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Message |
David Topolovac
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT
Posts: 34
Reg: 11-2005
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Hi all,
I'd like to know has anyone dealt before with VFTBushes.com
I tried to contact them twice via email, but no any response, i want it to get that lexus key.
But they are not responding...
What do you guys say....and does anyone know another place where these could be bought from?
Cheers.... |
Daniel Lee
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 428
Reg: 07-2005
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I've got no problem dealing with VFTBushes.com before as i ordered a Soarer blank key and they the key blank is great!!
Maybe Vlamos is on holidays?? |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)
Posts: 1191
Reg: 07-2005
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He is probably on holiday. Try again after the 9th, or perhaps someone else knows when he will be available. Andrew is well known here, runs a good business and does respond, although not always immediately  |
David Topolovac
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT
Posts: 35
Reg: 11-2005
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Could b, although I tried like a month ago first time, I might try again...
Did u use email or phone to contact him?
And yeah, how much did the postage cost u, and key cutting? |
Daniel Lee
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 430
Reg: 07-2005
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David,
I contacted him via email and the postage for the key blank was $5 and this was almost 2 years ago...
But the key cutting was $60, and i'm sure you can find someone that can cut the key for less.. |
Simon Triantafillou
TryHard
NSW
Soarer Turbo
Posts: 394
Reg: 07-2005
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$60 to cut the key? What gives...
I managed to score a blank & cutting for $25 all up (around 4 years ago). I suggest a bit of shopping around.
While we're on the topic of keys, does anyone know what the difference (physically) is between a valet and regular key. I don't have a copy of the valet key for mine, and would like to get one cut. I know on my last Toyota, the last few mm of the key pattern is removed. Does anyone have a proper set who can verify if this is still the case? |
David Topolovac
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT
Posts: 36
Reg: 11-2005
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what's the difference between the valet and regular? |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)
Posts: 1193
Reg: 07-2005
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Normally, the valet key does not work in the glovebox or boot. The car also has a valet switch which disables the interior boot switch.
The idea is that he can drive away with your car but the bugger is going to have to work to nick your chocolate and spare  |
David Topolovac
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT
Posts: 38
Reg: 11-2005
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Cool!
Never heard of that one before... |
Andrew Vlamos
Trader
Queensland
SC400
Posts: 42
Reg: 07-2005
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Happy New Year to you all 2006 ...I am back from holidays....you can contact me on 0411 227007 or email me on; vlamos@bigpond.net.au |
David Topolovac
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT
Posts: 45
Reg: 11-2005
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Got the key today, great.
Now need to cut it |
David Topolovac
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT
Posts: 50
Reg: 11-2005
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Cut the key last week. $38
what a rip off... |
Gene Arkoudis
Tinkerer
NSW
Soarer Turbo
Posts: 21
Reg: 12-2005
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Ordered one last week, $38 to cut it ?? sh*t !! |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)
Posts: 1316
Reg: 07-2005
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It is what I paid here for a second one. Rip-off, schmip-off. You found a cheaper quality deal? Does they guy drive a new Merc, or does he make a living? |
Gene Arkoudis
Tinkerer
NSW
Soarer TT
Posts: 22
Reg: 12-2005
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Haven't cut it yet, I'll search around. . see if I can find someone that'll do it for a good price.. let you all know, but $38 is a bit much! |
Daniel Czechowski
TryHard
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T
Posts: 342
Reg: 07-2005
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I heard that a Toyota blank is cheaper to cut, coz it's just a Toyota...  |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)
Posts: 1325
Reg: 07-2005
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I had a generic blank from the lock shop cut and it cost that much to do. Saved on the blank though. It looks the same as the Toyota one (amazing!) just without the griffin, or if you prefer, the gryphon. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 2312
Reg: 05-2005
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I got two LEXUS blanks off Andrew in 2004, and it cost me $60(NZD) for the pair to be cut.......I was happy(ish).
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Mitchell Howard
Tinkerer
Victoria
TT
Posts: 8
Reg: 04-2007
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Hey, sorry if this issue has already been addressed but I recently contacted Andrew and he no longer sells the blank keys. So I was wondering if anyone knows where you can still get these. I was more after a blank with with either the griffon or the toyota logo.
Thanks |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti GT-L
Posts: 1205
Reg: 09-2006
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Try ebay.com |
Mitchell Howard
Tinkerer
Victoria
TT
Posts: 9
Reg: 04-2007
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I've already tried Ebay and yahoo japan. With little luck. |
Andrew Vlamos
Trader
Queensland
IS250 & RX 350
Posts: 92
Reg: 07-2005
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Mitchell,
Try EBay in USA this key looks like the ones I was getting out of Japan.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS-HI-SECURITY-KEY-BLANK-LXP90-P_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2 em20Q2el1116QQitemZ310036310970#ebayphotohosting |
Jason Munro
TryHard
NSW
Soarer GTT-L
Posts: 215
Reg: 07-2008
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i got a key cut at my local key cutting kiosk.
key and cutting was $28.
no logo however.
Jason. |
Mitchell Howard
Tinkerer
Victoria
TT
Posts: 10
Reg: 04-2007
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Thanks for your help guys.
The Lexus ones seem really easy to come by, the toyota ones however really difficult. I've already got a silca one which is my only key and seeing how I was getting another one I thought I might as well get something that matches the car. I guess you can get one from Toyota? Any idea on pricing? If not guess I'll just get another generic one.
Cheers |
Andrew Stewart
TryHard
Queensland
Manual GT-T VVT-i Single Turbo
Posts: 259
Reg: 06-2007
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hey chaps, i was looking at getting a key and you can get a "secondary" key that is the same as a landcruiser 100 series. the primary key for the 100 series has the security chip in it. last time i checked from my toyota dealer i think they were like $40 - $50aud. Also to add, this is just the key blank as well. Pretty much, go to your toyota dealer, and just say, i would like to get a key blank for a toyota soarer. i know some dealerships will look at you with disgust, where as some will be more than happy to. For anyone on the sunshine coast, Sunshine Toyota in Currimundi is the best for help and assistance when it comes to spare parts |
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