Free X168 Key Blanks - LotusTalk

EburgE · 01-19-2006, 05:26 PM

In appreciation for all the tips, advice and friends I've found on Elise Talk, I am offering free key blanks for anyone who may have trouble finding them locally!!!

These are General Motors X168 from the Ilco catalog. (My original Elise keys have plastic tops, but the X168 is all metal, no plastic.)

Note, some earlier model Elise have a "lighted key" that may be different from the X168. (Checking on this.)

Thanks to khamai for posting the part number in this thread:
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...highlight=X168

For your free blank, please send a self-addressed-stamped-envelope (SASE) to:

Harold Owen
P.O. Box 111 <--- not a typo, not a joke, no relation to M111.
Eldersburg, MD 21784-0111

Two per car. Optionally you can include a donation of $1-2, but it is not necessary. No questions asked. No gimmicks. My cost is approximately $0.50 per key. If there is demand, I will use the money to order another box and continue the offer.

I ordered the blanks from www.kaba-ilco.com in quantity of 50 where you can buy them direct. As a test, Home Depot cut two of these blanks right the first time, tested on all four locks.

Enjoy, and thanks for all the great information on Elise Talk!

EDIT: If you prefer, you can PayPal a buck to my e-mail address, mail@haroldowen.com. Note it costs me $0.36 more for PayPal and $0.39 per blank for postage to mail if you do not send a SASE. ...uh, but you guys are worth it?!?

0o7 · 01-19-2006, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EldersburgElise

In appreciation for all the tips, advice and friends I've found on Elise Talk, I am offering free key blanks for anyone who may have trouble finding them locally!!!

These are General Motors X168 (without black plastic) from the Ilco catalog.

Note, some earlier model Elise have a "lighted key" that is different from the X168.

Thanks to khamai for posting the part number in this thread:
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...highlight=X168

For your free blank, please send a self-addressed-stamped-envelope (SASE) to:

Harold Owen
P.O. Box 111
Eldersburg, MD 21784-0111

Please limit two (2) per car. Optionally you can include a donation of $1-2, but it is not necessary. No questions asked. No gimmicks. My cost is approximately $0.50 per key. If there is demand, I will use the money to order another box and continue the offer.

I ordered the blanks from www.kaba-ilco.com in quantity of 50 where you can buy them direct. As a test, Home Depot cut two of these blanks right the first time, tested on all four locks.

Enjoy, and thanks for all the great information on Elise Talk!

Thanks for the offer for free stuff!

choi0706 · 01-19-2006, 06:49 PM

do you accept a paypal donation?

EburgE · 01-19-2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choi0706

do you accept a paypal donation?

Yes, you can PayPal mail@haroldowen.com. Thanks for asking.

choi0706 · 01-19-2006, 07:08 PM

money set..

ChrisH · 01-19-2006, 07:57 PM

Just noticed your address has
P.O. Box 111

Was that box 111 (as in Elise 111R) just a coincidence, or did you request it?

EburgE · 01-19-2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisH

Just noticed your address has
P.O. Box 111

Was that box 111 (as in Elise 111R) just a coincidence, or did you request it?

Total coincidence. It is my company's P.O. Box. Had it before my Elise. That is way too funny!

tvacc · 01-19-2006, 08:30 PM

Just sent you a buck via pp

Tony Vaccaro

azskycop · 01-21-2006, 12:50 PM

Pay-pal money sent. Thanks for the offer, I was just about to buy some extra keys.

EburgE · 01-21-2006, 02:42 PM

Thanks for all the positive feedback! Response has been great!!!

Bit of trivia, the box of keys is also marked "Lemans". Recall it is a GM key, so can someone confirm this is the Pontiac blank?

mgdive · 01-22-2006, 11:35 AM

PP sent, thanks again!

Ground Loop · 01-22-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Note, some earlier model Elise have a "lighted key" that is different from the X168.

Those of us with the this whimpy-light key -- any idea what blank we could use? I'd be happy to buy a box.

TimMullen · 01-22-2006, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ground Loop

Those of us with the this whimpy-light key -- any idea what blank we could use? I'd be happy to buy a box.

I printed out the page referenced above somewhere that had the cross section of the keys. The X168 key appeared to have the same cross section as my lighted key. I don't know if the length is correct or not...

EburgE · 01-22-2006, 02:03 PM

If someone with the lighted key wants to play guinea pig, I'll send a couple blanks. I'm not an expert in keys.

TimMullen · 01-22-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EldersburgElise

If someone with the lighted key wants to play guinea pig, I'll send a couple blanks. I'm not an expert in keys.

I'll bite... I'll send you the SSAE and the buck and see what happens...

choi0706 · 01-24-2006, 07:43 PM

Thanks Harold! Got mine in today...

bump!

ntouched · 01-24-2006, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EldersburgElise

In appreciation for all the tips, advice and friends I've found on Elise Talk, I am offering free key blanks for anyone who may have trouble finding them locally!!!

EDIT: If you prefer, you can PayPal a buck to my e-mail address, mail@haroldowen.com. Note it costs me $0.36 more for PayPal and $0.39 per blank for postage to mail if you do not send a SASE. ...uh, but you guys are worth it?!?

Sent $1.00 through PayPal! Looking forward to receiving the key blanks!

Troy
ntouched@yahoo.com

FlyLo · 01-25-2006, 06:40 AM

Cash is in the mail. 77382

Thanks.

Surferjer · 01-25-2006, 06:44 AM

Hey Tim-let me know if this works. I also have two of the old lighted keys. I didn't know that the key design was changed...

tvacc · 01-26-2006, 09:48 AM

Harold....i did not realize I had the "lighted" key. My car is a Feb 05 build....I did not think it was that "early"

I am going to send the keys back to you....no problem on my part. The money I sent you should cover the cost of the postage.....so that should be all right for you.

You can give these to someone else...or if you have an address you want me to send them to...let me know

Tony Vaccaro

01-19-2006, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	Free Key Blanks In appreciation for all the tips, advice and friends I've found on Elise Talk, I am offering free key blanks for anyone who may have trouble finding them locally!!! These are General Motors X168 from the Ilco catalog. (My original Elise keys have plastic tops, but the X168 is all metal, no plastic.) Note, some earlier model Elise have a "lighted key" that may be different from the X168. (Checking on this.) Thanks to khamai for posting the part number in this thread: http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...highlight=X168 For your free blank, please send a self-addressed-stamped-envelope (SASE) to: Harold Owen P.O. Box 111 <--- not a typo, not a joke, no relation to M111. Eldersburg, MD 21784-0111 Two per car. Optionally you can include a donation of $1-2, but it is not necessary. No questions asked. No gimmicks. My cost is approximately $0.50 per key. If there is demand, I will use the money to order another box and continue the offer. I ordered the blanks from www.kaba-ilco.com in quantity of 50 where you can buy them direct. As a test, Home Depot cut two of these blanks right the first time, tested on all four locks. Enjoy, and thanks for all the great information on Elise Talk! EDIT: If you prefer, you can PayPal a buck to my e-mail address, mail@haroldowen.com. Note it costs me $0.36 more for PayPal and $0.39 per blank for postage to mail if you do not send a SASE. ...uh, but you guys are worth it?!? Last edited by EburgE : 01-23-2006 at 02:38 PM.

01-21-2006, 12:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
azskycop Fly N Lowr Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 808	Pay-pal money sent. Thanks for the offer, I was just about to buy some extra keys. __________________ If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space! www.GoodBodyHealth.com

01-25-2006, 06:44 AM	#19 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,954	Hey Tim-let me know if this works. I also have two of the old lighted keys. I didn't know that the key design was changed... __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

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01-19-2006, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
choi0706 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 4,254	do you accept a paypal donation?

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ChrisH Mountain Road Nut Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ramona,CA Posts: 2,320	Just noticed your address has P.O. Box 111 Was that box 111 (as in Elise 111R) just a coincidence, or did you request it?

01-19-2006, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,284	Just sent you a buck via pp Tony Vaccaro

01-21-2006, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	Thanks for all the positive feedback! Response has been great!!! Bit of trivia, the box of keys is also marked "Lemans". Recall it is a GM key, so can someone confirm this is the Pontiac blank?

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mgdive Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 181	PP sent, thanks again!

01-22-2006, 02:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	If someone with the lighted key wants to play guinea pig, I'll send a couple blanks. I'm not an expert in keys.

01-24-2006, 07:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
choi0706 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 4,254	Thanks Harold! Got mine in today... bump!

01-25-2006, 06:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
FlyLo Laughin' Easy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,864	Cash is in the mail. 77382 Thanks.

01-26-2006, 09:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,284	Harold....i did not realize I had the "lighted" key. My car is a Feb 05 build....I did not think it was that "early" I am going to send the keys back to you....no problem on my part. The money I sent you should cover the cost of the postage.....so that should be all right for you. You can give these to someone else...or if you have an address you want me to send them to...let me know Tony Vaccaro

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