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    anyone import a US i3 into Canada

    Mine came through a Honda dealership. I am not too sure that BMW would want to bring in used cars to compete with their local car sales but it may be that they are okay with it. Ours is a 2015 and came with the eyebrow LED’s on as well as the tail lights. These are always on when running. I am...
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    Why is the roof black?

    Some interesting articles have been produced referring to Heat Island effect. There is a point where the black is more advantageous if you look at the entire year and heating and cooling costs. There are white roofing materials that can help reduce operating costs in hotter climates. I would...
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    E-Drive Badge Touch Up Paint:

    I am experiencing the same flaking! The black paint has come off about 50% of my e-badge.
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    Service threat from BMW Canada

    I got one of those emails but I am overdue for my scheduled check up so I figured it was a reminder email. I didn't feel threatened by it at all. Our 2015 is under extended warranty so I need to get in and do this to maintain the warranty otherwise, I would probably just ignore the service all...
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    Towing a trailer

    Here is an interesting way to get more range and tow a trailer at the same time :) https://www.dethleffs.de/reiseziel-zukunft/caravan/ Scroll down until you see the i3 towing a trailer :)
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    Beating a dead horse... single vendor TIRES!

    Trying to fit an 18" inch tire/wheel would be a better option than a 19". The taller tire might give you more choices as far as widths. Wheels from the Audi or Mercedes cars should fit and match up with the hub centers and bolt pattern. This would be a good project to improve the handling...
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    Most... expensive... flat... ever!

    I recently had a low tire warning pop up and I was able to turn around and take the car back without damaging the tire. It turned out to be a screw in the tread. After work, I took the wheel off and went to the tire shop and had it patched. it was 30 minutes and $25 bucks to fix. If I had gone...
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    Paint Back of i3 Black?

    This was done a while ago but a quite google search will reveal a lot: https://insideevs.com/photo/3953481/bmw-i3-bumper-modification-out-with-the-two-tone/ Mine is darker grey so the rear doesn't look so contrasty!
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    How'd My i3 Know The Tire Was Flat?

    Oh that makes sense. I guess it would need a on/off mechanism to save the battery. I could not find anything concrete on the interweb explaining the start stop process of the sensors. Perhaps the car sends out a wake up call to the sensors and when parked after your trip they just go to sleep...
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    How'd My i3 Know The Tire Was Flat?

    I had a drivers side rear flat the other day. I got in the car and drove about 2 blocks before the car warned me or maybe it just took me 2 blocks to notice it. The tire was very low but not completely flat. TPMS is done with internal tire pressure sensors so when the car starts it does a...
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    Rex problems

    After nearly 2 years of ownership of our 2015 Rex. We finally had the power steering drop off on the way to work. It was a very strange feeling. I just turned off the car and restarted it, and the problem went away. No lights or other issues after that. It is due for service so I will get the...
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    2020 Wicker Bill for i3 anyone? Extra downforce aerodynamics

    That's interesting! How do you suggest that it is attached? What sort of angle would the finished unit sit at? Have you determined pricing?
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    Trunk weight limit

    We use our i3 for work and need to haul tools and some materials to job sites. I made a checker plate box that runs from the hatch to the just behind the front seats. This means I am not loading on the access cover as my new covers rests on the back of the rear seats (while folded down) and the...
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    New Owner here

    In my case, I went with the plug-able version as I was in the middle of an exterior remodel of the house. I do not anticipate pulling the plug very often but had a to do it 3 times and once when we did some welding and I used the outlet for the welder. For me it came down to the convenience...
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    New Owner here

    Welcome to the forum! I have a Chargepoint unit. I purchased the unit the has a plug into the outlet to make moving it easier down the road. I installed a dryer outlet in the carport and plug the Chargepoint into that. The cord going to the outlet is quite stiff and short but is has some flex...
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