The American way

[lockdecoders]

Just thought I would post this here to show what the Americans are up to. Pinky and I have been to a couple of these.

 

JustCars is next weekend in Orlando.

 

Classes:

 

Introduction to Transponder – Just the basics on transponders; brief history, types, programming options, cloning, etc. Learn enough to talk intelligently to exhibitors.

Instructor: Bill Youngson

 

Introduction to Marketing - Make your company work for you and your market. Discuss techniques to market your products to the public and the various ways to reach out to different venues.

Instructor: Bill Youngson

 

VAG Options – Learn the different options you have to program VW’s and Audi’s. What tools are available and what type of VW programming options.

Instructor: Steve Crabb

 

Introductions to High Security –Get exposed to High Security terminology and definitions, two tracks, four track, internal, external. Read and pin sample locks. Duplicate and originate keys. The detail of the instruction will be driven by the attendees.

Instructors: Greg Brandt

 

Cloners – Side by side cloner comparison. See which fits your practical application.

Instructor: Mike Hyde

 

Stations:

Ignition Repair – What do you do when you get the "My ignition won't turn." call?

Instructor: Sean Pruess

 

Tibbe– Pick a lock, decode and cut keys using state of the art equipment.

Instructor: Jason Franks

 

Motorcycle Keys – Learn the short cuts and the easiest way to produce motorcycle keys.

Instructor: Ed Woods

 

Impressioning – Develop the techniques and learn the tools to impression lock cylinders. Instructor: Derek Hooker

High Security Pinning – Pin up a Ford or GM high security ignition cylinder at the STRATTEC booth. Arrive early and take your lock home, while supplies last.

Instructors: Vera Latus and Jeff Baker

 

Readers – Handle the various readers (BTR, EZZ, Etc.) and become familiar with their different characteristics. Instructor: Ed York

Harvesting Chips – Turn mis-cuts and used keys into dollars. This station will show you how to harvest the chips safely for re-use.

Instructor: Ben Turner

 

Just Cars Plus

Soldering/EEPROM - Stacy Hetchler, Nicky Lopez, Chad Edwards, Andrew Alchin

 

Exhibitor Contributions/Demonstrations:

 

Laser Key Products will be providing ongoing training on the use of the 3D PRO XTREME and other tools. They'll also be demonstrating High Security wafer site reading procedures.

 

Determinators – Along with a continuous display and technique training, Tom will hold scheduled demonstrations on the use of all those tools he makes. He will show you how easy it is to make those BMW four track keys and is always on top of the new vehicles and what it takes to make them run.

 

Ilco – They will be providing ongoing demonstrations of their key cutters, cloners and programmers. Randy Mize will be there to help you with all those programming issues you may be having with the new vehicles.

 

Accu-Readers – This year Accu-Readers will be performing scheduled demonstrations for both their Motorcycles and vehicle reading tools. There are some new tools and techniques that will be released and shown.

 

Clark Security – Clark will be sponsoring a station where A1 Security Products and the Company representatives will be available for our attendees to master before considering a purchase. Want to pick those GM’s instead of paying for keycodes? It is faster and easier. The A1 personnel will be there to show you how.

 

JMA – JMA will be sponsoring a chip harvesting station at Just Cars 10th anniversary. They will also be demonstrating the TRS5000 and cloning BMW, Volvo and Prius systems.

 

H. L. Flake – H. L. Flake will be sponsoring a reader station that will help you develop your techniques using EZZ and BTR readers among others. Ed York will be teaching how to use all the various readers and Eric Roberts will be teaching how to use the Keedex USB Wafer Reader. Mr. Li will be teaching the use of the Lishi 2in1 tools.

 

Strattec – STRATTEC will be running a station where they will supply high security locks for the attendee to pin and become familiar with. You will be doing hands on pinning of the new High Security GM and Ford locks.

 

National Auto Lock - Once again Mike will be presenting a cloner class where the attendee will be able to do side by side comparisons of all the machines on the market. You’ll be able to best match your needs to what’s available.

 

Keyline – At this year’s 10th anniversary they will be performing periodic demonstration involving their cloner and automatic key machines. There will be demonstrations on cutting high security keys and their newest products they are releasing.

 

Advanced-Diagnostics USA – They will be demonstrating their equipment throughout the event and have their Mobile Training Van on location. Learn about the latest and newest technology including the new system recently announced for Ford Products 2014+.

 

Keylessride – They will be running scheduled demonstrations throughout the event using the Hot Wire and promoting their K2 Forge remote system. They will be showing key cutting techniques and remote programming techniques. They will also be showing a Transponder key kit assembly they have put together.

 

Lock DeCoders – They will be training on how to diagnose and repair Mercedes electronic ignitions. Also we be demonstrating on how to extract data from VAG vehicles. Also 2008+ VAG key generation identical to factory original that is recognized by the OEM.

 

Key Technologies – Key Tech will be performing scheduled demonstrations of the various tools to program transponder keys to the cars.

 

A.E. Tools – Once again Joey and his crew will be providing ongoing demonstrations of their scan tools and programming software. Introduction of the Ford VCM 2 is a likely topic.

 

Midwest Keyless-Midwest will be showing how to cut High Security keys, training stations for using the Lishi 2 in 1 tools will be available with Mr. Li, and Jay Barker using hands on with you to develop your technique. How to use, program and identify the new 2014+ 5th Generation push to start ‘Smart Keys’ for Chrysler.

 

Istanbul Electronics – ‘Army’ and ‘Ozzie’ will be here to demonstrate the new Zed-FULL device for OBD II programming. Also answering any questions you may have about the new ZedFULL, chips, EEPROM and identifying modules.

 

Lock Picks by Brockhage – Wafer reading regular and high security. Also will be showing tips and tricks on high security impressioning techniques. This will be taught by Ron Ferry.

 

Intelligent Key Solutions – (Kem Dowden) All the various devices in the market will be shown or discussed that allows one to work in the EEPROM environment currently in the USA. This would include for example, Tango, Orange5, TMPro, ZedFULL, AR Labs, etc. Basic EEPROM technology will be discussed and shown.

 

Andromeda Research Labs – John Dumont will be representing Andromeda Research and the AR-32A programming equipment. He will be doing demonstrations of the equipment in their booth plus show special tips and techniques for locksmith and automotive applications. John has more than 20 years of experience with EEPROMs and microcontrollers found in immobilizers and ECUs. If you have an AR-32A or Blue Chip Pro here is your chance to get your questions answered and see the latest software and options for your unit. John will also be assisting us in our EEPROM classes.

 

U.S. Lock – Steve Young will be in the booth helping you understand the best and easiest way to open those big rigs and some of the newer cars.

 

Transponder Island – They will be demonstrating Volvo Key Programming from start to finish.

 

N.A.S.T.F. – Being able to access the OEM website directly to gather the information you need to complete the key and get the car running. They will be showing you how to apply and use the system.

 

Key Pro Web – Paul Prescott, Webmaster, from Australia will be here showing you the ropes on how to use the web site and all the benefits it has for you. There will be a free large screen T.V. give away to paying members of the site and those that sign up at the show.

 

Lishi Tools – Mr. Li, owner, inventor and producer, of the world famous Lishi 2 in 1 picks and readers will be demonstrating his techniques on picking and using the tools. He will be working in the Midwestkeyless and H L Flake booth.

[gav]

[Andy G7]

They don't do things in halfs

[Mick Friend]

It works differently in the USA you have to register

Now the fee pre-show is $125 or $200 on the door - They used to set a limit of the numbers allowed to attend- not sure that happens now- A lot of the demo's are free but the training is a paid for extra $150 a shot - the pass covers both days and all the floor shows free.

Imagine me charging £100 to get into ALEX? (which is 4th and 5th October at a new venue - check www.alexpo.co.uk)

I have never been but I have been told Just Cars is very good, but very american bro

[rapidlocks]

its a great show run by great people , ive had the honour of working at a few of these as well as a few ALOA shows , the shows are well presented , well attended and attendees fully vetted , the classes are excellent and in depth delivered by experienced locksmiths and there is always plenty of variety.

 

they know how to party afterwards too , ive had a 2 year hangover from a session with ken peterson and many good memories.

 

ive done many shows , shows in 7 countries now , i hate to say it , but none match up to the usa shows for size organisation and content , if any of you can get to one then do it , its an awesome experience.

[keymaker]

Agree wholeheartedly with rapidlocks. I had the privilege to attend last year's JustCars at Las Vegas. Totally different experience watching how they do shows over there. Very busy two days demonstrating for Lockdecoders, answering questions to dedicated locksmiths who take their profession seriously. Hospitality was first class, although if you plan on going on a 36 hour bender, it's best to slowly unravel a substantial ball of string as you go....

[lockdecoders]

Iain don't forget your 36 hour binge with Andy Fagan.

[rapidlocks]

richard and i did a drinks crawl and had one in every hotel and as many bars as we could over 2 show trips to vegas , after all thats what vegas is for , its a huge adult playground , the margurita bar stands out , hooters in vegas was a let down as every hooters girl was hevily pregnant .

 

the just cars show in vegas is made better by the venue , bang in the middle of the nascar track , its an experience.

 

i think that is the difference at the usa shows , they were all very serious about their trade and career , serious about training and all extremely skilled and full of knowledge , i learnt more from them than i expected , no one comes close to them for lock stripping and rekeying , i picked up alot of handy tips on this side .

 

the biggest difference with the usa shows for me was the shows are not all about sales , sales and education had equal coverage , the classes were full to the brim even the paid for ones , and as all vetted nothing is held back .

 

great shows and even better venues , over 600 auto locksmiths hitting town in vegas on a jolly , over 2000 at aloa in vegas , its an experience