In this episode JR says he doesn't want to sell it which = next episode: I sold my BMW I8

@dewdew34

Жыл бұрын

6 months tops. The value meter drops monthly ...

@wdsmauglir4683

Жыл бұрын

😂

@Jonny-tr9qo

Жыл бұрын

So true

@andrewpanciotti5518

Жыл бұрын

His channel is rinse and repeat always new junk and always new interest lol

@chrisjbraithwaite

Жыл бұрын

Cue next KZreadr - I bought the worst BMW i8 in the world...

The fuse was blown because in episode 187, RICH plugged in a converter and ran a large microwave to make popcorn.

Can Johnny do BMW software updates ?. If so then it could be worth doing all the software updates on the car. Im sure most of the issues have been resolved already. I worked for BMW when these came out and got to go out in one at BMW HQ in the UK. It really was like a spaceship at the time. A BMW test driver also had a blowout in one of the test cars at 150mph. Apparently it rolled about 14 times and he got out and walked away. I did see pictures of it as it was circulated internally in BMW. There was not much left !.

@Chris-hw4mq

Жыл бұрын

I think BMW keeps its software secret so you have to use their dealer network

Gotta love the i8. I made your clear engine cover for my i8 and gifted it to Rich when I sold mine, so you have it now. I got so many requests to produce a copy of that engine cover from the public. I had no time. Anyway, hope you enjoy the car!

@robotbro7187

7 ай бұрын

this comment should have been pinned

Johnny will be able to do a ABS firmware update, that should sort it, the yaw and sas may need recalibration too

The ideal behavior/scenario on how you want the i8 and or Plug-in Hybrid described in the first part of your videos is exactly how the Polestar 1 functions (75-100 mile electric range, no weird traction light in EV mode, and kicks the engine on and lets it warm up before switching back into Hybrid or full ICE mode)

@ThisGuyRates

Жыл бұрын

And my Kia Sportage PHEV for that matter 😂 For... A fraction of the price

Thanks for interesting content, thank you for all the effort you put into your videos.

Maybe you could get something like a Chevy Volt for running errands, and such, and enjoy the BMW for weekend fun?

You want it to be a Volt, except you already have a Volt. -from another Volt owner

@WatchJRGo

Жыл бұрын

The Volt is untouchable... it's good at everything 😳

One day people will realize that the VOLT was beyond better than any other plug in hybrid.

@WatchJRGo

Жыл бұрын

I think everyone already knows, I hear every car guy sing it's praises. Volt was great... GM killed it. Bolt was great... GM killed it. GM really knows how to win 😂

@andrewthomason3857

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo Didn’t they lose money on every one they sold?

@raregmoney

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewthomason3857 ye

@aftonline

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo That trend actually started all the way back with EV1. GM and EV's have a love-hate relationship.

@KeithZim

Жыл бұрын

A small group of people who own large quantities of stock in both oil and automotive manufacturing are working to kill off competition. Like with most problems in the world a greedy billionaire is milking the root....

The trcation control turning on is typical for for BMW i-series driving on soft winter tyre at elevated temperatures. The i3 behaves very similary.

I wonder if the Carly obd2 can change a setting for that traction problem. Have you tried it?

I have been waiting to see how this car would do over time, hopefully you can find a solution to the traction control issue, that would be super annoying. Tell jake i said hi. G-d bless.

Good for you in letting a guy take his prom date out in the i8! One year for my son's birthday, I had a pony, a bouncy house and my good friends C5 Corvette...15 yrs later, he and his friends still talk about the Corvette ride!

HELLO JR it has been fun watching you and this I8, do you think and speed sensor might be getting jarred causing the car to try to correct itself?

Has it been lowered? Could that be contributing to the traction control issues?

DeLorean owner here who's replaced door struts many times. Little bit of lithium grease on the ball to get the strut on. $72 is a LOT for a door strut. I usually get the Stabilus.

Right on on moisture. My sister drives like five miles and like an old lady. especially with cheap conventional oil that the lube shops use. They hold more moisture need to look underneath your oil cap if their is white puss your engine is not getting to “operating” temps.

My I3 had that same popped fuse for outlet issue. getting the fuse i is miserable. thanks BMW. and every new BMW i've seen has that hidden outlet too. it's pretty cool

That poor transition between pure electric and the ICE kicking in is in stark contrast to my experience in an i8 I drove. I was shocked by how seamlessly the car transitioned between the different driving modes. I suspect that your problems have something to do with this cars chequered past. I also didn't find the i8 that I drove particularly fast but that may have more to do with how well it produced its performance. Well, whatever the case, I hope you can get yours sorted because if you can have a car that drives as nicely as the one I drove I couldn't see there being a good reason, apart from the cost of maintenance, that would make you want to sell it.

@ianmuir3640

Жыл бұрын

But he always buys cars with a dubious history

I heard a lot of complaining about how the car goes back and forth from engine to battery but I didn't hear how you're planning to "fix" this. I suspect this is programmed in to the car somehow. Can you change the programming?

I know what you were actually saying, but I kept hearing "trash control". 🤣

I dont get why gm cut the volt and bolt right when we needed it the most...they didnt lose money on it makes no sense

I have the same complaints about the traction control on my Gen2 Prius--any braking over rough pavement or when the car is otherwise unsettled activates ESC. Perhaps the relatively narrow tires on these cars contribute to the issue.

Can you buy an old accord and fix it for old times?

Very similar to the door struts on my DMC. Would be interesting to see if the i8 door has a torsion bar or spring like the D?

Keep doing the great work, this world needs more of it.

7:05 a little silicone spray goes a long way when swapping out struts

@ua7pyro591

Жыл бұрын

No kidding 😅

Weird, my 2018 rav4 hybrid does the same thing. Any kind of bump and tc goes crazy, activates abs, and chops the throttle.

Hey JR , in my moms car the accessory 12v fuse blows every time we put a new fuse, what causes thst ?

BMW: Bring My Wallet (even though those fixes were cheap)

FCP Euro is great. Timing chain went on my 2012 328i f30. It's a six-speed manual. Anyways I ordered pretty much everything I needed to redo the motor from FCP euro. And it wasn't horrible either

You are King of the door and hood struts

I have a friend that had an i8. The A/C compressor failing is apparently common. Hers went out and it was a $6000 repair. The impeller in the compressor falls apart and sends shards of metal into the system. Worst case scenario is metal shards into the lines that cool the batteries resulting in a $15,000 repair. The batteries have to be pulled to get to those lines and replace. So, you know, content.

Can the traction control be turned off or turned down in anyway?

OK & if you want to run the engine for 20 minutes, put it in Sport, and you'll get some charge in the battery as well. 🙂

My 2015 doesn’t have the traction issue- so I wonder if tune, tires. etc are causing this.

Hybrids seems to be rotary phone of cars now, in its day yes. Seems to be way to many drive trains for as good as ICE or BEV are separately.

I watch your content for a while now today I have to subscribe ❤

The i3 does the exact same thing with traction control. Every bump or pothole the car would cut power. Very frustrating!!!! At least the i8 looks awesome!

FORD made a GREAT ev, I bought the Ford C-max because I am tall but it is fantastic. 42 mpg, seamless power and it has an EV only button. You make a good point about the gas engine, I would like a gas engine only button but no got. If I wanted to start the engine and keep it goin it would be easy with a heavy foot.

Grand Tourer doesn't get groceries well...shocked face.

You imply that the loss of traction causes the engine to start and give you AWD mode because the engine has started. There have been a few reviews of the i8 that say the engine will start under hard acceleration and that is by design. Could the engine activation in your i8 be related to the throttle position of your right foot? I drive a much less sporty PHEV and my engine will start under hard acceleration although the transition is seamless.

I'm sure the traction and engine run time can be coded through BMW ISTA or IMSA software. Next on the Car Ninja...

Hey JR, what steering wheel is on that I8? I thought i saw in this video or the last one had a temp gauge or something digital on the wheel. Thanks.

@WatchJRGo

8 ай бұрын

I assume it's a carbontastic, I never asked Rich where it came from 🍻

Tripod if you are just standing there. Its like you are recording on a cruise ship in a hurricane

Seems like a pretty cool machine actually but pretty old now. If you want it to run longer probably need a battery upgrade to lithium or whatever it was that Jake upgraded his Insight to. It's only money... 😂

@bigsteppa298

Жыл бұрын

i8s came with lithium ion cells. The insight came with NiMh cells, which are heavier and cheaper (but much safer). Switching to lion or Lifepo4 cells is a common conversion with older hybrids because you just cant find new cells anymore and switching from a heavy NiMH pack to a lighter lithium pack will save you 50+ pounds. So changing the chemistry wont affect anything. That being said, for this i8, you'd want to increase the capacity of the battery pack by adding more cells to increase the range (which is another common mod within the hybrid community).

Yes I know it’s no good to only run your engine like one min. Will it really harm it tho?

Very much the same experience on my DeLorean with those pins . Doors are heavier though

I found this same issue with a Chrysler minivan plug in hybrid I had as a rental for awhile, the actual EV range was horrendous it was an amazing "hybrid" but as a "EV" for EV mode it was pretty awful.

DIY Extended battery next! :D

What radar sectors do you use?

Dude you guys are lucky. In Australia we get in more trouble for having a radar detector than we do for speeding.

Can you disengage the traction control by pulling a fuse?

Take off the Blizzak “snow/winter” tires, they are gooey/sticky above 70 degrees. The soft rubber compound is made for cold weather.

I love laying on my back in footwells ! I older now and one day I will get but not out!

You should buy a Mini Countryman SE. Good point about engine running time. Mine will skip back and forth constantly. Is that bad???

12:18 My hybrid Volvo (not plugin) does that same crap. it's so annoying lol

Could you do a battery upgrade to get longer range?

Good Evening John Ross

JR what volt meter do you use? Could you please send me the name and a link to where to buy it? I want to get my husband a volt meter like it. Thanks so very much!!!! Take care and stay awesome!!!! 👍🏻😃

@WatchJRGo

Жыл бұрын

It's a Fluke 189... I don't recommend that at all, way overkill. A Fluke 107 is likely more than enough, I've never been in a situation where I *needed* the high resolution 🍻

@marvelousme5

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much JR!!!! I really appreciate it!!!! I also wanted to let you know there was a little feedback buzzing in your video. I didn't notice it until I watched it for a second time. I just wanted to let you know. Thanks again for the information about the volt meter. Take care and stay awesome!!!! 👍🏻😃

That was the final boss of hydraulic lift supports. From now on they will all work

I hope you find a shop soon.

Hey JR, what would you say is the best Hybrid or good MPG for 20-24k? New or used? Ordered a Ford Maverick Hybrid but need a car and it’s been 8 months lol

@WatchJRGo

Жыл бұрын

That Maverick Hybrid is gonna be hard to beat at 40mpg, of course the new Prius is amazing (but still selling for big markups), maybe an old Camry Hybrid to hold you over? 🤔

@rmendez011

Жыл бұрын

I'd be careful on the Ford Maverick, Ford dealers are marking them up like crazy, and most don't have any, ordering has been suspended until September of this year in order to build all the ones already ordered, the dealers that did have one, were asking 30-40k for a base model Maverick, I was looking for a Maverick, gave up and purchased a Mazda CX-5 lmao.

@hammerhead2558

Жыл бұрын

Ordered a Maverick too let it go after 8 months of waiting. Dumb me is now waiting on Toyota to come out with one. I guess I need to just build one and be done with it

@farmoboy83

Жыл бұрын

​@@WatchJRGomy small european car, basic petrol motor design from the 80s can do 50mpg easily and almost 60mpg if i try hard. Instead of stupidly heavy overcomplex ev manufacters should have tried to go smaller and mainly lighter cars. It would be also better for tire wear, road wear and safer for other road users that keep "old" lighter cars

@kerrylewis2581

Жыл бұрын

I purchased my Ford Fusion Titanium with 38,000 miles for $15,000, and it now has just over 100K. It's been a great car, other than needing to replace the rear shocks and mounts. Easy fix. It drives great for the price, and I average 40 MPG in the winter and 45 in the summer.

Such a nice car... Love to own one... My dream car... So amazing to see the scene in Mission Impossible.

It sucks for his how much the cars were that depending on the battery size and where the car was the battery was only expected the last 3 to 5 years.

Not sure where you get 3.8 0-60. CD and most other reliable rags have it over 4 which is still fast but not "supercar fast."

Those Blizzaks are probably not doing it any favors in the situation.

Are new tires for the i8 expensive?

My 06 Charger RT does the same crap with traction control fully on, chirp for a second then drop power badly, if I turn it off it lets it get more stupid but eventually raigns it in, but doing the key trick to fully disable it it tries to kill me, great fun...

@Vynncent

Жыл бұрын

What's the key trick? I knew of the one to pull OBD codes with the EVIC, but not this one...

@69Dartman

Жыл бұрын

@@Vynncent you drive over 5mph and turn the key to start and wait 5 seconds and it will chime and say ESPBASE or something similar and traction control is completely disabled so you release the key and the dash and everything comes back on. It will not run the starter while moving. It works for the early cars like mine.

World's most beautifully designed production car, by a city mile.

I have news for you, the i8 is not an EV. It’s a hybrid. The point of the traction battery is to make the tiny IC engine perform like a much larger engine. If you go for short drives in an entirely IC car the engine never warms up either.

Is there a Firmware upgrade to fix that? Maybe Johnny has access to it?

On the Traction control.... Software update ?

I'd suggest that i8s in general aren't terrible. Just this particular example. Matt finish vinyl wraps are usually an indicator of the wrong kind of person owning it on the past. Often covering up poorly repaired accident damage.

When Rich posted it for sale i really considered it. I'm glad i didn't and you did :)

i8 is gorgeous and special. dont sell for a long time

Them gas struts do have lube wax or grease... helps not to corrode aswell... less resistance through out the years

Mini copper engine on it

How is the passenger door 'strut'??

It's all about the drive experience, you're not happy nothing else matters that's why Rich ditched

Most hybrid ev have cabin heat supplied by engine coolant so anytime u turn on the hvac system the motor starts up.

Just remember Jr you bought and own until you sell it which means you’ll sell it soon

The EQS is like a decade newer at least, right? 😅 4:00

A BMW with issues? 🤔 Was about to go to sleep, but have to stay up a bit longer. 😀 Glitter in your car! 😮 Is beating children allowed in Kansas? 😆

@Cartier_specialist

Жыл бұрын

In Oklahoma they call it stripper dust.

Why is it more harmful to run an engine for one minute versus 20 minutes? Getting to 20 minutes still makes you go through the warm-up phase. I would think that running it for one minute wouldn’t do any harm, unless you hammer it right away.

Jr can I take the Chevy Volt to prom? 😂 Just Kidding!

Hmm maybe the explains the i3 acting funny when it goes over bumps, the other BMW with a CFRP chassis.

Nice of you to let a kid take your supercar to prom! You're lucky all you had to clean up was glitter!! Ha!

My 2022 challenger got AWD does the same thing with traction control. Not my favorite thing!

How do you like that radar detector?

Didn't realise radar detectors were still a thing! Doesn't Waze work better?

I've never seen a fuse panel so difficult to get to.

You describe exactly how my 91 year old grandmother drives her Model S.

im sure you could code the tc out in ev mode

You should bought an i3 with the REX option. It knows what it is - a great EV that can run on gas if you can’t find a charger. The i8 is not an EV, it’s in the super car category in my humble opinion.

im too nervous to put my Ev in the garage. As nice as my Ev6 is. I'm worried about battery fires.

Someone at some strut company needs to reach out with a sponsorship, that and O`Reilly's

There will come a day when hybrid vehicles are rare. You have a good example there. I definitely would not sell it.

Slow news day. Today I changed a fuse!!