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  1. 285ferrari

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    #1 285ferrari, Mar 25, 2007
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    Took the car to baseball practice today. After a nice 2 hour practice, time to go. Put key in ignition and turned---SNAP!!!!!!!! Thankfully the key pulled out of the ignition and didn't get stuck in there......So much for STEEL keys. Honestly it felt like a piece of rubber when I turned the key, no effort at all and it broke right off...Is this normal???

    Daniel when you get back from Italy I will be placing a blank key order...
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  2. UConn Husky

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    #2 UConn Husky, Mar 25, 2007
    Wow that's crazy! I never heard that all Ferrari keys were steel, I thought it was just those Enzo / CS things. But still even brass shouldn't bend that easy...now c'mon tell us the whole story, key wasn't in the whole way and you tried to force it?? :) :) :)
     
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    #3 PKF355, Mar 25, 2007
    Wow that's too crazy!
    You've got strong wrist and powerful fingers :D
    Now becareful with those flimsy F1 paddle shifters now.....
     
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    #4 GrigioGuy, Mar 25, 2007
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    Had the same thing happen to my 328 key last year. Felt just like you described.
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  5. 285ferrari

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    #5 285ferrari, Mar 25, 2007
    That is what I have been told. I had purchased a spare set for my 328 a couple years ago. The key cut guy said he went thru almost an entire grind wheel to cut the key because of how hard they are...Anyone have any idea where to get 355 key blanks???????
     
  6. GCalo

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    #6 GCalo, Mar 25, 2007
    Any good quality key shop should be able to make you a key.

    Most of the blanks are for Alfa, Fiat, etc., and are made by Ilco.

    I have had two made for my 360, and they were $3.50 each.

    Forget the steel blanks!
     
  7. VTChris

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    #7 VTChris, Mar 25, 2007
    How about that Enzo key Jimmy is selling? :D
     
  8. LetsJet

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    #8 LetsJet, Mar 25, 2007
    Robbie,

    Do you need one now or can you wait 'til Daniel gets back?
     
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    #9 gothspeed, Mar 25, 2007
    I believe the 'tooth' pattern on some keys are 'keyed' this way. It is just the luck of the draw that alot of the material is cut away so close to the thumbgrip/handle. :(

    When I go buy deadbolts and home key stuff I try to select the 'sets' that don't have as much material cut away so close to the thumbgrip, specifically for the "breakage" reason. :)
     
  10. GCalo

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    #10 GCalo, Mar 25, 2007

    His price is now $495.00!

    Maybe he's trying to make up for all the required rebates!
     
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    #11 No Doubt, Mar 25, 2007
    Nice tip. Clever.
     
  12. 285ferrari

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    #12 285ferrari, Mar 26, 2007
    Thanks, but I can wait. I have an extra and don't plan on driving the car for a few days.
     
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    #13 gothspeed, Mar 26, 2007
    :eek: :p
     
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    #14 LetsJet, Mar 26, 2007
    Ok....
     
  15. UConn Husky

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    #15 UConn Husky, Mar 26, 2007
    Sure enough, took a look at my key and it was slightly twisted. So went today and had two copies made before my only key snapped.
     
  16. wingfeather

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    #16 wingfeather, Mar 26, 2007
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    I had a duplicate made because I needed a key light (to unlock the car in complete darkness).

    As an unplanned bonus - I now have a wannabe Enzo key.
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    #17 No Doubt, Mar 26, 2007
    Who makes the keylight holder?
     
  18. D.Mauro

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    #18 D.Mauro, Mar 26, 2007
    The folding part of the key is still good if you still have it pm meIwill explain
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    #19 wingfeather, Mar 27, 2007
    "Lucky Line Products Inc"

    I got it at my locksmith - probably a common item. $5
     
  20. E60 M5

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    #20 E60 M5, Mar 27, 2007
    Damn Robbie!!! You were wayyyyy lucky on tht one!!!


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