Key FOB accent overlay sticker 'mod' lol

parksy85 · 05-20-2016, 05:24 PM

Hello~

I wasnt a fan of the blue accented keyfob I was stuck with and wanted something more neutral... since my car isnt blue (its white). Found an 8$ sticker/overlay solution from ebay. They have other colors too.

I am NOT associated or otherwise affiliated with the vendor.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/172136258731...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Arrived via USPS letter mail... assuming it doesnt come off quickly, I would definitely buy another one for my spare. maybe to color code them to, ill do one white maybe

I just put it on today so will update if it falls apart or w/e.

*observations*
Fitment isnt perfect 100% (but its pretty good coverage), there is a picture of where you can still see blue front certain angles. Only the truly OCD will care IMO.
The material is like a vinyl like substances, it isnt paper so you can sort of "work" stretch it slightly for coverage.
I used tweezers (eyebrow tweezers) to work/pull the tape since its a bit to small to really work by hands/fingers.

mwh2009 · 05-20-2016, 05:46 PM

Cool find. I ordered a blue car, but if ever trade up to a Mineral Gray F80 (hypothetically of course, if my wife is listening), this will be helpful!

ahero4eternity · 05-20-2016, 06:09 PM

I prefer the blue myself.

CalCarNut · 05-20-2016, 06:13 PM

Colors were for 'lines', right? Red is/was Sport Line..thought Blue was Luxury..etc.

parksy85 · 05-20-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalDave

Colors were for 'lines', right? Red is/was Sport Line..thought Blue was Luxury..etc.

yea i think so, like luxury, sport, etc

not sure which corresponds with which..

i had the M sportline stuff on the car and it came with blue

DDD31 · 05-20-2016, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalDave

Colors were for 'lines', right? Red is/was Sport Line..thought Blue was Luxury..etc.

Pretty cool mod and you are correct about the key fobs being color coded.

Key Fob colors when F30 was introduced:
Blue: M-Sport
Red: Sport Line
Chrome: Luxury Line
Beige: Modern Line
Plain: Base Model (no Line)

parksy85 · 05-20-2016, 10:36 PM

wtf is modern line?

Blue: M-Sport - M stuff...
Red: Sport Line - sport suspension black grille etc
Chrome: Luxury Line - chrome accents and stuff right?
Beige: Modern Line <---- wat is this?
Plain: Base Model (no Line)

DDD31 · 05-20-2016, 10:55 PM

Modern Line was discontinued for 2014 model year and beyond.

Modern Line was similar to Luxury Line but had different trim and wheel design. One of the biggest differences of Modern Line was the steering wheel, dash and instruments were finished in Oyster dark. Apparently the Modern Line wasn't that popular.

RedKloud · 05-20-2016, 11:29 PM

With the F30 LCI all lines have been discontinued. There's the base car, and you can add M Sport or Luxury package.

etinifni · 05-21-2016, 01:31 AM

I have a Modern Line. The lighter color headliner/dash top opens the interior space up quite a bit. The tan speedo/tach take some getting used to. The tan fob still bothers me though.

etinifni · 05-21-2016, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DDD31

Modern Line was discontinued for 2014 model year and beyond.

Modern Line was similar to Luxury Line but had different trim and wheel design. One of the biggest differences of Modern Line was the steering wheel, dash and instruments were finished in Oyster dark. Apparently the Modern Line wasn't that popular.

This is the first picture I've seen with the oyster steering wheel with paddles. My car has the heated leather sports wheel but does not have paddles. Is it possible to retrofit the paddles in my current wheel?

CruzM3 · 05-21-2016, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RedKloud

With the F30 LCI all lines have been discontinued. There's the base car, and you can add M Sport or Luxury package.

Not necessarily, we just picked up my wife's 2016 328i and it's a sportline with red stitching on the steering wheel and red accents on key fob. It has this even though the car is Platinum Silver in color with Dark Oyster interior and stitching.

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tex2670 · 05-21-2016, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDD31

Modern Line was discontinued for 2014 model year and beyond.

Modern Line was similar to Luxury Line but had different trim and wheel design. One of the biggest differences of Modern Line was the steering wheel, dash and instruments were finished in Oyster dark. Apparently the Modern Line wasn't that popular.

Wait--are those sport seats in the Modern Line?

tex2670 · 05-21-2016, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cruz28/40

Not necessarily, we just picked up my wife's 2016 328i and it's a sportline with red stitching on the steering wheel and red accents on key fob. It has this even though the car is Platinum Silver in color with Dark Oyster interior and stitching.

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No--MY16+ there are no more "Lines". Sport Line features are now standard, including sport seats, red accent fob, red hash marks on the gauges.

You can order the Luxury Pkg, or the M Sport Pkg; no longer "Lines", but essentially the same content.

DDD31 · 05-21-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tex2670

Wait--are those sport seats in the Modern Line?

The picture I used was a European model so it's possible they could be sports seats.

DDD31 · 05-21-2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by etinifni

This is the first picture I've seen with the oyster steering wheel with paddles. My car has the heated leather sports wheel but does not have paddles. Is it possible to retrofit the paddles in my current wheel?

Probably could retrofit paddles but it would probably be expensive and require coding.

etinifni · 05-21-2016, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDD31

Quote:

Originally Posted by etinifni

This is the first picture I've seen with the oyster steering wheel with paddles. My car has the heated leather sports wheel but does not have paddles. Is it possible to retrofit the paddles in my current wheel?

Probably could retrofit paddles but it would probably be expensive and require coding.

The coding I'm not worried about. I just wonder what I'd have to do hardware wise.

RedKloud · 05-21-2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by etinifni

The coding I'm not worried about. I just wonder what I'd have to do hardware wise.

I believe there's a thread on this in the DIY forum. You will have to change the steering wheel for sure.

eluded · 05-22-2016, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by etinifni

This is the first picture I've seen with the oyster steering wheel with paddles.

jmg · 05-24-2016, 01:34 PM

Nice find! Gotta check these out. On a side note, my M3 came with a Chrome FOB. Strange.

openwheelracing · 05-25-2016, 10:55 AM

ironically the base key fob looks the best imo

KayTees · 05-25-2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by etinifni

I have a Modern Line. The lighter color headliner/dash top opens the interior space up quite a bit. The tan speedo/tach take some getting used to. The tan fob still bothers me though.

Plasti-Dip the key bro.

05-20-2016, 05:24 PM	#1
parksy85 Enlisted Member 15 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2014 428i coupe Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: OC Area iTrader: (0)	Key FOB accent overlay sticker 'mod' lol Hello~ I wasnt a fan of the blue accented keyfob I was stuck with and wanted something more neutral... since my car isnt blue (its white). Found an 8$ sticker/overlay solution from ebay. They have other colors too. I am NOT associated or otherwise affiliated with the vendor. http://www.ebay.com/itm/172136258731...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Arrived via USPS letter mail... assuming it doesnt come off quickly, I would definitely buy another one for my spare. maybe to color code them to, ill do one white maybe I just put it on today so will update if it falls apart or w/e. observations Fitment isnt perfect 100% (but its pretty good coverage), there is a picture of where you can still see blue front certain angles. Only the truly OCD will care IMO. The material is like a vinyl like substances, it isnt paper so you can sort of "work" stretch it slightly for coverage. I used tweezers (eyebrow tweezers) to work/pull the tape since its a bit to small to really work by hands/fingers. Attached Images
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parksy85 Enlisted Member 15 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2014 428i coupe Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: OC Area iTrader: (0)	wtf is modern line? Blue: M-Sport - M stuff... Red: Sport Line - sport suspension black grille etc Chrome: Luxury Line - chrome accents and stuff right? Beige: Modern Line <---- wat is this? Plain: Base Model (no Line)
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DDD31 Captain 1649 Rep 891 Posts Drives: 24 M3CS, 95 E320, 85 300CD Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Modern Line was discontinued for 2014 model year and beyond. Modern Line was similar to Luxury Line but had different trim and wheel design. One of the biggest differences of Modern Line was the steering wheel, dash and instruments were finished in Oyster dark. Apparently the Modern Line wasn't that popular. Attached Images Last edited by DDD31; 05-20-2016 at 11:14 PM..
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