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Hi has anyone on the forum actually upgraded their i3 NBT ID4 system to the later EVO ID6 version successfully to give CarPlay and Android auto, sat nav options etc , I'm thinking of going for it but just checking it out 1st , I'm UK based, does BMW have to get involved.

Hi Oliver, I had the Evolve dampers fitted by Evolve as I live locally to Luton, the different was incredible, steering is great, road holding is great and the ride is much improved and not so choppy ride

Hi if you live in the uk you may qualify for a grant of £350 but it has to be installed by an approved Electrical contractor on the list , if you live near to Bedford we are approved installers for type 2 32amp charging outlets.

Hi silly answer but as an ex AC installer in the uk we used to have to warm up the refrigerant in very cold weather to help it to decant into compressor on split units so I don't know where you live so it may help to leave can of refrigerant in a warm room for a bit should help things along...

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Yes I bought a genuine i3 battery from Synter BMW Stevenage for £88GBP just before Christmas, They sell online and offer a postage service too.

Hi total cost for Evolve Suspension upgrade fully installed was £899, or you can buy the units for £599 inc free postage, sorry for delay in replying Regards Royston

Hi.I have done the screen upgrade, it's quite easy to do firstly you need to buy the 10.25in screen I bought mine via aliexpress about £300 then I bought a obc wifi dongle and installed bimmercode on my smartphone I followed the instructions from a online video and being a 78yr old non too...

Hi I found my i3 choppy too so I had the Suspension upgrade from Evolve Of Luton and the improvement was excellent they sell the units for DIY fitting or they install while you wait with lots of free coffee supplied, I had mine installed by Evolve who are BMW specialists in modifying and...

Hi I think you will find its Kyocera , if you either lift your rear seat and check head unit or remove screen by following one of the screen change videos and the manufacturer name will be on the back Kyocero are famous camera and lense makers then check internet for the larger infotainment...

Hi yes check and make sure it is the Kycero small screen that you have and then buy the same make screen for i3 its probably ID6 version i3s after 2017 they changed to Kycero Head units , if it is the innolux small screen you have then you will need to buy the innolux 10.25 screen and code to...

Hi yes I bought the larger screen from Ali Express about £ 300 including postage from China, it is a different manufacturer I think it is Japanese Kycero , probably spell it wrong, I downloaded Bimmercode and use a wifi obcdongle and changed the screen size to 10.25 , there are lots of videos...

Hi Dan I have a 67 reg i3 rex and owned it for just over a year now it seems to be very reliable and when I took it for service all was good , how much are you paying for the i3 if you don't mind telling me, happy driving Regards Royston

Hi has anyone changed their suspension dampers and improved the ride comfort, any advice please anyone, Thanks Oldsparks