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Title: Martin Imber
Post by: kevinp58 on 19 August 2013, 22:02:33
Got my key back today from Martin, he redid the switches for me.  :y very quick service and didn't even have to re- sync the key to car it all worked great. Once again many thanks I highly recommend his services.  :y :y
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: jonny2112 on 20 August 2013, 00:23:45
Yep, top bloke and great service  :y
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 August 2013, 00:28:24
Sounds good  :y

How much if you don't mind me asking mate ?

The button that unlocks is a little temperamental on the Elite

Thanks  :)
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2013, 17:58:56
Sounds good  :y

How much if you don't mind me asking mate ?

The button that unlocks is a little temperamental on the Elite

Thanks  :)
Get is changed before you destroy the rubbers.

If you're handy with a soldering iron, I think the switches are available in the shop.
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 August 2013, 19:02:46
Sounds good  :y

How much if you don't mind me asking mate ?

The button that unlocks is a little temperamental on the Elite

Thanks  :)
Get is changed before you destroy the rubbers.

If you're handy with a soldering iron, I think the switches are available in the shop.

Is there a guide on how to do this i wonder ?...

I could give it a go with an old Omega key I've got but I'm not sure about soldering such small things..

How much does Martin charge roughly if he's reasonable i'll let someone who knows what their doing to do the job properly.
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: kevinp58 on 20 August 2013, 19:27:22
He charges £12 for switches £17 with covers.  :y Link here www.imber.me.uk/keyfob.htm

Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 August 2013, 19:32:00
He charges £12 for switches £17 with covers.  :y Link here www.imber.me.uk/keyfob.htm

What is the rubber like compared to the original, Harder ?

My cover is fine to be honest, Just say the lock and unlock switches need changing but might as well change all 3  :-\ 
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: kevinp58 on 20 August 2013, 20:15:16
He only did my switches I had already got spare covers
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2013, 21:59:07
He charges £12 for switches £17 with covers.  :y Link here www.imber.me.uk/keyfob.htm

What is the rubber like compared to the original, Harder ?

My cover is fine to be honest, Just say the lock and unlock switches need changing but might as well change all 3  :-\
All the replacement covers I have come across are pretty hard TBH.

The soldering is pretty easy if you've ever soldered small stuff before. It is surface mount, but quite large for SM, so a small iron and steady hand are needed.
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 August 2013, 22:09:47
He charges £12 for switches £17 with covers.  :y Link here www.imber.me.uk/keyfob.htm

What is the rubber like compared to the original, Harder ?

My cover is fine to be honest, Just say the lock and unlock switches need changing but might as well change all 3  :-\
All the replacement covers I have come across are pretty hard TBH.

The soldering is pretty easy if you've ever soldered small stuff before. It is surface mount, but quite large for SM, so a small iron and steady hand are needed.

I have something like this

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Soldering-Iron-25-Watt-240v-Ideal-Small-Electronic-Use-/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/$(KGrHqZ,!iYE+uKnoUPFBQQ3n)Fecw~~60_12.JPG)

For under £4 delivered for 3 switches ain't bad at all, Who will be dispatching them if i buy from OOF shop, Estimate delivery period  ?

Thanks  :)
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2013, 22:15:29
I have something like this
Hard to tell how suitable, what is the tip like?

Who will be dispatching them if i but from OOF shop,
One of the shop admins

Estimate delivery period  ?
Generally dispatched within 48hrs by the chosen method. Obviously, if we're all at Newent, for example, then there will be a delay in dispatch.
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 August 2013, 22:19:03
I have something like this
Hard to tell how suitable, what is the tip like?

Who will be dispatching them if i but from OOF shop,
One of the shop admins

Estimate delivery period  ?
Generally dispatched within 48hrs by the chosen method. Obviously, if we're all at Newent, for example, then there will be a delay in dispatch.

Thanks TB,

Will check the tip type on mine before purchasing, Also have a gas one with a sharp tip but that gets too hot quickly...

Sounds promising though  :y

Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2013, 18:02:04
I have something like this
Hard to tell how suitable, what is the tip like?

Who will be dispatching them if i but from OOF shop,
One of the shop admins

Estimate delivery period  ?
Generally dispatched within 48hrs by the chosen method. Obviously, if we're all at Newent, for example, then there will be a delay in dispatch.

Thanks TB,

Will check the tip type on mine before purchasing, Also have a gas one with a sharp tip but that gets too hot quickly...

Sounds promising though  :y
I'd not use a gas one, a bit too uncontrollable for this application.
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 21 August 2013, 18:55:17
I agree, Martin has revamped a number of my fobs and always provides a first class service :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Martin Imber
Post by: zirk on 22 August 2013, 14:57:36
Ive used the Gas type (RS) on Fobs, just turn the heat down a bit after its warmed up. What is imperative is a good clean tip, good solder, wet sponge and a decent solder sucker.  :y