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My daughter brought this to me attention and I didn't think much of it at the time but now I understand what she was talking about. Quote: "Daddy, did you know that the silver round trim thingee around the key is on your other key that Aaron uses (my son) and not on your key". Sure enough, the silver trim is gone around the key I use but on the other spare key. Did one key come with trim and the second didn't? Could someone look at both keys and see if their the same. It works fine. Seems weird. Thanks
They both came with the ring. I think some one posted in a de-chroming thread about de-chroming their keyfob. It guess they just pop off. Maybe it's in your pocket or dryer some where.
What I find interesting is that they are able to distinguish favorite settings for each owner. For example, mine "knows" that I like to listen to books on CDs, and will start with them on. My husband doesn't, and the car starts with his favorite radio station.
Love them computer chips!
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Zippeee! is an '07 MCS, 6-spd, CR/W with Premium, Sport, and Cold Weather packages, LSD, Automatic Windshield Wipers, arm rest, Fluid Silver colorline, and Union Jack mirror covers. Week 3 build, delivered 2/21/07. Currently at 45,000+ trouble-free miles, and smiling!
The silver on my key cracked and started to fall off luckily I noticed and was able to superglue it back on It sucks that they don't stay on better. Also my mini keychain broke within a week! (Maybe I'm too rough on my keys!)
__________________ Marissa: 2007 Mini Cooper S Laser Blue White Roof White bonnet stripes Premium Package (received and in love with since 9/8/2007)
They both came with the ring. I think some one posted in a de-chroming thread about de-chroming their keyfob. It guess they just pop off. Maybe it's in your pocket or dryer some where.
I bought my mini used and only have one key, years ago I would just change out the cylenders on the doors and ignition, but nowadays with the keys costing $100. I just hope I mod the car enough that the original owner dosent recognize it.
then again, the new keys are so big, people dont carry them around if they dont own the car anymore.
but I do have a little chrome thingy around my key whatcacallit
__________________ CF Hood,CF Hatch,17% pully, Borla Exhaust (-resonator), CAI, Hot Wires, HR 1.5 Lowering Springs, Strut support bar, short throw shifter, 22mm Rear Sway Bar w/ anodized upper and lower arms, alta adjustable links, Enkie Rims w falken225/45R17's, custom painted graphics
If it dosen't come when called I don't see a reason to name it!
Yeah...definately glue it back on yourself...the dealer charges $12 for that little ring!!
__________________ 07 CR/B MCS red/black reverse sport stripes, anthracite headliner, carbon lounge leather interior, premium package,17" black team dynamics pro race 1 wheels, red brake calipers, schroth racing harness, tinted windows, blacked out beltline, headlight rings, and side markers www.cardomain.com/ride/2592924http://www.flickr.com/photos/minicoopergirl06/page1/
Yeah...definately glue it back on yourself...the dealer charges $12 for that little ring!!
Do you have a part number?
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07 Lightning Blue Metallic w/Black Roof, Blue Leather/Carbon Cloth, Anthracite Headliner, Convenience Package, Cold Weather package, Hyper Sport Package, Premium Package, Sport Package w/17" Webspokes, Automatic Transmission, Chrome Line, Color Line Pacific Blue, Piano Black, Rear Fogs, Mud guards, JCW Carbon Fiber Scoop, 35% Tint, Mini Hi-Fi, Sirius Sat Radio and Navigation System
What I find interesting is that they are able to distinguish favorite settings for each owner. For example, mine "knows" that I like to listen to books on CDs, and will start with them on. My husband doesn't, and the car starts with his favorite radio station.
Love them computer chips!
Given this feature, it's probably a good idea to keep the ring off one, so they don't get mixed up. In my case, my car does whatever it wants, so it doesn't matter what I've programmed in the key.
__________________ MYST - 2007 MCS, Lightning Blue (all blue, no stripes), Cold Weather, Premium, Sport, Conveninece, Rear Fog, LSD, 6 spd., Cloth/Leather w/ Pacific Blue Colorline, Navigation, Stereo Upgrade.
Yep, it's included in the warranty. Mine broke off and the dealer gave me a new chrome ring.
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2007 MCSa Pepper White/Black, NAV, Premium Package, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Chrome Line Exterior, 17" Web Spokes for Summer, 17" Crown Spokes for Winter, Rear Fog Lamps, White Turn Signals, Creme White Color Line, Piano Black Dash, Ultrasonic Alarm, Driving Lamps, Sport Stripes, Checkered Sunroof, 35% Suntek Carbon Tint, Rockford Fosgate 10" Subwoofer, Amplifier, and Capacitor
Given this feature, it's probably a good idea to keep the ring off one, so they don't get mixed up. In my case, my car does whatever it wants, so it doesn't matter what I've programmed in the key.
That's the reason a lot of new owners are unhappy with self-programming. They do the work, but the features seem to only intermittently work as programmed. They don't know that EACH key has to be programmed with the feature (turn signal flashes, lights, locking, etc.) for it to work all the time.
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Zippeee! is an '07 MCS, 6-spd, CR/W with Premium, Sport, and Cold Weather packages, LSD, Automatic Windshield Wipers, arm rest, Fluid Silver colorline, and Union Jack mirror covers. Week 3 build, delivered 2/21/07. Currently at 45,000+ trouble-free miles, and smiling!
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Zippeee! is an '07 MCS, 6-spd, CR/W with Premium, Sport, and Cold Weather packages, LSD, Automatic Windshield Wipers, arm rest, Fluid Silver colorline, and Union Jack mirror covers. Week 3 build, delivered 2/21/07. Currently at 45,000+ trouble-free miles, and smiling!
07 SS/B MCS - 'Ambrosia'
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Marissa: 2007 Mini Cooper S Laser Blue White Roof White bonnet stripes Premium Package (received and in love with since 9/8/2007)
CF Hood,CF Hatch,17% pully, Borla Exhaust (-resonator), CAI, Hot Wires, HR 1.5 Lowering Springs, Strut support bar, short throw shifter, 22mm Rear Sway Bar w/ anodized upper and lower arms, alta adjustable links, Enkie Rims w falken225/45R17's, custom painted graphics
07 CR/B MCS red/black reverse sport stripes, anthracite headliner, carbon lounge leather interior, premium package,17" black team dynamics pro race 1 wheels, red brake calipers, schroth racing harness, tinted windows, blacked out beltline, headlight rings, and side markers
MYST - 2007 MCS, Lightning Blue (all blue, no stripes), Cold Weather, Premium, Sport, Conveninece, Rear Fog, LSD, 6 spd., Cloth/Leather w/ Pacific Blue Colorline, Navigation, Stereo Upgrade.
warranty covers it.
Laser Blue/White MCS delivered 3/8/07. Off lease 5/17/09.
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