| Author | Message | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 345 Registered: 12-2001 |
Thanks Jay - I'll have to check that place out when I get the car back from winter storage....I'm counting the days!!!!! Thank you to everyone! | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
New member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 14 Registered: 2-2002 |
Nika, This link for AlfaPro was mentioned on a previous thread regarding spare keys: http://www.alfapro.com/html/keys.html They offer spare key blanks for classic Italian cars, including Ferrari. Dennis McCann carries original Ferrari blanks (Neiman and Safe) at http://www.allferrariparts.com Barry | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 310 Registered: 7-2001 |
I bought 2 keys today. They're both ugly and plain, but I paid $5.41 to get it done. They are spares only. I got a Ferrari ignition blank when I bought the car and it cost $26, plus another $12 to get it cut. Today I just went to a locksmith and asked if he could duplicate them. The ignition key says "Peugeot/Renault" on it. Who would've guessed it would fit a Ferrari? | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay Post Number: 257 Registered: 10-2001 |
Nika, I just recently got a back up for my car (Not that it will be drivable any time soon  ). I went to a place on Dufferin St. just South of Yorkdale mall, beside a die-cast model store. It was a locksmith company that had about 10 blanks for the Ferrari. She said they cut them all the time and charged me $7.00 each Canadian. At that price I got 2 back ups. They also had glove box keys. | ||
| david schirmer (David)
Junior Member Username: David Post Number: 228 Registered: 2-2001 |
I got the keys copied for my 308 at the hardware store. (Home Depot, Lowes, whatever) They were just regular blanks. The glove box one was an Ilco. There is a number "F 91 GR" on it. I just looked on the wall until I found one that looked like the one I had. The ignition key might be called Eastlake. It is AA-1. I think I found it in the section for foreign cars. The guy copied them with no problem, it was a couple of bucks (US). I use the copies and save the originals. | ||
| Chris Richardson (Boozy)
Junior Member Username: Boozy Post Number: 109 Registered: 11-2001 |
I got my blanks from Ferrari of Washington for $15.50 each and had them cut at the local hardware store for $.95 each. Just don't tell them that it's a steel key. Don't take it to a locksmith because they are too smart and won't cut it. | ||
| Red Lindell (Redhead)
New member Username: Redhead Post Number: 35 Registered: 12-2001 |
$64 is for a new cut key from Ferrari Italy ONLY. It is cut using your key code at the Factory. | ||
| Octavio Mestre (Alfab4308)
New member Username: Alfab4308 Post Number: 45 Registered: 7-2001 |
I remember hearing that Fiat spyder keys will work and cost a heck of a lot less than $64 | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 416 Registered: 9-2001 |
Nika has an advantage when dealing with male locksmiths who won't cut steel keys | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1617 Registered: 5-2001 |
I got mine at the locksmith. There is also a key blank being sold right now on eBay. $ 5.50 is not a bad deal. Ferrari of Washington is selling the blanks for TR and newer for very reasonable money. | ||
| Red Lindell (Redhead)
New member Username: Redhead Post Number: 33 Registered: 12-2001 |
Nika--- You can get a spare, but most locksmiths wont cut it, due to the fact that it is a steel key.It just takes time to find one. If you due lose the key, FNA can get a cut key from F-SpA. That cost around $64-us. Hope this helps | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 296 Registered: 3-2001 |
Nika, you should definitely have a back-up key. I had no problem finding an ignition key... but I could never find a locksmith who had the glovebox key (center console). | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 414 Registered: 9-2001 |
get a backup, you don't need an authentic one for a back up. a good locksmith should be able to find a suitable blank and make it. you will pay the f-car premium once he sees the orginal key | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 343 Registered: 12-2001 |
Bob's post on another thread got me thinking. I only have one key to my 308. If by chance I lose it - how hard would it be to get another? How hard is it to get a spare key? Is it pricey? Thanks for everyone's know-how and kindness Nika |