Key mod

br.adam

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Jul 8, 2016
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My previous keys had the silver cap on & tbh I never really took much notice of them. On collection day for my Cupra 290 I immediately noticed how bland the keys looked. Think I'll be doing the mod sooner rather than later.
 

SteveFR

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Dec 7, 2016
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Thanks for the guide Nganasan, I have purchased a chrome cap from eBay along with the silicon case that Kevster184 opted for.

Slipped the case on which makes the fob a tad more tactile but the cap will have to wait, as just realised that my screwdriver set doesn't have a T6 :doh:
 

knappers

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Mar 10, 2017
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Only picked up the new Leon last night, but my chrome caps arrived this morning.
First mod complete.
Rubber cover on order...
Thanks Nganasan.
Si.
 

SteveFR

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Dec 7, 2016
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I've purchased a new screwdriver set from ScrewFix and installed the chrome end cap, which definitely makes the fob look and feel much more nicer.

However the silicone cover is a lint magnet, so I'm thinking of getting one of the official SEAT covers that I saw in the accessories brochure... perhaps the plain black monogrammed one... although having to glue it over the battery hatch seems like a bit of a daft design flaw :blink:
 

Steelywhisper

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Jul 28, 2016
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Its not glued on its held on with 3m tape but it is quite sticky not sure how easy it would be to remove if you got bored of it, I have the white Cupra cover fitted to mine and it makes it feel like a completely different key
 

zeffania

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Nov 4, 2016
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All done.

First eBay cover was a no show so currently in dispute, but the next seller was on time

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Looks a bit nicer. Not sure if I should add some glue to the silicone, will see how it lasts with the big opening for the key
 

MGH74

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Dec 17, 2017
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Pair of chrome caps ordered for £8 on eBay and a silicone cover ordered, hopefully smarten it up. A little.
Need to organise a new spare now.
 

kevster184

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Mar 14, 2015
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All done.

First eBay cover was a no show so currently in dispute, but the next seller was on time

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Looks a bit nicer. Not sure if I should add some glue to the silicone, will see how it lasts with the big opening for the key

Mine is two and a half years and I find it has only just shown signs of the white rubbing off. :D
Otherwise like new. Gets a bit of dust in, just depends where you keep your keys.
 
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matt_s

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Just done this. Both the old and new screw were T7 not T6 torx bits. Probably why people keep rounding off the heads putting the screw in.
 
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