Key fob

Englishbloke · 03-18-2016, 05:12 AM

So I asked my dealer about a key fob (with tailgate... Gate) and they sent me this...

What to people think? £33+VAT

S1NGH · 03-18-2016, 05:16 AM

Nice, but expensive isn't it?

I asked Phil at Cotswold about the other MSport blue cover which came in at the same price.

There are quite a few fakes on eBay, so be careful with those.

225 · 03-18-2016, 06:26 AM

I hate carrying keys at the best of times so what benefit do these give as they just make the fob bigger?

saltyamigo · 03-18-2016, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 225

I hate carrying keys at the best of times so what benefit do these give as they just make the fob bigger?

Prevents accidental pushing of the buttons in your pocket then finding the boot open or the car unlocked.

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-18-2016, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by saltyamigo

Prevents accidental pushing of the buttons in your pocket then finding the boot open or the car unlocked.

Yeah can be funny seeing those BMWs with boots open when it's raining

Last year I asked this bloke at work about his new Tracker he had fitted to his new BMW.

I asked him if he was testing it by leaving his boot open

He has his key in his pocket and sitting at his desk had inadvertently opened his boot lol.

Englishbloke · 03-18-2016, 07:10 AM

Yeah, bit annoying that I have to pay £40 to fix a problem on a £40k car.

Englishbloke · 03-18-2016, 07:40 AM

Well, whatever I said to my dealer seems to have worked... They've just offered me one for free!

saltyamigo · 03-18-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Englishbloke

Well, whatever I said to my dealer seems to have worked... They've just offered me one for free!

Good to hear, £40 is very steep for a keycase!

NorthEastX5 · 03-18-2016, 10:02 AM

DO NOT BUY IT

bought one for my X5 key. Felt apart after 2 weeks the bolt through the middle seems like it should be a nice metal affair, you know like a normal bolt!

actually the end is metal rest of it is a glued plastic part, you can see where this is going right? and surprise surprise it snapped after 2 weeks use. Not good for a £40-50 key case.

Took mine back. Total crap.

Got full refund. Dealer didn't quibble once I showed them where it broke.

Just try not to drop the key now

Rob 1267 · 03-18-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by saltyamigo

Prevents accidental pushing of the buttons in your pocket then finding the boot open or the car unlocked.

+1 I bought one off Stratstone's eBay account for 30 quid.

dubdemand · 03-18-2016, 02:57 PM

I bought one late November last year and the blue metal bolt has already sheered by the head - which wasn't over tightened as it goes into a plastic sleeve!

I've emailed BMW to see if they will send me a couple of placement pins but yet to receive a proper reply...

CMOS II · 03-18-2016, 03:53 PM

Vile artefact, mine is now used for the spare, it's too bulky, poorly made and makes your key look like you have a large trouser snake. I suppose that's the only upside!

jumperjohn · 03-18-2016, 05:09 PM

Something like this look better value:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2614021520...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Rich9600 · 03-18-2016, 06:52 PM

I got one after sitting on my sofa with my keys in my pocket on a rainy day...
Wet boot floor.

I've had my one about 18 months, and it's fine.
Also, distinguishes nicely between my key and her key. Ideal for profiles mapped to the key.

I think my one came off Amazon.

Al335d · 03-19-2016, 01:38 AM

Wouldn't it be nice if the new 7 series key was something that could be put in a wallet and forgotten with keyless entry, instead of the even bigger key with a screen it's been given. I would pay extra for a credit card sized key.
Then on the next 3 series we could all look forward to keeping the boot / tailgate shut until needed.

AlfaM · 03-19-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dubdemand

I bought one late November last year and the blue metal bolt has already sheered by the head - which wasn't over tightened as it goes into a plastic sleeve!

I've emailed BMW to see if they will send me a couple of placement pins but yet to receive a proper reply...

My blue screwhead sheared off too. I ordered a replacement stainless steel one off ebay (M3 x10mm) and popped a washer on the other side, bit of thread lok and it hasn't moved since.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009615893...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Biz Bateman · 03-20-2016, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob 1267

Quote:

Originally Posted by saltyamigo

Prevents accidental pushing of the buttons in your pocket then finding the boot open or the car unlocked.

+1 I bought one off Stratstone's eBay account for 30 quid.

Have you a link please ?

Biz Bateman · 03-20-2016, 02:04 AM

******* sorry wrong information *******

robwils · 03-20-2016, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Biz Bateman

Here is another option, genuine BMW black leather for £16

I found this on eBay and thought you might like it! Check it out now: http://r.ebay.com/bNg7io

says for older models <2010 (e series) , have you got one ?

Biz Bateman · 03-20-2016, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by robwils

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biz Bateman

Here is another option, genuine BMW black leather for £16

I found this on eBay and thought you might like it! Check it out now: http://r.ebay.com/bNg7io

says for older models <2010 (e series) , have you got one ?

That's will teach me not to read the description and just look at pictures.

Sorry for duff info

RobUK · 03-20-2016, 03:58 AM

5 years, 3 BMWs, never once had a phantom boot-opening.

If putting them in your pocket means the buttons get pressed, then don't buy such tight jeans!

subsy · 03-20-2016, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RobUK

5 years, 3 BMWs, never once had a phantom boot-opening.

If putting them in your pocket means the buttons get pressed, then don't buy such tight jeans!

It's really not a good look anyway

03-18-2016, 05:12 AM	#1
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S1NGH Captain 217 Rep 602 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Competition Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Central Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Nice, but expensive isn't it? I asked Phil at Cotswold about the other MSport blue cover which came in at the same price. There are quite a few fakes on eBay, so be careful with those. __________________ Past BMW's: 2017 G30 530d MSport, 2015 F30 330d MSport, 2013 F10 520d MSport, 2009 E60 530d MSport, 2001 E46 330i MSport, 2002 E39 520i MSport
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Englishbloke Captain 254 Rep 922 Posts Drives: F30 335d TB Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	Yeah, bit annoying that I have to pay £40 to fix a problem on a £40k car.
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Englishbloke Captain 254 Rep 922 Posts Drives: F30 335d TB Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	Well, whatever I said to my dealer seems to have worked... They've just offered me one for free!
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NorthEastX5 Lieutenant 150 Rep 403 Posts Drives: X5 F15 3.0d M-Sport / 435i F36 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	DO NOT BUY IT bought one for my X5 key. Felt apart after 2 weeks the bolt through the middle seems like it should be a nice metal affair, you know like a normal bolt! actually the end is metal rest of it is a glued plastic part, you can see where this is going right? and surprise surprise it snapped after 2 weeks use. Not good for a £40-50 key case. Took mine back. Total crap. Got full refund. Dealer didn't quibble once I showed them where it broke. Just try not to drop the key now
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dubdemand Captain 416 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F80 Individual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (2)	I bought one late November last year and the blue metal bolt has already sheered by the head - which wasn't over tightened as it goes into a plastic sleeve! I've emailed BMW to see if they will send me a couple of placement pins but yet to receive a proper reply... __________________ Individual SY F80 / insta:@dubdemand
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CMOS II Private First Class 36 Rep 151 Posts Drives: F31 330dx M Sport+ LCI Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Royal Town iTrader: (0)	Vile artefact, mine is now used for the spare, it's too bulky, poorly made and makes your key look like you have a large trouser snake. I suppose that's the only upside! Last edited by CMOS II; 03-19-2016 at 01:29 AM..
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jumperjohn First Lieutenant 114 Rep 383 Posts Drives: BMW M340i X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	Something like this look better value: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2614021520...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Rich9600 Colonel 741 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: i4 M50 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I got one after sitting on my sofa with my keys in my pocket on a rainy day... Wet boot floor. I've had my one about 18 months, and it's fine. Also, distinguishes nicely between my key and her key. Ideal for profiles mapped to the key. I think my one came off Amazon. __________________ Driving i4 M50 (G26) Previous 340i Touring MSport (F31)
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Al335d Private 28 Rep 78 Posts Drives: F31 335dx msport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Wouldn't it be nice if the new 7 series key was something that could be put in a wallet and forgotten with keyless entry, instead of the even bigger key with a screen it's been given. I would pay extra for a credit card sized key. Then on the next 3 series we could all look forward to keeping the boot / tailgate shut until needed.
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Biz Bateman Private 15 Rep 69 Posts Drives: F30 318d m sport Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: West Midlands iTrader: (0)	***** sorry wrong information *****
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RobUK Brigadier General 2811 Rep 4,935 Posts Drives: 340i MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sussex, N.Yorks, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 340i MPPSK [0.00] 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 [0.00]	5 years, 3 BMWs, never once had a phantom boot-opening. If putting them in your pocket means the buttons get pressed, then don't buy such tight jeans! __________________ Life is a state of mind
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