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    Question on Installing Level 2 Charger @Home

    photos of my L2 evse install https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lU7v0uC6439k57hnp4H4kM-TVAEDxsVv?usp=sharing
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    Question on Installing Level 2 Charger @Home

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lU7v0uC6439k57hnp4H4kM-TVAEDxsVv?usp=sharing as what the others have shared: For a nominal charging of 32 A - a 40A max circuit is more than enough. 40A circuit - 40A ckt breaker, 50A ampacity wire (90C #8awg for short runs, #6 for long runs), i recommend...
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    Coolant Reservoirs on BMW i3 Rex

    same inquiry here. i could not find a site that specifies what coolant is needed for the rex engine. i went to a bmw dealership and i was provided with 2 different coolant. I would assume the rex engine and the e-drive coolant are the same (blue color). I bought my i3 preowned last dec2020, and...
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    Bmw i3 spare tire and dealing with nail puncture

    thanks. good info for car-part.com; i'll check this out when i need parts for my old hondas including the i3
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    Emissions fail in illinois

    This scan tool has been handy for me each time i repair something that involves emission related systems or everytime you reset the CEL. I just drive the car with this tool connected to the OBD port and it will tell me the emisssion cycle is ready for testing. I do have other obd tools but this...
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    Need to upgrade sound

    I would recommend you visit bimmertech - for : 1. speaker only upgrade 2. or amp/ speaker upgrade 3. or apple carplay/ android upgrade + amp Mine have the premium HK sound system but still not as good as my CRV after market head unit upgrade. But i'm contented with it for now...
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    Bmw i3 spare tire and dealing with nail puncture

    i agree. most of nail/ screw punctures would last me a week before the tmps sensor alarm kicks in. i just had one nail puncture too near the side wall that needs tire replacement. i just prefer to have a spare tire - maybe a bit of old habit where i came from - here in the US, i was amazed...
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    Tire Options in November 2020 ?

    i'm in california, and my order arrived complete (with sensor, balance and wheel/tire) within 24 hours - 36 hrs.
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    Tire Options in November 2020 ?

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/WQTQs1cx3x8yEXnh7 found one winter tire at tire rack. they even costs cheaper than the regular ecopias
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    Tire Options in November 2020 ?

    i don't know if you are particular with the aesthetics of your winter wheel/ tires. I just bought a spare tire/wheel at tire rack: - after market rim - $210 - tire and other fees - see receipt tire rack should have a snow tires as well. tried to look for a used rim at ebay but the new after...
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    Bmw i3 spare tire and dealing with nail puncture

    link to tire comparison https://photos.app.goo.gl/7VQpGpAzPZtWG29T7 link to new spare tire https://photos.app.goo.gl/P7JiygZaxr8ioASE7 I just bought a spare tire for my i3 (ecopia tire/aftermarket wheel). I tried to buy a used wheel/rim at ebay but they cost more than the brand new rim...
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    tires prone to puncture?

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/7VQpGpAzPZtWG29T7 looking at an i3 tire/wheel on the car seems the tire looks small. But the i3 tire is a fairly decent tire. See photo of a civic full size spare tire and my newly purchase i3 spare tire. i always upgrade my donut spare tires to full size tires like...
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    tires prone to puncture?

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/EvtENkwJDakBqQS98 i just bought a spare tire/wheel package from tire rack for peace of mind during flat tire event
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    Most... expensive... flat... ever!

    image of spare tire using URL - https://photos.app.goo.gl/EvtENkwJDakBqQS98
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    Most... expensive... flat... ever!

    same feeling here. Anxiety of getting a flat tire on a not so common tire size in addition to a dreaded bmw service/repair visit. That is why i just bought a spare tire for my i3. either you could store it in the car - or have it stored at the garage and just have it drop to you at site when...
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    AGM Charging Voltages?

    I Just checked the newly installed battery (date mark 10/20) on my i3 this morning 62F temp. float voltage - 14.4 charging voltage - 14.55 AGM Charging table shows (for a rollsbattery vrla agm battery) : 50F - 15.06V charge voltage; 14.16V float voltage 68F - 14.84 charge voltage; 13.94V float...
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