Spare key?

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I Vectrix out of Chapter 11? I noticed the other day that the site was back online... I've been so busy at work that I haven't noticed. I just pray every trip I make that my main fuse doesn't blow again.

Anyway... my real question is does anyone know how I can get a spare key made? I purchase my Vectrix used and dealer only had one of the keys. They were supposed to try and get me the other one but no luck. I wanted to have a spare key made because if I were were to be unlucky and lock my key in the trunk I would be totally screwed. For safetly I never take the key out of the ignition until I have my helmet and gloved in the back and it's closed. Then I take out my keys.

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Re: Spare key?

The italian key manufacturer SILCA ITALY does replacements.
Type of key ZD23RCP

have a look at the pictures of my replacement key, it works great:

http://www.voltforum.cat/voltforum/YaBB.pl?num=1257240957/0#1

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Infinite wrote:

I wanted to have a spare key made because if I were were to be unlucky and lock my key in the trunk I would be totally screwed.

Infinite, don't worry. It's very easy to break into the trunk - just have a look at the release mechanism when the seat's open. You can get in with a well aimed screwdriver... I've had to do this twice. The first time I dismantled the whole of the rear end (it took half an hour and much cursing), the second time was less than 10 seconds.

Cheers,

Brian

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Re: Spare key?

Should that last bit of information really be on a public forum?

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I completely agree.. should it be public this information?

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I'm glad to know there is a simple solution if my trunk locks with my keys in it, so I believe it should be public.
and if you don't own a Vectrix, you can't figure out how it's done anyway :-)
99.95% of the people who could steal a car or bike wouldn't be able to get away with ours either, I like that idea too:-)
seriously,
maybe it wouldn't hurt to change the post to "information via mail"..

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Hi, Can I just say that if you have a key now take it to a lock Smith and as long as their computer is up to date they will be able to cut you an extra key. I have taken many to my local lock Smith for customers without any problems. Normally costs about £8.00 per key.

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myvectrix2008 wrote:

Should that last bit of information really be on a public forum?

I can't see the problem - if you're a criminal, you already know how easy it is to break into a car / bike / house / whatever. If you're the owner of a Vectrix with your key locked in the trunk any help is better than the blind panic I had when I did it. Lighten up guys!

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Re: Spare key?

This thread has been added to the Vectrix Collaborative Handbook, please stay on topic!

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