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    Anyone found another tire that fits??

    What's your experience with how many miles they last? All they have to do is last longer than the pathetic Ecopia tires that are basically the only option for the i3 to be worth it...
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    Steering Wheel Upgrade

    Anyone ever tried installing a steering wheel from a different BMW? This 1 series immediately reminded me of an i3 when I saw the picture. The steering wheel would look nice in an i3 and that has always been one of the things about the i3 I liked the least.
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    I had a 3G to 4G TCU upgrade to prove a point.

    There were two different challenges being discussed. One was about hardware where I mentioned an aftermarket solution to connect the car to your phone without needing a cell tower in between. Connecting the car directly is ideal and was proposed by me. The other discussion was about security...
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    So charging stations don't work?

    Another possibility for the next person or the next time you need to go 98 miles: Things to bring... A level 1 charger and an extension cable and/or A level 2 charger and extension cable A generator capable of outputting 110v (for charging at level 1) and/or A generator capable of outputting...
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    I had a 3G to 4G TCU upgrade to prove a point.

    Online banking involves encryption. Encryption allows two devices to share information without anyone in between knowing what is being shared. They can intercept the information but cannot decode it. For context, below you said: Encryption secures the information shared, regardless of a...
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    Converting BMW 2002 to electric using i3 parts

    Same question, did you ever complete this project?
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    I had a 3G to 4G TCU upgrade to prove a point.

    If that was true, online banking wouldn't be possible. It's the same concept.
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    Anyone found another tire that fits??

    I don't think you can get those tires in the US.
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    I had a 3G to 4G TCU upgrade to prove a point.

    Sorry for the late reply. First, the i3 has a phone in it. Someone with more knowledge than me can (and likely has) figured out how to put the built in phone 100% in service of the owner instead of the automaker. Second, the challenges you present are just logistical challenges the...
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    Towing a trailer

    There's a good chance this is actually a self powered trailer so the i3 may not be towing it in the traditional sense. When you click on the i3 photo you come to this page. https://reiseziel-zukunft.dethleffs.de/caravan/ Below is the translation:
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    i3 HV Battery Upgrade

    $21.3K for 260 miles ... plus the cost of the i3 itself...how much is a Tesla Model 3 again? I think these upgrades would make sense if they were about 30% less costly. If an older i3 costs about $10k and it could have 260 miles of range for about $32k total, this makes good sense in my...
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    I had a 3G to 4G TCU upgrade to prove a point.

    IMO, it would be better to get an aftermarket module, that could allow your phone to securely connect directly to your i3, bypassing BMW's servers and the cell towers. Trading that little bit of convenience for all the data collection is not for me. I wonder how many people out there feel the...
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    Occasional Use Charger @ Level 2?

    Anyone seen this? https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/w-t-f-gm-volt-oem-evse-is-l2-shhh-its-a-secret.90534/ Apparently the GM Clipper Creek L1 unit can charge at either 120v or 240v. The BMW L1 charger, with an adapter might instantly do L2 charging without the need to buy an upgraded...
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    Windshield glass replacement - safelite ?

    I sure wish the quote I got was about $800. For mine they added $300 to calibrate the camera. The appointment is booked, but I'm double checking everything since it could be shady. The lady said 'glass prices like doubled' a week ago... uh-huh.
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    Windshield glass replacement - safelite ?

    Got it. The quote I got from Safelite was just under $1000.
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    Windshield glass replacement - safelite ?

    Did you still have to pay your deductible? Also why was your insurance wiling to pay? Did a rock hit your windshield while driving or something? My windshield got cracked recently...
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    Decent Spare Wheel Rec

    I like the way the mercedes rim looks. I like the RIAL X10-I, too. Thanks for recommending it. Knock on wood...I have roadside assistance and don't get tire issues generally speaking. Also someone said something about paying $300 for a mercedes rim & tire. Actually I wanted to know whether...
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    The pains of finding wiper blades for the i3.

    This is cool. Though the price just annoys me...
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    Decent Spare Wheel Rec

    I saw this on ebay and thought it looked nice ... wanted to get you all's opinions on it. I believe mercedes' share a bolt pattern with BMW ... but let me know what you all think. https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-CL63-AMG-CL-W216-SPARE-WHEEL-TIRE-CONTINENTAL-155-70R19/292627763034
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    Squeaking when turning left

    I have the same problem with my i3 and it's been in twice for the repair. Both unsuccessful. Did anyone ever determine the cause and fix?
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