I wouldn't call these a knockoff. They were designed specifically for the fob, not jack legged. I bought a couple of the original V1's and have experienced no problems with them since I started using them about a year and a half ago. Cost me 10 bucks for the pair with a discount code.

 

My V3 in yesterday, its a lot rougher texture than I was expecting. The fit is really good and the smaller size if great.

 

steel version

 

I like that! Where did you get it?

 

Shapeways. Its the devries V3. But when it arrives, its super rough and you have to sand it down, which is really easy to do.

 

So glad I stumbled across this thread. I just ordered a pair of revision 3 covers in white to match my Silver White MINI we're picking up on Monday. I also added a MINI logo which looked very sharp on the preview.

 

I got one in Orange plastic I didn't sand it down - the roughness makes it easy to grip. And grip is important to my 66 yo hands
-Mike

 

Its good you didn't sand it because for the plastic ones, the color, i believe, is just a coating.

 

If these are 3D-printed, then the material used is color-constant throughout. I believe that ABS is the most common material in this scenario. I don't know how well it reacts to sanding though as I have never attempted to do so.

 

I ordered an Orange just like that, and a black one.

Go to love 3-D printers!!
Not sure why they come rough, watched my dentist make my crown with a 3-D printer, and it came out perfectly smooth!!!
Actually it was a CNC Milling machine using 3-D imaging.

 

They feel really good in the hand!!

 

TV - I got an Orange and a Black just like yours.

BTW - I've had mine for over a year and use the Orange one daily. It shows only minor minor changes, maybe it's a little bit smoother but still feels great. And has picked up a bit of dirt
-Mike

 

Does anyone know if throwing one of these bad boys on your key voids any warranty on the key? If not, I think I'm gonna have to grab two. Hubby and I just bought our second MINI and my keychain is now impossible to put in a pocket.

Thanks for the info!

 

Actually voids the warranty on the whole car.

Naw, kidding!! The service advisor saw it and asked me where I got it.

 

Thanks for the info! I really like these minimalist looking caps! Just beautiful!

 

Please...

 

I had the program for V1, but can't remember where I saved it.

 

Just got mine today

 

Wow i don’t recognize this one. Where did you order this one? Is this especially like this to prevent accidental boot opening?

 

got it from shapeway, and yes, I no longer has a ghost in the trunk

 

I just ordered one of these for my fob. I'll post pics when I have it installed. Really glad someone came up with the idea to change this out, as I do feel the key is too large.

 

Where you happen to find that plaid key chain bit? Would love to get one of those for our Mini!

 

Check with your dealer. Here are the part numbers.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=03_2936

 

Awesome, thanks!

 

I received mine today. Great mod! Will order a second one for my spare key.