Dear all, both of my 458 keys took some beatings. And one key even lost the prancing horse. Is it possible to just order the key housing? Not the whole key since they are fully working and would cost ~$400 each. Just want to bring back the look and feel of a fresh key. I found some 3rd party supplier solutions but these are not original and the horse on the key is missing. Is there a way to buy the original housing? Is that possible? thanks in advance Karl
I bought a copy one to try and couldn’t tolerate it. The horse badge was present but looked off, the paint finish was rubbish and buttons too hard and with the wrong luggage comp button logo. I think refurb of original or new genuine is the only way. That said, I also concluded that any new key will quickly get chips and scratches. Mine aren’t actually too bad. I’d just like to have them be perfect.
This one does. I used the shell of this one with the key blade of the ebay one. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832627456908.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef5e5b9Y6MXM&gatewayAdapt=fra2usa4itemAdapt
that seems to be the best housing I came across so far. Is the quality ok-ish? I mean the original is not high quality either
Wait! Did you ‘white out’ the grooves on the key so people couldn’t see them?!? Good Lord, the world has gone completely mad Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
Yikes. That’s like the guys that white/black out their license plates when posting a photo…. I’m like, um, do they realize when they drive around or park their car, the license plate number can be seen? Haaha silliness- but ok- strong safety measure Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
That’s true. I mostly just say stuff for my own amusement. Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
I bought a blank key and had it cut by the code card and found a seller on e bay that sold 430 keys with the Cavallino embedded in the cover. They are IMHO better quality than the original. I’ll post sites. And sellers. If you have the key code card there are locksmiths that can cut it. The one I used was in Houston. I then took the cut blank and transferred the original circuit board and pill to the new key snapped them in and snapped on the covers. Look good enough for me. Unfortunately I cannot find anyone to program the electronics or clone them in any of the eBay keys. The dealer charged me 300 to “try” to reprogram a second key. No luck and can’t get one I only have one key. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login The trick is to try and find a key supplier that sells the key with the logo but they don't show it because it is a trademark. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_id=144648730609&_nkw=[A+CUTTING+SERVICE]+-+Laser+Car+Key+Cutting+BY+PHOTO+OR+KEY+CODE this is the key that I bought for the logo covers and buttons. I think it was high quality for me https://www.ebay.com/itm/393592748717?fits=Make%3AFerrari&hash=item5ba3f4baad:g:zwEAAOSwJrliYUMh&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8C%2BQBd%2B5eoZZ1T968gRZr27%2BS1arLZ2n9wWt307fuvpImroJcv9XipuWJUrGDql4lfeLLtoxW6QHTSR5uwOxsFdHShpjjjgg7SumsPWzpCtEZEXctGOGewam88n6nzAtNp13tk28o6DAih2XYd%2F%2FkDPcVRkXkz%2FQrNGsGFiOYtsjgAzwCBAHoiWqbikT49FleZdFKeLBdLD7EZF3xbhttvhcwOgUMU4NycLevz1HdvELAynUw59awIMslU4omM07MNbXRALhhx%2FgTOQNkwpumsTpU%2F1xuldywM56yKyep8i9RTWnxMFp7iZps1M4%2B15lIQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4bGiJKTYg I used Keys 4less to cut it with the code card.
I put an Alcantara cover on mine to keep it from getting scratched. Cheap and I like the way it looks. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thank you very much. Your feedback is very helpful for me. Highly appreciate your responses and even taking time to take pictures and comparing the keys, that is valuable. Will get one too.
Guys thanks a lot so far. Replys are informative and helpful. I think there are more Ferraristi having the same question. So now they will be able to use the search function and find answers in future. If you have further infos to add just keep posting, that way we have different solutions and approaches all in one threat. Wish you all a fantastic weekend! Karl