My Favorite $30 Mod so far...(keyless entry)

[LikeCDoos]

yeah since i've installed my keyless my key has not touched my door. Also what is the point of double locking, i know how to do it but what is the point?

[Chris325/325i]

They recommended it, but I did not double lock the car before getting the keyless entry and I don't think the key has ever touched the door lock since I installed the keyless entry (got first one over a year ago).

[TimmyBigHands]

I didnt know it was available or I would have. Also, no write up this weekend as my package will not arrive until Monday. Looks like it'll have to wait till next weekend. :(

[DanGillan]

also, did anyone choose to buy those 2 extra relays to make sure you dont bend your lock cylinders if you double lock with your key, then unlock with the remote?

[DanGillan]

I just ordered one, it would be really cool to be able to wire it to the dome lights, parking lights, maybe even a bleep from the horn. has anyone done anything more with this stuff?

[TimmyBigHands]

Well then, I guess I'll give it a shot - I've never done a write-up before, hope it turns out good :)

[hamann318is]

yea, definately do a write up of whatever you do!

I would buy one if you made a write up, that totally makes them worth it.

[brodee]

Guy emailed me back today about the group buy. Said I could have 10 of them for $238.50 shipped so that's 23.85 each shipped. Problem is that's all 10 shipped to me and then I'd have to charge shipping to get them to you guys.

Probably no benefit in that, would come out to about the same $30 you can get it straight from him. Oh well, I tried.

[DanGillan]

yea, definately do a write up of whatever you do!

[TimmyBigHands]

No problem, I'll post back here when I get her installed - and I'll even try to remember the color wires for ya.

[LikeCDoos]

if you get the parking/dome lights to work please let me know, as i would like to add that feature to the keyless system

[TimmyBigHands]

Well, I got impatient waiting to hear about a GB. So I went ahead and bought one myself. It's paid for now and should be shipped on Monday according to their ebay posting. Apparently they are on vacation...

Anyway, I'll have it in within a few days of it's arrival. I plan on wiring the dome lights and parking lights to it as well. Should be REALLY simple, but I like to be sure that it's locked/unlocked with some kind of confirmation.

[kencopperwheat]

just picked one up....how far away does it reach? Like a good distance or do you have to get real close?

Why would you need/want to unlock or lock your car from more than 10 feet away?

:situation:
Your at the mall, walking 50 feet away in the parking lot and you forgot to lock your car. No need to go back.

I think these things have a very good range, my friend got a similar unit by the same people but with a security system and he can do it from much further than that.

Yeah, I guess my logic applies more to unlocking the car. I actally use my system to lock my car up from inside my house when I don't want to go out.

[Werksmini]

just picked one up....how far away does it reach? Like a good distance or do you have to get real close?

Why would you need/want to unlock or lock your car from more than 10 feet away?

:situation:
Your at the mall, walking 50 feet away in the parking lot and you forgot to lock your car. No need to go back.

I think these things have a very good range, my friend got a similar unit by the same people but with a security system and he can do it from much further than that.

[kencopperwheat]

just picked one up....how far away does it reach? Like a good distance or do you have to get real close?

Why would you need/want to unlock or lock your car from more than 10 feet away?