dubman 39 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Been having issues with finding a key cutter for my e30. I only have one key at the moment. Been to at least 5 key cutters, but none stocked the e30's base key. Any recommendations in Auckland Central for the key cut? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Get genuine blanks from the dealer and then get them cut by a good locksmith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Cheers Glenn! Just made some calls, 23.00 plus GST for the blank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Weird, I got a couple cut at Mitre 10 about 4 years ago no trouble. Still going strong - use them as my main key. $7 ea from memory including the cut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) Yea, they said that they dont have the blanks anymore. Others said they didnt bother ordering new blanks after they ran out. Edit: Bravo, were yours with the plastic handle? Edited February 25, 2011 by dubman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 I had a key cut 2 weeks ago at Mrminnit Sylvis park $10 should still be blanks out there ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 Any lock smith should be able to order it in for you. The code from Silca is HU50. I used to get them and cut them for people on here when I worked at Mitre Ten. Should cost you around $8.00. If they say they can't get it they are lying, I just ordered 2 for myself from a mate that works there still and cut them myself. City Locksmiths in town are a distributor so should be able to help you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 Be careful of just getting your key cut, if the key you are using now is worn as f**k some locksmiths might not do a very good job of your new cut. My 23 dollar key blank only works one way in the barrel because of this fuuu. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 thanks for the advice guys! picking up the blank keys at Team McMillin on monday. They only had the non plastic ones. I guess the employees at the stores i went to are too lazy to service customers needs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 Any suggestions on e46 keys ? I only have 1 and am dreading to think what i will do when i accidentally misplace it. are the e46 keys chipped, can i only go to the dealer ? Jonathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadBm_ 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 Any suggestions on e46 keys ? I only have 1 and am dreading to think what i will do when i accidentally misplace it. are the e46 keys chipped, can i only go to the dealer ? Jonathan Yes they chipped dont lose them ever or be ready to pay over 800 for new ones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFry 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2011 E46 ones will have to come from germany, so best to have a spare, as it takes a while to get here. ^ I doubt a key would even be half that mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted February 27, 2011 Just ordered one from Coombes Johnstone BMW for my E38, $180 for a std key without remote locking which i think is around 400 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
