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Re:BMW Patents Proprietary Screws That Only Dealerships Can ... by mschuster91 on Monday December 22, 2025 @08:18AM (#46353889)
> Even if it were fairly specific, I’d be surprised if a similar tool couldn’t be 3D printed with DMLS. It’s possible that due to torsion requirements it would have to be molded, which could be much more expensive.

A CNC mill should also be capable of creating an usable driver bit, or in a pinch, drill out 1mm center of an ordinary + bit.

Re:BMW Patents Proprietary Screws That Only Dealerships Can ... by voidUpdate on Monday December 22, 2025 @08:29AM (#46353951)
Plus, if you you are handy enough to be taking the screws out of your car but don't have a CNC mill, you probably know someone who does, who would love a little weekend project to turn you up a nice BMW screwdriver