M5 Key

PappSchlumpf · 12-10-2012, 06:17 AM

I was just wondering, what do you guys do for the Key... Using a Key holder or just solo ?

I happen to drop the freaking key all the time... not sure why, my other car has a similar key, never used a key holder... and dropped it very rarely.

But I am getting a bit sick of dropping it, I think it will stop working soon...

M5Hambre · 12-10-2012, 06:51 AM

I just keep it in my pocket.

Rob///M5 · 12-10-2012, 02:41 PM

Why did they make the key so much bigger? My e60 key was better sized. Tech is supposed to get smaller as it improves.

Tomcat2048 · 12-10-2012, 02:49 PM

I couldn't quite figure that out either...my E92 M3 key was smaller but even with that key I thought it was too big...

bobblehead · 12-10-2012, 02:52 PM

I am hoping to see biometric keys ... problem solved.

nugent · 12-10-2012, 02:57 PM

I just had the key implanted. pm me if you want to know where.

mindlessmark07 · 12-10-2012, 04:29 PM

The new F10 is key is large to begin with. I tried attaching a key chain but that made it way to large to carry around in a pocket. So, back to just the key fob in a pocket and that is usually where it stays

avi8tir · 12-10-2012, 07:09 PM

same size as the 7 series key.... considering much of the tech was borrowed from the 7, I assume this is why.

ufgtrs2007 · 12-10-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PappSchlumpf

I was just wondering, what do you guys do for the Key... Using a Key holder or just solo ?

I happen to drop the freaking key all the time... not sure why, my other car has a similar key, never used a key holder... and dropped it very rarely.

But I am getting a bit sick of dropping it, I think it will stop working soon...

There is a place to place the key in the middle of the cupholders

Grayblack · 12-10-2012, 08:22 PM

I'm a pocket guy.

Mperial · 12-10-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nugent

I just had the key implanted. pm me if you want to know where.

Right front pocket for me...

reychen123 · 12-11-2012, 11:35 AM

i just think the key looks really cheap...not like a key for a 100k car.....

M54ccibo · 12-11-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mperial

Right front pocket for me...

+1

mindlessmark07 · 12-11-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by reychen123

i just think the key looks really cheap...not like a key for a 100k car.....

I kinda agree. I wish they would put the Mpower symbol on the key for M5 owners.

avi8tir · 12-11-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mindlessmark07

I kinda agree. I wish they would put the Mpower symbol on the key for M5 owners.

My $150k GT3 doesnt even have keyless....

V8 · 12-11-2012, 02:20 PM

bigger battery

RPiM5 · 12-11-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by avi8tir

My $150k GT3 doesnt even have keyless....

Yeah I never understood that. Porsche, Audi, Ferarri... All still require you to put the key into the ignition. I really would have expected the Audi R8 to at least have keyless ignition as even an A4 and A6 can have it. This is one reason why I love BMW's. I love all of the technology that comes with them. Hell you can even pick up a 2006 M5 with keyless entry and keyless ignition.

PappSchlumpf · 12-12-2012, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reychen123

i just think the key looks really cheap...not like a key for a 100k car.....

+1

When my friend saw the key the other day he told me: So you bought a new 3 series ?

cidair · 12-12-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mindlessmark07

I kinda agree. I wish they would put the Mpower symbol on the key for M5 owners.

Like this?

mindlessmark07 · 12-12-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cidair

Like this?

Nice MOD.

Tylerstar · 12-12-2012, 01:59 PM

Yeah I hate how the key is the same as all the other 5 series... I wish they would of gave us the new 7 series key fob it looks much better. I was actually expecting it was gonna be that key.

cairo · 12-12-2012, 02:40 PM

anyone have pics of the new 7 Series fob? Are they compatible?

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M5Hambre Soldier 13 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 SGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I just keep it in my pocket. __________________
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Rob///M5 Major 76 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 SSII Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [10.00]	Why did they make the key so much bigger? My e60 key was better sized. Tech is supposed to get smaller as it improves. __________________
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Tomcat2048 Private 2 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	I couldn't quite figure that out either...my E92 M3 key was smaller but even with that key I thought it was too big...
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12-10-2012, 02:52 PM	#5
bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	I am hoping to see biometric keys ... problem solved.
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12-10-2012, 02:57 PM	#6
nugent Captain 65 Rep 602 Posts Drives: f10 m5 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	I just had the key implanted. pm me if you want to know where. __________________ e92 m3 6MT, RS4 6MT, S4 Avant 6MT, WRX 5MT, Corsica
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12-10-2012, 04:29 PM	#7
mindlessmark07 Lieutenant 47 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orange County CA iTrader: (0)	The new F10 is key is large to begin with. I tried attaching a key chain but that made it way to large to carry around in a pocket. So, back to just the key fob in a pocket and that is usually where it stays __________________ MindlessMark07 ///2013 M5 Alpine White/Black,Orange County CA\\\
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avi8tir Captain 396 Rep 855 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SNA IAH AMS iTrader: (0)	same size as the 7 series key.... considering much of the tech was borrowed from the 7, I assume this is why.
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12-10-2012, 08:22 PM	#10
Grayblack Captain 182 Rep 995 Posts Drives: E92 M3 and G07 X7 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: OC, CA iTrader: (8)	I'm a pocket guy.
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12-11-2012, 11:35 AM	#12
reychen123 Private 12 Rep 75 Posts Drives: m5 f10 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: arizona iTrader: (0)	i just think the key looks really cheap...not like a key for a 100k car.....
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V8 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 48 Posts Drives: F13 M6 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	bigger battery
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12-12-2012, 01:59 PM	#21
Tylerstar Captain 69 Rep 961 Posts Drives: Straight Piped F10 M5, GTR Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Yeah I hate how the key is the same as all the other 5 series... I wish they would of gave us the new 7 series key fob it looks much better. I was actually expecting it was gonna be that key.
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12-12-2012, 02:40 PM	#22
cairo New Member 6 Rep 29 Posts Drives: F10 M5 SG Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alberta / British Columbia iTrader: (0)	anyone have pics of the new 7 Series fob? Are they compatible?
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