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      04-15-2020, 08:47 PM   #1
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Review - Red M & Start Buttons from AliExpress

I'll just post the pics here and let you decide if they are worth $17 shipped.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000133587784.html
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Looks great! Might try my hand in this.
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      04-15-2020, 08:55 PM   #3
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Weird. I tested it on mobile and PC chrome and the link works.

Try this:
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/400013...bilesitedetail
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      04-17-2020, 12:44 PM   #4
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I wonder if you can tell the difference between that and the ind ones
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      04-17-2020, 06:39 PM   #5
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Right next to each other, I would expect the IND Start button to be higher quality. The red enamel on this AliExpress one seems a bit thick. The M Button I really don't expect any difference with the IND unit.

Installed in the car, I doubt you could tell a difference.
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Those alixpress buttons will stick when starting the car

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      04-18-2020, 12:55 AM   #7
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Those alixpress buttons will stick when start the car
I haven't installed them yet, but I really only wanted the M Button.
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      04-18-2020, 01:26 AM   #8
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Those alixpress buttons will stick when start the car
The M button tends to stick when pressed but I'm sure there a work around that. Picked up the same set and happy with the price.
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The M button tends to stick when pressed but I'm sure there a work around that. Picked up the same set and happy with the price.
Thanks for the warning. Maybe I'll trim it a bit around the tabs.
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Thanks for the warning. Maybe I'll trim it a bit around the tabs.
Yea you can just trim the tabs on the M button, even the ind ones the tabs need to be trimmed. As for the start button the sticking got annoying so i just went with ind no issues
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      04-18-2020, 09:52 PM   #11
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How long was the period between ordering and delivery?
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How long was the period between ordering and delivery?
About 2 months. But that was cos I ordered right in the middle of the China lock down.
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      04-20-2020, 02:12 PM   #13
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I wonder if you can tell the difference between that and the ind ones
Where do u think IND gets their buttons? Lol

I have the same setup from wish and it doesnt stick and quality is great
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      04-22-2020, 10:46 AM   #14
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the M button is overspray a bit, make sure to take out the paint from the outer edge/ leg (which hold the button in place) before install. If not, when u press in it will struck.
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I like mines. I didnt have to trim anything!
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Tried both link in the page, uts not working
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      06-14-2020, 07:10 PM   #17
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Yeah I checked the link and both the product and store pages are no longer there. Sorry.

Maybe you can try your luck with another seller. I usually just go with those with high ratings and lots of good reviews (preferably with buyer's pics showing the actual product).
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