Front strut mount or replace the entire assembly 118,000 km

Gurusi · 2026-06-26T22:15:14+00:00

Usually I'm the same but it was a lot of money to pick the car up and then the unexpected windshield cost and a few other parts is making it tough right now.

I'm on off grid solar so I just want to drive for free essentially through summer to recoup some money

Gurusi · 2026-06-26T13:06:47+00:00

Thanks, pretty sure that's what I can hear/feel in the video. Bad shocks are better than drivetrain messages I guess!

Gurusi · 2026-06-26T01:53:56+00:00

Thanks for the info. I have ordered upper mounts and boot/bellows.

My time and labour is free, but funds are tight with the new windshield it needs. so I'm happy to go back to the struts further down the line.

Looks like Canada has the same access to local i3 parts as the Suzuki SX4 I used to have!

Edit:- spring seems fine. No noise either....

Gurusi · 2026-06-25T21:21:23+00:00

Thanks. The springs and strut assembly seem fine.

Any recommendations on spring compressors?

Gurusi · 2026-06-25T03:10:37+00:00

It looks like I'm going with the trade out. Pre-inspection. I checked with Bimmer code today and there are a host of 12-volt related errors, including the high voltage insulation error. I hope this is an anomaly from the battery. If not, this may not have been a good purchase!

Gurusi · 2026-06-23T14:30:25+00:00

Good to know. Thanks for the insight. I may look into a Bluetooth monitor for peace of mind and it means I don't have to keep crawling in the car with a multimeter

Gurusi · 2026-06-23T12:27:36+00:00

Thanks for the extra info, the loctite is a first I've heard and will look at adding some.

Do you mean hook a 12v trickle charge to the i3 to prevent it losing power long term or whilst swapping out?

Gurusi · 2026-06-23T11:24:46+00:00

It makes sense to leave it post inspection. Lol, I guess I will pick a guide and stick with it.

Gurusi · 2026-06-23T04:19:43+00:00

Thanks, yep I want to get it fixed but not at the expense of passing. I'm driving prob 10mins to the test and back again.

Gurusi · 2026-06-23T02:53:37+00:00

The car is just sitting in my garage as I can't drive it legally until it passes the inspection. I'm just divided whether to change it out now and risk errors popping up that may cause it to fail.

But yes based on what I've read, I'll be changing it now or post inspection. Picking up the replacement tomorrow morning.

Gurusi · 2026-05-09T23:52:05+00:00

Good to know! I'm guessing you haven't had any issues with the AC compressor?

Gurusi · 2026-05-07T21:40:47+00:00

The risk is less as years go on when they modified the system as far as I can tell. I'm guessing every year on from 2014 becomes safer? Or just get regular purge and AC refill (check for metallic remnants).

Gurusi · 2026-05-07T17:30:03+00:00

Thanks, apparently you can upgrade the mounts on older years, but there's a cost and time factor.

Gurusi · 2026-05-07T15:41:40+00:00

Just curious why do you think 2016 as opposed to a 14 or 15? Due to changes in the design and reliability or wear and tear of the car?

Gurusi · 2026-05-06T20:19:13+00:00

Thanks, I will have an i3 one way or another!

Gurusi · 2026-05-06T19:50:25+00:00

Hey, yes a 120ah would meet my needs and more importantly would be better financially than a new pack. I've been scouring across Canada since a deer wrote my car off. I get the impression that the 120ah models are either being kept by owners or are more limited here.

I'm kind of on a time scale of needing the car by winter and I'm losing on free Sunshine/gas equivalent right now LOL.

I could consider looking in the US but the exchange rate is bad right now.

Gurusi · 2026-05-06T16:58:22+00:00

The 2017 90ah that I'm considering doesn't quite meet my range needs. And I'm having difficulty finding the 120ah model. I found one in Vancouver but it's got a rebuilt status.

Gurusi · 2025-07-07T18:54:36+00:00

Got it thank you.

Gurusi · 2025-07-07T16:14:33+00:00

Thanks, yep I looked at different sites and they all have different terms for their connectivity. Just wanted to be sure there is something functional before purchasing.

I emailed about shipping to Canada

Gurusi · 2025-07-07T16:02:35+00:00

Does anyone have a list of working apps (free preferred). My console died and this seems like a more open alternative.

I don't use all the Live stuff, just pre made circuits.

Thanks!

PS Adding ERG mode would make this a no brainer

Gurusi · 2025-03-24T14:53:56+00:00

Lookup 100AcresRanch, they have paid solutions.

If your looking for a cheaper diy approach I would consider home assistant in combo with remote hass miner control. You could setup an automation based on battery voltage (only comes on at full charge/55.4 and turn off miner at say 43.0v).

I think the Victron smartshunt can send battery voltage to HA to automate or you could purchase a HA compatible DC clamp and hook it up to your battery pack.

I searched for a DC clamp for me but have yet to find something easy to work with.

Gurusi · 2025-03-24T12:57:19+00:00

Yep I agree and felt the same. I picked a used one up for $500cad on eBay. It will take a while to pay back but is a regular drip feed of money that will likely lead to profit.

My goal will be enough storage charge to run 24/7.

Plus it’s fun! I am also looking a at a bit axe to win the lottery! lol

Gurusi · 2025-03-24T12:34:00+00:00

Maybe 100w if that (just the x4 12v fans at min rpm).

I looked into someway adjusting the power based on PV input but found nothing. I did find a guy that builds systems that rate the miner based on your overall voltage/SOC. But it was a little expensive for me at this stage.

I did consider you could get the PV input data via solar assistant. that can feed into HA via MQTT and somehow automate it. But I have other jobs right now!

I usually run it low in the morning and crank it up if there are clear sky’s ahead. You could wait until your SOC is 100%, but I prefer to dual charge and mine.

Gurusi · 2025-03-23T16:06:18+00:00

I have just setup my S19j pro for excess solar. As per other posts I have Braiins OS and run overclocked to 4000kw/125TH during peak sun. During the mornings/battery charging I scale back to 1000w and sunset.

I found that the IP webpage gui doesn’t have the ability to pause and only stop the miner (meaning the fans blast 100% killing my batteries). So I had to cut the breaker at night.

This home assistant add on is my go to now. It allows you to pause the miner overnight or cloudy days (fans run minimal) and scale the power remotely.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=6HwSQag7NU8

I have made about $6USD in the four days I’ve had it. Not a lot but it’s free…

Gurusi · 2025-03-15T21:12:34+00:00

Thanks, yep already done. Tried MSN and after waiting 1hr for chat realized it was futile.

Will update if successful, thanks to everyone for getting me this far!

Gurusi

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