 Offline	it just sits on a shelf in the front room on view at all times......smile !! chili red/white MCS, born 9/27, sports package/premium package/name of Rooney, happily motoring around Virginia Beach

Oct 24th, 2002, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Allybrit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Beach VA since 1988 , UK before that Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 63 Offline	duh, might make more sense if I put, just the house key and MINI key.........sorry guys, its been a long day in healthcare.... chili red/white MCS, born 9/27, sports package/premium package/name of Rooney, happily motoring around Virginia Beach

Oct 24th, 2002, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 7,866 Offline	mine ... when I get it ... will be on a keyring which is on a D-ring which i normally clip to one of my belt loops ... easiest way for me to keep house keys, car keys, office keys, work vehicle keys etc. all together NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Oct 24th, 2002, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
minirossa MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Francisco Local Time: 05:35 PM Posts: 374 Offline	Grommit, I keep my house keys & car keys on seperate key rings. My MINI key is on the key ring that you show in your post. It works OK for me. Kinda big, but it is easy to find. Have you considered the MINI "horseshoe" key ring? Be creative & make you own "custom" MINI key ring!!!! Life is short! Why drive a boring car?! Indi blue/white Cooper;Sport & Premium packages.

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Oct 24th, 2002, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
binkydognose Dry Heat Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Local Time: 06:35 PM Posts: 198 Offline	Funnily enough, the MINI is a maxikey with a tiny slot that wouldn't even allow it to fit the MINI keyring provided by our dealer. I filed the opening of the key to suit. Does the factory alarm require a second device? Wanted to get it once parts are in stock, but my keyring is already gigantical! Mike

Oct 24th, 2002, 10:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
thegrommit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Where I live? Canada Local Time: 09:35 PM Posts: 343 Offline	I'm actually gonna try and sell my MINI key ring as it's just taunting me with it's uselessness.

Oct 24th, 2002, 10:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
uua MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Island, B. Local Time: 06:35 PM Posts: 305 Offline	That big fat key sits on a small carabiner with my other keys and remotes. I don't like it. The other day some keys were hanging so low they were touching my leg -very annoying. I am considering ostrasizing my mini key. sad goodbye to 2002 Chili MCS Happy hello to BRG JCW MCSC

Oct 24th, 2002, 11:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Donut MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Arlington, VA Local Time: 09:35 PM Posts: 511 Offline	Mine sits on a wire with a little screw clasp. It has a clip on it to attach to my bag. Because the wire is flexible, the keys don't dig into my leg when I put them in my pocket. Attached Thumbnails

Oct 25th, 2002, 01:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
hachomini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 66 Offline	TheGrommit, I used to have my fat key on the picture you have there, but it broke....so now it's hanging on nothing 2002 Liquid Yellow Mini Cooper, White roof, 16" white wheels.

Oct 25th, 2002, 04:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
dietbruking Posts: n/a	I bought my wife that cool keyring and it last three weeks before she'd lost it! The little screw mechanism which locks it must have unwound. Are the keys or fobs different for the MCS? DBK. Attached Thumbnails

Oct 25th, 2002, 06:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 01:35 AM Posts: 3,036 Offline	The keys for the MCS are the same except they have a metal type sticker over the plastic open button on the key. WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Oct 25th, 2002, 02:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	The MINI logo on a wire has two annoying qualities: thhe screw clasp loosens over time, and the dangly bit wears holes in my trouser pockets. http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

Oct 25th, 2002, 03:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	I had three of the "MINI logo on a wire" key fobs, and each one of them broke. (you'd think I would have learned after the 2nd one ) Sometimes the wire comes out of the threaded part, other times it's the logo itself just splitting open and becoming lost. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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Oct 25th, 2002, 03:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 01:35 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Key is with my wifes house keys on a simple ring, with no fob at all....... *Global Moderator*

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