Recent content by arodi3

For me, the point of the REX is to allow the i3 to work as a fully capable car without a massive battery. I don't want to rent a car to go see a friend in a city a few hundred miles away.  I'd also like to bring my dog on those trips, which makes it more difficult to rent.  I think there are...

My 2015 REX runs its compressor sometimes when plugged in on hot days, even when just plugged in to 110V.

Timjohn, I'm not sure where you got the idea that I didn't disconnect the high-voltage, but I can assure you I followed the instructions and did not skip that important step. I intended to post something about my experience with the reconnection but didn't get around to it; this post reminded...

I got a "battery discharging while stopped" message a week or two before my 12V battery went out. Other people have mentioned similar timing. I would go ahead and order a new 12V battery now. https://www.reddit.com/r/BMWi3/comments/ba80hu/replace_your_i3_battery_yourself_and_save_money/ I...

I also live in Austin and have a 2015 i3 Rex with the 20" rims. So far, no issues in about 4 years.

Yeah, just going to the dog park, the gym, then making it to my parents' in time for Thanksgiving would have required some planning in a ~70 mile BEV, or a lengthy L2 pitstop. No problem with the REX. I used the REX about 5-10% of the time, but for me, it is totally worth it since the i3 is my...

I think the REX is a great option and would be sad to see it go. There is no way I would have bought an i3 without it.

I have been charging about 99% of the time with my "occasional use" charger for over 3 years. No problems thus far.

I had an issue with the AC button light flickering as well. It was due to a bad connection and I got it fixed under warranty. I think it is a common problem.

I am glad your wife is ok. It is surprising that the airbags didn't go off. If you don't mind me asking, was there gas in the gas can? What brand was the gas can? It is impressive that it survived ok. This is the first time I have heard of an actual collision with a gas can in the frunk...

How do you use the Tourqe Pro app to restart the REX? Do you just clear the error codes and then it automatically tries again, or is there more to it?

Hi DarioFER, Do you consider an i3 REX an EV? These questions about stopping to charge on the way to work seem a bit strange. Driving to work is generally routine, and is probably not when one would experience range anxiety. Take my situation: work is 10 miles from home and I have a charger...

I bought a 20" front (more narrow) wheel off ebay and cut some foam to hold a jack, and 17mm socket+handle in the cavity of the rim and used VHB to mount a plastic puck that adapts to the BMW jack point. I wouldn't trust that connection if it had a lot of lateral force on it, but I suspect it...

You can use the smog/emissions test mode, but it requires leaving the back open, so it is only the kind of thing you would do if you are in a tough spot. This explains how to get the i3 into the emissions test mode: http://www.mybmwi3.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2075 If you keep your...

I also got an L5-S1 herniation a few months after getting my i3. It is hard to say if the i3 was a factor or not. When I had sciatica, sitting in the i3 definitely made the pain worse though. There are many lumbar support products that can be added to the car seat and I suggest trying some...