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Center Console Key Fob Holder
Fellow Jaguar F-Type owners,
I built a small accessory that fixes a detail that always annoyed me. Many of us enthusiast are used to BMWs and Audis coming from factory with OEM in-vehicle key fob holder. I assume those holders are made by the factory for folks who don't want to keep the key bulging in their pockets, and for folks who like a neat storage for the key. Wondering about your thoughts on this solution and would love to hear your feedback before I finalize the design. Thanks! https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...87727f351.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...92f219c66.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...062dfeef9.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...737d90503.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...5809fbe6a.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...7bbe9ac24.jpeg Original state |
For a manual trans?
I'll post a photo of my manual trans console, a bit different from the automatic.
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I tend to carry a collection of keys and have gotten used the the pocket bulge. I feel like something is missing without it.
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Must be a coupe-the switch for the top occupies that space in the ‘vert.
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That's pretty cool. I keep mine in the console, but I have a leaper key chain on it or I'd be wanting one of these.
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Originally Posted by Valerie Stabenow
(Post 2881046)
I'll post a photo of my manual trans console, a bit different from the automatic.
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Originally Posted by texas jag
(Post 2881090)
Must be a coupe-the switch for the top occupies that space in the ‘vert.
It always annoyed me how cool and symmetrical the look is for the center console in the convertible, and how dull and asymmetric the look is in the coupe. The rubber mat in the coupe can't "store" anything, not shaped for any particular purpose, and I personally don't like the way it looks. First world problems :) |
Originally Posted by crashxx
(Post 2881130)
That's pretty cool. I keep mine in the console, but I have a leaper key chain on it or I'd be wanting one of these.
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Photo of 2017 manual trans console
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Originally Posted by alaahnx
(Post 2881134)
@Valerie Stabenow Please do! I'd be very curious to know if this solution would work with the 6 speed manual! I know it won't work for convertible body style due to the conflict with the roof switch.
OK, here it is... just that teeny tiny little 'coin tray'????? |
Originally Posted by Valerie Stabenow
(Post 2881195)
OK, here it is... just that teeny tiny little 'coin tray'?????
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Love the idea as sometimes ladies don’t have pockets and there isn’t a great solution today. I’m questioning how far the fob sits up in your design. Going off of these photos. I feel like I’d want something tucked down quite a bit more to prevent the key from flying around if Little Cat and I get a little lead out. Meaning, I’d want it a bit more contained, rather than placed. But in the coupe, that absolutely feels like wasted space from factory.
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You could also make an attachment that plugs into the 12 volt socket and that would work with both coupe and convertibles
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Originally Posted by TxDriver23
(Post 2881068)
I tend to carry a collection of keys and have gotten used the the pocket bulge. I feel like something is missing without it.
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Originally Posted by MellieR
(Post 2881397)
Love the idea as sometimes ladies don’t have pockets and there isn’t a great solution today. I’m questioning how far the fob sits up in your design. Going off of these photos. I feel like I’d want something tucked down quite a bit more to prevent the key from flying around if Little Cat and I get a little lead out. Meaning, I’d want it a bit more contained, rather than placed. But in the coupe, that absolutely feels like wasted space from factory.
I have, however, driven with it "spiritedly" for so many times and It sits fine for the whole ride. As you can see in the image below, there are two sets of ridges to hug the key securely (2 tight contact points). If this fails, the key will lean on the edge of the trim in front of it (making 3 contact points- in this position the key sits slightly lower and less vertical). https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...e2a7884e1.jpeg |
not sure why uploading images stopped working...
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...3a52459b0.jpeg |
Originally Posted by Borbor
(Post 2881428)
You could also make an attachment that plugs into the 12 volt socket and that would work with both coupe and convertibles
One reason for my design, however, was my despise to the OEM rubber mat in the coupe. Honestly, I just wanted the rubber mat gone, and something with symmetrical design language (like the switch for the convertible) in! The key holder functionality followed as a good use of an element... |
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My centre cubby has plenty of room for the fob. And it's enclosed so nice and secure.
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Not for me because I don't see the point of ever taking the fob out of the pocket but I love it. Really nicely executed and so nice that it replicates the structure of the park button on the other side. That little recess is totally pointless anyway so it's great to make something useful out of it. Kudos.
A bit off topic but reminds me of how the Jag fobs have grown in size so much over the years without any added value. Especially the last third generation is weirdly big for no good reason. First they had their own and best version... https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...e9bf61ef5a.jpg and then it just got clunkier and clunkier with the Land Rover fobs they started using. Exactly the same functionality all along, just bigger/uglier. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...c2d8dcbe10.jpg |
Agree @MajorTom key fobs got uglier and cheaper feeling with time...
Appreciate you noticed my design tried to blend in using existing design clues. |
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