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Old 12-03-2008, 02:54 PM
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Heavy keys are bad for any ignition. It might not break today but it's most likely to cause you trouble later.
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This is very true - in fact I cut my key in half just to make sure it wouldn't mess up my ignition!!!
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Heavy keys are bad for any ignition. It might not break today but it's most likely to cause you trouble later.
SHOW YOUR T.... I mean KEYS! sorry, couldn't help myself!

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This is very true - in fact I cut my key in half just to make sure it wouldn't mess up my ignition!!!
If I had been drinking anything when I read that, it would have definitely shot out of my nose!
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Old 12-03-2008, 03:38 PM
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SHOW YOUR T.... I mean KEYS! sorry, couldn't help myself!



If I had been drinking anything when I read that, it would have definitely shot out of my nose!
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Old 12-03-2008, 03:42 PM
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I have the BMW key, house key, a tiny Speedpass wand, and the metal VOB BMW keychain.
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Thanks people. I guess that's a big yes.

No dolphin but a bunch of other crap including an Ullr pendant and a F1 car. and about 17 keys.
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and a garage key. Not exactly a janitor's key chain, but I've not
had a problem with this key ring's "weight" in 7+ years of the X or,
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If it wasn't an issue i'd definitely have that key chain on...but unfortunately I keep it light
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Old 12-03-2008, 10:07 PM
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