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      03-21-2020, 05:14 PM   #1
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Anyone bought a new i8 LCI? UK

Can you let me know please how many keys you were given? I just bought an LCI with one display key, one standard key and an “unsheathed” blade? Is this right? I would have expected a display key and two standard keys?
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      03-22-2020, 02:18 AM   #2
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What you describe is exactly matching how my LCI was delivered (Netherlands).
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      03-22-2020, 03:07 AM   #3
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one display key, one standard key and an “unsheathed” blade, is exactly how my LCI car was delivered.
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      03-22-2020, 03:21 AM   #4
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I have a new roadster and sameas above: display key, plastic key and one spare metal key.

I find that the mirror retract function does not work all the time. Was always perfect on my 2015 coupe. Weird. Ok when close to the car. Not so when further away.

Also my iphone 6s plus is too big for the phone craddle in the glove box... grrr. Any idea?
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      03-22-2020, 03:21 AM   #5
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Can you let me know please how many keys you were given? I just bought an LCI with one display key, one standard key and an “unsheathed” blade? Is this right? I would have expected a display key and two standard keys?
Not an LCI, but thats also what I got with my 2017 i8. I guess that when they brought the display key out as a standard feature they dropped one of the normal keys. I've used my display key from day 1, never used the standard key at all.
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I find that the mirror retract function does not work all the time. Was always perfect on my 2015 coupe. Weird. Ok when close to the car. Not so when further away.
Same here. Somewhat annoying and definitely worked 'better' on my 2015 coupe too.
Can anyone confirm the mirror retract function works from 20 feet+ on a LCI model?

Same applies to opening the soft top ... only works from the key when really close to the car.
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      03-22-2020, 03:51 AM   #7
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Also my iphone 6s plus is too big for the phone craddle in the glove box... grrr. Any idea?
Moved to an iPhone 11 (regular) which just fits the wireless charging cradle with a Razer Arctech Slim cover fitted.
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      03-22-2020, 05:00 AM   #8
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Guess I won’t complain then! Thanks...
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      03-23-2020, 05:07 PM   #9
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I have a new roadster and sameas above: display key, plastic key and one spare metal key.

I find that the mirror retract function does not work all the time. Was always perfect on my 2015 coupe. Weird. Ok when close to the car. Not so when further away.

Also my iphone 6s plus is too big for the phone craddle in the glove box... grrr. Any idea?
Same on my roadster vs old coupe. I reckon this must be some safety feature because the fob can also power the roof and so, must be within a certain distance to operate. Bloody annoying after years of being able to fold the mirrors from inside the house!
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      03-24-2020, 03:12 AM   #10
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Same here! I have to stand right next to the car in order to operate remotely.
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      03-25-2020, 02:44 PM   #11
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Ah thanks guys. Such a PITA. At least i know my car is not faulty.
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