The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 So I messaged the seller as my key was cut wrong. £4 for a new blank delivered. But will take two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Ok new blanks available is good to know. Have to say it could well be the lack of quality cutters. We got a house key done a year or so back using a blank from the store that cut it. And it was a dodgy fit, you had to wiggle it in the lock to get it to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Anyone in the Ipswich area, I'd choose CPW every time. Never cut me a bad key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Just fitted the teeny weeny Nisssan badge (from the Bay of E of course) to the recess on the rear of the case - top result! Looks OEM, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I got my second one today after the cutter bodged up the first one. Tried a different key cutting place and had the same excuses about ebay stuff, not their own blades etc, shouldn't really touch it. But after some discussion he gave it a go, and thankfully was successful. It just takes a bit of expertise to set it up on the machine properly, as the grooves in the blade are a different length to the original they have to start freehand as it were. Best thing was he didn't charge me in case it didn't fit, so it has only cost me the replacement. Other thing is, I don't know if it's a later '08 key thing or not, but the transponder is incorporated into the circuit board, so there was no need for blue tac or anything, just a straight swap. Works perfectly, Nissan badge on one side, just needs RTB to fashion a Nismo badge for the other side now. Long time coming.........result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I need to find somewhere decent. Otherwise I'll be screwed again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Just bought one! Literally read the old thread last week about the last attempt at this. Came across this - and bought one straight away before everyone jumps on the band wagon! I did notice it was Buy it Now or best offer, did anyone get it cheaper than 14.99? £14.00 offered £13 and got a counter offer back Dont pay More! unless your feeling generous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Other thing is, I don't know if it's a later '08 key thing or not, but the transponder is incorporated into the circuit board, so there was no need for blue tac or anything, just a straight swap. Works perfectly, Nissan badge on one side, just needs RTB to fashion a Nismo badge for the other side now. Long time coming.........result. Yeah mine is an 07 and had the same thing, I assume its HR's with the incorporated transponder. I thought I must have lost it at first as I did mine on the way to work on the train. So I opened up my other remote key and it was the same... Phew! As others have said though, it does feel a little lighter than what you'd expect from the size of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARMLU Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ok job done and great result! Key cut well first time (pm me if you're in Bournemouth/Christchurch area if you want details), so no issues there and guy was really friendly and wasn't reluctant to cut it. Obviously he said he can't guarantee it given an ebay item. As for weight, I found that it was ok as was plus I have a gorgeous key ring for it which adds a little weight! Ok, so all in all it took about 45 minutes of fiddling about (with the key that is) but did have a problem with the unlock button sticking. You will see in the photos that I had to use super glue to kind of add to the platform for the circuit board. I just cut a couple off bits off the button surround (as this doesn't fit properly, and thought originally that this could be the problem) and stuck this the the platform that is already there. Note the circuit board needs to rest on top of this. Transponder is easily glued in to place (similar location to the oem key). You don't need to use much here as it wedges quite nicely itself. Major fiddly bit is the spring. Simply ensure it is located correctly in the button, fit the back side on and rotate the back side in the direction that the key needs to go (anti-clockwise) as you look from the back of the key. I used the oem buttons as the new ones look like the decals will wear off pretty quickly. Burger stuck on and it's a massive improvement to the oem key, finally a half descent looking flip key for the zed Noob question but how do you add pics to a post? I tried copy/paste but it "doesn't allow that extension in this community" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) use photo bucket to add pics mate. Upload them there and then post the image link that starts and that will embed the pics in the post Edited February 23, 2013 by Bobbyheinz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 use photo bucket to add pics mate. Upload them there and then post the image link that starts and that will embed the pics in the post +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Cool key..never understand why manufacturers dont make Flip Keys..They dont make holes in your pocket...My S500 had a flip key 10 years ago... Mercs havent had flip keys? w220's didnt. They had a detachable key but you rarely use that? Cant wait for a guide. I can assure you DBlock my S500 has a flip key...its sitting on my desk in front of me, I dont need to go to Specsavers just yet...!!! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8NMT Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Got myself one of these too. key was cut no problems, feels just like the original. A bit fiddly to get it back together but well worth it, I also used the original buttons from my standard key, they fit perfectly and as someone mentioned above, I think the symbols would have worn off the other buttons quickly. I also got the little replacement nissan badges from ebay. Overall, fantastic little mod for less than £20! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren_Z Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Had a chat with bm early and we were looking at 2 options. One saying 350z in the original font and style. And another saying nismo on it. Any word on the Nismo badges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodgeevans Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I got 2 for 20 using the best offer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomLum Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Just got mine £12 delivered under best offer. Out of interest is anyone making up a sticker for the front? "350z" or "Nismo"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) I'm hopefully getting on it this week. The stickers that is Edited September 12, 2013 by rtbiscuit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) I promised a member on here I'd make a set up. Edited September 12, 2013 by rtbiscuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I promised a member on here I'd make a set up. Would def buy a NISMO sticker for the rectangular portion of the fob! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomLum Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm hopefully getting on it this week. The stickers that is I would be very interested if you could make something up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomLum Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Got mine the other day. £12 deliverd. Timpsons cut the blade for free and worked first time Added decals and happy with the results! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 For anyone who has theirs a while could you let me know if the unit is getting a little loose and wobbly (key part). I bought a similar unit for a Mitsubishi i had and after a while the whole spring flip gave up and was just loose, the plastic had basically worn around the mechanism so was no way to repair. Hopefully these are sturdier!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 For anyone who has theirs a while could you let me know if the unit is getting a little loose and wobbly (key part). I bought a similar unit for a Mitsubishi i had and after a while the whole spring flip gave up and was just loose, the plastic had basically worn around the mechanism so was no way to repair. Hopefully these are sturdier!! Have had mine since about same time as this thread started. Been used every day and it is as sturdy now as the day I got it. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 ^^ +1 Mines been fine since I bought mine. I just make sure I turn the key holding it as close to the ignition barrel as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Got two coming tomorrow (hopefully) paid £20.00 MIght need a mini Smurf for mine Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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