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The 2015 FOBs will be coming in electric neon with a gold chain attached
so you can where them casually and formally.
They will be chipped so their exposure is recorded.
Wear points will be awarded in relation to exposure time.
These wear points will be redeemable at your Mini dealer for
Mini accoutrements.
Is the exterior bare? If not, can you post pics of the "cover" you might have concocted for the exterior of the fob? In an earlier post, you were contemplating using liquid rubber, what, if anything did you decide on?
It came right off (and looked like crap anyhow). Seemed like a good idea at the time. :-)
That looks an excellent shape, but aren't 3D printing materials fairly non-durable? A pocket or purse is a relatively harsh environment for abrasion.
I wonder how much CNC milling it out of aluminum would cost? A tool and die place would likely have a costly up front fee, but maybe make up for it in volume?
I wonder how much CNC milling it out of aluminum would cost? A tool and die place would likely have a costly up front fee, but maybe make up for it in volume?
Since I don't have my car and FOB yet I can't take the old cap off. But I suspect there is some "flex" involved looking at the tab in the drawings / pictures I have seen. Thus, I would suspect that an aluminum replacement cap might be problematic, but of course that would vary based on shape and thickness.
I had a situation where I kept getting a "trunk open" warning on the dash. I'd get out, open the hatch, then close it again and check it was latched. I'd drive 50 feet and get the warning again. Thought for sure I had a problem with the latching mechanism until I realized the fob, which is attached to a clip on my belt, was between my leg and the seat side bolster. A bit of pressure on the fob would activate the button that opened the trunk! So now the fob stays in my shirt pocket while in the car and I sent a nastygram to Mini that the dash warning didn't say the "boot" was open!
Thanks for solving my problem! I kept getting the warning as well. Now I know the cause
Since I don't have my car and FOB yet I can't take the old cap off. But I suspect there is some "flex" involved looking at the tab in the drawings / pictures I have seen. Thus, I would suspect that an aluminum replacement cap might be problematic, but of course that would vary based on shape and thickness.
Surprisingly it just slides out. It took mine almost no pressure at all to remove.
I suspect we'd be looking at a lot of money for a CNCed version, but I would pay every penny for it.
I'm not quite understanding the issue with the factory FOB. Mine is always in my pocket and the size is a non-issue. Does making it a tad smaller matter that much? Just curious.
I'm not quite understanding the issue with the factory FOB. Mine is always in my pocket and the size is a non-issue. Does making it a tad smaller matter that much? Just curious.
Depends on how tite your pants are.
Chronology seems to be the variable.
I also have access to friends with various 3D printers. If the couple folks here who appear to have the plan files ready are willing to share em, I can see about getting some protos made up, see if particular printers/materials work better than others, etc.
I'm trying to get in touch with Half Shot but I haven't heard back yet. I've got a printer up and running so I'm just waiting on his approval to use the design (and to get the STL file) before I start trying it out.
I'm trying to get in touch with Half Shot but I haven't heard back yet. I've got a printer up and running so I'm just waiting on his approval to use the design (and to get the STL file) before I start trying it out.
i gave my neighbor my fob. he said give him a week and he'll see what he can put together. i went away for business but will be back mid next week. let's see what he comes up with.