STI key fit legacy?

jkyes · 07-04-2002, 04:53 PM

anyone have picked up a blank and tried it out with there legacy, or have one around to check how it compares to the legacy key... there appears to be a slight difference, but i am not sure if it is relevant.. any help asap... thanks

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monovich · 07-04-2002, 05:27 PM

I've had one for two months, but never got around to getting it cut yet.

I do know that the key is thicker and won't fit in our ignition unless you thin it out with a dremel or something similar. But it will work after that.

-Steve

AKSubie · 07-05-2002, 03:29 AM

Which STi key are you referring to? The black/pink one?

FWIW, the black/pink ones do have thickness issues with the US ignitions, although one of the guys up here just came back from a mission in Japan, and gave me a "Legacy accessories" magazine he picked up from the dealer, and in it is the (I'm assuming here) new STi key, the one that resembles the last gen Z key, all metal, key hole offset, etc.. (wish had a scanner), which *should* mean it would fit OK.

froggert · 07-05-2002, 08:06 AM

i've got an all-metal "subaru" key that fits perfectly. sounds like it might be the one in the accessories catalog. i can try to get a pic up if anyone's interested..

jkyes · 07-05-2002, 11:19 AM

this is the one i am talking about

monovich · 07-05-2002, 11:48 AM

that's the one I've got.

-s

froggert · 07-06-2002, 09:36 PM

my camera doesn't like taking pics of shiny objects..

AKSubie · 07-07-2002, 12:12 AM

Yep, Froggert has the key I was thinking of that's in the accessories catalog.

Hmmm....Oh well. Many Impreza guys have "shaved" the key down a bit, I think that was the only problem with them.

Dunno though.

jkyes · 07-08-2002, 05:58 PM

Yeah very happy. just got my key from WRX_only, the one i showed above, and it does fit... appears to be too thick, and slightly different elsewhere, but got it cut(free by a local auto parts store) and it fit right in. felt a little stiff at first, but after a few inserts and removals, all good.

ciper · 07-08-2002, 08:32 PM

I always though the idea of special keys where lame, but that one looks nice. What kinda of pricing and are there knock offs that look as good?

2001LegactGT · 07-08-2002, 09:16 PM

I believe they are rather pricey. Well for a little metal key that is. But it says STI what do you expect

monovich · 07-08-2002, 10:07 PM

$40 from WRX_only.

Oddly enough, women LOVE this key. I get all kinds of compliments on it.

It's much better than the stamped-looking key that comes stock.

-S

jkyes · 07-09-2002, 12:09 AM

i got this one from a group buy from WRX_only, and it was $28

yep expensive, but compared to the other money i am putting into my car, who cares. oh and it does look cool.

i think there is another vendor

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=209209

i think this link there are some for sale for something like $24..

sybir · 07-09-2002, 11:16 AM

does it work for you doors, or will that require some *modification?*
just ordered one..... :P

ciper · 07-09-2002, 02:15 PM

Z1 Performance has these for 24 also and his offer is available "Forrever" so to say (as in not a group buy).

He also owns a 91 legacy turbo, I PM'd him to see if it fits his car.

jkyes · 07-10-2002, 12:25 AM

i never even checked fit into the door, i just use the key fob... did not even think of it since it fit in the ignition.

edit -> i will not be home to try for another week. if you are interested in waiting, i'll check then.. otherwise good luck

07-04-2002, 04:53 PM	#1
jkyes Scooby Newbie Member#: 707 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: cottage grove, mn, usa Vehicle: 99 Legacy GT Quick silver	STI key fit legacy? anyone have picked up a blank and tried it out with there legacy, or have one around to check how it compares to the legacy key... there appears to be a slight difference, but i am not sure if it is relevant.. any help asap... thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-05-2002, 03:29 AM	#3
AKSubie Scooby Specialist Member#: 6214 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Wasilly Vehicle: 92 Corrado SLC 01.5 S4	Which STi key? Which STi key are you referring to? The black/pink one? FWIW, the black/pink ones do have thickness issues with the US ignitions, although one of the guys up here just came back from a mission in Japan, and gave me a "Legacy accessories" magazine he picked up from the dealer, and in it is the (I'm assuming here) new STi key, the one that resembles the last gen Z key, all metal, key hole offset, etc.. (wish had a scanner), which should mean it would fit OK.

07-08-2002, 05:58 PM	#9
jkyes Scooby Newbie Member#: 707 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: cottage grove, mn, usa Vehicle: 99 Legacy GT Quick silver	key fit Yeah very happy. just got my key from WRX_only, the one i showed above, and it does fit... appears to be too thick, and slightly different elsewhere, but got it cut(free by a local auto parts store) and it fit right in. felt a little stiff at first, but after a few inserts and removals, all good.

07-09-2002, 02:15 PM	#15
ciper Scooby Guru Member#: 15543 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: san francisco, ca Vehicle: 90BJ Legacy LS ABS AWD 946 Rio Red Jpn built	Z1 Performance has these for 24 also and his offer is available "Forrever" so to say (as in not a group buy). He also owns a 91 legacy turbo, I PM'd him to see if it fits his car. Last edited by ciper; 07-09-2002 at 02:51 PM.

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07-04-2002, 05:27 PM	#2
monovich Scooby Specialist Member#: 8124 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Vehicle: 1998 Old Grey Mule Regacy Rype R	I've had one for two months, but never got around to getting it cut yet. I do know that the key is thicker and won't fit in our ignition unless you thin it out with a dremel or something similar. But it will work after that. -Steve

07-05-2002, 08:06 AM	#4
froggert Scooby Specialist Member#: 768 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: nj Vehicle: OB, legacy, 911, ram 1500, 1098s, m620	i've got an all-metal "subaru" key that fits perfectly. sounds like it might be the one in the accessories catalog. i can try to get a pic up if anyone's interested..

07-05-2002, 11:48 AM	#6
monovich Scooby Specialist Member#: 8124 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Vehicle: 1998 Old Grey Mule Regacy Rype R	that's the one I've got. -s

07-07-2002, 12:12 AM	#8
AKSubie Scooby Specialist Member#: 6214 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Wasilly Vehicle: 92 Corrado SLC 01.5 S4	Yep, Froggert has the key I was thinking of that's in the accessories catalog. Hmmm....Oh well. Many Impreza guys have "shaved" the key down a bit, I think that was the only problem with them. Dunno though.

07-08-2002, 08:32 PM	#10
ciper Scooby Guru Member#: 15543 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: san francisco, ca Vehicle: 90BJ Legacy LS ABS AWD 946 Rio Red Jpn built	I always though the idea of special keys where lame, but that one looks nice. What kinda of pricing and are there knock offs that look as good?

07-08-2002, 09:16 PM	#11
2001LegactGT Scooby Newbie Member#: 5089 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Willoughby, OH Vehicle: 2002 Audi A4 Denim Blue	I believe they are rather pricey. Well for a little metal key that is. But it says STI what do you expect

07-08-2002, 10:07 PM	#12
monovich Scooby Specialist Member#: 8124 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Vehicle: 1998 Old Grey Mule Regacy Rype R	$40 from WRX_only. Oddly enough, women LOVE this key. I get all kinds of compliments on it. It's much better than the stamped-looking key that comes stock. -S

07-09-2002, 12:09 AM	#13
jkyes Scooby Newbie Member#: 707 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: cottage grove, mn, usa Vehicle: 99 Legacy GT Quick silver	i got this one from a group buy from WRX_only, and it was $28 yep expensive, but compared to the other money i am putting into my car, who cares. oh and it does look cool. i think there is another vendor http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=209209 i think this link there are some for sale for something like $24..

07-09-2002, 11:16 AM	#14
sybir Scooby Specialist Member#: 4615 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Don of the Wagon Mafia Vehicle: 05 STi, 97 Leg OB	does it work for you doors, or will that require some modification? just ordered one..... :P

07-10-2002, 12:25 AM	#16
jkyes Scooby Newbie Member#: 707 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: cottage grove, mn, usa Vehicle: 99 Legacy GT Quick silver	i never even checked fit into the door, i just use the key fob... did not even think of it since it fit in the ignition. edit -> i will not be home to try for another week. if you are interested in waiting, i'll check then.. otherwise good luck

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