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Rox
Rox
VIC
104 posts
Rox Rox
VIC, 104 posts
19 Jun 2008 2:36pm

I am about to borrow a car with a "clucker" key. I have never owned a car with a "clucker" key. I normally keep my key around my neck.

What the hell do you do with a cucking flucker key when you go sailing?

As it is not my car I am not interested in hiding the key on the car. What to do?

Anyone know of any smart storage devices? Hang around neck, tuck into harness, attach to rig???

If you cant think of a serious solution to my problem I will entertain creative "outside the square" type solutions. Coz I'm stumped.
stribo
stribo
QLD
1628 posts
stribo stribo
QLD, 1628 posts
19 Jun 2008 3:00pm
easty said...

http://www.surflock.com.au/main.htm

Or take the clucker off the ring and lock it in the car using the key, then put key on string around your neck. I'm assuming a clucker is a beep beep thingy?


May not be a good idea to do this as the key may also have a transponder in the head.They don't really like water.Depending on the car it can cost up to a thousand bucks to replace the key...more if you lose the keys all together!!
Aqua pack or surf lock are the go....Don't even breath heavy near that key..
evlPanda
evlPanda
NSW
9207 posts
evlPanda evlPanda
NSW, 9207 posts
19 Jun 2008 3:00pm
Wear it around your neck as per usual. If water damage occurs deny taking it into the water.

My car came with clucker key and a spare without the clucker which I take windsurfing.
Leech
Leech
WA
1933 posts
Leech Leech
WA, 1933 posts
19 Jun 2008 1:40pm
wtf is a clucker?????!!
Big Al
Big Al
WA
265 posts
Big Al Big Al
WA, 265 posts
19 Jun 2008 1:45pm
It's quite easy to get a dummy key cut. I leave my real key in the car and lock up from drivers door which centrally locks the lot. Your alarm should auto arm after 30 sec's (or so). No good for keyless entry though I guess.

AB...
ejmack
ejmack
VIC
1308 posts
ejmack ejmack
VIC, 1308 posts
19 Jun 2008 3:52pm
For what's it's worth I also recommend the surflock.
fullmoon
fullmoon
WA
314 posts
fullmoon fullmoon
WA, 314 posts
19 Jun 2008 1:54pm
Spot on Big Al.Bare key around neck,expen$ive key in the car.Less than $10.
Wet Willy
Wet Willy
TAS
2317 posts
Wet Willy Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
19 Jun 2008 4:08pm
easty said...

http://www.surflock.com.au/main.htm

Or take the clucker off the ring and lock it in the car using the key, then put key on string around your neck. I'm assuming a clucker is a beep beep thingy?


"Clucker"..."beep beep thingy"...it's so hard keeping up with all the new terminology
easty
easty
TAS
2213 posts
easty easty
TAS, 2213 posts
19 Jun 2008 4:17pm
Willy, I think the technical term is a thingamabob watchayacallit doober doober.
Nikita
Nikita
QLD
222 posts
Nikita Nikita
QLD, 222 posts
19 Jun 2008 4:25pm
stribo said...

easty said...

http://www.surflock.com.au/main.htm

Or take the clucker off the ring and lock it in the car using the key, then put key on string around your neck. I'm assuming a clucker is a beep beep thingy?


May not be a good idea to do this as the key may also have a transponder in the head.They don't really like water.Depending on the car it can cost up to a thousand bucks to replace the key...more if you lose the keys all together!!
Aqua pack or surf lock are the go....Don't even breath heavy near that key..


I've done this quite a few times. Doesn't seem to do anything to the key. The key has a microchip in head to disable the immobiliser. Still works.

However some keys also have the keyless entry built into the head of the keys (with buttons on the key itself), I think those would be easily damaged by water.
Rox
Rox
VIC
104 posts
Rox Rox
VIC, 104 posts
19 Jun 2008 4:45pm
easty said...

Willy, I think the technical term is a thingamabob watchayacallit doober doober.


Yep the key is a beepy clucker thingamabob built into the non-pointy endy bit of the key piece of cr@p.

Damn modern cars. They obviously didn't consult with the watersport community before introducing these "labour saving" Beyond 2000 devices.

Surflock looks the goods...thanks
nobody
nobody
NSW
437 posts
nobody nobody
NSW, 437 posts
19 Jun 2008 6:44pm
"Transponder key"
sflack
sflack
VIC
574 posts
sflack sflack
VIC, 574 posts
19 Jun 2008 7:57pm
easty said...

Willy, I think the technical term is a thingamabob watchayacallit doober doober.


Or a remote?
gh
gh
NSW
156 posts
gh gh
NSW, 156 posts
19 Jun 2008 10:16pm
Definitely get a blade cut, under 5 dollars, and leave the expensive key in the car. I learnt the hard way, $100 for a new key, since found out I got away cheaply newer cars models are very expensive.
Greenroom
Greenroom
WA
7608 posts
Greenroom Greenroom
WA, 7608 posts
19 Jun 2008 11:38pm
Just make sure you hide the key in the car real good.
A clever crack head might break in and find your key?
I doubt that very much?
RumChaser
RumChaser
TAS
633 posts
RumChaser RumChaser
TAS, 633 posts
21 Jun 2008 8:29pm
I use the dummy key around the neck (blank key cut without the transponder) and keep the real key locked in the car trick. Works for me.
Greenroom
Greenroom
WA
7608 posts
Greenroom Greenroom
WA, 7608 posts
21 Jun 2008 9:57pm
Iceman said...

I use the dummy key around the neck (blank key cut without the transponder) and keep the real key locked in the car trick. Works for me.

Whats a car trick?
Sorry Im really slow I dont know much about cars. So it seems

WINDY MILLER
WINDY MILLER
WA
3183 posts
WINDY MILLER WINDY MILLER
WA, 3183 posts
22 Jun 2008 7:14pm
surf lock key.

BIG combination pad lock , pop your key inside, atach to towing eye,lock & scramble the didgits then go out sailing with piece of mind.

the only thing that go wrong is if u forget the code...doh.

there about $60
firiebob
firiebob
WA
3182 posts
firiebob firiebob
WA, 3182 posts
22 Jun 2008 8:09pm
Wack it in your mates car.
landyacht
landyacht
WA
5921 posts
landyacht landyacht
WA, 5921 posts
22 Jun 2008 8:32pm
what happeens if your mates car get stolen, or he drowns with HIS key
the crack head who broke into his car will press the button and find your car. he's not that stupid.. . sounds like you need one of them pouchy,waterproofy things,
oldgreyfox
oldgreyfox
QLD
17 posts
oldgreyfox oldgreyfox
QLD, 17 posts
24 Jun 2008 8:09pm
Yeh best is a mr minit key and the real one hidden inside the vehicle. Recently had to get a new key for Pajero............$160 !!!!!!!!!!!!
arancini
arancini
WA
373 posts
arancini arancini
WA, 373 posts
24 Jun 2008 10:04pm
i just stick the car key with the clucker clicky clack thingo under a rock, or bush or something near where i park.
BTW, i fell in the water with the clicky doover in my pocket recently and it seems to work fine, (commodore integrated key clicky cluck a click thing a me bob)
Charles
Charles
QLD
64 posts
Charles Charles
QLD, 64 posts
25 Jul 2008 2:25pm
This topic about the clacker clink doobie thing-a-ma-gig cracks me up!

Matt1979
Matt1979
NSW
19 posts
Matt1979 Matt1979
NSW, 19 posts
31 Jul 2008 9:45pm
hey Mate
Save money forget the aqua pack, all i do it use two sealable sandwhich bags from wollies, key in the first, seal it then put it into the second bag and seal that one. Make sure you get all the air out of it tho : )

then i just put the bag under my wetsuit ( in a location which wont be damaged, or damage you when you stack).

hoop
hoop
1979 posts
hoop hoop
1979 posts
31 Jul 2008 8:02pm
Ever read Papillon ?
md74
md74
QLD
1064 posts
md74 md74
QLD, 1064 posts
31 Jul 2008 11:03pm
Big Al has the answer, I have a RAV4 which has an electronic key, get a key cut, lock the electronic key in the car and take your door locking crap key with you in your boardies.
Haircut
Haircut
QLD
6491 posts
Haircut Haircut
QLD, 6491 posts
31 Jul 2008 11:13pm
Greenroom said...

A clever crack head might break in and find your key?



an excellent oxymoron
Rox
Rox
VIC
104 posts
Rox Rox
VIC, 104 posts
1 Aug 2008 1:11pm
Ended up getting a Surflock.

Good thing is the key is accessible to others who know the combo. For example I went for a surf with my mrs the other week down at Torquay. Water was about -20 degrees, she got cold pretty quick and was able to get into the car for a cuppa while I stayed out.

Think I paid about $50 at the local surf shop. Pretty happy.
Squish
Squish
NSW
124 posts
Squish Squish
NSW, 124 posts
1 Aug 2008 1:36pm
another term for dummy key, locksmiths are more familiar with this one is.
Surf-key
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