[gribouille1210]

Hello everyone,
i am french and i have bmw F32 with key like F87.
The frequency of my key is 868 mhz.
So if i buy F86/F16 Key in 434 mhz and i swap the 2 chips, will it work or nothing can work because the frequency is different ?
Sorry if it is already explain but i don't totally understood the thread.

Best regards

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by JB M4

High end manufacturers understand people love amazing keys

What's so amazing about those? The designs are unappealing and gaudy.

[ToniCipriani]

Originally Posted by JB M4

High end manufacturers understand people love amazing keys

Not Aston.

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by iczer34

Refreshing to read posts and threads like this. I run a electronic contract manufacturing business (plug: www.megaforcecorp.com) and we can perform this IC swap in our sleep

How much do you charge for this service if some of us could setup some sort of group buy and mail in a batch of keys to swap?

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by ToniCipriani

Not Aston.

now that is funny.

[Caduceus]

Somebody ought to build one into a watch. Wear it on your wrist, rarely walk out the door without it and you'd never accidentally leave it in the car or the trunk. Less chance of losing it too.

Make it as fancy and expensive as you want. Somebody will buy it.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

How much do you charge for this service if some of us could setup some sort of group buy and mail in a batch of keys to swap?

I'm so in for this.

[MFNATIK]

Is this the correct retrofit key? Says 315mhz but want to confirm if all 315mhz chips are both 315/434 compatible?

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/331901559678

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I'm so in for this.

Haha I know. I was thinking of you when I mentioned that GB. Even better if we can find someone local in SoCal. Car is getting XPel'd and tinted at the shop now. Hopefully after the holidays we can meet up for a shoot!

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Haha I know. I was thinking of you when I mentioned that GB. Even better if we can find someone local in SoCal. Car is getting XPel'd and tinted at the shop now. Hopefully after the holidays we can meet up for a shoot!

For sure. Did you post more pics of the new car yet?

[JB M4]

It's not like BMW don't have a clue what people want or like or what BMW is capable of in the key department...it's just cost maybe they should offer an optional key called a tech key...something like the 7 series key but shrunk and fewer options

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by JB M4

It's not like BMW don't have a clue what people want or like or what BMW is capable of in the key department...it's just cost maybe they should offer an optional key called a tech key...something like the 7 series key but shrunk and fewer options

I think the new 7 key is functionally and aesthetically better than any of the keys posted here from other auto manufacturers.

[jeffc83]

Originally Posted by JB M4

It's not like BMW don't have a clue what people want or like or what BMW is capable of in the key department...it's just cost maybe they should offer an optional key called a tech key...something like the 7 series key but shrunk and fewer options

Now THIS is the key I would waste my money on!

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Is this the correct retrofit key? Says 315mhz but want to confirm if all 315mhz chips are both 315/434 compatible?

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/331901559678

SeanWRT

Hi Sean - can you confirm if this is the correct key with appropriate 315/434mhz chipset to perform the IC swap?

[bd307]

Sarcasm alert.

Does this void the warranty of the car if the door handles don't work or ignition starter goes out??

Nice work BTW to retrofit this. Someone needs to work on getting the 7 series key fob to work on the m3/4.

[carzaddict]

a key you're finally comfortable with showing at a party?

sounds like this guy attends one too many swinger parties. his BMW key blends in with everyone elses in the bowl

[psedog]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Make me one!!!!

If you're serious send me a PM

[JB M4]

The only option I can think of so far is to paint it to match the cars exterior colour like porsche do...I put real carbon on the back with a recessed M logo to finish it off

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by JB M4

The only option I can think of so far is to paint it to match the cars exterior colour like porsche do...I put real carbon on the back with a recessed M logo to finish it off

That's pretty dope too.

[JB M4]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

That's pretty dope too.

Can be done without buying a key or sending it off...tape paint and clear coat

[wontonbomb]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

How much do you charge for this service if some of us could setup some sort of group buy and mail in a batch of keys to swap?

Shouldn't be too expensive as we charge only a shop rate of $65/hr for rework. My concerns are the following:

- Labor time for dis-assembling the key enclosures (without damaging) on both the original and replacement key fobs
- No Functional Test, you won't know if it'll work until you receive the key back

This might be nit-picky but i'm assuming because BMW is European and they follow the Euro Environmental regulations for electronics that we'll have to use ROHS solder which is a tad costlier.

So, unless someone wants to be a guinea pig....I won't know precisely how long it takes without a sample. I'm estimating conservatively, 30 mins?

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by iczer34

Shouldn't be too expensive as we charge only a shop rate of $65/hr for rework. My concerns are the following:

- Labor time for dis-assembling the key enclosures (without damaging) on both the original and replacement key fobs
- No Functional Test, you won't know if it'll work until you receive the key back

This might be nit-picky but i'm assuming because BMW is European and they follow the Euro Environmental regulations for electronics that we'll have to use ROHS solder which is a tad costlier.

So, unless someone wants to be a guinea pig....I won't know precisely how long it takes without a sample. I'm estimating conservatively, 30 mins?

Thanks for the follow up. I see your points and they are pretty important especially the functional test part. I'll be in the SF bay area in January for a buddy's baby shower. Any chance we can meetup on a Sat to test this out? Or if someone who is local can volunteer to test this out then that would be even better. Anyone?!