This is truly a key moment in aftermarket Jeep history. Thank you and good lock. I mean, "luck".Like many of us, I am not a fan of the Gladiator keyfob. On top of it's size and the overactive switchblade key, my jeep logo is already coming loose, after a few months of use.
I have investigated the AJT fob and I am not a fan of that either. I made the decision to design a new fob.
I am designing the fob so the key is integral and slides out if needed. This is similar to many of the current fobs on the market.
I am posting this here because I am contemplating producing the fob once the design is complete. I have access to some of the most advanced additive manufacturing equipment available and can produce full-color, textured, customized fob housings. I figure if I am going to the trouble to make my own, I'd see if there are certain features or design considerations other people would like to see.
I will have alpha prototypes this week for fitment/function testing and then we'll dive deeper into the ergonomics, shape, and key action. At this point, I am planning to reuse the factory button cover.
If this interests you, please let me know what you'd like to see with a redesigned fob.
Cheers,
Carl
That is what I have the holster and it works great for me. Would like a FOB that is a bit smaller though.My solution on the left - compared to what my father had to carry with him when he was chief inspector at the plant (he had another mic in the far right holster, it's in my shop now).........
I love the fob holster, not hard to pull the fob out should I decide I want to use the key (but in 11 months, I have never used that key)
I agree the Grand Cherokee fob is indeed about 2/3 the size and the slide-out key makes some sense. I think if you did that it might be a possible solution.
I had a photo of my fob compared to my wife's GC fob, which has the same functions -actually more since it has a tail gate button.
How about pictures of the S6?Thanks for all the feedback, sharing interest and for volunteers for test candidates! I'll keep sharing updates and seeking feedback and will probably seek some beta testers.
The image shows the fobs I am using as inspiration as well as a couple of printed bottle openers I designed. The colors on the bottle openers are to show the stress during opening a bottle (result of an FEA analysis). I'll likely produce my two fobs in different colors to more easily distinguish between them.
If you have a favorite fob please share and we'll include it in our idea bucket.
