** Enter coupon code DUO for $3.95 off of a second purchase Rangefinder Key Fob Surround **
The OpenSourceEV Rangefinder Key Fob Surround for the Rivian R1S and R1T is a durable, colorful, beautiful, way to improve your key fob.
Let's be honest - the carabiner key fob that Rivian made for R1T and R1S is neat in theory, but less so in reality. When the novelty wears off, nearly everyone finds it a bit too bulky, a bit too heavy, less functional that hoped as it opens waaay too easily to be trusted. This item is designed to fix all of that.
The OpenSourceEV Rangefinder Key Fob Surround installs in under 5 minutes and replaces the metal carabiner part of the key fob with a strong, light-weight ASA or Nylon Carbon Fiber bit. It drops the weight of the key fob by over half (20 Grams), makes it nearly 2 CM shorter, and 5 MM narrower. It adds a reliable keychain hook.
All of that is great, but it's called "Rangefinder" for a reason. In our testing, locking function from the key fob increases from ~295ft to ~385ft -- an increase of nearly 25%. Turns out that removing decorative metal from in front of an antenna helps!
With this item, your key fob is more pocketable, and more functional, and is available in multiple colors:
Additionally, we're producing a very quantity-limited, black only version constructed of carbon fiber infused Nylon. It's a bit more challenging to install, but it's tremendously robust, feels great in the hand, and uniquely different. ** Carbon Fiber Nylon version will begin shipping on Black Friday **
A few items to note:
Great accessory. Gets rid of the problematic carabiner and turns it into a usable fob.
Easy to install, fits perfectly. Much lighter than the original carabiner as well. I no longer have to worry about the fob falling off of my key ring.
Decided to try these for reason it was made...more secure than OEM clip. It is more secure, there were a few areas that I had to sand or clean up plastic along inside edges that prevented FOB from sitting in. Once that done fits great. I don't think the original OEM FOB was water resistant or not but this surround seams to have slight open spacing around it. Also, I tried distance with OEM FOB prior to switching and tested on this and did not see any increase in distance. I would buy again just for how design helps with security of FOB. The videos of how to install very helpful. Thanks.
I really like hte Rangefinder. It is much better than the carabiner. But, since making the switch I have received a battery low notice, even after putting in a new battery. Any thoughts?
Been living with the original design for more than 18 months. I've lost count of the number of times the carabiner has un-hooked from my keychain. This is such an elegant solution. Thx.
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