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328:Where can I find a GOOD replacement key?

Discussion in '308/328' started by F1Ace, Oct 22, 2004.

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  1. F1Ace

    F1Ace F1 Rookie

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    #1 F1Ace, Oct 22, 2004
    OK, I am really pissed at myself. I had a web site saved, or so I thought, where for $49.00 I could get an ignition key for my 328 that was not just a cheap steel key. It had plastic and had the silver horse on it. Needless to say I can't find that site anymore.

    ItalianCarParts.com only has an all black one and it's $100.00.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks!
    Wes
     
  2. don_xvi

    don_xvi F1 Rookie

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    #2 don_xvi, Oct 22, 2004
    Go to our sponsor sodacoms.com!
    (Boy I hope I have that spelled right!)
     
  3. M.James

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    #3 M.James, Oct 22, 2004
    I bought mine at Steve Harris Imports - the F40 key fits 308/328 ignition systems (provided you have it cut correctly) and has the nifty chrome Cavallino inlay. The older-style 'hinged' keys are no longer being made.
     
  4. F1Ace

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    #4 F1Ace, Oct 22, 2004
    Sodacoms, that MUST have been it. Great! Thanks guys, it's already on order. I guess it was an "obvious" place to look.

    Nice website too!!!!

    Best!
    Wes
     
  5. Tod328gts

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    #5 Tod328gts, Oct 22, 2004
    Local locksmiths can help you, i got a few extra ones for about $2.00 each...

    Ok, so they don't have the prancing horse on them, but they work just as well for 100 times cheaper......
     
  6. BigTex

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    #6 BigTex, Oct 22, 2004
    Is the hinge feature the difference from 308 to 328?

    I use local guys as well....Italy makes Ilco Brand #H61VR

    Also have used Taylor X12 as an equal.

    Here is a Canadian maker Dominion Lock Company R61N

    Door key is Taylor F72X.....or DominionNE15.
     
  7. dm_n_stuff

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    #7 dm_n_stuff, Oct 22, 2004
  8. F1Ace

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    #8 F1Ace, Oct 22, 2004
    Ya I knew of that site, but his don't have the horse. Once you see the horsey one that's all you want.

    A friend said "ooooo a Ferrari key, can I see it?" What a let down when I handed him a mere punched steel key. Never again!

    Best!
    Wes
     
  9. PWehmer

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    #9 PWehmer, Oct 22, 2004
    GT Car Parts still had the folding key available a few monthes ago- about $25.
     
  10. peajay

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    #10 peajay, Oct 22, 2004
    There is a seller always on Ebay that sells a pair of blanks for about $6. Get a piece of white label or similar and stick on to your existing key and cut around it. Peel off the sticky template and stick it onto the blank, then just simply cut to the shape with a Dremel or file and voila two keys for under $8. I did it and they work fine, the keys on older Ferraris are very basic and you don't need a very accurate copy to work properly. Save all the extra money for fuel and have fun. !!!
     
  11. Cincy Ken

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    #11 Cincy Ken, Oct 23, 2004
    I've always been curious about the folding key. It's kind of nifty, but what's the purpose? I thought maybe its function was to "give" with your body, so it doesn't poke into your leg when it's stuffed into the pocket of your tight pants.

    A tall friend suggested that the hinge feature was to provide additional knee room in the cockpit.
     
  12. Chiaro_Slag

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    #12 Chiaro_Slag, Oct 23, 2004
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