LEATHER KEY COVER Anybody got one of these?

Mar 16, 2012 | 01:36 PM

cavkic

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LEATHER KEY COVER Anybody got one of these?

I've got one with my old BMW, and think it's a pretty good thing to have with our CLK remotes since the plastic buttons are prone to cracking after some time.

I just ordered one and thought to share it with you... maybe someone will find it handy as well

Btw I noticed that one of my keys is a bit bigger (like the one from the w208) is that the case with you all or just me? If so can it be changed to a new (chromed) remote like in the new E-class?

EDIT: Silly me, totally forgot to paste the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMG-LEATHER-...#ht_2143wt_905 sorry!

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Mar 16, 2012 | 01:44 PM

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Btw I noticed that one of my keys is a bit bigger (like the one from the w208) is that the case with you all or just me? If so can it be changed to a new (chromed) remote like in the new E-class?

When I bought my my car it only came with one key, I bought a second at it is the chrome style. Still never used it yet

Mar 16, 2012 | 01:48 PM

cavkic

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Yeah, we like to keep those things new and shiny for as long as possible

How much did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking?

Mar 16, 2012 | 02:52 PM

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Yeah, we like to keep those things new and shiny for as long as possible

How much did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking?

Way more than it cost State-side, everything in Dubai is price inflated. $700USD

Mar 16, 2012 | 03:06 PM

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Way more than it cost State-side, everything in Dubai is price inflated. $700USD

What? Did I read it correctly? Seven Hundred US Dollars for a spare key?
Holy ****!

Mar 16, 2012 | 03:13 PM

cavkic

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Different standards bro...

Around my parts it's in the area of 150$.
In Germany, about 250miles from where i live it's from 200$

Mar 16, 2012 | 03:19 PM

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You should have bought a kevlar case for the key.

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Mar 16, 2012 | 03:22 PM

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What? Did I read it correctly? Seven Hundred US Dollars for a spare key?
Holy ****!

2500AED = 681.19USD

That was before I was getting fantastic discounts here at MB but yeah, that was the 20% off list discount price.

Mar 16, 2012 | 03:27 PM

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cavkic

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Small surprise, Dubai having one of the biggest standards in the world and all...

Any other tiny bits that make life easier? Suggestions are welcome

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Mar 16, 2012 | 06:58 PM

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I use a BMW leather case of similar design to keep my chrome keys in as new condition.

Mar 16, 2012 | 07:00 PM

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I use a BMW leather case of similar design to keep my chrome keys in as new condition.

Currently I'm using this one with my BMW key, it came with the car: http://www.eurotuner.com.my/Image/m37.jpg

Mar 16, 2012 | 07:08 PM

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That's it!

Mar 16, 2012 | 07:21 PM

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Just took the picture! http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...317001216.jpg/

now that you mention it, I'm gonna go and try it out on merc's keys

Mar 16, 2012 | 07:27 PM

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Hell I've decided that I want a new cover with the new car :P

This is my lineup, need to choose one, help me

:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMG-LEATHER-...#ht_2143wt_905

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BEN...ht_2862wt_1163

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BENZ-HIGH-QU...ht_5433wt_1163

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MERCEDES...ht_3555wt_1163

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Leat...ht_5564wt_1396

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...ht_1443wt_1163 -this one only because it's the same color as the car interior

Mar 16, 2012 | 07:40 PM

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This is the one I would go for. No metal parts to bang around & scratch things.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BEN...ht_2862wt_1163

Mar 16, 2012 | 08:22 PM

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In my opinion, the chrome key is so good looking that it's a shame to hide it inside a holster.

Mar 16, 2012 | 08:35 PM

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This is the one I would go for. No metal parts to bang around & scratch things.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BEN...ht_2862wt_1163

Good thinking, that thought didn't occur to me. Unfortunately, even this one has two metal parts (the button and the pin), even the hooks and rings form the other ones like the brown one are removeable. I have no intention of wearing all that metal in the same pocket as my phone.

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In my opinion, the chrome key is so good looking that it's a shame to hide it inside a holster.

If only I had a chrome key... Only the plastic old ones for now.

I'm thinking the AMG one for now... or maybe the cream one

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Mar 16, 2012 | 08:49 PM

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For me, the chrome MB key is the nicest car key I have ever seen.
I have an old w209 that came with the plastic keys. Both went defective and were replaced by chrome keys under warranty.