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Rox > 9 months ago, 19 Jun 2008

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

QLD

1628 posts

19 Jun 2008 3:00pm

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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

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

1933 posts

19 Jun 2008 1:40pm

wtf is a clucker?????!!

Big Al

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

VIC

1308 posts

19 Jun 2008 3:52pm

For what's it's worth I also recommend the surflock.

fullmoon

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

TAS

2317 posts

19 Jun 2008 4:08pm

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"Clucker"..."beep beep thingy"...it's so hard keeping up with all the new terminology

easty

TAS

2213 posts

19 Jun 2008 4:17pm

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

Nikita

QLD

222 posts

19 Jun 2008 4:25pm

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stribo said...

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

VIC

104 posts

19 Jun 2008 4:45pm

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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

NSW

437 posts

19 Jun 2008 6:44pm

"Transponder key"

sflack

VIC

574 posts

19 Jun 2008 7:57pm

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easty said...

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

Or a remote?

gh

NSW

153 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

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

TAS

629 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

7608 posts

21 Jun 2008 9:57pm

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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

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

3177 posts

22 Jun 2008 8:09pm

Wack it in your mates car.

landyacht

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

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

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

QLD

64 posts

25 Jul 2008 2:25pm

This topic about the clacker clink doobie thing-a-ma-gig cracks me up!

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

1979 posts

31 Jul 2008 8:02pm

Ever read Papillon ?

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

QLD

6491 posts

31 Jul 2008 11:13pm

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Greenroom said...

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

an excellent oxymoron

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

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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