Where do you place your keys? and Why? [Picture]

ali820 · 10-19-2019, 09:41 AM

Right Jean pocket. Solo key. Only time it comes out is to go through airport security.

skyjumper · 10-19-2019, 03:58 PM

Cup holder, but there is nothing else on it but the discount card from the grocery store. House has a keypad and I have not carried a house key for years. I wish the keyless access system would work with an iPhone, then I wouldn't even carry the key fob.

428iSoCal · 10-19-2019, 04:43 PM

Right front pocket. Only have 2 small keys attached. If I am working on the car I keep it in the cup holder.

Fredo · 10-19-2019, 05:02 PM

I carry the fob and house key like this.

GenXer · 10-19-2019, 11:13 PM

Right side jeans pocket in that small pocket meant for a pocket watch!
In the Audi Q5, I kept the key in the keygina -- where it belongs.

Gen13 F36 · 10-20-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fredo

I carry the fob and house key like this.

Seriously... who does this and why? I don't understand why? Can someone explain why this way of carrying your keys: car, house, shed, work, cabinet and etc.?

To me look so ghetto or like "look I got so many keys"

ali820 · 10-20-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GenXer

Right side jeans pocket in that small pocket meant for a pocket watch!
In the Audi Q5, I kept the key in the keygina -- where it belongs.

That340i · 10-20-2019, 03:03 PM

I used to throw my keys in the cup holders (but the rattling was annoying) so now either I put them on the floor, halfway under the floor mat or I throw them in the center console.

chowser51 · 10-20-2019, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

Seriously... who does this and why? I don't understand why? Can someone explain why this way of carrying your keys: car, house, shed, work, cabinet and etc.?

To me look so ghetto or like "look I got so many keys"

I hope he was kidding. After work one night, we stopped at a bar and some douche had his 2007 328i out in the lot parked in two spots (it was 2015). When we got inside, I knew immediately who it was. He had his fob on the bar prominently displayed while trying to talk to the ladies. Guess he thought the keyfob would impress them.

Michael340i · 10-21-2019, 05:49 AM

House keys always in my left pocket, keys for whichever car I'm driving in my right pocket.

More of an issue is where to keep my stupidly large iPhone Plus, can't sit down with it in my pocket, tried putting it in the tray in front of the cupholders, but then had to retrieve it from the rear passenger floor after I'd accelerated.

Now goes in the tray on top of the cupholders, until I want to carry cups, then it goes into that awkward box under the armrest.

These cars have very few places for the driver to store things you might want on a journey

BeerHerder · 10-21-2019, 09:59 AM

In the little coin area in front of the cup holder or in my right front pocket. Have a little Ti clip thing that keeps it in check in my pocket.

Savageenterprise · 10-21-2019, 10:08 AM

When I'm by myself I extend the leg support on the passenger seat and slip my phone and keys in that little crevice. When I'm with passengers, I usually just keep everything in my pockets.

antzcrashing · 10-21-2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 330istocknot

Coming from an E90, i was a little off guard when there was no key slot.

So, where do you place your keys? I do the Cuppy and the Good boy, because easy access. I hate bulky things on my pocket.

What about you? and why?

Haha did you create the image set? I do the cuppy and the bulky

hybris · 10-21-2019, 12:59 PM

cup holder.

330istocknot · 10-21-2019, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

Haha did you create the image set? I do the cuppy and the bulky

I did, and got creative with the names haha thanks for noticing

eluded · 10-22-2019, 01:17 AM

Just leave in cup holder.

agentorange · 10-22-2019, 05:22 PM

Pocket. Keys are security items and don't leave my person except when in bed, the shower or at an airport.

Also, I have NEVER kept house keys and car keys on the same ring. Recipe for disaster IMHO. Same for keys for multiple vehicles. Grumpy Cat says NO!

agentorange · 10-22-2019, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OC_F32

FOB, left pocket. I park in the garage, so no house key needed.

Seriously? The door between my garage and the house is locked unless we are going through it.

chowser51 · 10-22-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by agentorange

Seriously? The door between my garage and the house is locked unless we are going through it.

I installed an autolocking keypad lock for the door between the garage and house. It’s the same code as my front door. My exwife installed the same. The kids have trouble remembering so all the codes are the same.

CarFan · 10-23-2019, 08:12 AM

I keep it in the coin tray next to the toll pass reader. No other keys on the ring. When I get home the key hangs in the garage next to the other fobs. It never enters the house. Easy to find when I get ready to leave.

M3GymNut · 10-23-2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Fredo

I carry the fob and house key like this.

Super Cute...

silver28 · 10-23-2019, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 3A53

That crack on sport seats, I stick the fob in there and they stay put.

This is the right answer. Also throw my phone in there too.

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10-22-2019, 05:22 PM	#39
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10-23-2019, 08:12 AM	#42
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