Herb Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Hi there! I know this might be a long shot however I'm looking for one (or even more) uncut MKIV titanium keys that were available some time ago (see attached picture for reference). Tried to contact the manufacturer with no response and everybody else that sold them back in the day seems to be sold out. Maybe somebody on here bought in bunch quantites and is willing to sell. Thank you so much in advance! Regards, Herb PS: I do have some other rare MKIV key blanks from Japan. So maybe somebody is intereseted in a swap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTRD_MK4 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 This key from Japan was last selling at $500 odd money excluding shipping and customs mate. Good luck finding it. Not many have the correct tool to cut it either and end up damaging the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Hi there! I know this might be a long shot however I'm looking for one (or even more) uncut MKIV titanium keys that were available some time ago (see attached picture for reference). Tried to contact the manufacturer with no response and everybody else that sold them back in the day seems to be sold out. Maybe somebody on here bought in bunch quantites and is willing to sell. Thank you so much in advance! Regards, Herb PS: I do have some other rare MKIV key blanks from Japan. So maybe somebody is intereseted in a swap... Groin buy if you find someone who makes them maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlze Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Noz was selling them at one point as I have one. Try PMing him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X13mgr Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I’ve got one from that group buy. Still uncut. God knows where it is though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Thank you so much for all your replies! @ X13mgr: Would you be wiling to search for it and eventually sell it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Herb, I assume you know the OEM keys are made from brass? Ti is an extremely strong metal, stronger if it is aero grade and much stronger than steel. Brass is a "soft" metal and self lubricating in it's nature so Brass keys won't damage the steel tumblers in the ignition barrel or door/boot locks. The OEM key is designed to wear down over time rather than wear down the tumblers. Personally I think using Ti for a key in our locks which are now anywhere from 17 - 26 years old is asking for trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Herb, I assume you know the OEM keys are made from brass? Ti is an extremely strong metal, stronger if it is aero grade and much stronger than steel. Brass is a "soft" metal and self lubricating in it's nature so Brass keys won't damage the steel tumblers in the ignition barrel or door/boot locks. The OEM key is designed to wear down over time rather than wear down the tumblers. Personally I think using Ti for a key in our locks which are now anywhere from 17 - 26 years old is asking for trouble. Gotta agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTRD_MK4 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Well said Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Herb, I assume you know the OEM keys are made from brass? Ti is an extremely strong metal, stronger if it is aero grade and much stronger than steel. Brass is a "soft" metal and self lubricating in it's nature so Brass keys won't damage the steel tumblers in the ignition barrel or door/boot locks. The OEM key is designed to wear down over time rather than wear down the tumblers. Personally I think using Ti for a key in our locks which are now anywhere from 17 - 26 years old is asking for trouble. Yea this is what put me off getting one originally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 Thank you very much for your replies! I didn't think about it regarding the damage it could cause due to the fact those were made out of titanium. However it defintely makes sense just as Frank describes it. So I guess I will stay with my brass keys then in favour of a healthy iginition barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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