Recent content by Gazza

Thanks Jim. Here in Australia it's 240v. I see Clipper Creek now have a 12 amp international model which may be an alternative to sizing upwards the solar. With some of the EVSE aftermarket offering adjustable amp settings (ChargeAmps and their compact Sparky model being one) it's a pity there...

Has anyone out in i3 land been able to successfully reduce the charge amps the car will draw from their installed home charger. The BMW supplied charger will adjust downwards just fine to confirm it can be done. My problem is the Clipper Creek 16 amp charger which I now wish to use with off grid...

Owned our BEV since December 2014 and done 11000 k's. Until 3 was ago had been fault free. Dealer promptly adjusted pass door handle which had become inoperative. Have since had scheduled update of KLE completed with no associated issues following that work. New charging rate has not been...

Hi, Have my car booked in tomorrow for tinting in Brisbane. These people definitely know their BMW's and in the case of the i3 will have done at least two or three previously. I can appreciate where you are coming from so if you will bear with me for a day I shall get back to you with what I...

Thanks Jim. Fair point about the compressor. Cheers Gazza

Being mindful of the small capacity 12 volt battery the i3 uses to run it's accessories has anyone experienced drama with using the power socket in the lower centre dash. I am thinking something like a head up display speed readout that feeds off the socket via a standard type USB connection. As...

And again yes welcome John, So good to see a post from someone being a near neighbour here in Brisbane. I tend to think you will need to send me a private message as I reckon we will have plenty to discuss including local knowledge. We took delivery of a BEV very recently on Xmas eve and have...

133t, with your front indicators conversion did you source your new bubs from a store locally or through Ebay ? Also what brand did you go with and no error code trouble with them ?? Cheers

Hi guys So good that things are finally happening after a long wait for many of us. Had our test drive of a BEV model today in Brisbane and came away really very impressed. Kind of expected it. Waiting to hear back on a delivery date but it should be quite close. Re the insurance I had a quote...

Yes test drives for Brisbane are close now as ours is next Friday arvo. The ordered car due to arrive Brisbane on 4/12 hopefully. Paint protection I would suggest passing it up and going with window tint instead. Anyone had a quote on tint from Brisbane BMW for their i3 ?? Regards Gazza

Bridgestone Aust must have changed their tune as a few months ago they did not expect their retailers to be carrying such a low volume tire. With tire rack out of the US are you sure they will ship Bridgestone as in September I was advised their agreement with the company does not allow them to...

Hi there Trying to ascertain whether anyone here is Aus is happy with information they have been able to source regarding various aspects of their pending purchase. Seems BMW may have product Genius people here provided you can actually contact them. After the i8 release to the media a...

Thanks Kurt. Car to be delivered in November so will chase up the agents here in Australia at that time. Even a reasonably short recording time could be useful I reckon...Cheers Gazza

Does anyone know if dash cams such as the Drivepro 200 (it appears to receive only good reviews) are capable of operating from an auxilary power source other than the vehicles 12 volt socket. I am thinking for instance if the car is parked somewhere and is obviously switched off or powered down...

As a brand new member on my first post I should say a big hi to all current and intending i3 owners. Living in Brisbane Australia my i3 is on order subject to a satisfactory test drive for a November delivery, although as it seems examples are currently heading to Australia one wonders whether...