BMW keypad, not the best quality!

paicapo · 02-03-2015, 10:49 AM

Yesterday I took a closer look at my keypad for the x5 and noticed that it was pretty worn, comparison photo between keypad to an E92 bmw 6 years old and the new X5 keypad 10 months old, pretty crappy build!

opasha · 02-03-2015, 10:55 AM

Ouch, that sucks. Mine still looks brand new

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Taran.J · 02-03-2015, 11:05 AM

My E90's keys looked new since 10/06 to 01/15. Little over seven years but this is not a good outlook hopefully on how the rest of the X5 is built as well.

MattBianco · 02-03-2015, 11:05 AM

It should not be like that. Terrible.

Meanwhile, preventative and cheap solution:
$7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Color-Silico...e14049&vxp=mtr

paicapo · 02-03-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MattBianco

It should not be like that. Terrible.

Meanwhile, preventative and cheap solution:
$7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Color-Silico...e14049&vxp=mtr

That’s a pretty good idea, the OEM keypad is expensive.

Barbja · 02-03-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MattBianco

Meanwhile, preventative and cheap solution:
$7

Those are way cute. They'd make an already fabulously heavy key heavier though. Maybe not by a lot, but still.

MattBianco · 02-03-2015, 11:30 AM

Silicone....very little weight. They are not slippery-smooth and grip really well so less chance of a drop (I know I ordered one, but at first I ordered it for the wrong key and not a perfect fit...have not re-ordered). For men carrying keys in front pocket jeans, it seemed the key did not want to leave the pocket alway.

hyde · 02-03-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MattBianco

Silicone....very little weight. They are not slippery-smooth and grip really well so less chance of a drop (I know I ordered one, but at first I ordered it for the wrong key and not a perfect fit...have not re-ordered). For men carrying keys in front pocket jeans, it seemed the key did not want to leave the pocket alway.

I think these will collect dust pretty fast, I had a silicone case on a phone once, never again. Dust or not, I would probably get one of these if I had a red or orange or blue car, to go with the color (another thing that bugs me my Top View not showing the color of my vehicle). Grip is nice, but I want smooth removal and insertion to pocket when I am carrying my briefcase or laptop bag and other stuff. I'd curse pretty bad if the silicon tugged in my pocket and did not want to come out easily.

For those who are leasing, I think you'll be fine with one for 3 years. paicapo 's key looks like an exception, as if it fell and got dragged on the floor, or rubbed against some sandpaper in his pocket.

opasha · 02-03-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hyde

I think these will collect dust pretty fast, I had a silicone case on a phone once, never again. Dust or not, I would probably get one of these if I had a red or orange or blue car, to go with the color (another thing that bugs me my Top View not showing the color of my vehicle) but for those who are leasing, I think you'll be fine with one for 3 years. paicapo 's key looks like an exception, as if it fell and got dragged on the floor, or rubbed against some sandpaper in his pocket.

That bothered me so much that I changed the exterior of my car to match...jk

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stingr23 · 02-03-2015, 01:07 PM

Interesting. My keyfob is all silver and still looks new, but I don't even use it much since I use the comfort access...

r33_RGSport · 02-03-2015, 01:10 PM

Uh, protection for something pretty. You would loose the feeling and satisfaction.

I guess it is time for CA retrofit.

hyde · 02-03-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

That bothered me so much that I changed the exterior of my car to match...jk

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You could definitely go with that and win the the pickiest person ever contest.

At least BMW should give us an option, right? Did you ever look int coding, maybe we can upload a jpeg or something.

retx · 02-03-2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MattBianco

It should not be like that. Terrible.

Meanwhile, preventative and cheap solution:
$7...

It's the great ideas for some, but IMO, I just hate it. I don't use any cover on the key fob or iPhone, etc. Why covers such beauty insides the cover!?

opasha · 02-03-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hyde

You could definitely go with that and win the the pickiest person ever contest.

At least BMW should give us an option, right? Did you ever look int coding, maybe we can upload a jpeg or something.

I haven't found anything with images/coding. If I did, I'd redesign the whole 6WB and iDrive myself better than Audi because I have experience in themes and photoshop/gimp. Trust me...I've looked. I'm pretty sure if I changed it, I'd get a legal notice from BMW the way Deadmau5 got from Ferrari for changing his Ferrari 458 Italia into a Purrari...which made him move onto a Lamborghini Huracan and call it the Nyanborghini Purracan.

Here's some of my work from back in the day when I used to play around with themes for the first google phone (g1): http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=3150

Purrari:

Purracan:

barcelona · 02-03-2015, 07:29 PM

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After a few accidental tailgate openings from the keys being in front jeans, I got covers. Fortunate that tailgate did not scrape against garage door. With cover protectors no repeated occurrences. Yes it is very bulky and does not come out of tight pants readily. The rubber bands aren't pretty but prevents the cover from swinging open. With comfort access, no need to push buttons.

MattBianco · 02-03-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by retx

It's the great ideas for some, but IMO, I just hate it. I don't use any cover on the key fob or iPhone, etc.

Why covers such beauty insides the cover!?

Oh it is ugly alright. It is a damage preventer and ugly plus loss of feel as R33 points out.

Wobbles · 02-03-2015, 08:31 PM

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After a few accidental tailgate openings from the keys being in front jeans, I got covers. Fortunate that tailgate did not scrape against garage door. With cover protectors no repeated occurrences. Yes it is very bulky and does not come out of tight pants readily. The rubber bands aren't pretty but prevents the cover from swinging open. With comfort access, no need to push buttons.

I know I read somewhere that condoms prevent minivans, but I'm sorry bro, that's just wrong....

barcelona · 02-03-2015, 08:45 PM

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I know I read somewhere that condoms prevent minivans, but I'm sorry bro, that's just wrong....

lol, yes I know that forum member he is a good contributor as you are as well. Always like your humor.

Wobbles · 02-04-2015, 08:44 PM

Here's what the dealership gave me to help protect the keyfob:

It's actually one of their better in-house products - the clasp has a built in magnet and thus the overall dimensions are quite thin and being faux leather, it doesn't "stick" to my pants' pocket unlike how silicon would.

retx · 02-04-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Wobbles

Here's what the dealership gave me to help protect the keyfob:

It's actually one of their better in-house products - the clasp has a built in magnet and thus the overall dimensions are quite thin and being faux leather, it doesn't "stick" to my pants' pocket unlike how silicon would.

I don't mind US dealers throw me these souvenirs...

r33_RGSport · 02-04-2015, 11:59 PM

@Wobbles , I thought they gave you a girl to drive you around, open the door for you, and ....
You are in SE Asia afterall.

Wobbles · 02-05-2015, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by r33

@Wobbles , I thought they gave you a girl to drive you around, open the door for you, and ....
You are in SE Asia afterall.

Seriously, Ben, if they did that, my wifey would never let me step into the BMW dealership ever again

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MattBianco Lieutenant Colonel 1280 Rep 1,886 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d msport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Marin, California iTrader: (0)	Silicone....very little weight. They are not slippery-smooth and grip really well so less chance of a drop (I know I ordered one, but at first I ordered it for the wrong key and not a perfect fit...have not re-ordered). For men carrying keys in front pocket jeans, it seemed the key did not want to leave the pocket alway. __________________ Amber or Red Rear Turn Signals? Vote/have your say: LINK. Post your MPGs 100L/km here: LINK X5 F15 Engines Compared LINK Take the BMW X5 F15 Survey: LINK See the Results: LINK N57 Diesel Tuning Chips Compared LINK
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