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i8 smart key released
Officially released from March builds
Was at dealers today this the only enhancement They are checking retrofitting At last ! |
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Forgot some other major revisions
The e drive badge is to lose its blue border The door opening trims (like pure impulse) on the top level interior options to have a revised logo |
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I completely removed the eDrive badge on mine anyways. To many badges on the back of the car looks a lot cleaner now with just i8 & BMW...Plus i mean who cares about a eDrive badge lol its not like its big bragging rights I think they just slap those things on trying to figure out what another badge is they can put on the car lol
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GREAT NEWS SMART KEY CAN BE RETROFITTED
Even better news for me and presumably others who have a car on order right now in that it will be done for free when available |
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Is it only free for ones on order? What about 2014 models people already have? It can be retrofitted but you just have to pay or still free?
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01-18-2016, 08:09 AM | #13 |
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I'm highly skeptical of them making anything retroactive officially available. They aren't just going to pass out replacement LCD touchscreen keys for free for everyone at the very least.
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01-18-2016, 08:16 AM | #14 |
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I did ask that question and the bulletin stated as the smart key has been released cars undelivered (mine was built last week) would get it for free. I'm sure the car electronics are ready and waiting so it's just the trim with wireless charger the key and programming so should be reasonable cost
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I don't think there is a 2016 car as such just some very minor revisions to trim and laser light availability. Mine is 2016 as it was built in 2016 that's all and was ordered in October.
The tone of the bulletin was all i8's didn't exclude older cars From my understanding the key had problems at launch date so wasn't included and is now part of the package at no extra charge I believe. For BMW to give away 10000+ or whatever number have been built keys plus fitting is a big ask but worth a try - get in there ! |
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Twitch its SuperStar O. Let me know what you find out. I need this key ASAP too lol been waiting forever. I'm sure we will have to pay for the fit it wont be free for undelivered cars I wouldn't expect but I'm willing to pay I just need to know when can we take our cars in to the dealers & pay them to do it?
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Anyone know how the smart key functionality compares with the smartphone app?
I have a feeling it may not be much better. I'd prefer not to worry about keeping yet another device charged. |
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If GSM it would be just like the app not pretty similar to the iwatch Does the guy with the 7 know if there are any ongoing costs for the keys GSM connection or is it included with the internet connection cost ? The key has 2 batteries one for normal functions unlocking etc. and one rechargeable for the display |
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