KEY FOR-D-GT kit fixes Ford supercar's only fault
The Ford GT is on the short list of coolest cars in the 21st century, with up to 600 horsepower, killer retro looks, and Ferrari F430-beating athleticism. Buyers were more than happy to accept a limited edition Ford supercar, but many owners were less than thrilled with Ford's corporate key and fob. While it sounds a bit petty, sharing a key with an F-150 just doesn't scream exotic track star.
The creative key kit crafters over at ExotiCARe have remedied the situation with a limited edition kit that turns your pedestrian keys into a car starter worthy of a Ford GT. The easy to install kit is nothing more than silver-finish covers for your existing keys, which doesn't exactly seem like $295 well-spent, but for those who can afford a $175,000 sports car it may be a deal. ExotiCARe is only making 350 of the kits, so there is an exclusivity factor, as well. Is $295 too much for nothing more than key decoration that you have to assemble yourself? You tell us after the jump. Thanks for the tip, Andrew!
Gallery: KEY FOR-D-GT
[Source: ExotiCARe]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
SPF 6:26PM (5/08/2008)
Wow, that's some crappy craftsman's ship for $295...
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duh 3:55AM (5/09/2008)
"Craftsmanship" is one word. It's not his boat.
MemphisNET 10:24PM (5/08/2008)
Despite being a 'normal' Ford key, why would you want to de-value anything that has to do with the authenticity/original status of the car?
Big Jim Slade 11:33PM (5/08/2008)
Devalueing your car with a keyfob cover?
Seriously??? Did you even read the article?
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume that a $150k car comes with more than one fob. I'm gonna go out on another limb and assume that these valuable fobs you speak of are replaceable...
FSM 6:28PM (5/08/2008)
ghey
and anybody who pays $175,000 for this car deserves a key emblazoned with Tata on it
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BowserUSC 10:28PM (5/08/2008)
You should start making sense when you post.
Reader 12:27AM (5/09/2008)
I hope you don't think this is for the Mustang GT...
Slav 6:31PM (5/08/2008)
it screams 'made in china', it's worth one dollar
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Eddie 6:31PM (5/08/2008)
That looks like something you'd give to a child.
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JP 6:32PM (5/08/2008)
It looks like cheap injection molded plastic. Which it probably isn't, but it still *looks* like silver-painted, cheap plastic.
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HB 6:43PM (5/08/2008)
Wow, like that's an improvement? It's fugly.
CarbonBlack 6:41PM (5/08/2008)
Looks like a happy meal toy!
My Theory 6:38PM (5/08/2008)
It's probably priced like this so ONLY ford GT owners buy it. It looks like crap though. Seriously.. for that cash id expect a whole new key/FOB
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Andy 7:20PM (5/08/2008)
Exactly. If it was cheap, then "F-150" or Mustang GT owners could buy it and that would defeat the purpose.
judd 6:41PM (5/08/2008)
My Civic's keyfob would kick your GT keyfob's butt.
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Omer 9:23PM (5/08/2008)
hahah so true. I never understood why Honda key fobs are ridiculously large. though Honda key fobs do feel very solid.
Big Jim Slade 11:42PM (5/08/2008)
Considering what a miserable test-drive I had with a Civic LX and SI, too bad I didn't stop to appreciate what is apparently the best thing about the car other than gas mileage. A key fob.
With a Civic and them McHonda fobs, I'd be worried about the extra weight!
havoc 6:43PM (5/08/2008)
seriously?
does the key fob add 45 hp?
wouldn't an owner be more satisfied knowing that instead of putting R&D money into a special key/fob/tansmitter (along with machinery for production, or contracts to additional companies), that the f150 key can also turn in the ignition?
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Benfolio 6:44PM (5/08/2008)
Wait.... It looks like the key DOES SAY "Ford GT" on the back, is that not enough?
But yeah, should have had a nice all in one key and fob or something.
That fob looks like the same thing Ford (and Mazda!!) have used for YEARS.
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Benfolio 6:44PM (5/08/2008)
ooh, ooh, ooh, does the "trunk" button open the boot, or the bonnet???????
:P
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