Titanium Key Blank? And New Tires!

[bjammmin]

So my new-to-me '01 ACR only came with one key. I picked-up a second from eBay that came in original Chrysler packaging (shown in the picture) only to find out that (I think) it's titanium and no one can cut it! I had a spare key cut out of brass, just so I have an emergency copy temporarily. I searched through a bunch of key blank threads on here, but no one seems to mention the titanium metal. Even the local Dodge dealership doesn't have a diamond cutter. It's non-ferrous, but can anyone confirm it's titanium? Any tips on where to go to get it cut? Thanks!

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Also, I wanted to thank JonB for a great deal on the below tires. Can't wait to get rid of the 10-year-old Pilot Sports (original set!) and put on the PS2s!

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[Steve737]

That looks like the same key I have and I had mine cut at ace hardware. I got mine off eBay I think.

 

[cfiiman]

I got the same key as well off ebay and had it cut at a local place no problem, mine is not titanium, if it is made by Stratec which I'm positive it is, I don't think it is titanium, just a regular key that they charged crazy money for as a "viper tax", but I had to have one lol.

 

[Mutts02GTS]

Same here, Ace hardware cut mine just fine! Good conversation starter that key is! Take care. Jeff

 

[Grisoman]

Haven't had a key cut in eons, so I was amazed when I had my GenII Viper key duplicated at Wal Mart. It's all automated: computer reads (images) the key profile and cuts to that image. Minimal operator inovlvement and the key worked perfectly.

 

[aloushi]

that doesn't look like it's titanium

 

[bjammmin]

Thanks for the tips everyone. Got it cut at Home Depot today. Guess the material must be aluminum then? Cheers!

 

[DeceptioN]

How much was the key, and do they have it in blue instead of red?

 

[cfiiman]

^^^^ Yes, they come in red/blue/black, you get them on ebay anywhere from 20-60 depending on how bad you want one.

 

[JohnnyViper]

look familiar?

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[Dom426h]

I picked-up a second from eBay that came in original Chrysler packaging (shown in the picture) only to find out that (I think) it's titanium and no one can cut it!

Guess the material must be aluminum then? Cheers!

How do you go from Titanium to Aluminum??? Are these just random guesses


I thought most keys were made of brass

 

[JohnnyViper]

How do you go from Titanium to Aluminum??? Are these just random guesses


I thought most keys were made of brass

it is brass with a nice coating on top

 

[Dom426h]

yup, nickel plated

 

[SSSSE YA]

^^^^ Yes, they come in red/blue/black, you get them on ebay anywhere from 20-60 depending on how bad you want one.

I have been purchasing all of them, I have around 40-45 of them. They are now selling for 45-75 dollars lately.

 

[JohnnyViper]

i got mine for free.....xmas gift!

 

[AZTVR]

I have been purchasing all of them, I have around 40-45 of them. They are now selling for 45-75 dollars lately.

I'm thinking that you misunderstood what the teacher meant in finance class when he said, "if you want to retire early, the right investment is the key."

 

[SSSSE YA]

I'm thinking that you misunderstood what the teacher meant in finance class when he said, "if you want to retire early, the right investment is the key."

I have been buying and selling the keys for a while now, just having some fun and making a few coins doing it.

 

[99VPRGTS]

LMFAO you thought your key was titanium? Are you smoking crack? That key would run about 300 bucks. Where did you get this silly idea? Please tell me because this is the silliest post I have ever seen on a car forum...EVER!

 

[Black Moon]

Come on, give the guy a break. This doesn't begin to rank up there with some of Tweester's posts

 

[99VPRGTS]

Come on, give the guy a break. This doesn't begin to rank up there with some of Tweester's posts

LOL good point hahahaha.