Originally Posted by Cherry2005

I have the habit of touching the end of the key to my chin as I approach my MINI. I can usually get the top down before I reach it, while walking a fairly fast pace. Except (as mentioned in eralier posts) if I'm with someone. Then I just look like a dork (walking toward my car with a key stuck to my chin).

I have noticed, however, that on extrememly hot days, the top will not open remotely. The sunroof and windows will, but not the next step. Maybe the interior heat messes with the unit?

Originally Posted by eager2own

This works best if you wrap yourself up in tinfoil first.
I've found that Reynolds Heavy Duty Foil works best.