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M_Six · 03-20-2010, 04:26 PM

We were one garage door remote short when I bought the Z and our opener is fairly ancient, so finding a third remote was nigh on impossible. I found this universal remote on Amazon for short change and decided to give it a try. It was a cinch to set up and it works very well. I can hit the button as I'm coming down the street and reach the edge of my yard and by the time I swing into the driveway, the door is almost fully open. I used the included double-sided tape to mount it on the removable panel under the dash. When it comes to bang for the buck, this is the best mod I've done. I was getting sick of having to climb in and out of the car to open and close the door every day.

(Sorry for the remote being upside down. I wasn't wearing my glasses.)

jragan · 03-20-2010, 04:44 PM

For only a little more effort -- http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=4690

M_Six · 03-20-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jragan

For only a little more effort -- http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=4690

A little? I think not. This was a matter of peeling the backing off the tape and sticking it to the panel. Total time from unpacking the remote to successful post-install test was 15 minutes. Besides, I only need one button.

chickdr · 03-20-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

A little? I think not. This was a matter of peeling the backing off the tape and sticking it to the panel. Total time from unpacking the remote to successful post-install test was 15 minutes. Besides, I only need one button.

Agreed. I was planning to do the mod suggested by jragan, but it looked like a lot of work so I bought a remocon off Ebay. It is so small I velcroed it inside the drivers door pocket so it is invisible. Nobody but me knows it is there. Works great with minimal effort and can operate up to 4 different remote devices as well. I do like the factory look of the setup suggested by jragan though...

jmillet · 03-20-2010, 05:39 PM

I have the same Skylink remote velcro secured inside the sunglasses compartment in my coupe roof. Easy to install and operate and out of sight. Here in Seattle we don't need sunglasses so I had to find a use for the storage compartment

rps · 03-20-2010, 06:40 PM

I took the easy way out too, just velcro'd the remote inside the Leather Z Armrest. Took 30 seconds and works great.

Blind32 · 03-21-2010, 12:58 AM

Nice mod.
Be careful with garage remotes. Never park a car outside your house with the remote in it. Thieves can break into the car, hit the remote and most people don't lock the door between house & garage.

03-20-2010, 04:26 PM	#1
M_Six Free Thinker 16888 Rep 7,454 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	New Mod (Sort of) We were one garage door remote short when I bought the Z and our opener is fairly ancient, so finding a third remote was nigh on impossible. I found this universal remote on Amazon for short change and decided to give it a try. It was a cinch to set up and it works very well. I can hit the button as I'm coming down the street and reach the edge of my yard and by the time I swing into the driveway, the door is almost fully open. I used the included double-sided tape to mount it on the removable panel under the dash. When it comes to bang for the buck, this is the best mod I've done. I was getting sick of having to climb in and out of the car to open and close the door every day. (Sorry for the remote being upside down. I wasn't wearing my glasses.) __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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jragan Imola Lover 26 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 2007 Imola Red M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	For only a little more effort -- http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=4690 __________________ His: RIP-"Ruby" *E86 ///M Coupe: Pics Track Pics Short Vids Long Vids Hers: 997-1 C4S*: Pics
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jmillet Captain 64 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 [0.00]	I have the same Skylink remote velcro secured inside the sunglasses compartment in my coupe roof. Easy to install and operate and out of sight. Here in Seattle we don't need sunglasses so I had to find a use for the storage compartment __________________ Jim Millet 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL AWD Ultimate Red SOLD: 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
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rps Captain 35 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pace, Fl iTrader: (11)	I took the easy way out too, just velcro'd the remote inside the Leather Z Armrest. Took 30 seconds and works great. __________________ NB8S Past Garage: Z4, 135i. Present Garage: 2013 X Drive X1 2.8i.
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Blind32 Certified Adrenaline Junkie 42 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (2)	Nice mod. Be careful with garage remotes. Never park a car outside your house with the remote in it. Thieves can break into the car, hit the remote and most people don't lock the door between house & garage.
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