missing wheel lock key

[Stirling]

I seem to be missing the wheel lock key for my '92 Biturbo. Any suggestions? Would Alpina be able to replace this based on my VIN?

[Ted in T.O.]

Do you want me to mail my spare to you to see if it works? Ted

[Stirling]

Do you want me to mail my spare to you to see if it works? Ted

Thanks for the offer Ted. I'll actually be in Toronto next week, maybe I could stop by and pick it up - save the postage and see your collection of German metal!

[Scooter]

I've been worried about this myself. I've been to a few places that have said they can't copy the key....

I'll have to make a trip to a proper locksmith to see if I can get mine copied I guess.

Have you tried contacting Alpina?

[Stirling]

I haven't contacted Alpina yet. I'm hoping to borrow Ted's key next week and try it.

[Scooter]

Maybe a close up photo would be a good start to see if it's even close?

If I remember, I'll post one sometime this weekend of mine just out of curiosity.

[Stirling]

Ted, the key didn't work so it looks like they are unique.
It was great to meet you and see your collection. Your E28 M535i was truly spectacular.

[testdriver]

those keys are unique indeed. there is a 5-digit code on the side of each lock
(you have to take one lock out to see it). with that code you can order a new
lock + key from ALPINA for about $50 plus shipping. if you just need the key i
can get you one made in germany for $26 including shipping to canada. there
is no other way if you don't have any keys at all. if you still have a spare you
might be able to get it copied by at a local locksmith for less than that.

[wkohler]

I had a set of wheels from a B11 a couple years back. I didn't get a key. I ended up making one. There was one cut and it was in the center. I couldn't believe my local supplier even had a blank for it.

The wheels are gone now since they didn't fit my E34 without spacers.