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Old 4th September 2014, 11:39 AM
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Default Waterproof key pouch

Looking at waterproof key pouches to put the A8 key in when we go out on the water. Has anyone got any recommendations before I buy some random unit off eBay/Amazon?
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Old 4th September 2014, 11:47 AM
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Have a look at Aquapac i have a really old walkie talkie pouch of theirs and it's still water proof and will float if you drop it in the drink
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Old 4th September 2014, 11:51 AM
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Aquapac, on it.

Floating is always a bonus.

Thanks.
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Old 4th September 2014, 06:01 PM
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Overboard stuff is very good, they have plenty of sizes depends what you want to keep there, up to an iPad size.
I tested it in heave downpours, sea and for a loooong time in Jacuzzi.
Got it over two years now, two of them actually and they always do the job.
Kept money and phone in it and touch is excellent.

http://www.over-board.co.uk/
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Old 5th September 2014, 09:24 AM
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They do some nice kit.

I've decided I'm going to get a key cut for now.
A basic blade on its own so I can tie it to the wet suit and not worry about it.
I'm not sure how the car will react to being locked with the key while a fob is in the car.

If it does it, great, sorted.
If it spazzes out and I can't do it I'll stick with my original plan and get a bag.
Not really a loss cause I got a spare key.
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Keyless entry might cause problems
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Old 23rd September 2014, 04:08 PM
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Keyless entry might cause problems
Yes and no.

But I'm rather happy that it did.

It's impossible to lock your keys in the A8 with keyless entry.


I've put the key on seats, boot, locked, unlocked and it's not possible.
I even put it in the petrol cap area and you can still get in.

Waterproof pouch it is.
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Soft close Doors & Boot, Electric Blinds, Keyless Entry & Start, Bluetooth HandFree, Quad Zone Climate, APS+, 3 Spoke Sports Tiptronic Multi Function Steering Wheel, Heated Seats All Round, Black Leather Comfort Seats, AMI, Sunroof, Drivers & Passenger Electric Memory Seats, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Bi-Xenons AFS2, Dab, Digital TV, Reversing Camera, AV Inputs, Fridge, Solar Roof, TPMS, facelift rear lights, 3G, remote boot closure, Tow Bar.
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