Only one way to find out.Can you scan transmission oil ? i have no idea
BMW and M Power Owners
- Thread starter panthro
- Start date
Why else pay for Carly, amirite?
Have anyone driven an i8? I'm thinking about an LCI model in the new year to replace my C63. Obviously very different but I think the i8 will offer me something different I haven't experienced before. Need to try it first.
@Dr House used to own one IIRC. you might find some posts somewhere on here
Man of Honour
- Joined
- 20 Dec 2004
- Posts
- 7,639
- Location
- Tamworth
When I had mine serviced by the local BMW specialist, I asked the question about having the gearbox serviced at the same time. He said if you're not having any issues then there's no need.
He could've easily recommended a gearbox service and I would've paid for one. The fact he turned the work down speaks volumes to me.
I'm on the fence about ZF servicing. I have the BMW warranty so can't really have it done, but I have seen people saying that once you start unsealing the gearboxes, it can lead to other issues etc. I know ZF themselves recommend it, but the quality of work at these various gearbox places will vary.
Soldato
- Joined
- 10 Oct 2006
- Posts
- 3,749
ZF who make the gearbox recommend a service at 62k, if you are planning on keeping it for another 20-40k worth doing.
The shifts do start to get less smooth when it gets around this mileage it’s a very gradual decline so not hugely noticeable if you’ve had the car a while but following the change the shifts are much smother particularly when cold.
The shifts do start to get less smooth when it gets around this mileage it’s a very gradual decline so not hugely noticeable if you’ve had the car a while but following the change the shifts are much smother particularly when cold.
Agree with Danger D. The shifts are much smoother especially upshifts on a constant throttle.
Can anyone recommend a key fob cover that DEFINATELY fits the G42 key? Looking for Amazon links for a start but the descriptions are a bit of a minefield when looking for this specific size, summed up by this post https://www.facebook.com/groups/247588857412556/posts/1143512717820161/ ,it does have the split key.
Yep, had one for 5 years, I sold my GT4 and 911 and bought the i8.
I used it as a daily driver, love it. on paper it's nothing special but it feels a lot quicker than it is.
You do need to change the tyre size which transforms the handling, very reliable, good on fuel. Really cant fault it.
I had a Pre LCI.
Try on aliexpress, I got one for my G22 key. Ftted perfectly, plus it only cost a couple of quid inc posting..
Here’s me going away for 4 weeks and hooking the M2 up to the trickle charger before I left.
Ok so what danger d is saying is that when I start to get to around 62k it's you slightly notice it but once one it's good. Thanks I'll look up
So you can! Thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for.
This post is useless without pics.
G82 or the nice one?
Last edited:
The nice one! (Budget didn’t stretch to the new one)
Unfortunately I have too many haters and the last year have been stalked a tad so am keeping any details on it quiet.
It’s got some Carbon bits on it so it looks even more genuinely sporty though.
Last edited:
Nice! If it’s a DCT I can highly recommend the GTS gearbox map, it makes it much nicer to drive every day and doesn’t flag up as being an engine map.