Interior 2nd Gen Most liked posts in thread: Replacing the Keys Chrome Ring?

  1. Crashton

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    #9 Crashton, Feb 3, 2014
    I've heard a red fob ring adds 10 horsepower. :D
     
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    #2 Crashton, Feb 2, 2014
    You can buy different colored rings from Outmotoring.
     
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    #11 CHKMINI, Feb 5, 2014
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  5. genik

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    #3 genik, Feb 2, 2014
    I cant seem to find them, are you certain that we are talking about the same thing here? :frown5:
     
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    #5 jcauseyfd, Feb 2, 2014
    I got the blue ring for Christmas. The trim rings just pop on and off, so you won't need to dismantle anything.
     
  7. DneprDave

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    #6 DneprDave, Feb 2, 2014
    A stainless steel ring is available at the dealer.

    Dave
     
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    #8 Apok, Feb 3, 2014
    I got the crappy pastic on replaced at the dealership under warranty. It was kinda awesome that they did that. But now I'm out of warranty. Time for the go fast stuff now anyway.
     
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    #10 hanyssa, Feb 5, 2014
    If red adds 10, I wonder how many lime green adds!?!
     
  11. genik

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    #12 genik, Feb 15, 2014
    One strange thing with all those anodised aluminium rings is that they are broken and not unibody shaped. The original plastic one that is already given with the new mini is all one piece, isnt that strange?
     
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    #13 DneprDave, Feb 15, 2014
    The replacement ring I got at my dealer is made of stainless steel. I had to break the old plastic ring off. The stainless ring has a split at the key end that allows it to be pulled apart and easily mounted on the fob, it is very springy and holds tightly to the fob.

    Dave
     
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    #14 signcarver, Feb 15, 2014
    Carbonmini has a black stainless one that is cool looking.
     
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    #15 vetsvette, Feb 15, 2014
    Picked up a blue one off ebay. Quality piece.