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      07-13-2018, 10:40 AM   #1
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Why are key fobs so BIG!!

With all the tech we have, why are our BMW key fobs so damn BIG!!!!!
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      07-13-2018, 10:56 AM   #2
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Can't tell if serious.....
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I know what u mean but BMW keyfobs are in the average i think, and they look cool.
Take a look at 7series if u wanna see a huge keyfob !
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      07-13-2018, 11:31 AM   #4
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Can't tell if serious.....
Serious as a heart attack! I could just see a cool little round fob in the shape of the rondel. My M fob should be like a little piece of jewelry. Make the others weep with jealousy!! I liken it to the metal Amex Platinum card, it may not be Platinum but when you hand it over buying something people notice the weight. Kind of a fun little surprise. I know, first world problem....
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To be honest I wish there was no key needed at all and all I needed was my phone with me...
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      07-13-2018, 11:52 AM   #6
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Serious as a heart attack! I could just see a cool little round fob in the shape of the rondel. My M fob should be like a little piece of jewelry. Make the others weep with jealousy!! I liken it to the metal Amex Platinum card, it may not be Platinum but when you hand it over buying something people notice the weight. Kind of a fun little surprise. I know, first world problem....
My wife has a Macan, the key is car shaped. It's pretty cool.
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I like big fobs and I cannot lie!
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I have to admit I was taken back by how big the fobs are. I thought VW/Audi ones were on the large side but these are pretty big and they have a cheap hollow feel. Ford can do them nice and small so I'm not sure why they need to be this large.
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      07-13-2018, 01:41 PM   #9
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New fobs are better.
I have one for my wife's X3. Thinner and better in design.
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With all the tech we have, why are our BMW key fobs so damn BIG!!!!!
Bigger to hold more, wait for it... Information.

Go figure :
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      07-13-2018, 02:06 PM   #11
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New fobs are better.
I have one for my wife's X3. Thinner and better in design.
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My wife's X5 has the same fob and I was shocked when I got the M2 key. It's bland, big, and has a hollow feel like mentioned above. You'd think the X keys would be used for the M2 also.
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      07-13-2018, 02:35 PM   #12
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Who cares. You never need to hold it in your hand. Just put it in your pochet or bag or...
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      07-13-2018, 03:22 PM   #13
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Tougher to misplace?

I'd never want starting the car to depend on my phone. Phone batteries die....a lot. At least mine does. I guess you could charge it in the car....oh, wait.
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New fobs are better.
I have one for my wife's X3. Thinner and better in design.
Did this key conversion for my M2:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1331334

Love it. Much thinner which makes it more comfortable to keep in your pocket and a bit heavier which makes it feel more refined and expensive. The OEM plastic keys are a joke in comparison. They look and feel like little plastic footballs.

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      07-13-2018, 04:02 PM   #15
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Remember your glove box key is stuffed inside.
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      07-13-2018, 04:20 PM   #16
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Got to be big enough to fit all the electronics inside.
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      07-13-2018, 04:39 PM   #17
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Remember your glove box key is stuffed inside.
Im sure M keyfob also has the key inside

Bmw such cunts for this!
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      07-13-2018, 05:00 PM   #18
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Im sure M keyfob also has the key inside

Bmw such cunts for this!
It definitely does.
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      07-13-2018, 05:45 PM   #19
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To be honest I wish there was no key needed at all and all I needed was my phone with me...
Or a wave of the hand like Obi Wan!
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The new Display Keys are even bigger
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      07-14-2018, 05:27 PM   #21
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      07-14-2018, 07:34 PM   #22
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Hopefully a good battery.
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