Ind replacement start button

Herakles · 09-17-2018, 02:41 PM

I replaced my start button with one from IND - I like it, until my friends joked looked like the "thst was easy" button lol jerks..

I will work on the stock button offline - I'm just not feeling that carbon fiber stick on ring , I'd rather try to repaint the black ring again and install a red push button

StevenY. · 09-17-2018, 04:08 PM

That cf stick on ring is so ugly. Going to take it apart one day and wrap it gloss black, pretty simple to separate the pieces I think. I have a red button but thinking about getting a blue one.

The Nightman · 09-17-2018, 04:48 PM

My wife said the same thing about mine

If it makes you feel better, the F90 M5 also has a red button

gamesfrager · 09-17-2018, 09:22 PM

Or something to cover the peeling
http://s.aliexpress.com/eYfUjE7N

bluewater328 · 09-18-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by freedomfries

My wife said the same thing about mine

If it makes you feel better, the F90 M5 also has a red button

F90 one has a smaller bezel though. I'd buy that if it actually would fit (bottom block...arghhh) and just simply replace it back with the black button.

Renegadenick · 09-18-2018, 04:25 PM

The peeling black part is actually very easy to separate as you guys suspected. I was able to vinyl wrap black easily but paint should be even easier. Just be careful because the plastic tabs are very brittle.

I went with a polar blue button to match my steering wheel stripe and shift paddle inserts.

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Originally Posted by StevenY.

That cf stick on ring is so ugly. Going to take it apart one day and wrap it gloss black, pretty simple to separate the pieces I think. I have a red button but thinking about getting a blue one.

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Originally Posted by Herakles

I replaced my start button with one from IND - I like it, until my friends joked looked like the "thst was easy" button lol jerks..

I will work on the stock button offline - I'm just not feeling that carbon fiber stick on ring , I'd rather try to repaint the black ring again and install a red push button

e92_bryan · 09-23-2018, 01:10 AM

Not sure why people go pay way mroe at IND when you can get the same thing on amazon for $7...
It all comes from the same place anyways

Herakles · 09-23-2018, 10:29 AM

I have the old
Button all taken part , and a red button for it - I just need to figure out how to re paint the peeling part
Black again- the stock button is best looking and replacing the button to red looks best -

I can then decide to sell the ind button or the stock button -

Herakles · 09-23-2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gamesfrager

Or something to cover the peeling
http://s.aliexpress.com/eYfUjE7N

It adds a 3 d look to the button indont like you can't tell there's a stick on ring

StevenY. · 09-23-2018, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by e92_bryan

Not sure why people go pay way mroe at IND when you can get the same thing on amazon for $7...
It all comes from the same place anyways

True.. I purchased mine off ebay for $4 and some change.

AoS810 · 09-30-2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenY.

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Originally Posted by e92_bryan

Not sure why people go pay way mroe at IND when you can get the same thing on amazon for $7...
It all comes from the same place anyways

True.. I purchased mine off ebay for $4 and some change.

Which eBay seller? Would appreciate a link!

StevenY. · 09-30-2018, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AoS810

Which eBay seller? Would appreciate a link!

I just purchased a blue one from this seller yesterday. I'm sure they're all the same. I just pick a seller with a lot of feedback so I know they'll take care of me if there is a problem with the button not matching their listing or whatever it may be.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Start-Stop-...72.m2749.l2649

Speedy_12139 · 10-14-2018, 04:31 PM

If anybody pays more than $8 on eBay for these buttons you deserve to get ripped off. 🤣🤣🤣 They legit come from the same supplier. In the same little "dime bag"

Herakles · 11-11-2018, 07:42 AM

I'm not crazy about the red one with silver ring around it anymore guys- I got some black model paint and going to try to paint the peeling stock inner ring plastic and use original-

The red /silver ring I bought was 130 bucks! And it's pretty huge silver ring and all I can think about is the easy button after my friends said it lol looks like a clown button

frankthetoad · 02-14-2019, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_bryan

Not sure why people go pay way mroe at IND when you can get the same thing on amazon for $7...
It all comes from the same place anyways

Because the ones on Amazon and eBay are hot garbage with tabs that break the second you look at them sideways. The IND version is of infinitely better construction.

Speedy_12139 · 02-23-2019, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by frankthetoad

Because the ones on Amazon and eBay are hot garbage with tabs that break the second you look at them sideways. The IND version is of infinitely better construction.

Lol. Considering I've had my eBay one for over a year now. And daily driving my car. Pushing that button plenty often. I'm quite happy with the $5 I spent on it. Zero discoloration. And feels just like the original.

There's a sucker willing to pay more every minute.

frankthetoad · 02-25-2019, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedy_12139

Lol. Considering I've had my eBay one for over a year now. And daily driving my car. Pushing that button plenty often. I'm quite happy with the $5 I spent on it. Zero discoloration. And feels just like the original.

There's a sucker willing to pay more every minute.

I guess I just got one from a bad batch. Mine from eBay truly was of horrible quality.

Speedy_12139 · 02-25-2019, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by frankthetoad

I guess I just got one from a bad batch. Mine from eBay truly was of horrible quality.

The very first runs of these eBay buttons were questionable... I will admit. I saw lots of Facebook/forum posts complain about the quality.

I wanted a coupl months after they came out. And figured for (I believe it was $7 at the time). Why the hell not?

Mines been great ever since!! And I've actually sent people the link to my same one. They liked it so much.

9krpmrx8 · 02-25-2019, 10:28 AM

I took the oem button apart, sanded the peeling black off, and repainted it and it looks like new. Easy to do.

bluewater328 · 02-25-2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

I took the oem button apart, sanded the peeling black off, and repainted it and it looks like new. Easy to do.

True, it it's about how long that it lasts. I have two I rotate annually as it wears.

I've been meaning to experiment with clear coats to help keep it more solid but haven't got to it. What did you use?

9krpmrx8 · 02-25-2019, 02:34 PM

I painted mine about two years ago, still looks good. I just used some matte black paint I had laying around.

BSM n54iS · 02-25-2019, 06:30 PM

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Herakles Captain 247 Rep 824 Posts Drives: United States Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	I have the old Button all taken part , and a red button for it - I just need to figure out how to re paint the peeling part Black again- the stock button is best looking and replacing the button to red looks best - I can then decide to sell the ind button or the stock button - __________________ 2011 335 Msport Xdrive Space grey purchased on 8/7/15
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Speedy_12139 Private 31 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	If anybody pays more than $8 on eBay for these buttons you deserve to get ripped off. 🤣🤣🤣 They legit come from the same supplier. In the same little "dime bag"
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Herakles Captain 247 Rep 824 Posts Drives: United States Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	I'm not crazy about the red one with silver ring around it anymore guys- I got some black model paint and going to try to paint the peeling stock inner ring plastic and use original- The red /silver ring I bought was 130 bucks! And it's pretty huge silver ring and all I can think about is the easy button after my friends said it lol looks like a clown button __________________ 2011 335 Msport Xdrive Space grey purchased on 8/7/15
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