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  1. rcpmac

    2019 i3s AC Compressor Failure, $4k+, Extremely Disappointed

    You are correct. I could nor find the source myself even though I posted that number. It may be incorrect and I should have qualified it to say so - but the point still holds, whether it's a 100 or 1000 units, the number is surprisingly low given all of the noise generated. Not surprising in...
  2. rcpmac

    Charge to 80%?

    Consider this from the 2019 manual page 105. " Energy cannot be recovered in the following situations: ▷ Selector lever position N is engaged. ▷ While drive stability control systems, for in‐ stance DTC, are active and controlling the vehicle, even though this is not indicated by an indicator...
  3. rcpmac

    Wrapping Roof with Vinyl Film

    Structural doesn't mean load bearing. The roof is a sheer member contributing diagonal wracking stiffness. Few people realize that the windshield is also a structural element.
  4. rcpmac

    Refinished my Tera Eucalyptus wood today.

    I appreciate the work you did to do this. Personally I don't care for the dark grain marks. I have the plain dash in my i3S and I'm perfectly satisfied with it. When I was searching for my i3 I was attracted to the wood and settled for the plain one that was available. Now I'm glad to have...
  5. rcpmac

    Wrapping Roof with Vinyl Film

    More costly and more durable is PPF Paint Protection Film. Clear will be less durable than colored, light colors more durable than dark.
  6. rcpmac

    New owner of a 2022 i3s

    i am puzzled that the damper only upgrade could change ride height. Ride height typically is related to spring loading
  7. rcpmac

    Wrapping Roof with Vinyl Film

    You get what you pay for is a phrase coined by a slick salesman. I personally make sure I get more than I pay for. 2019 i3S, 16k miles flawless condition, new tires, 12v battery and 8 months CPO warranty $15,500.
  8. rcpmac

    12 volt battery in later i3s--watch out

    I also have a 2019 purchased with 16k miles and which started showing suspicious behavior a couple of days after receiving it. Called the Dealer where I bought it and they replaced it no questions asked. I also suspect it was caused by infrequent use.
  9. rcpmac

    2015 REX won’t start while driving

    Not a power user here but what do you mean by "when needed"? At 6% remaining battery? I believe that is the programed state of charge trigger when REX kicks-in - at least it does so on my 2019
  10. rcpmac

    Delayed charging Debacle

    It IS highlighted on page 220 and is presented as a simple table of Light/ Status. From your long OP I suspect english is your second language and that might be the issue here.
  11. rcpmac

    12V battery. Should a trickle charger be used

    Batteries should not be kept or stored at 100% especially in warmer conditions. Recommended levels are around 35 to 60% SOC to maintain cells without damage.
  12. rcpmac

    2020 i3s REx Tera World

    But have you gotten a World Wildlife Panda sticker yet?
  13. rcpmac

    Painting an i3's Roof

    The Vivid carbon fiber vinyl in white (or black) 5'x6' is about $50 at amazon. Looks like a pretty simple project to me especially as the ends roll down and the sides tuck under the rubber gasket. VVIVID® XPO White Carbon Fiber Car Wrap Vinyl Roll with Air Release Technology (6ft x 5ft) | $45.98
  14. rcpmac

    Soon to be owner of 2021 i3 rex

    Hope you got the $4k federal clean used car incentive
  15. rcpmac

    New EV Battery Health App

    It's only spam to people who don't read. It's not for gas powered vehicles. Get it? OMG!
  16. rcpmac

    i3 Charging question/issues (2022 120ah model, UK)

    I think your best bet is to get on the tech support line with OHME. These systems can be buggy and depend on a things like stable wifi connection. Took hours and multiple tech agents to get my JuiceBox level 2 working properly.
  17. rcpmac

    i3 Charging question/issues (2022 120ah model, UK)

    The OP already stated that the charge rate is set to maximum. Also said "The vehicle stops charging and doesn't restart until we manually go into the Ohme app to force it to over-ride the schedule settings" This is clearly about a schedule setting not rate of charge or line voltage...
  18. rcpmac

    New EV Battery Health App

    I don't understand what you don't understand about the restriction. If the app is using range as an indicator for battery health and you augment the range with the REX... If you if you used the app and got inaccurate results then you'd be rightfully pissed! Secondly, in the first sentence it...
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