Getting key duplicates, Mystery Key Blank Options

[tvdinnerbythepool]

Hey guys,

Forgive me if this is stupid but...

Need to get a copy of my keys made...Is this an Ace Hardware job? Do I need to source blanks before hand or are they avail at local hardware stores?

Thanks! -Rob

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

anyone with a key cutter can cut a 914 key if they take their time, it is having the blanks that is the problem. Best to call, like Clay said, a locksmith and ask if they have the blank first.

We cut the keys here all of the time and have the aftermarket blanks along with the factory ones, but are hesitant to copy an aftermarket cut key onto an original blank as often key cutters in the past have done a hap hazard job, the keys are cut down too far or parts not cut precisely enough and copying this kind of a key RUINS an expensive factory blank

The other thing to do is to have Porsche do one for you from the vehicle id number, Yes they can do it back to 72 models, if you press them, but since so many 914 keys and locks have been switched by now, you may get an expensive key that does not work

Finally a GOOD locksmith looks at the old key, counts the "bump" height (corresponding to the lock wafers) puts those numbers, 1-4 into his machine and cuts a PERFECT duplicate of the original

Hey guys,

Forgive me if this is stupid but...

Need to get a copy of my keys made...Is this an Ace Hardware job? Do I need to source blanks before hand or are they avail at local hardware stores?

Thanks! -Rob