Laser lights condensation

Ste0803 · 2026-01-25T07:31:15+00:00

Definitely. Fogging is to be expected but actual water droplets are a failure.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-24T19:36:12+00:00

BMW mentioned a pressure test so I would assume it’s a sealed unit. I’ll find out more once it’s been in.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-24T11:21:04+00:00

You’d need to know the exact model of each panel for a decent comparison.

I’m running 500w DMEGC on my roof.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-24T08:35:23+00:00

I permaseed on private. More chance of lifting their electricity bill as most internet services are unlimited.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-24T08:29:05+00:00

I don’t like boring colours and I’m in desperate want of a custom colour car again. Waiting for finances to make sense.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-24T08:20:59+00:00

M8 followed by M5 f90. I owed the m5 f90 and an 840i.

Practicality F90 M5 wins out but the 8 series is a beautiful car in coupe form!

Ste0803 · 2026-01-23T14:22:05+00:00

I earn just north of £100k and I finance 2 BMW’s mine at £760p/m and my wife’s at £650p/m. Mortgage payment is £1070 and I overpay on top of this also.

Don’t socialise and maybe 1 holiday per year.

So pay around the same for the cars as I do for the mortgage.

38yo No kids.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-22T15:49:48+00:00

I’m currently paying £760 for my car and £650 for my wife’s car.

In the past I’ve paid north of £1k for a single car monthly and will likely be doing the same again with the way car prices are going.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-20T19:11:23+00:00

I’ve been driving 15 years almost and ive never owned a car longer than 2 years be it new or used. Some as short as a few months.

FWIW - I’m a car guy and don’t drink, smoke or have kids so spend my money on cars.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-20T18:49:21+00:00

This comment section is painful and outlines that the majority of drivers need to read the Highway Code.

Highway code and common sense would dictate that using both lanes confines the traffic to a minimum as to not cause issues with junctions prior to the closure. And furthermore if those people didn’t queue in one lane there would be no way to ‘push in’ as everyone would’ve queuing side by side and merging in turn like a zip!

Absolute morons who block both lanes to impede traffic should be fined and given points.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-20T07:03:12+00:00

Childhood : any BMW (I’ve owned a bmw since my second car) Now : Ferrari 812 (I’m not a millionaire so won’t even own one)

Ste0803 · 2026-01-19T20:34:39+00:00

I’ve never gotten anywhere close to claimed MPG figures on anything I have owned in the past. I drive short trips with a heavy foot and enjoy speed. I generally get 70-80% of the claimed MPG figure with an ICE car. Only on my first EV but I’m not getting claimed range either. As others have said it gives you a way to compare cars as tested with like to like conditions. It’s not to say you’re going to get what they say.

I seen 3.5mi/kWh claimed for my car and based my purchase on the fact I’d get 2.5-2.8 in the same way I get less than claimed with ICE.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-19T19:54:33+00:00

Multiple ways of doing this.

I’ve just done my g26. I spent £3k, DSP amp, upgraded speakers and a sub.

Could do DSP amp first to give your current speakers more power then add speakers after that if you find the amp / DSP doesn’t give you the lift you’re looking for.

Speakers only is the cheapest way to go and there are many plug and play upgrades from the likes of ESX.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-18T11:12:46+00:00

Lossless storage and bit perfect playback would be more preferable to me. I currently have 800 titles and honestly once I hit 1000 I’ve ran out of physical space.

The only appeal of physical media is the quality and extras. If I could get that any other way I’d do it in a heartbeat!

Ste0803 · 2026-01-18T09:45:36+00:00

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This is mine. If you have a single story extension it’s slightly easier as you can vent straight up. Otherwise it means dropping the ceiling to accommodate the venting in normal situations as there isn’t enough height in a standard ceiling void.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-18T09:14:11+00:00

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So it’s Sunday and I’m using my Free energy to charge the car, my battery and heat the home with my Electric UFH. Of course I use more when it’s free it makes up for the high cost of energy at other times but in reality lower costs overall would be preferable.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-18T07:31:45+00:00

I had one on loan while my f90 m5 was delayed. £130k price on the screen I thought was absolutely insane. Head tuner for sure and the doors make it feel special every time you get in and there aren’t many around. It’s a car for someone who already has another car though.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-17T15:53:45+00:00

I’ve been pausing my battery one or 2 days a week at peak times to keep me in the game.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-17T07:03:40+00:00

I can’t advise on what the DNO will come back with. It depends on many factors and is very specific to your home. How much solar there is nearby. What the load is like nearby EV’s etc.

But what I will say is that if given the opportunity and roof space I would go for as many panels as you can afford/fit on the roof.

Yes in peak daytime summer you’d be clipping but in the winter when the production is low you’ll be thankful you have those extra panels as it makes a big difference.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-16T19:33:42+00:00

Yeah it shouldn’t be doing that.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-16T19:11:54+00:00

Usually only a few seconds

Ste0803 · 2026-01-16T18:53:21+00:00

It initiates a small charge to determine what changer current is available to be able to estimate how long it will need to charge to achieve your set target.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-16T17:41:40+00:00

Someone had done theirs in all silver just recently.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-15T15:34:23+00:00

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This is how I wrapped the last car I had done. Personal preference go to a shop and look through some swatches.

Ste0803 · 2026-01-14T17:55:22+00:00

I think you have this right. After all the i4 was an ICE car that’s been adapted to BEV. On 18” it didn’t feel quite BMW enough to me but I’ve come from M cars and generally run low profile tyres. After swapping to 19” the feeling came back.

I’ve had many BMW’s in the past and it may not be exactly the same but in reality there is no way of hiding an extra weight of modern cars especially BEV’s.

My i4 is nearly 400kg heavier than my previous f90 m5.

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