So, I've seen wind up car keys for the smart car and the Volkswagen beetle. Anyone hear of or see anywhere one for a fiat? I'd really like to purchase one. Haha
Wind up car key.
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Wind up car key.
The beetle one was about 10 foot long so it could reach the engine.
out of interest.. could you take a photo of your FIAT key.. it MAY be different from our UK ones..??,
thanks,
Charlie
thanks,
Charlie
Does he mean those daft looking large key that sits on the back of clowns cars? I thought he was on about old 60's crank handles 
Does he mean those daft looking large key that sits on the back of clowns cars? I thought he was on about old 60's crank handles
I fear so. I fear he is also a she....
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I am a female :/ haha
The ones that go on the back of smart cars and beetles, like around the license plate cover
The ones that go on the back of smart cars and beetles, like around the license plate cover
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Does he mean those daft looking large key that sits on the back of clowns cars? I thought he was on about old 60's crank handles
Definitely the ones that sit on the back of clown cars. I like standing out, I want one!
Google says that's 1800 and odd miles from you in Ohio. Nice little road trip for you
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That's the website I've come across. I was in hopes of finding different ones but the odds are looking pretty slim for me.
Looks like $250 delivered if you can fit it yourself. How had can it be
I need to get hold of one of these 'keys' Probably easiest to get a local company to laser cut you one !
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Looks like $250 delivered if you can fit it yourself. How had can it be
Yes, 250. I've already emailed the guy. I saw one for 100 but I can't find it now :/
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a metal fabricators could do that fairly easily ( visible KEY).. it's the spring mechanism for a controlled "unwind" that would take a little more work..
in real terms the $250 isn't ridiculous, ..is it METAL - or plastic that looks like a metal key..??
Charlie
250 dollars must only be just over 150 quid to us. Seems quite reasonable to me by the time you make one (Alloy) and get all the motor parts I doubt you would be much cheaper taking time into consideration.
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a metal fabricators could do that fairly easily ( visible KEY).. it's the spring mechanism for a controlled "unwind" that would take a little more work..
in real terms the $250 isn't ridiculous, ..is it METAL - or plastic that looks like a metal key..??
Charlie
why not use a wiper motor and a rheostat from the heater motor?
i reckon i could build one in 2 hours and fit it in the rear wiper hole on a punto, done by lunch
$250 pah.............
a metal fabricators could do that fairly easily ( visible KEY).. it's the spring mechanism for a controlled "unwind" that would take a little more work..
in real terms the $250 isn't ridiculous, ..is it METAL - or plastic that looks like a metal key..??
Charlie
As S and B said I think they are motorised, not actually clockwork
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So all these boy racers who remove there rear wipers - SOOO need to fit one of these!
Then there "toy" racers will really become TOY CARS!
Then there "toy" racers will really become TOY CARS!
