M Performance Alcantara Key Fob Cover Issue

jm600rr · 02-04-2016, 03:49 PM

I bought one since my trunk kept opening by itself with the key in my pocket. Not sure if my key has sensitive buttons but has not happened since I put it in the key cover.

YasM4 · 02-04-2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinh335

First year issues, this is why I wait a little bit before buying a key chain

I'm waiting for the LCI and the competition package.

nene · 02-04-2016, 07:38 PM

When I got mine I could tell that it was going to break.
I immediately went MacGyver on it.

Solution: got a ring from another keychain that was not being used; easy, cheap and lasts long.

GrussGott · 02-04-2016, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chez

I'd be expecting BMW to replace it free of charge, personally.

I'd be expecting BMW to point, laugh, steal your wallet, and then push you into the mud.

JDougM3 · 02-04-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jm600rr

I bought one since my trunk kept opening by itself with the key in my pocket. Not sure if my key has sensitive buttons but has not happened since I put it in the key cover.

Ditto

abuimad · 02-05-2016, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluex

Ok, I get replacing your first one after it breaks......but wouldn't common sense dictate not to do so a 3rd, 4th and 5th time?

Or are you just a very positive person, in general?

Haha hardly a positive person, it's just that I really like this damn key holder, the GF bought me the first one, so every time I break one, I keep replacing it

Sassicaia · 02-05-2016, 02:21 PM

When I first saw "made in china" on the box in another thread I called this. Sure there was lots of talk about global economy, and china CAN make good things blah blah, but ultimately i knew this POS would fall apart.

If this piece was actually built to a BMW standard to last and not outsourced to a common promotional material assembly line of airport kiosk quality type crap manufactured in China I think it had the chance to last.

Maybe at 5-10$ its worth its price, but at $50 or what ever it is it could have been made with solid parts and by a reputable manufacture specializing in small leather goods etc (which are not located in china).

Is that it is, but I saw a mile away.

How about a $200 version made by Hermes or something. There are tons of quality leather good manufactures in Portugal and Itally that have a long history of manufacturing product built and proven to last. What not outsource to them?

Kankles · 02-05-2016, 03:03 PM

Bulky just got bulkier...you can afford an F8x you can afford to buy a new key if you can't handle scratches. But I don't use a gimmicky phone case either so wtf do I know. But I do wear condoms

Never Convicted · 02-05-2016, 03:17 PM

...and here I thought those dents in your bodywork were from rocks that kicked up. Hey,
at least your clearcoat is good!

abuimad · 02-06-2016, 12:42 AM

well **** ... valet just broke another one

Stevens21234 · 02-06-2016, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by abuimad

well **** ... valet just broke another one

lol damn. What is this replacement bolt people are getting?

MB London · 02-08-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassicaia

When I first saw "made in china" on the box in another thread I called this. Sure there was lots of talk about global economy, and china CAN make good things blah blah, but ultimately i knew this POS would fall apart.

If this piece was actually built to a BMW standard to last and not outsourced to a common promotional material assembly line of airport kiosk quality type crap manufactured in China I think it had the chance to last.

Maybe at 5-10$ its worth its price, but at $50 or what ever it is it could have been made with solid parts and by a reputable manufacture specializing in small leather goods etc (which are not located in china).

Is that it is, but I saw a mile away.

How about a $200 version made by Hermes or something. There are tons of quality leather good manufactures in Portugal and Itally that have a long history of manufacturing product built and proven to last. What not outsource to them?

what he said

philthy84 · 02-10-2016, 12:11 AM

These BMW key fob covers aren't worth it for me, I owned the previous version of similar type of key fob cover and it broke exactly the same way. I went the EBay route this time around and purchased $5-10 silicone key fob cover, does the job for me for scratch protection and accidental button presses.

MFNATIK · 02-13-2016, 03:30 AM

Same thing happened to mine. I brought it back to the dealer and they warrantied it. Got a new one on the spot and haven't had an issue since.

AllForTheCash · 02-13-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Salvanas702

Happened to me at Welt the day I picked up my F80. Went back to the store and I think they gave me a better replacement.

Yes mine failed as well. Was replaced under "warranty."

smithf80 · 02-13-2016, 09:08 AM

Look on aliexpress or eBay.

If anyone wants to pay what its really worth. (Still probably too much)

bigsid05 · 02-13-2016, 07:43 PM

I own it as well, to prevent scratching/accidental key presses as others mentioned, and agree that it's an overpriced piece of crap. The stitching on it is abysmal considering the MSRP.

M5essex · 02-13-2016, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YasM4

I'm waiting for the LCI and the competition package.

Are you expecting something new and sexy for competition pack key?

sssqueeze · 02-14-2016, 02:08 AM

dealer carries a one year warranty. take it back and get another one. I did.

nhs15 · 02-15-2016, 01:33 PM

Mine broke too, after 2 weeks of use. Returned it no problem. To be honest it was way to bulky. So much so that one of my friends said " hey nice purse".

docmfg · 03-31-2016, 04:46 AM

I got one and it broke the same way. Dealer replaced it and 2nd broke as well and just got a refund.

mkoesel · 03-31-2016, 06:37 AM

Worth reading:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=19637682

02-04-2016, 03:49 PM	#23
jm600rr Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 2020 M8C Coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	I bought one since my trunk kept opening by itself with the key in my pocket. Not sure if my key has sensitive buttons but has not happened since I put it in the key cover.
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02-04-2016, 07:38 PM	#25
nene Second Lieutenant 137 Rep 236 Posts Drives: Various Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4c [9.00]	When I got mine I could tell that it was going to break. I immediately went MacGyver on it. Solution: got a ring from another keychain that was not being used; easy, cheap and lasts long. __________________ M5C:G550:RS6:Macan-T:911TT :: (M4:P90D:XKR:550ix:M3:TT:545i:CLK:S4)
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02-05-2016, 02:21 PM	#29
Sassicaia Brigadier General 4453 Rep 3,308 Posts Drives: SMB F80 6MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	When I first saw "made in china" on the box in another thread I called this. Sure there was lots of talk about global economy, and china CAN make good things blah blah, but ultimately i knew this POS would fall apart. If this piece was actually built to a BMW standard to last and not outsourced to a common promotional material assembly line of airport kiosk quality type crap manufactured in China I think it had the chance to last. Maybe at 5-10$ its worth its price, but at $50 or what ever it is it could have been made with solid parts and by a reputable manufacture specializing in small leather goods etc (which are not located in china). Is that it is, but I saw a mile away. How about a $200 version made by Hermes or something. There are tons of quality leather good manufactures in Portugal and Itally that have a long history of manufacturing product built and proven to last. What not outsource to them?
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Kankles Rear Admiral 1485 Rep 1,706 Posts Drives: Bavarian Milk Wagon Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: € iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [0.00]	Bulky just got bulkier...you can afford an F8x you can afford to buy a new key if you can't handle scratches. But I don't use a gimmicky phone case either so wtf do I know. But I do wear condoms
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02-05-2016, 03:17 PM	#31
Never Convicted Lieutenant Colonel 1108 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	...and here I thought those dents in your bodywork were from rocks that kicked up. Hey, at least your clearcoat is good!
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02-06-2016, 12:42 AM	#32
abuimad Private First Class 312 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2015 Austin Yellow BMW M4 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Doha iTrader: (0)	well **** ... valet just broke another one
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02-10-2016, 12:11 AM	#35
philthy84 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 2018 X2 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA / Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	These BMW key fob covers aren't worth it for me, I owned the previous version of similar type of key fob cover and it broke exactly the same way. I went the EBay route this time around and purchased $5-10 silicone key fob cover, does the job for me for scratch protection and accidental button presses.
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02-13-2016, 03:30 AM	#36
MFNATIK Blocked from G80/G82 for having an opinion 3498 Rep 3,729 Posts Drives: Trek Domane Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mexicali iTrader: (1)	Same thing happened to mine. I brought it back to the dealer and they warrantied it. Got a new one on the spot and haven't had an issue since.
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02-13-2016, 09:08 AM	#38
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02-13-2016, 07:43 PM	#39
bigsid05 First Lieutenant 109 Rep 303 Posts Drives: '15 MG/SO M4 Join Date: May 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I own it as well, to prevent scratching/accidental key presses as others mentioned, and agree that it's an overpriced piece of crap. The stitching on it is abysmal considering the MSRP.
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02-14-2016, 02:08 AM	#41
sssqueeze Enlisted Member 18 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2013 / 335i / M Sport / M. Red Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	dealer carries a one year warranty. take it back and get another one. I did.
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02-15-2016, 01:33 PM	#42
nhs15 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lutherville, MD iTrader: (0)	Mine broke too, after 2 weeks of use. Returned it no problem. To be honest it was way to bulky. So much so that one of my friends said " hey nice purse".
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03-31-2016, 04:46 AM	#43
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03-31-2016, 06:37 AM	#44
mkoesel Moderator 7512 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	Worth reading: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=19637682
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