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BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bretm
Post Number: 1847
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 3:28 pm: | |
Or so when you show someone the keys they can be taken back by it's exotic design, and subsequently add to the Ferrari mystique. |
Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member
Username: Miami348ts
Post Number: 1555
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 2:35 pm: | |
I thought that was so I can play with something i my hands while I am waiting for a beer at the bar?
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Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Junior Member
Username: Ernie
Post Number: 177
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 9:59 am: | |
I was told that it was so that the key didn't get broken off. My 348 key is the same way. Do any of the later Ferrari's have the same key?
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Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Junior Member
Username: Icnsltmfg
Post Number: 250
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 04, 2002 - 8:51 pm: | |
One of the reasons is for comfort in one's pocket. Those tight Italian jeans with a sharp key could hurt someone, but with the fold it moves a bit better in the pocket. |
F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrarijoe
Post Number: 62
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 04, 2002 - 6:05 pm: | |
Scott,
I read somewhere that the key bends as an anti-theft device. Look in the owner�s manual. I would guess that it binds in the tumbler if it is not pulled out from the driver�s hand position. I have tried pulling it out by grabbing the fob while reaching through the drivers opened window and it was not easily removed. Has anybody else seen or heard this theory?
Joe
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Chris Richardson (Boozy)
Junior Member
Username: Boozy
Post Number: 55
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 10:51 am: | |
I like it. I fold the key sometimes when I put it in to keep it farther away from me. I would imagine if you accidentally kicked your knee up it would keep from breaking the key off in the ignition too. FYI Ferrari of Washington sells the blanks for $15.50, it's the cheapest I've seen them. Now if I could just find someone who will cut them... |
Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member
Username: Man90tr
Post Number: 469
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 10:36 am: | |
Never thought of that Steve, a better reason than I was thinking. But I have been in many cars where my knee is even closer to the key and they have solid keys -- proabaly it is horsepower/category (ie: race car0 issue. |
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Member
Username: 91tr
Post Number: 548
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 9:02 am: | |
Scott -- My guess is that it was related to (NHTSA?) safety issues -- minimize the potential for driver knee mangling in a frontal crash. |
Lung (Lung7707)
New member
Username: Lung7707
Post Number: 36
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 3:38 am: | |
Congratulations on your first Ferrari....enjoy! |
Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member
Username: Man90tr
Post Number: 467
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 3:00 am: | |
Prevents scratching if you miss the keyhole |
Scott Grossman (Sngsmgaolcom)
New member
Username: Sngsmgaolcom
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 12:53 am: | |
Just picked up my first ferrari, a 1990 testarossa, and I was wondering why the key folds in half.
TIA
Scott |