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  1. J

    I wonder how Tesla 3 Buyers will react to losing tax credit

    It doesn't work that way. The tax credit is a simply a credit against what you ultimately owe. If you owe less than the credit, you do NOT get a refund for the difference. The only way you get a refund is by having paid in more than you owe. If you don't owe anything, you do not get a...
  2. J

    Which fuse to tap for wiring a dashcam?

    I used the terminals I posted above. Works great with a Thinkware F770.
  3. J

    Hacking an i3

    No key required. Downloading the stuff can be lengthy, but you don't have to be sitting in front on your computer during the download. If you have to create a VM to run the program, then that's a Mac thing that you brought on yourself. Yes its easy to be lazy (I've got no problem with paying...
  4. J

    Hacking an i3

    Or this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/122087082218?rmvSB=true
  5. J

    Hacking an i3

    Not hard to do it yourself if you have a Windows computer, a $20 OBD II to ethernet cable (you can order from Amazon or eBay) and software you can find online. Take a look at bmwcoding.com or search for e-sys
  6. J

    Why do companies Lease EV at loss

    A lot of factors go into pricing a lease on an EV in the United States. Among the factors are: - The MSRP is likely inflated due to the Federal Tax Credit. Find a "true" price for anything when subsidies exist is difficult, but you can pretty safely assume that the MSRP of EV's would drop in...
  7. J

    Which fuse to tap for wiring a dashcam?

    Just verified via a multi-meter that the unswitched terminal has ~14v at all times (I didn't wait 20 minutes to see if it dropped, btw) and the switched terminal has ~14v when the car is in accessory mode or ready mode, else it has ~0v on it.
  8. J

    Which fuse to tap for wiring a dashcam?

    I have the same question, but I think the answer is even simpler. As the picture in this post shows http://www.mybmwi3.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1852, there is both a "switched" and an "unswitched" terminal available on the fused panel. I think you can used the "unswitched" terminal to get a...
  9. J

    Wear surface along top of bumper

    Trying again to post pictures
  10. J

    Wear surface along top of bumper

    Here are a couple of pictures
  11. J

    Wear surface along top of bumper

    I haven't installed the new one yet, as its been well below freezing all week since I picked the new car up. I'll try to get a picture this weekend
  12. J

    Wear surface along top of bumper

    I purchased one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPA63O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for my 2014 REx. It worked very well, and I just bought a new one for my replacement 2017 REx.
  13. J

    As you switch from I Remote to BMW connected app...

    pfanning is correct, for at least a number of us in the US, running the latest Android version of BMW Connected, it does not have the widgets present for scheduling pre-conditioning. Unlock is now present, and the last trip efficiency is there, but no access to scheduling pre-conditioning...
  14. J

    Coding the i3

    Go to this link http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9944791#post9944791 and post a request for the links. You'll get a response from Shawn Sheridan with the links. You might have to register on the site to be able to post.
  15. J

    Coding - REX and SOC - Dumb question

    Coding allows the Hold State of Charge screen to be accessed via iDrive (Settings/Range Extender). When you access that screen, you'll see a check box for HSOC. It will be greyed out unless the car is below 75% SOC. When you activate the checkbox, the REx gas gauge turns a brigher white...
  16. J

    I don't understand car dealers - terrible i3 quote

    IMHO - if you have no intention of buying at the end of the lease, the easiest way to compare offers is to add up the total expenses over the term of the lease - drive-off, total of monthly payments, disposition. Compare that number across several offers and decide if the difference in cost...
  17. J

    new batterires real world range

    I think the upgrade cost on the batteries is 6,000 British pounds or 7,000 Euro's, plus you give your old pack back.
  18. J

    More details on the 2017 i3

    If the REx output is being tweaked, I wonder if the tuning will be applied to older models via a software update? If the engine is the same, seems like they should be able to do this.
  19. J

    Interior rattling on rough terrain

    If you are getting buzzing in the dash, check the 2 plastic pieces that cover the bolts on either side of the front window vents. You have to reach way up towards the window to check them - basically impossible while driving. You can get those pieces replaced (they simply pop out), or pop one...
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