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Old 11-23-2015, 04:46 PM
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Default Re: How we took a bold risk and joined the Xfire family

Originally Posted by Kowmander
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Due to the reluctance of ANY of the 8 or 9 locksmiths I called in Chicagoland to work on the ignition lock cylinder, I took matters into my own hands (and I do agree, if you want something done right by someone who cares, that someone better be you!). You can see from the picture, it's not that difficult. By the grace of God, the first 6 of the tumblers (and the key shape) on the salvage cylinder matched
You're best doing it yourself, it saves money and agro.
The experiences I have had with locksmiths have not been good, whatever they do they want to charge a small fortune for, I think their skill sets do not warrant what they ask, their not exactly brain surgeons after all. Acting like little Hitlers with their key codes etc.

I wanted a key made for a door, I was told it was a high security key and it would cost extra, FU I thought. I had it made at the local hardware store for a few bucks or so.