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[omega squared]

Has anyone tried this key upgrade to the newer folding type key?
Think I might give it a try:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-BUTTON-FLIP-KEY-CASE-UPGRADE-FOR-VAUXHALL-OPEL-ASTRA-VECTRA-OMEGA-REMOTE-KEY-/390406539188?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item5ae60b07b4

[tunnie]

Omega internals don't really fit those flip keys, plus no boot button if you have a facelift.

[omega squared]

Omega internals don't really fit those flip keys, plus no boot button if you have a facelift.

that would be a shame, my ones are estates so no boot button to worry about, anyone tried to fit the internals?

[tigers_gonads]

Have a word with Martin Imber on here.
He rebuilds keyfobs so could probably give you better advise 

[amba]

Martin did 2 flip keys for me on my old Elite with just the 2 buttons.

The blade ideally should be a new blank but cut for the original key number as the proto-type he  made first using the original key blade was very wobbly and after only a few days use it snapped.Once the unshaped new cut key was used it was a whole lot better as the key end was squared , but really never used them much as was always  worried about the blade snapping again and found the fob much bulkier in my pocket.

From my experience I wouldn,t trouble with it as a mod 

[omega squared]

thanks for the info.
going to change the fob anyway as my current one is a bit worn, hence thought the new one will be worth a try. will let you know how it goes.

[sdwall]

Have successfully done this with one of my keys. Swapped the guts from the original key, new blade cut. Works perfectly!

[05omegav6]

Think there's a 'How to' knocking about...

[Delroy47]

I have done this on 2 saloon keys and my estate key with no problems