BMW Silicon Key Fob

cbbplanet · 10-08-2014, 04:46 PM

Hello,
Just want to share some pictures with the silicon cover I received from deAutoKey. Its good for someone like me who always drop their keys.. my old key got pretty ugly...

You can purchase them here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NOF8OM4
should fit all new F series vehicles

thomps · 10-09-2014, 11:10 PM

Took delivery this week and I did notice that the key plastic seems like it will scratch up pretty badly, especially on a ring with the house keys.

Curious-- does the cover have any effect on the strength of the signal coming from the key fob for either Comfort Access purposes or the range when using the buttons on the fob?

cbbplanet · 10-10-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thomps

Took delivery this week and I did notice that the key plastic seems like it will scratch up pretty badly, especially on a ring with the house keys.

Curious-- does the cover have any effect on the strength of the signal coming from the key fob for either Comfort Access purposes or the range when using the buttons on the fob?

Nope, no difference at all. I have comfort access as well and didn't notice anything different.

zkeeper · 10-10-2014, 02:48 PM

Second but crazy question: will it still fit into the small upper slot on console designed to hold the fob while driving? I have gotten used to having it there, and always know where it's at, instead of flying all over the place. Just curious. Love the idea though of this little cover. I have dropped mine twice now on garage concrete..and cringe each time.

AlexGT · 10-10-2014, 03:04 PM

Thanks for sharing this, I've just ordered mine in red to match my interior

overcoil · 10-10-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zkeeper

Second but crazy question: will it still fit into the small upper slot on console designed to hold the fob while driving? cry:

I'm not sure which small upper slot your talking about, can you post a pic?
I use the round cup holder in front of the gear selector - in front of that ?

Scott

FoxCrane · 10-10-2014, 06:17 PM

Am I the only one who thinks these covers look hideous?!

thomps · 10-10-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxCrane

Am I the only one who thinks these covers look hideous?!

I do think most of the solid colors look a little "too" solid, but I'm interested in the transparent one!

Cairo Kid · 10-12-2014, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by zkeeper

Second but crazy question: will it still fit into the small upper slot on console designed to hold the fob while driving?

Is this the slot you mean? The silicon cover is black, but it's on. The fit is a little tight, but it doesn't fall out while driving (although to be honest, I generally just keep it in my pocket).

david.orr · 10-12-2014, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FoxCrane

Am I the only one who thinks these covers look hideous?!

No, you're not.

T4455 · 10-12-2014, 03:16 PM

They look good, do you have a photo of the back?

It would be nice to have a cover that matches the color of your car and protects your keys, I drop my keys way too much.

Once I get a photo of the back, I am going to purchase.

bmwM3guy · 10-12-2014, 04:00 PM

Looks ok but they don't look like they're cut to fit correctly. The center where the BMW symbol is oblong shaped when the symbol is round, just looks weird. I like the blue color though but these aren't for me.

T4455 · 10-12-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwM3guy

Looks ok but they don't look like they're cut to fit correctly. The center where the BMW symbol is oblong shaped when the symbol is round, just looks weird. I like the blue color though but these aren't for me.

Looks like the nature of silicone, most likely able to fix that once it is on the key, doesn't look too noticeable, I had to go back to look at the photo.

Still waiting to purchase if I can see the back of one of these first and I will post small review myself here.

Cairo Kid · 10-13-2014, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by T4455

Still waiting to purchase if I can see the back of one of these first and I will post small review myself here.

Here's a couple of pictures for you. This particular one doesn't have cut-outs and covers almost the entire key. I would have preferred a navy coloured cover, but this one does the job and looks ok.

T4455 · 10-13-2014, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cairo Kid

Here's a couple of pictures for you. This particular one doesn't have cut-outs and covers almost the entire key. I would have preferred a navy coloured cover, but this one does the job and looks ok.

Thanks, but I can tell from their amazon listing, the back looks different.
Can the OP take photos of the back?

I like the OP better because it shows the shiny BMW emblem and buttons while protecting them.

Cairo Kid, I think I saw your model on eBay, they were too much money for silicone, like close to $20.00??

Cairo Kid · 10-13-2014, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by T4455

Cairo Kid, I think I saw your model on eBay, they were too much money for silicone, like close to $20.00??

I got it from amazon for $15

Shawn Ou · 10-13-2014, 04:37 AM

I like all the keys you posted,they are nice

Shawn Ou · 10-13-2014, 04:51 AM

But I got YH key from their website,it's good

cbbplanet · 10-13-2014, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zkeeper

Second but crazy question: will it still fit into the small upper slot on console designed to hold the fob while driving? I have gotten used to having it there, and always know where it's at, instead of flying all over the place. Just curious. Love the idea though of this little cover. I have dropped mine twice now on garage concrete..and cringe each time.

the silicone cover isn't thick. It fit in the upper console slot with the cover. That's where you're referring to right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoxCrane

Am I the only one who thinks these covers look hideous?!

No, you're not. But I keep my keys in my pocket so it doesn't matter. Over time, old scratch up keys look worse so this isn't bad for the time being. Maybe someone will come up with a better idea later on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomps

I do think most of the solid colors look a little "too" solid, but I'm interested in the transparent one!

That's the color I currently am going with too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by T4455

They look good, do you have a photo of the back?

It would be nice to have a cover that matches the color of your car and protects your keys, I drop my keys way too much.

Once I get a photo of the back, I am going to purchase.

I'll PM that to you and post it up soon

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Originally Posted by bmwM3guy

Looks ok but they don't look like they're cut to fit correctly. The center where the BMW symbol is oblong shaped when the symbol is round, just looks weird. I like the blue color though but these aren't for me.

Like the guy below you said, it's the silicon material and because the center circle is skinny, the ring moves a bit. I would recommend a sticker/skin then if you can't stand it not lining up completely.

T4455 · 10-13-2014, 02:01 PM

The circle doesn't bother me on the front, makes sense it isn't going to be perfect and can be moved.

More important is the back circle, any reason for that?
Is it because you can flip it around, is it for the front emblem?

This is the most time I took on deciding to make a purchase for a $7 item.

I am most likely going to pick up a blue one today as they seem to ship these quickly through amazon, I should have it by Friday for a review.

T4455 · 10-13-2014, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cairo Kid

I got it from amazon for $15

I just saw that listing, that is still too much money.

$7.00 seems reasonable and the going price for these, I did find few for like $3.00 in China, but for quicker shipping in the US for $4.00 more is not a big deal.

thomps · 10-13-2014, 09:58 PM

Ordered the transparent one. Hoping to receive it by the end of the week.

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cbbplanet First Lieutenant 28 Rep 319 Posts Drives: space shuttle Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Taipei iTrader: (5)	BMW Silicon Key Fob Hello, Just want to share some pictures with the silicon cover I received from deAutoKey. Its good for someone like me who always drop their keys.. my old key got pretty ugly... You can purchase them here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NOF8OM4 should fit all new F series vehicles Last edited by cbbplanet; 10-13-2014 at 01:53 PM..
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thomps Private First Class 4 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Everywhere, man. iTrader: (0)	Took delivery this week and I did notice that the key plastic seems like it will scratch up pretty badly, especially on a ring with the house keys. Curious-- does the cover have any effect on the strength of the signal coming from the key fob for either Comfort Access purposes or the range when using the buttons on the fob?
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zkeeper Captain 208 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 & 08 Z4 si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BimmerHaven iTrader: (0)	Second but crazy question: will it still fit into the small upper slot on console designed to hold the fob while driving? I have gotten used to having it there, and always know where it's at, instead of flying all over the place. Just curious. Love the idea though of this little cover. I have dropped mine twice now on garage concrete..and cringe each time.
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T4455 Private 12 Rep 95 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0)	They look good, do you have a photo of the back? It would be nice to have a cover that matches the color of your car and protects your keys, I drop my keys way too much. Once I get a photo of the back, I am going to purchase.
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bmwM3guy New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: Wanting an E92 335i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Meridian, MS iTrader: (0)	Looks ok but they don't look like they're cut to fit correctly. The center where the BMW symbol is oblong shaped when the symbol is round, just looks weird. I like the blue color though but these aren't for me.
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T4455 Private 12 Rep 95 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0)	The circle doesn't bother me on the front, makes sense it isn't going to be perfect and can be moved. More important is the back circle, any reason for that? Is it because you can flip it around, is it for the front emblem? This is the most time I took on deciding to make a purchase for a $7 item. I am most likely going to pick up a blue one today as they seem to ship these quickly through amazon, I should have it by Friday for a review.
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thomps Private First Class 4 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Everywhere, man. iTrader: (0)	Ordered the transparent one. Hoping to receive it by the end of the week.
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