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    Insulation problem i3

    Potential screw on battery and EME checked? It has to have clean contact and right torque. Do it with HV system off!
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    DriveTrain Error and loss of power whilst over taking

    Pack swap is possible, has been done on BEVs in Norway and Germany 60 to 94Ah
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    Rear wiper delete

    Now we just need single front wiper to make more like it's lightweight design grand-father the A2 ! Fewer wipers to replace.
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    Battery Upgrade

    Different LIM, Charger KLE, cables and for REX different EME. But the 94Ah pack will fit. Needs new bolts and aircon gas refill (EU has 1234yf not R134a).
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    squeaky suspension

    have a look at thread about anti roll / sway bar, subframe bolt torque and lubrication.
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    Timber dash starting to degrade and finish is cracking.

    "The application of Teak Oil or Tung Oil will also slow down the greying effect caused by ultra violet rays. Teak and eucalyptus can be effectively cleaned using a typical kitchen cleaning sponge and soapy water (nothing astringent) and then wiped over with teak oil. The use of varnish or any...
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    Clunking noise when going over bumps

    Check the top strut mounts and get an alignment check. Also anti roll bar bushes where mounted to front of the car not just the drop links.
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    Winter Tires - CAUTION: DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE

    155/70 r19 v 175/55r20 just 0.1% in it v 175/60R19: 1% so at worst around 0.6 mph at 60 mph Well within tolerances for ABS, TPS and Traction Ctrl. See Tacoma Tire Calculator
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    Range

    Battery degrades around 3% per year whether you use it or not. More if you do deep discharges everyday. Get car with CCS and Heat Pump & heated seats as a minium on a 60Ah BEV. EcoPro+ turns off pretty much everything even seat heaters unless re-coded. It is very easy to steam up the...
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    Wider 2018 Sport tires

    There are higher Load ratings on 155 through 175 tyres now in 19" and or rear 20" of older i3. But 155/20" still 80. Load index 80 155/20 450kg 84 155/19 500kg 85 175/20 515kg 86 175/19 530kg 88 155/19 560kg 89 175/20 580kg Speed ratings also now available in T (118mph) not just Q...
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    Improve aerodynamics for better mpK

    Nice pics Art, Any more developments?
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    Improve aerodynamics for better mpK

    It was built to a price. CdA is actually no better than a 1990s Toyota Camry. Lowering any car reduces effective frontal area no matter how badly designed the undertray is. For down-force without a drag penalty then yes a flat bottom with proper diffuser is the way forward for race cars.
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    FOR SALE - WINTER TYRES ON ALLOYS

    Did you sell these wheels? Cheers
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    Second Edition of free Electric Vehicles and i3 book by David J. Bricknell

    https://issuu.com/brycheinsltd/docs/evs_and_i3 link seems to be broken and iTunes book version is 9.99USD
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    50k and everything is great

    Much depends on how the car was driven, number of deep charge cycles, rate of charging and amount of capacity released at bmw service. BMW 8 year warranty is specific about loss before module replacement. It means quite a drop in range before they have to do anything. 94Ah should hold out...
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