Carbon fiber key fob housing?

Adcampo · 12-01-2015, 06:05 PM

Is there a vendor who makes a carbon fiber key fob case? I've seen some "skins", but i'm guessing they won't do.

I've seen the USB memory stick in the shape of a key fob. It's really nice looking with a ///m logo.

captainaudio · 12-01-2015, 06:37 PM

Perhaps you can find one on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...y+fob&_sacat=0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Carbon-F...FV8ax1&vxp=mtr

EALm4 · 12-01-2015, 06:38 PM

Hmm some of these are kinda nice

geneatals · 12-01-2015, 07:06 PM

IIRC ecs tuning sells a cf sleeve and a leather sleeve/

i know e9x keys are smaller than the f8x keys..wondering what the actual size difference is..and if it's enough to make a differnce is the leather of cf sleeves/pouches will fit

OP...if you want a skin per say..you could alwaya do a cf vinyl wrap on your key as well..

Adcampo · 12-01-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by captainaudio

Perhaps you can find one on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...y+fob&_sacat=0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Carbon-F...FV8ax1&vxp=mtr

Thanks. I emailed them to see if they have an F8x version.

JHY310 · 12-01-2015, 08:32 PM

I believe jbspeed has an OEM type leather case with Carbon inserts.

Kankles · 12-02-2015, 02:22 AM

I keep mine in a glow in the dark condom. Can never be too safe. The Valets love it

jwzimm · 12-02-2015, 07:44 AM

Be careful, CF is conductive. That means if the case is actually CF it could attenuate and possibly block the Comfort Access signal from the key. It would be like wrapping your key in a little Faraday Cage.

bob330i · 12-02-2015, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jwzimm

Be careful, CF is conductive. That means if the case is actually CF it could attenuate and possibly block the Comfort Access signal from the key. It would be like wrapping your key in a little Faraday Cage.

Right, also note the guys who are putting in CF diffusers are blocking the "kick" CA feature.

Anchored · 12-22-2015, 09:53 PM

could do a hydrodipped one.

the problem is getting the key open.

03Saleen · 12-23-2015, 01:38 PM

I bought one of these and it looks great! It came with the key chain part too. The logo is blurred out because it has the BMW logo on it. Every time I go to BMW they are like what kind of BMW is this key to, it looks badass!? I got the mat black one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Remote-F...c5emkw&vxp=mtr

EALm4 · 12-23-2015, 03:52 PM

Why not wrap it?

I bought a roll of CF vinyl awhile back and wrapped it. Then used a xacto knife to cut out all the buttons and edges. I have the "simcarbon" vinyl and it's pretty matte. If you want a high gloss look there are others out there. Just use the pre-stretch method of prepping the vinyl and you're set!

YasM4 · 12-24-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EALm4

Why not wrap it?

I bought a roll of CF vinyl awhile back and wrapped it. Then used a xacto knife to cut out all the buttons and edges. I have the "simcarbon" vinyl and it's pretty matte. If you want a high gloss look there are others out there. Just use the pre-stretch method of prepping the vinyl and you're set!

Could you share some pictures?

F83 · 12-24-2015, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrillbilly

I keep mine in a glow in the dark condom. Can never be too safe. The Valets love it

EALm4 · 12-24-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by YasM4

Could you share some pictures?

Not the best pics and this was literally the first thing I've ever wrapped. It's holding up well. I could've done a better job of pre-stretching the vinyl before application though. I'm pretty happy with it but wish it was a bit more glossy. What I like about it is that there is no added bulk to the fob.

Hell, if anyone's local and wants to give this a try, hit me up. I can just give you some vinyl to try yourself!

YasM4 · 12-24-2015, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EALm4

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Originally Posted by YasM4

Could you share some pictures?

Not the best pics and this was literally the first thing I've ever wrapped. It's holding up well. I could've done a better job of pre-stretching the vinyl before application though. I'm pretty happy with it but wish it was a bit more glossy. What I like about it is that there is no added bulk to the fob.

Looks great!

Adcampo · 12-24-2015, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EALm4

Quote:

Originally Posted by YasM4

Could you share some pictures?

Not the best pics and this was literally the first thing I've ever wrapped. It's holding up well. I could've done a better job of pre-stretching the vinyl before application though. I'm pretty happy with it but wish it was a bit more glossy. What I like about it is that there is no added bulk to the fob.

Hell, if anyone's local and wants to give this a try, hit me up. I can just give you some vinyl to try yourself!

Looks really good. How about this?

EALm4 · 12-24-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Adcampo

Looks really good. How about this?

The "weave" on that fob looks kind of odd but it has a clean look otherwise.

I've heard the M logo sticker falls off after a bit though.

Adcampo · 12-25-2015, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by EALm4

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Originally Posted by Adcampo

Looks really good. How about this?

The "weave" on that fob looks kind of odd but it has a clean look otherwise.

I've heard the M logo sticker falls off after a bit though.

Yep, it's only $39. I'm sure it's not the best quality. For those who don't know, this is a thumb drive that BMW sells.

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