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      06-14-2005, 08:32 PM   #1
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Keyless Go Retro Fit

Keyless Go Retro Fit

Do you think they will have it in a retro fit.
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      06-15-2005, 04:01 AM   #2
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I dont think so

Its got
Different keys
Different door handles
Different door wiring
Extra interior wiring
Different software
New Sensors inside car
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      06-15-2005, 05:06 PM   #3
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I was not realistically expecting this to be available but I sorta hoped it would be anyway. Unfortunately I couldn't wait until October for a car but this is one feature that packs some convenience and a lot of "cool" for only $500.
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      06-15-2005, 07:14 PM   #4
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I dont think so

Its got
Different keys
Different door handles
Different door wiring
Extra interior wiring
Different software
New Sensors inside car
Somebody HAS to come out with a way to retrofit this to the early e90s! Pretty please?
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      06-15-2005, 07:26 PM   #5
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I dont think so

Its got
Different keys
Different door handles
Different door wiring
Extra interior wiring
Different software
New Sensors inside car

I'd pretty much have to say "forget about it".
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      06-15-2005, 07:41 PM   #6
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it's not really that cool of a feature,

to lock, you still have to touch the handle
to unlock you still have to touch the handle
to start you have to depress the brake, and clutch, then hit start

compared to
lock, push the button on key
unlock, push button on key
start, depress clutch, insert key, hit start

the idea sounds cooler than it is in actuality
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      06-15-2005, 07:53 PM   #7
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it's not really that cool of a feature,

to lock, you still have to touch the handle
to unlock you still have to touch the handle
to start you have to depress the brake, and clutch, then hit start

compared to
lock, push the button on key
unlock, push button on key
start, depress clutch, insert key, hit start

the idea sounds cooler than it is in actuality
Ward....you forgot "depress the brake"
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Don't have to depress the brake on my 330 manual. Only clutch.
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Don't have to depress the brake on my 330 manual. Only clutch.
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Psy, how are you liking your car?
I'm still waiting....the boat docks this Sunday. Only drove it for about 500 miles in Munich last month.....
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      06-16-2005, 12:29 AM   #10
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it's not really that cool of a feature
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to unlock you still have to touch the handle
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the idea sounds cooler than it is in actuality
Is that really that much of a hassle...unless you've figured out a way to open a door completely without touching the handle.
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      06-16-2005, 12:39 AM   #11
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I hear that Lexus is developing the Telepathy Package. You just look at the start button and the car starts. I think it requires an infrared device implant in your cornea.
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it's not really that cool of a feature,

to lock, you still have to touch the handle
to unlock you still have to touch the handle
ward,

I can see that you and I are both Knight Rider fans from years ago. But unfortunately the KITT package isn't being offered on any cars today as far as I know.

Until then, it looks like you and I will continue to have to use our hands to open those doors.
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      06-16-2005, 04:30 AM   #13
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Some car comming out, you just have to walk up to the car and it opens. There will be aftermarket is this for sure. In one magazine it says it will out sell remote starters.
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Some car comming out, you just have to walk up to the car and it opens. There will be aftermarket is this for sure. In one magazine it says it will out sell remote starters.
So whenever you are near you car it unlocks and anyone can open the door and steal your stuff

No thanks, the normal system is much better, but i still like the button on the key
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I was at the dealership today and my service adviser was going through a printed FAQ and I saw one specifically about retrofitting comfort access. The answer was a clear No.
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I hear that Lexus is developing the Telepathy Package. You just look at the start button and the car starts. I think it requires an infrared device implant in your cornea.
Good one Marcus330i. That's why we're called drivers; we're suppose to operate the vehicle....soon people will want a car that drives itself.
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Haha, i just lol'ed in my computerclass and everyones stared at me when i read that.
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So whenever you are near you car it unlocks and anyone can open the door and steal your stuff

No thanks, the normal system is much better, but i still like the button on the key
No it doesn´t. You have to be as close as 1 meter to the door handle and then it only opens as soon as you touch the handle. And only if you touch the handle your close to. So basically nobody but you can open or unlock the car.

They´re no dummys in bavaria you know. And Munich is not as crime free as they´ll want you to believe.
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Quote:
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it's not really that cool of a feature,

to lock, you still have to touch the handle
to unlock you still have to touch the handle
to start you have to depress the brake, and clutch, then hit start

compared to
lock, push the button on key
unlock, push button on key
start, depress clutch, insert key, hit start

the idea sounds cooler than it is in actuality
Actually you don´t have to do anything to unlock. The car unlocks the moment you grap the handle to open the door (Show me how you open the door without touching the handle )

To lock you have to touch the handle briefly after the door is closed. Still less handling than pressing the fob and then stowing away the fob. Only you don´t get to slam the door behind you without ever looking back as you can with the regular remote, locking while walking away. (Acutally you can, because the CA fob also has buttons to remotely lock/unlock but then you´re missing the point of CA...)
Starting is basically the same procedure as without the CA. Only the key stays within your pocket.

To me the benefit of CA is simply not having to getting the key out of my trouser pocket at all. No Keyring dangling on the dash. More options of stowing the key fob in harder to reach places (in my wardrobe please, don´t get me wrong )
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this is fantastic put in b-case and forget about
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I'm driving a G35 until my e90 arrives with the CA equivalent. Its like most gimmics. Cool at first, but after a couple of days you can take it or leave it. I'm not going to miss it when the Beemer arrives
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I agree... $500 seems kind of steep for this marginal convenience.

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the idea sounds cooler than it is in actuality
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