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Old Jun 2, 2014 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by robbieracer
+1, I prefer the dummy key too
Why would you want to remove it? It works EXACTLY as it should!
 
Old Jun 2, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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I've got the dummy key and think it is cheap and nasty. And unsafe because a thief might think I left the key in the ignition and break some glass to find out. A version that doesn't look like a key from the outside to the uninitiated, and which feels like it belongs in a super car, is what Porsche should do in the next iteration. Please and thank you.
 
Old Jun 5, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by socalsteve
Why would you want to remove it? It works EXACTLY as it should!
I have seen people getting it painted to try to make it look less tacky. Not sure it does the trick though. I would love a nice dummy key made of aluminum
 
Old Jun 5, 2014 | 09:52 PM
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I would not mind the dummy key vs a button if it did not look and feel so cheap. As it has been considered as part of the tradition and 'tactile' experience, a better material should have been used. I would happily replace my dummy key by a nicer -better finished- aftermarket part...
. I saw a much nicer looking dummy key on a Turbo S at my dealer. Been meaning to look into replacing mine with this version. It had a 2-Tone aluminum and black look to it, as opposed to the standard black plastic.
 
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. I saw a much nicer looking dummy key on a Turbo S at my dealer. Been meaning to look into replacing mine with this version. It had a 2-Tone aluminum and black look to it, as opposed to the standard black plastic.
Thanks! I am on it...
 
Old Jun 5, 2014 | 11:16 PM
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I'd LOVE to pay for a nice high quality dummy key mod!!!
 
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Originally Posted by eg991
i actually rather like the dummy key, and i prefer it to a stop/ start button.
+++1
 
Old Jun 6, 2014 | 06:23 AM
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Porsche really cheaped out on the dummy key. I have this beautiful 911 shaped key on my ring. then my momentary pride of ownership is instantly diminished when I turn the cheap plastic dummy key fob to bring my car to life. I probably overlooked some 500 dollar option for a metallic body colored key fob somewhere.
 
Old Jun 6, 2014 | 06:46 AM
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As I recall the Turbo has a chrome strip on the dummy key. I'm sure they are interchangeable. The problem may be the $40000 they want for that part
 
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My dealer recently delivered my dummy key and I was pleased to find out I received one with the aluminum accent rather than the standard all black. 👍
 
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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My dealer recently delivered my dummy key and I was pleased to find out I received one with the aluminum accent rather than the standard all black. 👍
Thanks for the picture. I am surprised it is not available on Suncoast's website. Emailing them right away!
 
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I'd be all over a nicer key!
 


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