DIY JDM Tyte Key.

[s14tan]

Im going try to do a "mini" write up on how to make a DIY JDM Tyte key. Its a lil poor craftsmanship but its just some practice till I get it right.

I used a spare house key cause I didn't want to chop up my car key just yet.I didn't take pics of me actually doing the step cause it totally slipped my mind at the time. Sorry guys. so I took some pics afterwards to give you a idea.But im pretty sure you can figure it out.

*Note* I didn't have all the proper tools to do this so I might of ghettoed a few things.

The only things I used were: a torch, vice grips, cutting pliers, tape (not pictured), and some common sense.



1.) Secure the screwdriver to a flat surface with the actual head sticking off of the edge. ( I used clear tape and a 5lb. weight. Told ya I was being gehtto)

2.) Heat up the metal end of the screwdriver like so.

3.) Pull out the metal tip with vice grips.

4.) Take your car key (in my case my house key, but I used a car key to show you cause of my late thinking) and put it up to the handle of whats left of the screwdriver and measure what to trim off of your key.

5.)Trim your key. ( This step might be different depending on the application.) I use some really sharp cutting pliers, You can use what ever you desire to get the job done.

6.) After trimming, use a marker to make where the key will be inserted on the handle.( I marked mine in a diagnal due to size)*No picture**

7.) Use your vice grips to hold the key, (like pictured.)

8.) With your torch, heat up the end of the key that is exposed.**No Picture**

9.) When your key is hot ( I waited till it turned red ) insert it into the handle where you marked in step 6. Hand Eye coordination is key. ( You don't want to stab your hand with a burning hot key do you know?)**No Picture**

10.) this is what it should look like. ( Yes, I do know its a different screwdriver, I retook some pics to show you the steps.)

here is the out come of about 45 min...I stole the key chain part off of one of my little cousins happy meal toys.What it looks like in the door lock

Hope this was useful. enjoy.

-S14Tan

Thanks Murda-c for the Idea.
Modified by s14tan at 5:43 PM 12/21/2007

[Duce40sx]

ahahahhahahahah!!!!

MoFO, that is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh man, i have to do one now..

[GoTRicEo0]

LOL, holy crap! hahaha oh man that looks funny. ACE hardware key > JDM Tyte Keythen again... i'mjust too lazy

[B-Boy DuB-L]

Guaranteed to gain 6hp

[inertiadrft]

nice

[yokota180sx]

you guys know i can get the snap on stubby handle things right, you just slide your key in....

[White Comet]

you guys know i can get the snap on stubby handle things right, you just slide your key in....

interesting, i'll ask the snap on guy about that next time

[sip]

Why would you want more material hanging on your keychain?

It's cool I guess, but not practical.

[94_240sx]

Man, I gotta show you guys my mad JDM Tyte key and key holder sometime. Should I create a new thread? 'Post pics of your 240 key and key chain!!!'

[Dittoz7]

Guaranteed to gain 6hp

you guys know i can get the snap on stubby handle things right, you just slide your key in....

Where The Fun In That...?

[s14tan]

I guess I had to much spare time ehhh.

[fayceoff]

Why would you want more material hanging on your keychain?

That would be the key you leave in the car for car shows... Not your daily driver key. Just kidding. I'm with you, actually.

[BrianHarte]

I have one of those.

had it since I had my car.

Mine is Mac tools.it is somespecial color changing pruple color. Sort of like Midnight Purple 3 from a R34 GTR

[Drunkendonuts]

buttplug keychain, sweet, Ill stick with my switchkey :P

[murda-c]

me

Thanks Murda-c for the Idea.

haha, i'm just glad i was able to help someone.

all my stubby screwdrivers are snap on but all my other tools are craftsman.

Edited for breaking the scroll wheel on my mouse - Hijacker

[adrianfromthecastle]

LOL.

I seriously spend like 10 minutes in front of my door at night searching through which key is my house key on my chain, cuz all my keys (cept my car) look the same.

[Didderson]

omg murda c you quoted the whole thread. FAIL.Edit that before others have to break their scroll wheel.

[yokota180sx]

its a japan only item

interesting, i'll ask the snap on guy about that next time

[FeintMind]

omg murda c you quoted the whole thread. FAIL.Edit that before others have to break their scroll wheel.

Annoying as f***. There was seriously no reason whatsoever to quote it either.

[White Comet]

its a japan only item

jdm only snap on? now that'll get u mad street cred

[94_240sx]

jdm only snap on? now that'll get u mad street cred

No, no, no....It's not from the company 'Snap-On.' It opens in half, you put your key in the middle and close it.Both halves kinda snaps on to each other.It's one of those cute JDM accessories that you can find from Autobacs and such.

[White Comet]

No, no, no....It's not from the company 'Snap-On.' It opens in half, you put your key in the middle and close it.Both halves kinda snaps on to each other.It's one of those cute JDM accessories that you can find from Autobacs and such.

oh i see, get it now, interesting

[s14tan]

Should I create a new thread? 'Post pics of your 240 key and key chain!!!'

Go for it, might be interesting to see.

you guys know i can get the snap on stubby handle things right, you just slide your key in....

How much? Cutting the key was a PITA.

[mzeo]

its a japan only item

pics?

[fayceoff]

Oh SNAP! Props on keeping a clean tan interior, mzeo. /threadjack

[White Comet]

lol i think its cool that some ppl like the tan interior, i threw mine out

[s14tan]

Mines like a really light tan interior.....Not sure on the name of it.. But its 2 tone

[RCCC_DRiFteR]

Like the black, but sometimes it nice to see the brown interior. Especially when it goes good with the outside color of the car. s14tan, dope key regardless of what ppl say. Better then the hello kitty kychain my gf makes me use LoL

[mzeo]

Thanks man. A lot of my friends hate on it, but I love it. Goes great with the beige exterrior.

[s14tan]

S14Tan, dope key regardless of what ppl say. Better then the hello kitty kychain my gf makes me use LoL

Thanks bro, Hello Kitty key chain? lol that has to suck.

BTW it only cost me 1.50 to make Just had to buy a screwdriver.