Mini Life Crisis
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Losing the plot
Welcome to a series of videos about our attempt to become more future proof. I doubt we'll ever reach the off grid goal of many but we are trying to reduce our long term impact on the planet and also our monthly outgoings.
In this episode I continue to unearth metal from under soil, fill up the skip and tidy the workshop.
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A different crisis, not just a Mini one
มุมมอง 2538 หลายเดือนก่อน
In today's episode I talk about why I haven't been working on the Mini lately and show you what I found in he workshop I have just bought. I wouldn't call it a barn find as such but it is still interesting (I think) 🤔 PS, Sorry it's not in landscape 😯
Project Mini i3, let's get some paint on this .....
มุมมอง 43710 หลายเดือนก่อน
In todays episode we finally manage to get some paint on Colin, it's far from a finish coat but we need to protect all the work we have done up until now. Apologies for the quality of the sound today, tech is not my strong suit ;)
Replace BMW i3 front brake pads
มุมมอง 3.2Kปีที่แล้ว
In this episode I replace the front brake pads on my Bmw i3, firstly I take off the calipers and at the end I undo the caliper from the carrier.
Bmw i3 charge port locking pin
มุมมอง 5Kปีที่แล้ว
In this episode I take a look at the charge port locking pin that has become stuck after pulling the release cable. th-cam.com/video/hX-E1iC9SZA/w-d-xo.html
Seam sealer and door repairs
มุมมอง 149ปีที่แล้ว
In this episode we seam seal the floor, fettle the drivers side door gap, carry out repairs to the doors and bumpers.
Project Mini i3, primed and ready?
มุมมอง 198ปีที่แล้ว
As we continue to get the car ready for paint we continuously weld the remaining tacked in panels, treat any bare metal and all welds, fill and sand the bonnet and boot lid. But do we get any paint on?
Weld, fill, smooth, repeat
มุมมอง 459ปีที่แล้ว
In todays video we continuously weld the tacked in floor repair panels and other patches, treat the bare metal and prime the floor inside. Dad continues filling and sanding the bodywork.
Project Mini i3 Closing the door gap
มุมมอง 1.4Kปีที่แล้ว
In todays video I repair the A panel to straighten out the door gap.
Project Mini i3 making a pre charge circuit using the bmw i3 sme or safety box
มุมมอง 1.4Kปีที่แล้ว
In this episode I use the parts from the BMW i3 SME or safety box to make a pre charge circuit for the ev conversion. To help me with this I used a video from Second Life EV Batteries th-cam.com/video/d6DrjkuJQiM/w-d-xo.html
Project Mini i3 Yet more inverter mods
มุมมอง 491ปีที่แล้ว
Continuing with the ev conversion of my classic Mini we get around to doing some more mods on the inverter housing, this is all so it will fit in the front of the Minis small front end.
Project Mini i3 making the rear battery box
มุมมอง 437ปีที่แล้ว
In this episode of our Classic Mini ev conversion we make the rear battery box and weld it in place.
More Mini i3 inverter mods
มุมมอง 5752 ปีที่แล้ว
In this episode I continue to modify the BMW i3 inverter to fit inside the Mini and give details of the sizes and cut lines.
Project Mini i3 modifying the inverter housing
มุมมอง 4282 ปีที่แล้ว
In this episode I make a mock up battery box, find it won't fit so make it smaller, I put the motor back in the Mini and start modifying the inverter casing to fit in the Mini.
BMW i3 Headlight bulb replacement
มุมมอง 9K2 ปีที่แล้ว
In today's episode I show you a short video on how to change the headlight bulb on a BMW i3. I can assure you this took a lot longer than the video and than I expected it to take, it's a bit of a fiddly bugger, the Go Pro helped massively to enable me to see what I was doing.
BMW i3 KLE (charger) strip down
มุมมอง 4.5K2 ปีที่แล้ว
BMW i3 KLE (charger) strip down
Stripping down the BMW i3 EME
มุมมอง 6K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Stripping down the BMW i3 EME
How to buy the open inverter BMW i3 board
มุมมอง 1.4K2 ปีที่แล้ว
How to buy the open inverter BMW i3 board
BMW i3 strip down, remove the frunk
มุมมอง 7542 ปีที่แล้ว
BMW i3 strip down, remove the frunk
Mini i3 project replacing the inverter board
มุมมอง 2.5K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Mini i3 project replacing the inverter board
Merry Christmas from Mini Life Crisis
มุมมอง 1822 ปีที่แล้ว
Merry Christmas from Mini Life Crisis
Project Mini i3, front subframe support and charging port fabrication
มุมมอง 7002 ปีที่แล้ว
Project Mini i3, front subframe support and charging port fabrication
bmw i3 strip down, front window rail
มุมมอง 1.6K2 ปีที่แล้ว
bmw i3 strip down, front window rail
Project Mini i3, motor mounts
มุมมอง 6753 ปีที่แล้ว
Project Mini i3, motor mounts
Bmw i3 strip down ep 18: a few more bits off
มุมมอง 1.8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Bmw i3 strip down ep 18: a few more bits off
Project Mini i3 where will the motor fit?
มุมมอง 7973 ปีที่แล้ว
Project Mini i3 where will the motor fit?
BMW i3 strip down Ep 17 remove the inverter and split the Rex and motor
มุมมอง 9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
BMW i3 strip down Ep 17 remove the inverter and split the Rex and motor
BMW i3 strip down ep 16 HV battery tear down
มุมมอง 6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
BMW i3 strip down ep 16 HV battery tear down
EV conversion Project Mini i3 Ep 15; The motor is finally out!
มุมมอง 2.5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
EV conversion Project Mini i3 Ep 15; The motor is finally out!
EV conversion Project Mini i3 Ep 14_ motor out? or battery?
มุมมอง 9183 ปีที่แล้ว
EV conversion Project Mini i3 Ep 14_ motor out? or battery?

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  • @sveinjohansen6271
    @sveinjohansen6271 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    one of my washer arms are loose under that panel, and I removed the nuts, and yeah corroded here aswell. gotta get a pull up tool like you have.. any idea what type of product can do that arm removal ?

  • @kiem-tang
    @kiem-tang หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you sell the panels in the end?

  • @vadimteosyan
    @vadimteosyan หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not a good practice to replace the pads but not replace, or, at least resurface the rotors if they meet the min thickness.

  • @gregorygoupil
    @gregorygoupil หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, Do you know how to check the good connexion of the 2 plugs visible at 2:21? Can they be inverted or the connexions plugs do not allow this? Due to the poor visibility when mounting the EME without removing the motor from the i3, I have a doubt of inversion of these cables. But on this video, it looks like whe cannot invert them (not the same connexion). Thanks a lot

  • @ActiveOutsideNotOnline
    @ActiveOutsideNotOnline 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I take the cap off it doesn’t look like that

  • @SkyNet-ty1tm
    @SkyNet-ty1tm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. Dog chewed seatbelt in half. Because of your instructional video i was able to remove the belt unit so i can send out for repair. The BMW dealer wants $1K to replace it 😕

  • @bogdankaidash6643
    @bogdankaidash6643 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for detailing, can you tell which contact is positive on the external connector

  • @oakswamp
    @oakswamp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    got yer work cut out there mate !

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely, got to have a project tho 😂

  • @claesmarkby4245
    @claesmarkby4245 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the wire that holds the bulb looses, reinstall the lower open wires. If you have big hands, call a gynecologist.k

  • @bradleyhanson2886
    @bradleyhanson2886 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any chance you know where the drivers side ‘b pillar’ crash/airbag sensor is? Looked behind rear drivers door card and no luck, hopefully you’ve seen it before?

    • @bradleyhanson2886
      @bradleyhanson2886 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Got an airbag light on which protool says was caused by this

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you got this sorted out 🤞

  • @claesmarkby4245
    @claesmarkby4245 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bloody knuckles and a of sweardom…

  • @justice4g
    @justice4g 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hope this doesn't become a common swap, if we're forced to buy replacement motors etc from BMW we'd go broke.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are plenty of salvage cars available as people seem to keep crashing them 😬

  • @joebertocchini9857
    @joebertocchini9857 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does this bulb illuminate both the low beam and the accent light (skinny light around the headlight perimeter?)

  • @Sevenseas0
    @Sevenseas0 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Replace it with a LED plug and play h7, They last long because it’s LED And it just looks better

  • @unL33T
    @unL33T 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You seem like you know a lot about what's going on with these cars. Do you think there would be any way to mod the car so the Rex will actually fully charge the battery? Or somewhere you could tap in an external generator to charge more while driving? Just for the rare occasion I need to take a long highway trip to somewhere with no charging infrastructure.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Looks can be very deceiving 😂 you can initiate the rex to run in what is called maintenance mode but it only runs for about 10 minutes I believe. Easiest thing to do would be to pick up a jerry can of fuel to top up if in an area without chargers or fuel stations. You can run them pretty much all the time on the rex if needed.

  • @soyabean911
    @soyabean911 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Helpful vid , thanks! 👍🏼

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @dave20thmay
    @dave20thmay 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Only needed that bit about the release knob and that was valuable info. Best Dave

  • @PeterGMerchant
    @PeterGMerchant 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think that you are right. The previous owner never threw anything away.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If there is anything you need you know where to come 😂

  • @JohnSmith-uz3dt
    @JohnSmith-uz3dt 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks. I just started prying on the piece. I decided I better see if someone else had done it. Your video was perfect.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @abigailpip112
    @abigailpip112 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're just recommended on my play list because of the house build, so if you're going to set upa new channel let me know please 😊

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well 75% of the votes suggest a new channel so that will definitely be the way to go I think.

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lots of work to do. As always is the case with similar plots/fields

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed, it's been a dumping ground for decades so lots to clear up but it will be amazing one day 😉

  • @A2an
    @A2an 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New Channel, Middle Life Crisis EV Workshop 😉 Ask your subscriber to sign up for the new channel, I will do it in a heartbeat, and then you will know what the channel is about. I don't know how far you would take this, or if it even gonna be a shop, but it got the potential. Change the roof and get a a pillared car lift and a "small" electronic room. It could be awesome... But expensive too. The best of luck to you.❤

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your feedback 😃

  • @demiquadfpv3333
    @demiquadfpv3333 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Trying not to be mean, the other videos of showing mini/ev work are good and interesting. I know its called loosing the plot, but you dont seem very enthusiastic about it or sharing much in terms of future plans. I know its wet and muddy so its hard. Probably just put the videos on hold for a bit and see if you build up some interesting material, if you do then launch it on a different channel showing the building work etc

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the feedback, I think I was just really tired from lots of manual labour, not used to hard work 😂

    • @demiquadfpv3333
      @demiquadfpv3333 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MiniLifeCrisis good luck with it, I'm sure the sun will come out soon, lots of potential!

  • @podlaskiebiurowywiadudetek3406
    @podlaskiebiurowywiadudetek3406 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. How to open trunk is locked. I can not open it by remonte control. No access

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, sorry, do you mean at the front or the back?

  • @abiabs-fx4rc
    @abiabs-fx4rc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! I have EME for repair! Do you do?

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, sorry, I can't be trusted with my own 😂

    • @abiabs-fx4rc
      @abiabs-fx4rc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Already I repaired! Thank you!

  • @dave20thmay
    @dave20thmay 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am not a great believer in H&S, as it caused a great deal of annoyance at work, but with that flimsy jack on a gravel hardstanding, I'd have some safety in place to prevent it from trapping that leg if it came off the jack or even the jack collapsing. Just a thought. Best Dave

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers Dave, yep I'm often forgetting to use axle stands, really bad practice although I have now upgraded my jack so that's a step in the right direction.

  • @StuMunro
    @StuMunro 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice, Scott. Is this for a planned home build or just a workshop to work from?

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Stu, we're hoping to live there 🤞

    • @StuMunro
      @StuMunro 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MiniLifeCrisis wow what a project. hope it doesn't stall the mini project.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StuMunro well let's hope that I can have somewhere with more space to get the work done 🤞

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice place, lot's of work but great

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, I'm sure we can make it a nice place in the future.

  • @PeterGMerchant
    @PeterGMerchant 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still local though?

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, literally just down the road 👍

    • @PeterGMerchant
      @PeterGMerchant 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MiniLifeCrisis just talked to Doug. He showed me it. Know it well. Often wondered about it.

  • @radualexe768
    @radualexe768 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for demonstrating the removal of those nasty clips! That helps me a lot in my airbag replacement project ! Cheers!

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem, there are tricky 😉

  • @cecilecolombo1141
    @cecilecolombo1141 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wouh! you made my life today! thanks for sharing this tuto

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it helped 😀

  • @oscarschmidlappen2302
    @oscarschmidlappen2302 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are those certified safety gloves?

  • @RichardABW
    @RichardABW 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, was it hard to remove (and would it be hard to replace) the bonnet itself? Also the exterior A-pillar trim, easy enough to replace? I have an i3 with a bonnet that isn't in great shape in some ways and I think it'd be easier to just swap it than get paint done.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, the bonnet itself isn't too difficult to replace, just be careful with the washer lines. As for the a pillar trims it is very difficult to remove them without breaking them but if you're replacing them then not a worry. You'll need new clips tho I expect.

  • @FRANKSANTANADOM
    @FRANKSANTANADOM 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After charge me pedal.. Down more than normar any help

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can only suggest that the system needs bleeding, sorry I can't be more helpful

  • @fredmols8428
    @fredmols8428 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know what is the exact weight of i3 electric motor with inverter/dc/dcconverter?

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great question, I think I did know this a while back. From memory the motor is about 70kg and the inverter another 5kg. I think, sorry I can't be more accurate.

  • @Willittsfam
    @Willittsfam 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video- helped me immensely!

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you found it useful 🙂

  • @1o11o11
    @1o11o11 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's the main idea fro this replacement ? Yout previos board didnt work ?

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The idea is to be able to control it without using BMW software

    • @1o11o11
      @1o11o11 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MiniLifeCrisis Thank you for the answer! Does this board will be suitable for REX and BEV? I see that video has been added 1year ago. Could you please share your feedback - did you have any problem during this period ? What features did you use more often to control eme ?

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@1o11o11 Hi, the idea is to use the EME to control the i3 motor in a classic Mini which I am converting. We haven't finished yet so I don't really have any feedback for you yet, sorry. I don't think I would suggest doing this if you are keeping the EME in an i3. Hope this helps 🤞

  • @LesleyStoddard
    @LesleyStoddard 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cars rust from the inside out.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, painted there too 😁

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job. Always nice to see a new video. Better a low quality video of a Quality job, than shitty jobs in 4k like most tubers

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate 👍

  • @alibro7512
    @alibro7512 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice to see this is still moving forward. Am I right in thinking this footage was taken some time ago? As for software I use Shotcut as it is fairly easy to learn, does most of what I want to do and is free. 😉

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Ali, some was a while ago, some fairly recent. Yeah, some of the paid for software is just not worth it unless you want highly professional videos.

  • @marshallskillman3783
    @marshallskillman3783 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did you pull the map lights above? I'm pulling down the headliner and can't get it off. I have pulled the face cover off

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm really sorry but I can't remember and I can't find any footage of doing this. I hope you managed to sort it out ok

  • @jawan21
    @jawan21 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. Cheers.

  • @heliasba
    @heliasba 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does this plate work on the BMW i8? You sell? Mine had a problem.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm afraid I have no idea about the i8, sorry

  • @xenomorph1317
    @xenomorph1317 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That dino juice engine besides that electric motor almost looks obsolete…..

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, it's a version of a motorbike engine I believe

  • @xenomorph1317
    @xenomorph1317 ปีที่แล้ว

    If the Eme needs to be replaced in your car then you looking at a sum of around 15.000£…

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe more and more places will soon be able to repair these complex parts for a fraction of the price.

  • @GullWingInnMoclips
    @GullWingInnMoclips ปีที่แล้ว

    I have done the charge port lock actuator replacement on an American version i3 charge port. It was not necessary to remove the quarter panel or jack up the car or remove the wheel. A 1 hour job that required a special pentalobe bit.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to know 😃

  • @chrissouch
    @chrissouch ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you still got any i3 parts from the rear end?

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I've still got a lot of the cross members

  • @moremartin320
    @moremartin320 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing to see that you know all the different parts. I wish I had this knowledge, so that I could service my i3. Keep up the good work! And thanks for sharing.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, I am still learning and only just scratching the surface 😄

  • @ChrisDay-sx4lv
    @ChrisDay-sx4lv ปีที่แล้ว

    What are you doing with the rex engine and generator? I was looking for one of those... Nice idea on converting a mini, i started a conversion years ago using an outlander motor but I never got the project moving.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I managed to sell the rex. I'm pretty sure there is a guy on TH-cam that is using an outlander motor, great idea 😃 never say never 😉

  • @sufianedani6005
    @sufianedani6005 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's 1 pedal car, means the brake pedal is only for emergency stops, looking at your pads and rotors condition... you need to learn how to drive the i3 without the brake pedal.

    • @MiniLifeCrisis
      @MiniLifeCrisis ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet you're fun a parties 🤣