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F55/F56 The New Key Fob for the F56

   
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Old 08-06-2014, 08:53 AM
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The 2015 FOBs will be coming in electric neon with a gold chain attached
so you can where them casually and formally.
They will be chipped so their exposure is recorded.
Wear points will be awarded in relation to exposure time.
These wear points will be redeemable at your Mini dealer for
Mini accoutrements.
 
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Old 08-06-2014, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sal1k
Is the exterior bare? If not, can you post pics of the "cover" you might have concocted for the exterior of the fob? In an earlier post, you were contemplating using liquid rubber, what, if anything did you decide on?
It came right off (and looked like crap anyhow). Seemed like a good idea at the time. :-)
 
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Old 08-06-2014, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Half Shot
...what I am considering having 3D printed to prototype a "slimmer" fob cover.
That looks an excellent shape, but aren't 3D printing materials fairly non-durable? A pocket or purse is a relatively harsh environment for abrasion.
 
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Old 08-06-2014, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Angib
That looks an excellent shape, but aren't 3D printing materials fairly non-durable? A pocket or purse is a relatively harsh environment for abrasion.
I wonder how much CNC milling it out of aluminum would cost? A tool and die place would likely have a costly up front fee, but maybe make up for it in volume?
 
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Old 08-06-2014, 12:36 PM
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hand stitched leather sleeve?
 
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Old 08-06-2014, 02:07 PM
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hand stitched leather sleeve?
I'd be happy with the same black plastic as the original -- only slimmer.
 
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Originally Posted by sal1k
I wonder how much CNC milling it out of aluminum would cost? A tool and die place would likely have a costly up front fee, but maybe make up for it in volume?
Since I don't have my car and FOB yet I can't take the old cap off. But I suspect there is some "flex" involved looking at the tab in the drawings / pictures I have seen. Thus, I would suspect that an aluminum replacement cap might be problematic, but of course that would vary based on shape and thickness.
 
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Old 08-06-2014, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by papawhiskey
I had a situation where I kept getting a "trunk open" warning on the dash. I'd get out, open the hatch, then close it again and check it was latched. I'd drive 50 feet and get the warning again. Thought for sure I had a problem with the latching mechanism until I realized the fob, which is attached to a clip on my belt, was between my leg and the seat side bolster. A bit of pressure on the fob would activate the button that opened the trunk! So now the fob stays in my shirt pocket while in the car and I sent a nastygram to Mini that the dash warning didn't say the "boot" was open!
Thanks for solving my problem! I kept getting the warning as well. Now I know the cause
 
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Old 08-07-2014, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by aafflyer
Since I don't have my car and FOB yet I can't take the old cap off. But I suspect there is some "flex" involved looking at the tab in the drawings / pictures I have seen. Thus, I would suspect that an aluminum replacement cap might be problematic, but of course that would vary based on shape and thickness.
Surprisingly it just slides out. It took mine almost no pressure at all to remove.


I suspect we'd be looking at a lot of money for a CNCed version, but I would pay every penny for it.
 
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Check this out...

http://www.wired.com/2013/01/protomold/

http://www.protolabs.com/protomold
 
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Wanted to bump this thread to ask if there was any progress on the FOB external cover fabrication front.

 
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I would be interested in a pair. I'm using the JCW NRC fob and a leather cover for my second one
 
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Resurrecting this thread... anyone made any headway for a minimalist key fob surround???
 
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I'm not quite understanding the issue with the factory FOB. Mine is always in my pocket and the size is a non-issue. Does making it a tad smaller matter that much? Just curious.
 
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Originally Posted by CobraBob
I'm not quite understanding the issue with the factory FOB. Mine is always in my pocket and the size is a non-issue. Does making it a tad smaller matter that much? Just curious.
Depends on how tite your pants are.
Chronology seems to be the variable.
 
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I'd like a smaller surround. I thought I had a guy ready to 3D print one, but it fell through.
 
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Originally Posted by TX1911fan
I'd like a smaller surround. I thought I had a guy ready to 3D print one, but it fell through.
my neighbor owns a 3D printing machine. let's talk via PM and see what we can do.
 
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Old 05-20-2015, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcoPolo
my neighbor owns a 3D printing machine. let's talk via PM and see what we can do.
Count me in for being a beta tester, and I'd be willing to contribute to fund a "final" batch, if there's enough interest.
 
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I also have access to friends with various 3D printers. If the couple folks here who appear to have the plan files ready are willing to share em, I can see about getting some protos made up, see if particular printers/materials work better than others, etc.
 
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I'm very interested in this as well. Will be following the updates!
 
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I'm in too!
 
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I'm trying to get in touch with Half Shot but I haven't heard back yet. I've got a printer up and running so I'm just waiting on his approval to use the design (and to get the STL file) before I start trying it out.
 
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Old 07-14-2015, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by VicSkimmr
I'm trying to get in touch with Half Shot but I haven't heard back yet. I've got a printer up and running so I'm just waiting on his approval to use the design (and to get the STL file) before I start trying it out.
This would be fantastic. Keep us up-to-date.
 
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Old 07-14-2015, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TX1911fan
This would be fantastic. Keep us up-to-date.
i gave my neighbor my fob. he said give him a week and he'll see what he can put together. i went away for business but will be back mid next week. let's see what he comes up with.
 
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I'm eager to see what folks come up with. I've got a few greenbacks waiting :-)
 
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