Hi, I have been offered a new original Titanium blank at a reasonable price, only problem is the seller seems to think that I wont be able to get it cut? any ideas, has anybody done this before?

 

D

UK

Take it to a proper lock smith and give him your existing key to copy, should be no problem. Tip, don't go to the likes of mister minute or you'll have a very nice cut key that won't open your car!!

 

Paul N

Paul, have you done this urself? or do u know of sumone who has? titanium is quite tuff after all!, just dont wanna waste any cash!

 

D

UK

Where did you get the key from?

 

Nissan should be able to cut it. They say they can cut ANY Nissan key.

 

Stuart

Titanium isn't as tough as the grinding material the locksmiths cut with, but you might want to tell them it's titanium before they start, then if they cock it up they are liable for the cost of the new blank!!

 

Nissan tried three times to cut me a key blank from the original key and none would unlock the car, after this they tried to refuse to refund my cost of the blank!! soon shut up when I quoted trades description act though!!

 

I was also told they could not order me a pre-cut key from the factory, It might be that my local dealer are just shite though as the mechanic who came in while I was at the parts desk said "thats a bit flash, what make is it?" when seeing my car outside!!

Anyone with a half decent key cutting service should be able to do this.

 

I personally took mine to Golding's in Bedford where they charged me £1, as I had brought the blank in with me.

 

Key still operates perfectly.

 

Make sure you give them the BLACK key to copy, not the RED one, otherwise you won't be able to open your boot. :D

If you know the lock numbers then Nissan can cut the keys using a handheld machine that the have.

 

Not only does this exactly replicate an original key but they are obviously more accurate as you are not copying the wear of years that is on your current key.

 

Its quite amazing that old keys work when you compare them to a new one!

 

Tim

In true geek mode, I took a look - the main thing about Titanium is that it's light in comparison with other metals, not that it's much stronger (in fact, one of mine is bent :( ). For instance it's described as "as strong as steel but 45% lighter". So, assuming "normal" keys are made out of steel, it should be fine to get it cut anywhere.

 

Don't hold me to that though ;)

Originally posted by Ajay

Anyone with a half decent key cutting service should be able to do this.

 

I personally took mine to Golding's in Bedford where they charged me £1, as I had brought the blank in with me.

 

Key still operates perfectly.

 

Make sure you give them the BLACK key to copy, not the RED one, otherwise you won't be able to open your boot. :D

 

 

you have a boot key:eek:

 

lucky u!!

I only got one:(

I got a nismo key from cortesy, it cost a fookin fortune with taxes and shipping, when i took it to get cut the locksmith said that my ti key was very worn.

 

he was able to get the number stamped on the key, chuck it at the computer and made a new key out of it. It feels better in the lock , not as loose, not that the last one was that bad .....

 

£5 inc a standard blank that he tested it on .....

 

:)

Originally posted by emero

you have a boot key:eek:

 

lucky u!!

I only got one:(

 

 

yep...I am the proud owner of all 3 keys. :) Titanium, Spare Black and Valet Red. :D

 

Quite rare to have all 3, so I'm told...

Originally posted by Ajay

yep...I am the proud owner of all 3 keys. :) Titanium, Spare Black and Valet Red. :D

 

Quite rare to have all 3, so I'm told...

 

Showoff..

 

Still, doesn't matter how many keys you have.. you still can't move it without a clutch ;)

 

(Time to run again, Aaron..)

Originally posted by aaronjb

Showoff..

 

Still, doesn't matter how many keys you have.. you still can't move it without a clutch ;)

 

(Time to run again, Aaron..)

 

YYY - you're just jealous. :p ;)

 

 

Actually you're wrong there. :p Even though she is currently troubled, she will be moving 185 miles to Lancashire on 8th February. :p

 

 

(Pedant Mode : You didn't specify "without the aid of any external forces". ;))

Originally posted by Ajay

YYY - you're just jealous. :p ;)

 

And your point is? :p :D

 

Originally posted by Ajay

(Pedant Mode : You didn't specify "without the aid of any external forces". ;))

 

Hmm - I should have known to be much more specific in my message, when dealing with someone of your extraordinary pedanticism.. :D

Originally posted by aaronjb

And your point is? :p :D

 

Well made and succinct. :p

 

Hmm - I should have known to be much more specific in my message, when dealing with someone of your extraordinary pedanticism.. :D

 

 

Yes, yes you should. :p Let that be a lesson to you. There *will* be an exam. :p

Originally posted by Ajay

Well made and succinct. :p

 

You know, a little modesty can go a long way... :p :p

 

Originally posted by Ajay

Yes, yes you should. :p Let that be a lesson to you. There *will* be an exam. :p

 

Lessons? Exams? You sound like a school teacher..

 

What happens if I'm naughty, Miss? ;)

Sounds as if we'll soon be listening to yet more "oooohh"s :D

Ohhhhhhh matron..

Originally posted by aaronjb

You know, a little modesty can go a long way... :p :p

 

What? I didn't type in "Fecking marvellous, ta muchly. Damn good point and only *I* could have made it so interesting, witty and morally just." No, I simply stated the truth. :p

 

Lessons? Exams? You sound like a school teacher..

 

What happens if I'm naughty, Miss? ;)

 

You probably don't want to know right now....but it's bad.... Unless you're into that and then it's really quite good! ;)

Just for Gio...

 

 

ooooh!

 

 

;)

Originally posted by Ajay

No, I simply stated the truth. :p

 

Ah... Well, actually you stated only one of the possibly truthes.. As we all know, there is your truth, my truth, and the truth. Technically you stated your truth :p

 

Originally posted by Ajay

You probably don't want to know right now....but it's bad.... Unless you're into that and then it's really quite good! ;)

 

Is that a threat or a promise? Because it sounds quite good to me ;) :D

Originally posted by aaronjb

Ah... Well, actually you stated only one of the possibly truthes.. As we all know, there is your truth, my truth, and the truth. Technically you stated your truth :p

 

"Truths". ;)

 

Is that a threat or a promise? Because it sounds quite good to me ;) :D

 

Neither...simple statement of fact. :p

 

 

well and truly hijacked....>

What's more, it's "possible truths" and not "possibly truthes".

 

 

:p

 

 

Where's Mike Duffy - I want my crown back. ;)

Originally posted by Ajay

"Truths". ;)

 

Darn you and your incedible pedanticism. My excuse is lack of sleep.

 

Originally posted by Ajay Neither...simple statement of fact. :p

 

Damn, if it was merely a statement of fact.. That implies that nothing would actually happen to me.. Curses - I must try harder next time... ;) :D

Originally posted by aaronjb

Darn you and your incedible pedanticism. My excuse is lack of sleep.

 

*cough* "incredible" *cough*

 

I've had 11 hours sleep since Sunday morning. :p

 

 

Damn, if it was merely a statement of fact.. That implies that nothing would actually happen to me.. Curses - I must try harder next time... ;) :D

 

 

;);)