Hiding key hole?

SmartBastard · 05-09-2011, 08:23 AM

Hey guys, I wanted to ask if anyone of you did hide (filled) the key hole on the doors?

I'm not a "tuner" at all, basically I came to that idea on one forum in a thread about security, where some people said that they hidden the key hole and only use remote control, so that thieves can't break their locks and get into the car. First I though that it's waaay too much for me as I want to keep my Z4MC as original as possible, but today as I walked around the car I noticed that there's no key hole on the passenger side and that it actually looks very nice (I have Sepang bronze and the key hole is aluminium so it sticks out a lot).

So what do you think? Is it too much?

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BlackMoupe · 05-09-2011, 10:34 AM

This is a popular mod on the E9X 3 Series. Do you want to remove the lock or just cover the hole? A RHD cars left door handle should take care of that.

psygnosis · 05-09-2011, 10:34 AM

Personally I like the idea of being able to unlock the doors if the battery dies.

SmartBastard · 05-09-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by psygnosis

Personally I like the idea of being able to unlock the doors if the battery dies.

That's what I was thinking about, if the battery dies I'm fucked right? :S

SmartBastard · 05-09-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SSKE92

This is a popular mod on the E9X 3 Series. Do you want to remove the lock or just cover the hole? A RHD cars left door handle should take care of that.

Not sure, probably would remove the whole lock and replace with RHD sepang bronze door handle (any idea where to order one?).

ZStig · 05-09-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by psygnosis

Personally I like the idea of being able to unlock the doors if the battery dies.

eh, thats overrated =)

trunk has a keyhole, which needs no power, and the battery is in the trunk. but then again, if I were to fill one keyhole (giggity), it WOULD be the trunk one

MZHammer · 05-09-2011, 10:47 AM

LOL on the "giggity".

SmartBastard · 05-09-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

eh, thats overrated =)

trunk has a keyhole, which needs no power, and the battery is in the trunk. but then again, if I were to fill one keyhole (giggity), it WOULD be the trunk one

Ehm, actually my trunk doesn't have a keyhole

BlackMoupe · 05-09-2011, 11:04 AM

UK parts department?

Roadsters have a trunk keyhole.

inTgr8r · 05-09-2011, 11:05 AM

Coupes FTW

...actually we do have a key hole, it's hidden under the Roundel latch.

ZStig · 05-09-2011, 11:18 AM

I gotta do that roundel hatch retrofit yo

MIKe86 · 05-09-2011, 12:13 PM

Speaking of getting a rhd cover... Can ANYBODY source ANY new euro parts here in the states anymore? Think I remember a thread a while back stating no more euro part ordering..

I would love to get my hands on a set of euro bumper covers..

inTgr8r · 05-09-2011, 01:05 PM

^Correct, you need a Euro source to process the order for you.

esqu1re · 05-09-2011, 01:15 PM

IMHO, too much work for such a little visual change / minimal theft deterrent.

jra · 05-09-2011, 07:57 PM

i have a euro door handle on my car got it from the guy who did my carbon interior. i think i paid around 50 for it.

SmartBastard · 05-10-2011, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jra

i have a euro door handle on my car got it from the guy who did my carbon interior. i think i paid around 50 for it.

So what happens when your battery dies?

jra · 05-10-2011, 08:02 AM

Call a locksmith or get a new battery I guess. Luckily I haven't had any issues...yet

XMetal · 05-10-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SmartBastard

So what happens when your battery dies?

Use your trunk keyhole (as inTgr8r indicated, your coupe's trunk keyhole should be under the rear roundel) or tap a wire to somewhere under the car where only you know what it's for. This is what most guys do on the X5 as there is only ONE keyhole for the entire car.

fitchesbass · 05-10-2011, 11:51 PM

really a keyhole is that big a deal? I hardly ever even noticed it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKe86

Speaking of getting a rhd cover... Can ANYBODY source ANY new euro parts here in the states anymore? Think I remember a thread a while back stating no more euro part ordering..

I would love to get my hands on a set of euro bumper covers..

I tried to make this happen for my "deer repair" and got push back everywhere I tried to go to order a euro front bumper.

BMW dealers will certainly not order it for you. Perhaps you could find that long lost cousin in german, have them order it and ship it to you...

jra · 05-11-2011, 08:53 AM

That's the problem with the euro bumpers. You can get them pretty cheap on eBay but the shipping runs close to $1,000

SmartBastard · 05-11-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fitchesbass

really a keyhole is that big a deal? I hardly ever even noticed it...

It was supposed to be a security measure not a cosmetic tune, I often travel to Slovakia and there are some very envy people + very handy thieves

Barryb97 · 05-11-2011, 01:24 PM

For the cosmetic solution you can get plastic color matching plugs.

http://www.bumperplugs.com/BPindex.html

05-09-2011, 08:23 AM	#1
SmartBastard Stupid as shit 26 Rep 367 Posts Drives: '08 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria iTrader: (0)	Hiding key hole? Hey guys, I wanted to ask if anyone of you did hide (filled) the key hole on the doors? I'm not a "tuner" at all, basically I came to that idea on one forum in a thread about security, where some people said that they hidden the key hole and only use remote control, so that thieves can't break their locks and get into the car. First I though that it's waaay too much for me as I want to keep my Z4MC as original as possible, but today as I walked around the car I noticed that there's no key hole on the passenger side and that it actually looks very nice (I have Sepang bronze and the key hole is aluminium so it sticks out a lot). So what do you think? Is it too much? vs Last edited by SmartBastard; 05-09-2011 at 01:45 PM..
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05-09-2011, 10:34 AM	#2
BlackMoupe Mouper 114 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	This is a popular mod on the E9X 3 Series. Do you want to remove the lock or just cover the hole? A RHD cars left door handle should take care of that.
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psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Personally I like the idea of being able to unlock the doors if the battery dies. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
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05-09-2011, 11:04 AM	#9
BlackMoupe Mouper 114 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	UK parts department? Roadsters have a trunk keyhole.
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Coupes FTW ...actually we do have a key hole, it's hidden under the Roundel latch. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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MIKe86 Lieutenant 25 Rep 457 Posts Drives: 90 332is Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 18045 iTrader: (0)	Speaking of getting a rhd cover... Can ANYBODY source ANY new euro parts here in the states anymore? Think I remember a thread a while back stating no more euro part ordering.. I would love to get my hands on a set of euro bumper covers.. __________________
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	IMHO, too much work for such a little visual change / minimal theft deterrent. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	i have a euro door handle on my car got it from the guy who did my carbon interior. i think i paid around 50 for it.
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05-10-2011, 08:02 AM	#17
jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	Call a locksmith or get a new battery I guess. Luckily I haven't had any issues...yet
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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	That's the problem with the euro bumpers. You can get them pretty cheap on eBay but the shipping runs close to $1,000
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Barryb97 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2006 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (1)	For the cosmetic solution you can get plastic color matching plugs. http://www.bumperplugs.com/BPindex.html
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