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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Door handle key plug

Has anyone been able to find or make a driver's side door handle key hole plug?

Since I've never used the physical key in the handle in the last 2.5 years I've had my MINI, I'm not worried about it not being accessible. My goal is to create a smooth looking handle to mimic the passenger's side and to eliminate the challenge of wrapping and cutting that indentation when I re-wrap my handles with new vinyl.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Get a passenger side handle and change it out.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Braminator
Get a passenger side handle and change it out.
Definitely an option. I don't mind putting time into a project, but the cost and time involved might out-weigh the results on this one. Thanks for the rec though.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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Make sure you have a way to get in if your car battery dies.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by rkw
Make sure you have a way to get in if your car battery dies.
Good point. That's why I'd like to have a plug (uses a dummy key to hold the plug in) that is removable.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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http://www.coopersport.com/KHC

I'm getting close...while their product page mentions MINI, they only have covers for BMW.
 
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