Get your "1" key chain now if you want it.

Esteban · 11-03-2016, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Ordered one. What the hell, it was only $7.68... not much to lose if I don't like it. Thanks.

I thought the same which is why I got two. I figured two for half the price of one from BMW, so I can use one and keep the other in packaging until the other falls apart if not good quality. I've gotten ripped off for way more money before, so $15 isnt a big deal to me.

Probably not even going to use it, it's just the novelty of it.

tock172 · 11-03-2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Two thumbs up for China.

Yep, figured as much.

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Originally Posted by Esteban

For that price I really don't care.

Me neither, which is why they've got us all by the balls!

ShocknAwe · 11-04-2016, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

For that price I really don't care.

Nah, that's fine man!

For whatever it's worth, I'd really like a nice full grain cow hide Key Fob cover, inlaid with something like the 1 or E82, or... something subtle and classy.

Esteban · 11-04-2016, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

For whatever it's worth, I'd really like a nice full grain cow hide Key Fob cover, inlaid with something like the 1 or E82, or... something subtle and classy.

That sounds pretty cool Alex. If you ever decide to have it made, get two and sell one to me.

Esteban · 11-04-2016, 11:42 AM

Got an email last night saying my key chain has shipped. Must be on the slow boat from China since it won't arrive until December, possibly late December.

VRG_135 · 11-04-2016, 01:05 PM

I ordered one of the $9.99 ones off amazon yesterday...

snub-nose 28 · 11-06-2016, 12:08 PM

" For whatever it's worth, I'd really like a nice full grain cow hide Key Fob cover, inlaid with something like the 1 or E82, or... something subtle and classy.[/QUOTE]

Here you go:

When ordering a new programmed fob from the dealer, I purchased an oem BMW leather 'fob nest', that meets any 'subtle and classy' description.

Dealer parts dept showcase item, pn: 80-23-2-149-933 BMW FOB list 21.00, net 18.90 My somber black int needed Coral red! ... also had black. Maybe others?

Finely detailed finished in-n-out, w/ miniature roundel, stainless screw securing fob. Highly recm'd. On position, is 90-degree horizontal.

FOB-centric. (NOT random blades 'ring/chain') Sorry no pix !

VRG_135 · 11-06-2016, 03:13 PM

Got mine!

swagon · 11-06-2016, 05:45 PM

Ordered this one instead. Looks cool.

c1pher · 11-06-2016, 07:07 PM

That is interesting looking.

Esteban · 11-07-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by VRG_135

Got mine!

That looks nice!

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Ordered this one instead. Looks cool.

I ordered this as well. Thanks for the pic. Now I'll have 2 for stocking stuffers, that is if the 1st one comes in time for Christmas. Damn slow boat. Haha

Kev!n · 11-08-2016, 07:02 AM

I received my $9.95 eBay keychain on Saturday and it's a reasonable facsimile. The 1 section is pretty close to the OEM version and the keyring is a little thinner. That and it's probably made out of radioactive lead from China.

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I have the OEM one from the dealer that I bought with my car and I ordered one from eBay last night. The eBay seller has other BMW OEM parts so I have hope that my $9.95 gets me a genuine item. We'll see if it holds up to the comparison test when it arrives.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/182303917043

Esteban · 11-10-2016, 05:39 PM

Got this from ECS today. Licensed by BMW. Made in China. Haha

c1pher · 11-21-2016, 06:29 PM

Mine just arrived from China. The chrome finish isn't perfect. I would consider them factory seconds but will end up getting scratchy over time. I'll try to take a photo later. I figured it was worth it to pay 1/3 the price for the official ones.

c1pher · 11-22-2016, 09:06 AM

Not sure if this will work:
https://flic.kr/p/PrQhQC

Fakemike · 11-29-2016, 07:08 AM

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eBay has them with and without the BMW logo (all from China). For $1.22 to $2.89

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...chain&_sacat=0

I think I might try this one. I'll report back in about a month on the quality, lol.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-BMW-1-Se...RWzW99&vxp=mtr

I got my keychain, took 25 days. It already has few scratches from being on my key ring. The quality seems pretty good. It has a good weight and feels solid. The detail in the BMW logo is a bit lacking and it has one rough corner, but overall I'm very happy for $1.50. Bare in mind that I have never seen an original to compare it to.

Esteban · 11-29-2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Ordered one. What the hell, it was only $7.68... not much to lose if I don't like it. Thanks.

This arrived today. Not too terribly bad for the price. About what I expected.

tock172 · 11-29-2016, 05:48 PM

Seems like mine should be arriving shortly!

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Esteban Major General 43553 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Got an email last night saying my key chain has shipped. Must be on the slow boat from China since it won't arrive until December, possibly late December. __________________
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snub-nose 28 Private First Class 56 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 09 SGM 128i Cp 6MT ZSP/ZPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 09 128i Coupe \| 69k ... [0.00]	" For whatever it's worth, I'd really like a nice full grain cow hide Key Fob cover, inlaid with something like the 1 or E82, or... something subtle and classy.[/QUOTE] Here you go: When ordering a new programmed fob from the dealer, I purchased an oem BMW leather 'fob nest', that meets any 'subtle and classy' description. Dealer parts dept showcase item, pn: 80-23-2-149-933 BMW FOB list 21.00, net 18.90 My somber black int needed Coral red! ... also had black. Maybe others? Finely detailed finished in-n-out, w/ miniature roundel, stainless screw securing fob. Highly recm'd. On position, is 90-degree horizontal. FOB-centric. (NOT random blades 'ring/chain') Sorry no pix ! __________________ m3 under\|eibach 28mm f-sway\|oem 12mm r-sway\|3.46...135i 'auto' diff-yes!\|avant garde m621 19x8.5 square\|mich pss4s\|koni fsd\|h&r sport\|ecs e46 m3 trans mts\|fogs delete\|tower pin mod -2.20\|hpa 1m m3 strut bar\|3m tint\|afe stg2 cai\|akg m3 rsfb\|ecs trailing arms\|dinan r-stops\|bmwp ssk\|135i brembo+stoptech slot\|braided lines\|supersprint rez delete\|disa 3s intk\|bespoke strg wheel\|mudflap4x\|milvs+bpc remap\|alcantara trim\|armrest & r hdrest delete\|solid rubber mounts
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11-06-2016, 05:45 PM	#31
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11-10-2016, 05:39 PM	#35
Esteban Major General 43553 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Got this from ECS today. Licensed by BMW. Made in China. Haha Attached Images __________________
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