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Comment on BMW’s Newest “Innovation” is a Logo-Shaped Middle Finger to Right to Repair

It’s a special bit, that’s it. Do you have any idea how many bits/sockets/adapters I already own that only fit one vehicle? TONS. That’s just the nature of vehicles and maintenance. And I’m pretty sure if you own a BMW, you can afford a $5 bit. This is a nothing burger. It’s just people jumping on the BMW hate, which if you were smart, there’s plenty of actual things they overcharge up the ass for. This isn’t one of them. You might as well complain about locking lug nuts as a whole because that’s really all this is.

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artyom@piefed.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

It’s a special bit, that’s it.

More likely it’s a whole set of bits. Why do you think they’re doing this? Apple invented a new screw. Why do you think they did that? None of it is intended to slow down professional repair businesses, it’s to stop DIYers.

You might as well complain about locking lug nuts as a whole because that’s really all this is.

LOL locking lugnuts stop thieves. Do you think that’s what the purpose of this is?

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- fishos@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  You mean apples proprietary bit that comes with any cheap as fuck set of security bits? I have an electronics screwdriver set that cost me $10 and does ALL THE BITS, including Apples.
  
  Locking lug nuts: you mean the thing most people with nice rims use? People who own things like a BMW? So instead of the one specific locking bit they now have this specific locking bit? So a 1:1 swap for one custom bit to another?
  
  Also, you realize this is a standard bolt, right? As in, you can take it out and put a standard one in if it bothers you.
  
  This is nothing but morons being outraged. It’s like people complaining about tax cuts for the rich as if you’re gonna be a billionaire someday. Your civic is gonna be just fine and for the people actually in this situation who already pay things like $300 for a replacement window switch, this $5 tool is meaningless.
  
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  - artyom@piefed.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    
    You mean apples proprietary bit
    
    One and only (AFAIK)
    
    instead of the one specific locking bit they now have this specific locking bit?
    
    Did you just completely ignore what I said about this being a security item?
    
    The only moron here is the one who doesn’t read comments before replying to them. If you can’t tell me what you think the purpose of this bolt is, then don’t reply to me again.
    
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    fishos@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    
    locking lug nuts prevent theft
    
    Yeah, I addressed that, can you not read? There’s a whole paragraph there. I think you might be a bit slow buddy.
    
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SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
It would go with the tool I bought just to loosen a single plumbing fixture.

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