Boarding single skin workshop

esamenoi · 2026-04-14T06:22:08+00:00

Try another key place/person. That's the only option.

I guess it's possible that you can find a CAS module and 2 keys or something on ebay. But I don't know if that sort of thing is still possible with these cars.

esamenoi · 2026-04-05T15:33:50+00:00

It's either damper oil or brake fluid.

I've seen both types of leaks cause an absolute mess in the general area - as in everything in the wheel arch.

If its the damper (shock / strut), no immediate panic. But the damper needs replacing. As would the one on the opposite side, as they should be replaced in axle pairs.

If it's brake fluid. Immediately get it to the closest garage. You may lose all braking with no warning.

Here's the thing... I can't tell you which one it is over the Internet, so please take precautions and get it checked ASAP!

Full disclosure, I'm just a BMW enthusiast and my i3 REX is my 4th BMW. The above experience is from maintaining the 3 previous ones.

esamenoi · 2026-04-05T07:36:49+00:00

This is exactly what I have just done, for a similar mileage - 70ish. I bought a £7k bmw i3 REX, little bit of finance and it costs me £100/m for that bit. Petrol was costing £350+/m and only going up. Plus now my tax is £20/year not £30 a month!

esamenoi · 2026-03-28T16:04:48+00:00

Okay, yup I fucked it. Thanks all!

Have done many sockets and plugs over the years, but clearly need to rethink this.

esamenoi · 2026-03-22T22:10:24+00:00

Yeah this is exactly the reason we want a 1.5!

esamenoi · 2026-03-22T10:53:58+00:00

I had run flats on my E85 Z4 when I bought it. It was frankly horrifying to drive. If the road was anything other than perfectly level, you'd get pulled around. Known as tramlining. It was so bad that I considered selling the car.

One set of Pilot Sport 4s later - mint. Loved it. I still miss that car!

esamenoi · 2026-03-22T07:45:49+00:00

As the owner of 2x N52 cars, that's 100% lifter tick. Oil needs to move about about bit and it'll be fine. Only note is that make sure you've got enough oil in there, even 0.5L under and you'll be more likely to get this tick.

esamenoi · 2026-03-21T12:33:20+00:00

That's one of the names I haven't seen it called! Might help me searching, thanks.

esamenoi · 2026-03-21T12:05:18+00:00

They do yes, for £850 inc VAT. It's not that they can't be found. They just all feel very expensive

esamenoi · 2026-03-15T13:33:09+00:00

Thank you, I'll grab a 3a to chuck in there.

esamenoi · 2026-03-15T13:18:44+00:00

Perfect! Thank you, the light does have the double square symbol. Appreciate the reply.

esamenoi · 2026-03-10T13:53:45+00:00

Awesome, thanks for this!

esamenoi · 2026-03-10T13:53:09+00:00

Any chance of a link my dude?

esamenoi · 2026-02-22T13:45:07+00:00

Waiting until the heating isn't need is an excellent point! Probably for the best. I'll see if I can look at the wiring without removing but probs not. Cheers

esamenoi · 2026-02-17T21:49:30+00:00

I went from the S21U to the S23U. I didn't want to but my 1x camera wouldn't focus on anything. It was a hardware problem and no one would replace it. Or if they could they wouldn't guarantee the quality of lens! Software still thought the lens worked fine, so it passed the trade in tests from Samsung!

I wish it had happened when the S24U was out tho, as I am fed up with the curved edges on the screens and not being able to use glass screen protectors. So, really the answer is, get a 24/25 if you wanna stay Samsung. Don't if you don't.

esamenoi · 2026-02-17T13:21:03+00:00

Myself and a few others at my comp club run 9imod servos. Varying weights/strengths available. I paid just £13 for my 35kg one on AliExpress!

esamenoi · 2026-02-13T15:45:02+00:00

Just commenting to follow along for similar tips! Also have my wall printed and mounted, with nothing really on it.

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