BMW leather key case

roadkillrob · 12-06-2008, 10:21 AM

I just got one of the BMW leather key cases - does anyone else have one? It seems to be the dumbest design ever - it is a nice piece and goes on the key great, but apparently no one ever thought that most of us keep our key on a keyring and there seems to be no way to attach the fob to your keyring once in the leather case! Anyone have any luck with one of these things?

deletedelete · 12-06-2008, 10:24 AM

I have a BMW keychain for regular keys, and this case for the fob.

I dont think it was designed for use with an added keychain.

canucklion · 12-06-2008, 10:25 AM

Tischer BMW/getBMWparts.com - New BMW Leather Key Cases now in COLORS!!!

canucklion · 12-06-2008, 10:25 AM

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

I dont think it was designed for use with an added keychain.

Majikthese42 · 12-06-2008, 10:32 AM

If you want to use the fob on a key ring I imagine you could fit a key ring through the holes in the fob and the hole in the remote instead of using the plastic rivet that's included with the fob to hold the fob to the remote.

akack79 · 12-06-2008, 11:02 AM

Orly, glad I did no buy one then since I put my FOB on a keychain with the rest of my keys.

Crazy Bimmer · 12-06-2008, 11:07 AM

I bought this version

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=key

Same thing but can keep keys on it.

roadkillrob · 12-06-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

I bought this version

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=key

Same thing but can keep keys on it.

That one is awesome except a total rip off at $50 - way smarter design though with the extra loop to hold the rest of your keys!

deletedelete · 12-06-2008, 11:13 AM

Its on sale for $30. Still expensive but looks awesome and is actually functional. Im getting one.

Majikthese42 · 12-06-2008, 11:20 AM

Will any of these leather fobs prevent the buttons from being squeezed? (and the windows and sunroof from opening in the middle of a rain/snowstorm?)

I have the original Mark I leather fobs, and have still had the windows and roof open.

monacoblue335i · 12-06-2008, 12:15 PM

Believe it or not. The car key is the only key I carry when I go out. So the key case is perfect for me.

mikeokimster · 12-06-2008, 12:19 PM

I got mine for free.

RMA · 12-06-2008, 12:23 PM

I have that red BMW leather keyfob attached onto a keyring. I was thinking of switching into one of those red leather BMW key pouches being I don't carry any other keys on me.

rukawa005 · 12-06-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

I bought this version

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=key

Same thing but can keep keys on it.

+1

captainaudio · 12-06-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

I just got one of the BMW leather key cases - does anyone else have one? It seems to be the dumbest design ever - it is a nice piece and goes on the key great, but apparently no one ever thought that most of us keep our key on a keyring and there seems to be no way to attach the fob to your keyring once in the leather case! Anyone have any luck with one of these things?

You remove the screw that holds the key in place and replace it with a key ring.

CA

smartys · 12-06-2008, 08:33 PM

i've got the same one in red, but only use my fob for it......but i'm sure you could put a key ring through the hole as Captainaudio mentioned......

jlstyle · 12-06-2008, 09:06 PM

Ok, they all look good but question is......
What happens when you put the fob in the car????
Case just stays up like that??????????
That would be so disgusting.

normtrum · 12-06-2008, 09:37 PM

Now we need a vendor to offer some cf roundel replacements....or at the very least some overlays.

Garth · 12-07-2008, 10:48 AM

I just stumbled upon this if you want to save a little

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fMerchandise

just4kickz · 12-07-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeokimster

I got mine for free.

welll lah-deeh-fuckign-dah lol lucky.

Lost Horizon · 12-07-2008, 01:10 PM

The real solution to this very, very important BMW question is to get comfort access as an accessory to the fob case purchase.

I've never put the key-fob anywhere but in my pocket with the comfort access configurator active. No key chain blues, no unsheathing of the fob issues, nada.

The fob keeper keeps the buttons from accidentally getting pushed when up close and personal.. that's about all it does.

K330i · 12-07-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monacoblue335i

Believe it or not. The car key is the only key I carry when I go out. So the key case is perfect for me.

+1

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Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	If you want to use the fob on a key ring I imagine you could fit a key ring through the holes in the fob and the hole in the remote instead of using the plastic rivet that's included with the fob to hold the fob to the remote. __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
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Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Will any of these leather fobs prevent the buttons from being squeezed? (and the windows and sunroof from opening in the middle of a rain/snowstorm?) I have the original Mark I leather fobs, and have still had the windows and roof open. __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
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smartys Lieutenant 46 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 07 e93 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: toronto, on iTrader: (1)	i've got the same one in red, but only use my fob for it......but i'm sure you could put a key ring through the hole as Captainaudio mentioned......
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Lost Horizon Captain 29 Rep 633 Posts Drives: 435 MPPK+1970 XKE OTS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Victoria BC iTrader: (0)	The real solution to this very, very important BMW question is to get comfort access as an accessory to the fob case purchase. I've never put the key-fob anywhere but in my pocket with the comfort access configurator active. No key chain blues, no unsheathing of the fob issues, nada. The fob keeper keeps the buttons from accidentally getting pushed when up close and personal.. that's about all it does.
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