The large Key Fob

rwrwrwrw · 08-09-2012, 06:36 AM

Anyone find a nice belt clip to carry the massive key fob? I find between my iPhone and other crap to carry it is a pain.

Cheers.

gator15 · 08-09-2012, 06:43 AM

Belt clip? Please no. No offense, but nothing should ever be clipped to your belt. We drive BMWs, not Ford trucks.

rwrwrwrw · 08-09-2012, 06:56 AM

I was thinking like a leather smartphone case, but smaller. Maybe something with a BMW logo.

The OEM fob cover with a belt clip.

shabadoo25 · 08-09-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rswbmw

I was thinking like a leather smartphone case, but smaller. Maybe something with a BMW logo.

The OEM fob cover with a belt clip.

Please tell me you are kidding.

Here's a concept for you: pants pockets

SomeRandomer123 · 08-09-2012, 07:27 AM

Nitz99 · 08-09-2012, 07:41 AM

How big is this key fob for the F30?? I keep hearing things about how it's huge. Is it much bigger than the e9x key fobs? Any reason BMW made it bigger?

cavm335i · 08-09-2012, 07:50 AM

the new size is perfect, I don't have to keep as big of a row of quarters in my front pocket now

The X Men · 08-09-2012, 08:05 AM

Maybe a front shirt pocket liner will do the trick

raceing86 · 08-09-2012, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitz99

How big is this key fob for the F30?? I keep hearing things about how it's huge. Is it much bigger than the e9x key fobs? Any reason BMW made it bigger?

Here is a pic I found comparing. The biggest difference is the new key is quite a bit thicker than the old one.

Photoman · 08-09-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

Maybe a front shirt pocket liner will do the trick

rwrwrwrw · 08-09-2012, 10:15 AM

Thanks for all the very constructive remarks. I guess it is an odd request but I find the key on the large side since in Canada we have very small pockets on our pants.....LOL

ES_TRADER · 08-09-2012, 10:19 AM

get a lanyard and wear it around your neck...that could be sporty

Webbie335i · 08-09-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gator15

Belt clip? Please no. No offense, but nothing should ever be clipped to your belt. We drive BMWs, not Ford trucks.

Try telling that to Batman

YeaG30 · 08-09-2012, 10:41 AM

Maybe the company that makes this makes the BMW Key Fob Belt Clip.

Nitz99 · 08-09-2012, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raceing86

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitz99

How big is this key fob for the F30?? I keep hearing things about how it's huge. Is it much bigger than the e9x key fobs? Any reason BMW made it bigger?

Here is a pic I found comparing. The biggest difference is the new key is quite a bit thicker than the old one.

Raceing86 I don't see the picture. I don't think it posted (although it could just be the bimmerpost app I'm using)

ric124 · 08-09-2012, 12:00 PM

you can always carry your keys like chuck

KarenD · 08-09-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ric124

you can always carry your keys like chuck

Yikes!!

CurlyFatAngry · 08-09-2012, 01:09 PM

The F30 key is bigger than the E90 one while performing the same tasks, it's really annoying specially when wearing a suit. Still a belt clip/holster is no excuse.

carconvert · 08-09-2012, 01:50 PM

lmao hahahahahah what a hilarious thread...

lol @ ric124... but yu nuh easy?

ZMM_OMG · 08-09-2012, 02:00 PM

I anticipate that we will see a solution from BMW, including the following:

M-Performance keyfob with carbon fiber wrap
"Frozen" keyfobs. Oh wait, they're already matte. Maybe they'll make "Thawed" keyfobs in gloss colors
M-Sport Performance keyfob, available everywhere except the U.S.
Lime Rock Edition keyfob --- oooo, it's ORANGE and only 30 will be made!

Maz335i · 08-09-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMM_OMG

I anticipate that we will see a solution from BMW, including the following:

M-Performance keyfob with carbon fiber wrap
"Frozen" keyfobs. Oh wait, they're already matte. Maybe they'll make "Thawed" keyfobs in gloss colors
M-Sport Performance keyfob, available everywhere except the U.S.
Lime Rock Edition keyfob --- oooo, it's ORANGE and only 30 will be made!

Maz335i · 08-09-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CurlyFatAngry

The F30 key is bigger than the E90 one while performing the same tasks, it's really annoying specially when wearing a suit. Still a belt clip/holster is no excuse.

+1

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