Attaching the Car key to other keys

[Beachbum]

What are people using to attach the car key to other keys?
The usual metal ring seems not to fit the Lotus car key, I have tried both large and small rings, with no luck
Wondered if others have had a similar issue and tried other successful options

Interested to hear what they may be.

 

[Andy H]

Hope that explains it OK. I was pretty easy

Many thanks for the info. That helps a lot. I'll hold fire until the flexible stuff is back in stock and then get a few extra crimps just in case!

 

[Beachbum]

Given I provided the info, thought I'd ask them when they were getting the 1mm 7x19 back in stock. Turns out they arent
They however do thinner wire, that "allegedly" will still work with the 1mm Crimps

Stainless Steel Micro Wire 0.54mm 1mm 1.5mm 2mm

Stainless Steel Micro Wire also known as bowden cable is available in 0.54mm 1mm 1.5mm 2an 2m diameters buy yours today

www.gsproducts.co.uk

Unfortunately its still the 7x7 that I listed earlier, but thinner, so more flexible. Given the price, I would suggest ordering at least the 1mm and the 0.81mm and then maybe the 0.72 and then a number of the Crimps, to see which works best.

They also do this stuff:

Miniature Clear NYLON 11 Stainless Steel Wire Rope 7x7 - Micro Wire

Miniature Clear NYLON 11 stainless steel wire rope known also as micro wire is available to buy per meter 0.54mm 1mm 1.5mm and 2mm diameters

www.gsproducts.co.uk

But no idea how well the plastic sleeving will work with regards to overall thickness

 

[Andy H]

Thanks for going the extra mile on the research! I'll do as you suggested as I'm sure the postage will be the main cost.

 

[mahabat]

What are people using to attach the car key to other keys?
The usual metal ring seems not to fit the Lotus car key, I have tried both large and small rings, with no luck
Wondered if others have had a similar issue and tried other successful options

Interested to hear what they may be.

on Amazon you can buy a Tesla key fob attachment. it consists of thin cord that attaches to Lotus key and a ring on the other end. I use it and so far so good.

 

[Matt]

I think the most commom solution is to use a key pouch and put other keys on its key ring.

 

[Wusah]

I bought the key fob case, couldn't fit diddly into that small slit of a shyte they call a slot.

 

[Beachbum]

I am trying to keep the volume of it all down, so the key fob case is a last resort for me.
The device Mr.Suntorytime has posted about seems to be ideal, issue for me is getting them to the UK.
Having said that, he also said that to install his attachment, you have to take the fob apart a bit and if that is the case, then other options might be possible

Post in thread 'Emira Key fob, Keychain Enhancement'

Mar 12, 2025

OK, this maybe exactly what I have been after for months, but I am trying to work out how it attached to the fob. There appears to be no way of getting the small part inside the bit where the ring would normally go and then it staying there. What is the retaining method

Other Q is, being UK based, I am guessing shipping is quite a fair bit for something so small. However I am in the US in May. Any chance I can have them delivered to my Hotel whilst I am there?

you would need to open the fob battery compartment and then remove the key from the flappy door. Using the key you pry on...

• mr.suntorytime

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[BoulderTed]

The Tracker fob

I always keep my Scorpion tracker fob separate. Doesn't do much good as an anti-theft/anti-joyride device if the person or valet taking the key also has the fob.

 

[Nick Sticks]

I always keep my Scorpion tracker fob separate. Doesn't do much good as an anti-theft/anti-joyride device if the person or valet taking the key also has the fob.

Exactly, me too. Tracker fob goes in my left pocket. Car key in the right pocket. I never give the tracker fob to anyone, I just use the app to allow the garage to use the car without any notifications.