Many thanks, Hilton!

It only took me 30 minutes to find the spring once it had flown out of the head.

Brad

 

+1 on Keys4Classics, Stuart is responsive and knowledgeable. I got one very worn key with my 87, 2 pictures, a few US $$ and 8 days and I had working keys! Got one key blank for existing Porsche key head and one with non-Porsche head as spare.

 

A dealer would be my last option. It appears your issue is fixed. Just to add something to the record, "Tom" was at Hershey and cut a key for me there. I believe he is a locksmith and knows what we need. His number is 201-592-7722 in NJ. I don't know if he can do it from a scan or not.

 

Just saw this in the news. Not sure if it's an option for us, but may be worth looking into if you need a key.

Startup KeyMe offers cheaper alternative to replacing car keys

“You can go to car dealers and now actually spend between $200 and $400,” according to Greg Marsh, CEO of KeyMe. “People really shouldn’t be paying that much to get a new key. They’re getting price-gouged today.”
He added that KeyMe will provide a digital key at prices that range from $20 to $65, depending if it is an electronic or traditional key that is being replaced

http://nypost.com/2014/12/21/startup...cing-car-keys/

 

+1 on Keys for classics! Stuart is responsive and easy to deal with! I sent pictures of my one and only key and received a perfectly made blank for existing Porsche keyhead and a spare key with standard head in 7 days. The keys worked perfectly!

 

Take this from someone who has done both. My 86 only came with the master and boy was it beat up. I had to move quick as I was going out of town right when I got it so I went to every lock smith/key maker in both St. Louis and Chicago with no luck. Also the main Porsche Dealer in St. Louis sold all their key tools to a local guy (who was a huge a-hole and wanted to schedule an appointment with him a month out and pay $200 per key! Because he "was the only one around." I ended up going to the last real Porsche dealer in Chicago and they cut one from my vin after a crazy extensive ownership validation and background check ($120 w/ original keyhead.)

After I got an extra key I wanted to make sure I had everything set so I ordered a red valet key and a non-porsche S master key from Keys4classics. This by far was the best move and I was not disappointed. I use these keys more than the dealer one as they are smoother and are exactly like the originals. Not to mention they were HALF the price! Great Job Keys For Classics and keep it up. Hope this helps you out.

 

No offense, but there is almost zero chance of a new place knowing how to cut a 928 key, having blanks, or being able to work from a VIN, Key code, or picture like the existing sources.

 

Just let me chime in here for the benefit of any new person here.

DO NOT ORDER KEYS FROM A DEALER. I can tell you this by personal experience. Keys4Classics is the way to go.