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YOUR RESEARCHNew 911 Key Head; Group Buy??
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To remove the key blade, use the same screwdriver to lift a small tab on the right side of the plastic shell.
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I was breezing through the weekly specials at Suncoast and spotted this new (to me anyway) key head. Looks similar to the CGT that some folks converted to last year.
Anyone interested in a group buy?
bob
more info from website
Looks like it will NOT fiit a 99 (see below)
group pricing if available, later today
As an alternative to the standard keyhead, a "Design" key housing is now available.
By simply transferring your old key blade, circuit board, and transponder chip, you can upgrade to this new design. No reprogramming is necessary, it is a direct swap of the internal parts. The Design key is only available for keys with two-buttons (central locking system and front trunk lid), and features a flashing "911" in red.
This will fit a 2001-2004.5 Carrera 996 (except Targa).
This one look similar to the GT head. There is a good thread on Rennlist that is 100 pages long about the group buy and how to swap the guts out with your old key head. So you actually just swap the inside parts. 99-00 the trunk button will not work of course but the unlock button does. I would be interested in a Group Buy.
Ok, here is the ordering information for the group buy from Suncoast. They are currently out but they are requesting a priority shipment from Germany since so many folks want in. They will be here in about 7 days.
Regular price $129.95
Group price $119
plus shipping to your location
To ORDER, go to the Suncoast website
http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?
GO to the SEARCH function on the top
Type in 6speed -all one word
A page for us with the $119 price will be there later today (tuesday)
Do NOT use the regular weekly special page with the $129 price
according to the website, you are just exchanging the guts from your present key to the new shell. This is just like the folks who did this with the CGT key shell, only now it's a shell for 911's
So both buttons (locking/alarm and front trunk) work
No need to re-program
The suncoast website has the info
Morning,
I am very glad to see the 3 page thread about our group buy. We are still accepting orders. If you have not yet secured the purchase? You can do so by going to
www.E-partsSALES.com,
follow the search link and type in "6speed" in the area. This will take you to the Group buy, key fob page. This can be purchased right from this page. The key fob can also be purchased via the phone at [phone removed]. I realize some have already called. A couple have gotten through, and others didn't. Our phone activity has grown ten-fold over the last couple weeks. I appologize for those calls we might have missed. However, Ric & myself can be reached directly at
[email removed]
or
[email removed]
. If there is anything else I can be assistance of, please do not hesitate to let me know. We are currently securing larger quantities of goods. Primarily for group buys. Let us know what else would interest the community. Possibly ROW kits???
Thanks
Noel
To all,
the group buy was posted on Rennlist but pulled because of site rules. There were 8-10 folks who wanted in but may have missed the directions. if you know anyone over there, let them know of suncoast's offer
as always, no affiliation...
bob
i am confused
will this work for a '99 with onl one button
i realize the the other buttons on the new shell wont work but the isngle lock button will.....
correct?
if so, i am in
Q1. Work on a 1999? I do not think it will work with a '99, at least according to the Suncoast website. I suggest calling ric at Suncoast directly
Q2: How easy it is? Very easy.
Step 1. Pry open the existing key using a flat plade. I used a small srewdriver.
Step 2 lift out the circuit board/battery combo
Step 3. To remove the key blade, use the same screwdriver to lift a small tab on the right side of the plastic shell. There is a small spring. the spring might pop out but just lift the tab. The key blade will pull out of the shell easily
Step 4. Remove the tiny microchip on the left side of the shell. It's about 3/8" long and the diameter of the tip of a ballpoint pen. It just lifts out of it's cradle. This is the chip that lets the car start. Do not forget this step; the car won't start w/o the chip in the key!
Step 5. Assembly:
insert key blade; it will lock in place
place chip in cradle on left side of shell (maybe use something tacky to hold it in place...)
place circuit board in position & click both sides of the shell together
Enjoy the new key; both buttons work as before
no more than 5 minutes once you get the idea of interior layout of the shell
Hope this helps
