3D Printed Titanium Key

[ekul_135 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close ekul_135]

Hi All,

Frustrated with having my OEM keys both break, and also 2 eBay keys also break after 6 months, I went in search for a better solution.

I found a guy in the states that is producing 3D Printed Titanium reinforced keys. He only produces the shell, you need to keep your OEM key blade and of course the electronics.

I found more info on this forum https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/yot...-sale.1003495/

And you can get them on his website http://yotamd.com/products/key_fob/

I've already purchased one but haven't received it yet. Cost was $84 US + $35 US postage. I was prepared to pay this as I'm sick of these things breaking.

Here's a pic of the 3 button model, he doesn't have any pics up for the our 2 button model, but are available on his site for purchase.

[120D4D Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 120D4D]

What the hell are you doing with them to be breaking 4 keys??!!

[ekul_135 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close ekul_135]

Not a lot, comes down to bad design and shit plastic. The OEM ones lasted 10 years, and I replaced them with $10 eBay ones, which were made poorly and broke around the screw hole after about 6 months. I wasn't forking out $450 for a new OEM one.

[dimi3 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dimi3]

i Ekul_135 I have had the same problem. I can't recall how many keys I have been through. I bought some from locksmiths for around $70 that lasted 2 years (gave up after the second failure). bought maybe 3 replicas of the standard key shape from ebay. Finally have bought probably 4 of the flip style keys of ebay. Am hoping you think your on a winner with this as one of mine has almost given up the ghost and am looking for a replacement.

[Tonz Member Find all posts View Profile Close Tonz]

I think i would be thinking that the barrel of the ignition would be over tight /stiff ,.. i think i would spay a bit of lockspray down there ,maybe it would be lighter and not brake keys so much ., you guys have probably tried this already , but just in case .. just a thought!

[adrian5800 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close adrian5800]

Hi All,

Frustrated with having my OEM keys both break, and also 2 eBay keys also break after 6 months, I went in search for a better solution.

I found a guy in the states that is producing 3D Printed Titanium reinforced keys. He only produces the shell, you need to keep your OEM key blade and of course the electronics.

I found more info on this forum https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/yot...-sale.1003495/

And you can get them on his website http://yotamd.com/products/key_fob/

I've already purchased one but haven't received it yet. Cost was $84 US + $35 US postage. I was prepared to pay this as I'm sick of these things breaking.

Here's a pic of the 3 button model, he doesn't have any pics up for the our 2 button model, but are available on his site for purchase.

Thanks for the heads up, ordered one yesterday. I have both genuine keys break and the one's from Mao's 2 dollar shop don't quite cut it - all the ones I have tried and use presently aren't exactly the same blank profile and are hit and miss to whether they work.

[ekul_135 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close ekul_135]

Mine rocked up a few weeks ago, really happy with it. The precision is spot on.

[adrian5800 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close adrian5800]

Mine turned up today,



Would have to be doing something seriously wrong to break this one..

[MIK Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MIK]

Ok so decided to bite the bullet and get one of these, arrived today. Only issue I had with assembly was those tiny nuts but when I threaded them onto one of longer bolts/screws gave me more control and assembly was quick and easy. Seems to be a nice bit of kit and should outlast the Prado.

Not cheap but kids were looking for Christmas present
so in the end cheap for me would recommend.

[MIK Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MIK]

Ok so a friend was visiting the USA so bought another one saved on postage. Just got it sent to people he was visiting. Very impressed.

[YotaMD Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close YotaMD]

Hey all, just an FYI. I now have these listed on Amazon Australia. That should save you guys and gals quite a bit on shipping and you'll receive it very quickly after ordering.

See the link here: https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/offer-l...&condition=all

Let me know if you've got any questions!

-Andy (YotaMD Founder)

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YotaMD
Andy, the item is listed but amazon state it is unavailable to order and don’t know when it will be in stock..... any suggestions

[YotaMD Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close YotaMD]

YotaMD
Andy, the item is listed but amazon state it is unavailable to order and don’t know when it will be in stock..... any suggestions

It looks like I just sold out and I need to send more inventory. Let me get more on the way. I can add a listing for "Sniper Grey", "Flat Dark Earth", or "Orange". In the US, those are all pretty popular colors.

Which color of those would you guys/gals down under prefer?

[Mattery Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Mattery]

Flat dark earth gets my vote.

[YotaMD Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close YotaMD]

Flat dark earth gets my vote.

Ok, great. I'll get a listing created and get some on their way down under.