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  • Bahalana
    Noobie
    • Jan 2010
    • 11

    #1

    Keys made in Socal?

    Hey guys. I bought a key blank earlier this week and I'm having some trouble getting the local locksmiths to copy it for me because it is made of steel not the cheap aluminum kind I've got now. Do you guys know where I might be able to get it done at? I found a place on Ventura Blvd, but he was going to charge $350 which is ridiculous. I've been told by the locksmiths that the dealer can do it, but I'm sure they will charge me an arm and a leg too...
  • Holland
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2008
    • 7176

    #2
    If it's just the lighted key, I had it done at Ace hardware for free. Of course you need an original.
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    • einstein57
      R3V OG
      • Jun 2007
      • 10780

      #3
      the dealer will give you a key cut to your ignition for 40. there is a big locksmith next to lax shooting range that would probably cut it.
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      • iwantspeed
        No R3VLimiter
        • Dec 2007
        • 3164

        #4
        down in Beverley hills next to town marketplace next to chipotle there is a lock smith booth that cut 2 keys for me for 9 bucks.
        I had the original key.


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        • UNIQETA
          Advanced Member
          • Feb 2010
          • 125

          #5
          Well if westminister isn't a long drive I know a guy that will make you the key if have the original or not. I used him when I used to work at a bike shop when dumb customers used to lose their keys

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          • mcr_driver
            R3V Elite
            • Mar 2009
            • 4491

            #6
            anyone know a place in the san gabriel area been meaning to make a spare :rofl: tia...

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            • lifestyle101
              E30 Addict
              • Jun 2008
              • 552

              #7
              go to mission hardware^^
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              • dvck
                No R3VLimiter
                • Nov 2009
                • 3394

                #8
                i went to

                Antrim Securities
                766 E Walnut st
                Pasadena
                (626) 795 8661


                they charged 35$ to cut a steel blank (i provided)
                and 9$ for the regular brass/aluminium :? they have stock.
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                • mcr_driver
                  R3V Elite
                  • Mar 2009
                  • 4491

                  #9
                  nice where did you get a steel blank from? dealer?

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                  • ak-
                    R3V OG
                    • May 2009
                    • 12422

                    #10
                    Is there any way for them to make a key from just a keyhole, with no key provided?

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                    • dvck
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Nov 2009
                      • 3394

                      #11
                      Originally posted by mcr_driver
                      nice where did you get a steel blank from? dealer?
                      i found a seller on amazonexample here but i found it for about 20$ might look on ebay or wait? i dont know how much the dealer will ask for it.

                      Originally posted by ak-
                      Is there any way for them to make a key from just a keyhole, with no key provided?
                      if by keyhole you mean lock cylinder then yes. if you take it out of the door and take it to them its relatively less expensive, (cuts labor cost) and a cert locksmith will do it no problem.
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                      • mcr_driver
                        R3V Elite
                        • Mar 2009
                        • 4491

                        #12
                        good to know thanks dvck, man that's a pricey spare though :rofl: might make a aluminum/brass one for now...

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                        • ak-
                          R3V OG
                          • May 2009
                          • 12422

                          #13
                          Originally posted by mr.dvck
                          i found a seller on amazonexample here but i found it for about 20$ might look on ebay or wait? i dont know how much the dealer will ask for it.



                          if by keyhole you mean lock cylinder then yes. if you take it out of the door and take it to them its relatively less expensive, (cuts labor cost) and a cert locksmith will do it no problem.

                          Awesome!
                          Its for my roof rack.
                          Do I need to take out the cylinder or can I just take out my leg attachment?

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                          • JMPAuto
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                            • Jul 2009
                            • 356

                            #14
                            Go to Nick Alexander Imports in Los Angeles, they are a BMW dealer. I get my keys there before for $17 a piece, genuine BMW keys. Just bring ID and registration when you order. Usually 3 days wait maximum. Some dealers charge around $50, they are the cheapest one I found so far. They give you the original steel keys and option for the lighted ones too.
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                            7349 Canby Ave.
                            Reseda, CA 91335
                            818.457.4967
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                            • dvck
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Nov 2009
                              • 3394

                              #15
                              ^werd?! i'd be in for a lighted one, always thought it'd be cool to have one of those,
                              and once i get through with this dash/steering wheel swap, rebuilding the locks
                              is the next small project, id like to start with a fresh key

                              Originally posted by ak-
                              Awesome!
                              Its for my roof rack.
                              Do I need to take out the cylinder or can I just take out my leg attachment?
                              i'd take the cylinder out, be alot easier for them.
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