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The top coat doesn't appear to be much different than a standard automotive clear coat. Based on some door edge chips I have I would judge the i3 "color" coat to be a bit on the thin side for automotive paint. I've been able to use all of the same products that I used on previous vehicles. I...

This is the Giga world trim here in the US and I believe it's known as Lodge in the UK. I have this interior on my BEV i3 and I suspect that the olive tanned leather is not as resilient to some things as the typical BMW leather. Mine picks up a lot of discoloration from blue jeans especially...

I received the new software update when I had my KLE replaced on 3/9/2015. My car is BEV so the only change I've noticed is the SOC display on the instrument cluster.

Thanks to my awesome SA I was lucky enough to be at my local dealer when their i8 allocation rolled off the delivery truck. I was SHOCKED that the state the car arrived in...if it had been my car being delivered there would have been hell to pay. The i8 arrived completely uncovered, all of the...

Did it look like this? I didn't get an error but I noticed the "reduced" display when accelerating away from a stop light that the car was not accelerating like normal. I think in my case it was because the car was so cold from sitting outside all day in the cold and wind. Once I got home I...

I've used the same Window Tint shop for years, they've done at least 8 cars (including 5 bimmers) for me and the i3 was the first time they've ever done a less than perfect job. They had to re-tint my driver's side window after a week, the rubber interior trim that sits against the window had...

I know this was an issue with earlier board revisions and earlier firmwares. I have not had any GFI issues but mine is the latest board running the latest firmware. You could send EMW an email and see if they have a suggestion. The only fix (aside from newer firmware) that I'm aware of is to...

My dealer's service staff continues to deny that this KLE upgrade or the associated Service Action exists. Should I call the i3 Concierge and see if I can get some response? I wasn't concerned about the reduced charge rate initially but now that I have a Level 2 charger at home it would be...

I would say the base pre-configured base JuiceBox is stone simple right out of the box and matches those features. Unless your going to offer this at a reasonable discount to the existing Base JuiceBox price point ($499 assembled) then I'm not sure where the value is in buying something that...

This happened to me a couple of times. I had my ChargeNow RFID card on my key chain with my fob and sometimes it would be in front of the FOB and act like a lever against the unlock button. Really freaked me out the first time because it was right after I had the windows tinted. My first...

The existing WiFi solution for the JuiceBox is a $49 upgrade. This module in commonly available for a little less than that but the EVM version does have a custom interface shield and includes the extra current sensor which probably justifies the extra cost. Most well built WiFi...

30 cents per kWh, Wow! I guess living with -30 degree wind chills has SOME advantages. You could wire a RF controlled 120V relay between the JuiceBox's "mains" relay and the internal power supply for the logic board. That's kind of an ugly solution but then the only vampire drain you would...

Here's the relevant section from the i3 owners manual: DTC Dynamic Traction Control The Concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized. The system ensures maximum forward momentum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but driving...

Over the last three days I've driven in 1/2" of ice followed by 6-7" of snow and I've got the 19" All-Seasons. The ice was interesting, in Eco Pro with traction control on I was getting around as well or better than most front wheel drive cars I saw and WAY better than the poor guy I saw in a...

The latest WiFi add-on includes an external antenna that appears to be a 6dbi model with an SMA connector. I had to drill a small hole in my JuiceBox to mount and connect it to the WiFi module. I'll have to find a way to measure the signal strength but my AP is about 100 ft away (minimal...

I also have a JuiceBox that works great with my US BEV i3. I bought the pre-configured "base" unit via Amazon and used it for about three weeks with no issues. I decided that I really wanted to add the premium features so I ordered and installed the OLED screen, RF Remote control and the WiFi...

Anyone else experiencing a kind of groaning noise from the steering at low speeds? It only seems to happen for me when it's really cold out, say under 35 degrees F. At first I thought it was just the sound of the tires turning on the road surface but the more it happens it really sounds like...

Here's my experience so far: I bought my BEV i3 at the end of August and the warmer temperatures (75-90+ F) gave me an average fully charged estimate of 70-75 miles. I was ALWAYS in Comfort with really no consideration of how I was driving, my average daily commute is less than 20 miles on...

Well this really sucks, my i3 BEV purchase date was 8/29 and I've been a CCA member for years now. I'm sure that CCA has to deal with BMW NA to set these rebate eligibility "windows" so I'd be more inclined to blame BMW NA rather than CCA for the restrictions. I know there were a lot of...

Have you seen this? http://www.facebook.com/Cobra.suspension/posts/696078213780166 Only a matter of time before Eibach or one of the other big players makes a kit. I think it looks much better dropped in those pictures but I wouldn't want to change the ride at all.....