Which key blank to use for spare key for a VS?

Did he have an option for a blank that doesn't look like it's for a cheesy jewelry box or piece of luggage?

I guess an advantage of the cheesy looking key, is if someone breaks into the house, they won't steal the car because they'll think that key goes to some luggage instead.

Thanks, Jack!

Bob---you're welcome.  Carlos---I have no idea what you are driving at. It's a damned car key,not a piece of jewelry.

I just got an extra key made at my local hardware store, so , yes, it is a commonly used key blank.

As for jewelry, I then got it gold plated with an eight carat diamond insert...

Whow, I wasn't going to wear it. I just wish for a key with a little bit more style to it.

It's all in the details man, details.

I'm lost. What does a stylish key look like?

Totally agree; it's a lame key...  Does anyone know what an actual 356 key looks like?

There are a few variations of the above.  Anand had one really cool Carrera key that was all drilled out to be extra lightweight.  I looked for a photo of it but couldn't find one, maybe he has a pic of it  @arajani ?

Yeah, most that I've seen in my club look like this:

My old VW key looks similar, just not as nice (and notice that the teeth would be on the opposite side from a 356 key):

I've noticed that some original Porsche 356 keys have the teeth pointed up and some are pointed down.   Weird. 

@chines1

Here's the key. 

Yeah, that is the coolest key of all time.  LOL

I wonder if you can get a Porsche blank; or something the right shape.  Mine looks like a mailbox key.  :-(

JMasonry posted:

I wonder if you can get a Porsche blank; or something the right shape.  Mine looks like a mailbox key.  :-(

And that is what Carlos was trying to say.  At least that is the way I took it.

Stan Galat, '05 IM, 2276, Nowhere, USA posted:

I'm lost. What does a stylish key look like?

A Kardashian if you are under 25. Mine looks like George Gobel.

Sierra Madre sells 356 key blanks, but how would you know if it fits your ignition switch?

BobG posted:

Stan Galat, '05 IM, 2276, Nowhere, USA posted:

I'm lost. What does a stylish key look like?

A Kardashian if you are under 25. Mine looks like George Gobel.

Hahaha!  I'm well over 25; but still needed to Google Gobel...    

Jim Kelly posted:

Sierra Madre sells 356 key blanks, but how would you know if it fits your ignition switch?

As Dr. Evil might say, 'I doon't knooow keys'...  

I'd have to get some more guidance on making sure the blank would work in my ignition.

Thanks!

Troy Sloan posted:

I've noticed that some original Porsche 356 keys have the teeth pointed up and some are pointed down.   Weird. 

That's pretty funny Troy. I suppose if you turned it vertically you could also say one points to the left and the other points to the right.

Oh wow!   I didn't notice but you're right. 

Let's not forget that we have a third dimension.

They were a great group back in the 80s, "Up, Up and Away" etc, but I'm not sure what that has to do with keys Lane. 

Dang it, Troy!  I've run out of smartass comebacks.

That's ok Lane.   Just leave the thread drifting to us professionals. 

I have done business with the same locksmith for years and I emailed him a photo of a 356 key blank and the Y-11 blank used in our replicas and he positively confirmed you can not make a replica key from the 356 blank. So unless us replica owners pony up for a vintage ignition it's a mailbox key for us.

Wouldn't you rather have a safety deposit key ? 

I think I'm sorry I brought this topic up.

Jack Crosby posted:

I think I'm sorry I brought this topic up.

Now, Jack, look how many simple minds have been entertained by this thread...

For us Northerners, there's not much else Speedster related to keep us busy this time of the year.

Haha, how true. Entertainment at it's finest.

Looks to me like the finger end of the VW Y-11 blank could be ground/milled to the approximate shape of the vintage Porsche key in about 30 minutes. No good for the key-in-the-column guys but I don't think they're concerned with this level of detail....

Robert M posted:

I have done business with the same locksmith for years and I emailed him a photo of a 356 key blank and the Y-11 blank used in our replicas and he positively confirmed you can not make a replica key from the 356 blank. So unless us replica owners pony up for a vintage ignition it's a mailbox key for us.

Thanks for the extra research, Robert!  The key is more of an annoyance than a priority.  I think I'll stick with the mailbox key, and now have some good new info if I ever need to replace the ignition...

~Justin

JMasonry posted:

Robert M posted:

I have done business with the same locksmith for years and I emailed him a photo of a 356 key blank and the Y-11 blank used in our replicas and he positively confirmed you can not make a replica key from the 356 blank. So unless us replica owners pony up for a vintage ignition it's a mailbox key for us.

Thanks for the extra research, Robert!  The key is more of an annoyance than a priority.  I think I'll stick with the mailbox key, and now have some good new info if I ever need to replace the ignition...

~Justin

I agree it's not the coolest looking key, the fanciest looking key, or the sexiest looking key but it starts my car. The first thing I thought of when I saw this key was, "Where's the lock-box this goes to?"

Hang it on a key ring with a nice looking key fob to draw everyone's attention away from it.

If one purchases the OEM BOSCH ignition from this link:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/350910369391?_mwBanner=1

Would the Porsche ignition key (from Sierra Madre) work?

http://www.sierramadrecollecti...56B-K100-p18673.html

SF-Speedster posted:

If one purchases the OEM BOSCH ignition from this link:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/350910369391?_mwBanner=1

Would the Porsche ignition key (from Sierra Madre) work?

http://www.sierramadrecollecti...56B-K100-p18673.html

You're willing to pay $26.75 (oh, and let's not forget to add $54.50 for the ignition switch) so you can say it has a real Porsche key? Am I alone in the wilderness thinking that's kind of the wrong side of insane? Take the key you have, drill a bunch of holes in it (so it looks like Anand's above) and that'll be cooler than anything with the P word on it.

Luckily the only limitations on enhancing/ modifying our cars is our imaginations......and bank accounts. 

I purchased the Bosch ignition and one of these sweet key chains.

The key pulls up inside the envelope / pouch. Can't see it when it's in the ignition. Can't see it in the pouch.

I bet Al is already drillin holes in all his keys.

heyseuse, and  now I feel like an idiot because I'm taking the Roadster out for a ride today and I can't even remember what colour the key is........

@TRP said- "I bet Al is already drillin holes in all his keys."

That seems like so long ago, Ted...