Key Cutters in the ACT

[CanberraR33]

I bought a Nismo key from Japan for $60. I went to Canberra Locksmiths in Phillip but they said they couldn't cut it because the key doesn't have a "gutter". Has anyone else bought one and had it cut successfully?

The guy in Phillip said he could give it a go but he felt mot likley it wouldn't work:(

Taka Kaira in Japan won't give me a refund either! Even if I pay postage both ways! Bastards!

[Ozzy]

I got a GTR key from UAS and had it cut at CLASS Locksmiths in Fyshwick.....they charged me 18 bucks. When I took it in he asked me if I wanted it copied or cut to factory specs...I chose factory specs obviously !

I enquired how they cut it to factory code and it was explained that they had to decode your original key...which turned out to be just reading the number on the shaft and entering that into their cutters computer....$18 worth ????....ah well, at least it works.

My key did however had a 'gutter', but maybe CLASS can do the biz for you...check them out...they're pretty good.

51 Kembla St Fyshwick.....62806611 or 1800 655 549

Let us know how ya go.

Oz

[CanberraR33]

thanks for that.

I gave them a call but he isn't sure. He said just to bring it out, so I'll give 'em a whirl!

Cheers,

James.

[CanberraR33]

Ok I just got back from Class Locksmiths.

They confirmed I have the wrong blank. The blank I have is for an R34 not an R33. Taka Kaira the place in Japan I got it from arn't being too helpful. I have sent them an email telling them the product code from the box. I also noticed on the back it lists (in Japanese but model numbers in English), R34 but no R33. I reckon they have sent me the wrong blank by mistake. They so better replace it!

NOT HAPPY JAN!

[Ozzy]

Bummer man...sorry to hear. Another option is to get in touch with someone who sells those NISMO keys in Aust, and (really nicley) ask if they would be so kind to help out a fellow import nut by swapping your R34 key for a 33 key ???....Unique Auto Sports is the Australian NISMO agent (I believe)....maybe them ??, or JustJap....Best of ruck repracing key.

Ozzy

http://www.uniqueautosports.com.au/

[CanberraR33]

UAS didn't want my key. They don't stock R34 keys 'cause there arn't enough in Aus to justify it! He said he could sell it on consignment but I've decided just to put it on the forum.

UAS said my experience was typical of dealing direct with Japan.

My advice: STAY CLEAR OF TAKA KAIRA!!!!

[Ozzy]

never mind....I suppose it's good advice though....I'm sure someone will take it off your hands....I've seen a black R34 around QBN ????