Flip key remote review

[sgolas_e46]

Hey guys, just got a flip key shell from eBay payed 18$ for it ripped my insides out of my original key and put it in the shell, then I got the key cut for 40$, I am amazed at the quality of the flip key considering it was a eBay buy from china. Took me 30 min to get it converted including the key cutting , I highly recommend getting this done if you like the flipkey idea. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1351022277.361056.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1351022287.769201.jpg

[bmwm5lover]

wow..awesome. where did you get it cut?

[5style]

where did you get it cut? I have spares i wanna cut

[328IScreamer]

How difficult was it to rip out the insides and make it so the trunk and unlock buttons still function.

I don't really need the key function as I don't use the actual metal key for anything but the plastic casing is starting to look rough so I would like to give this a try

[sgolas_e46]

There's a place on Kipling and queens way called cellular tech. He cuts the keys there , my key was the first bmw he cut so he had some issues but now he can do it in a few min.

[sgolas_e46]

Ripping the insides was ez, took 2 min. Just score the out sides with a exacto knife and it will come apart

[328IScreamer]

Is it just a matter of taking whats in the oem key and dropping it in the new key?

[sgolas_e46]

Yea that's it, minus the actual key, that you need to get cut. But there are two small Allen screws holding the key in place on the flip key so you may be able to rip out your old one and see if you can replace it with the blank

[sgolas_e46]

Originally Posted by 328IScreamer

How difficult was it to rip out the insides and make it so the trunk and unlock buttons still function.

I don't really need the key function as I don't use the actual metal key for anything but the plastic casing is starting to look rough so I would like to give this a try

Why don't you need the key function? Got a push button?

[328IScreamer]

yep I think all cars with this style key are push button. The only function of the actual key is as a back up in case automatic locks malfunction........and maybe glove box lock

[slemmer]

Do you have pics of the guts after removing it from the original casing?

[sgolas_e46]

Originally Posted by 328IScreamer

yep I think all cars with this style key are push button. The only function of the actual key is as a back up in case automatic locks malfunction........and maybe glove box lock

Oh you have a 2008

[sgolas_e46]

You ever hear of a push button conversion for a older model like a 2003

[sgolas_e46]

Originally Posted by slemmer

do you have pics of the guts after removing it from the original casing?

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[sgolas_e46]

I actually have a second one I was gona make out of my spare but il decided to keep it as oem, so if any one wants a flip key blank remote like the one i have its yours for 18$