iFixitFeb 9

BMW’s latest “innovation” isn’t about performance or safety. It’s a logo-shaped screw designed to keep owners out of their own cars. We dug into the patent, the intent behind it, and why Adafruit is already working on a custom bit to undo BMW’s attempt to block repair. Learn more at the link below.

http://ifixit.com/News/115528/bmws-newest-innovation-is-a-logo-shaped-middle-finger-to-right-to-repair
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Show threadglasspshr
@iFixit cylindrical head on the bolt, I'd use a vise grip on it
Feb 9 at 3:42pmWeb
Show threadF4GRX SébastienFeb 12
@iFixit @glasspusher the bit for this already exists.
Show threadglasspshrFeb 12
@f4grx @iFixit right, but if I didn't have the bit...
Show threadF4GRX SébastienFeb 12
@iFixit @glasspusher dremel a flat blade
Show threadglasspshrFeb 12
@f4grx @iFixit I was using my vise grip on cylindrical head screws long before I owned a dremel
Show threadF4GRX SébastienFeb 12
@iFixit @glasspusher there are many solutions, hack the planet.