Trunk Lid Finisher?

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Jun 11, 2006 | 10:55 AM

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sese

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now i also know what a TLF is. but am i right you cannot open the trunk with the key when you have installed it? you depend on the reliability of the electronic, right?

and now another two questions:
what does it cost?
is it an easy DIY to install it?

Jun 11, 2006 | 11:23 AM

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The cost here in the US was ~$160 primed. Very easy DIY. All that is required is double sided tape that is provided with the part. It's also held in place by the screws of your license plate.

Jun 11, 2006 | 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jiio' post='295967' date='Jun 11 2006, 02:23 PM

The cost here in the US was ~$160 primed. Very easy DIY. All that is required is double sided tape that is provided with the part. It's also held in place by the screws of your license plate.

So is it badsically a european license plate holder?

Jun 11, 2006 | 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sese' post='295949' date='Jun 11 2006, 08:55 PM

I had mine done at BMW Kohl Aachen. I think it was around 200euros all in.

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Jun 11, 2006 | 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rjcastr' post='296006' date='Jun 11 2006, 02:14 PM

So is it badsically a european license plate holder?

No. The one I have is Euro. There is a US version available. Lakerpride05's ride has the US version.

Jun 11, 2006 | 04:01 PM

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now i also know what a TLF is. but am i right you cannot open the trunk with the key when you have installed it? you depend on the reliability of the electronic, right?

No.

The keyhole in the trunklid is not a trunk release. It is a trunk lock. It is to prevent a valet from opening the trunk.

So if you install the finisher, you will not be able to lock the trunklid.

However, since our cars do not come with real valet keys, this is a useless feature. So there is nothing lost with the finisher.

Jun 12, 2006 | 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='296074' date='Jun 12 2006, 02:01 AM

No.
The keyhole in the trunklid is not a trunk release. It is a trunk lock. It is to prevent a valet from opening the trunk.

So if you install the finisher, you will not be able to lock the trunklid.
However, since our cars do not come with real valet keys, this is a useless feature. So there is nothing lost with the finisher.

aaaah. thanks for the information

Jun 12, 2006 | 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='296074' date='Jun 12 2006, 03:01 AM

No.
The keyhole in the trunklid is not a trunk release. It is a trunk lock. It is to prevent a valet from opening the trunk.

So if you install the finisher, you will not be able to lock the trunklid.
However, since our cars do not come with real valet keys, this is a useless feature. So there is nothing lost with the finisher.

Nooooo in fact the keyhole in the trunklid acts as a trunk release (opening) also. At least on mine. A good way to test the sound of the OEM alarm is to lock it by remote, and then after 1 minute or so go to the trunk and open it by key (by tuning the key) and the trunk will release and thus triggering the alarm. It's quite loud in fact. So imo with the TLF you loose the opening by key factor (not that you are going to use it so often but anyway just as a fact).

Jun 15, 2006 | 02:33 PM

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sese

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just one short question:

buying the TLF depends on a "no" to my question:

is the area around the plate cleaned by the car wash easily or do you have to clean it by hand?

Jun 15, 2006 | 04:08 PM

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Damn I want to get that now....Its looks really nice. I guess i'll go order it tomorrow when I go to eurorev..Never ending mods