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      11-17-2018, 05:34 PM   #23
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Given that I live in the UK, this may not help. Got it from Halfords, cheap as chips! I just cut it to size. Had a quick look on Amazon and they do lots of “spider web” type accessories but these wouldn’t work, the nearest I found was:
https://www.amazon.com/YESSKO-Anti-S...on%2Bslip&th=1

I found that with my wireless charging pad, the phone would still charge as long as it was within 6mm of the pad so the thickness of the silicone made little difference.
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      11-17-2018, 05:36 PM   #24
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Actually the mat I got was more like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075F29R1Z...7-555294ed87de

I just cut it to size!
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Given that I live in the UK, this may not help. Got it from Halfords, cheap as chips! I just cut it to size. Had a quick look on Amazon and they do lots of “spider web” type accessories but these wouldn’t work, the nearest I found was:
https://www.amazon.com/YESSKO-Anti-S...on%2Bslip&th=1

I found that with my wireless charging pad, the phone would still charge as long as it was within 6mm of the pad so the thickness of the silicone made little difference.
Actually I’m in London half the year that does help, I’ll check. Thanks

Today I noticed by removing the tray insert my iPhone X’s max fits in the inset are and doesn’t move. There is an edge holding it in place.
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      11-18-2018, 09:14 AM   #26
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My coupe is 2016 and has the channel for the wire.
Now I wonder if my 2015 had it and I missed it! Anyone with a 2015 build know the answer?
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      11-18-2018, 09:49 AM   #27
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Actually I’m in London half the year that does help, I’ll check. Thanks

Today I noticed by removing the tray insert my iPhone X’s max fits in the inset are and doesn’t move. There is an edge holding it in place.
I did the same, took out the redundant tray! My phone is a Galaxy S9 so quite big.
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      11-19-2018, 01:07 PM   #28
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That port is actually not always on. It automatically shuts off after about an hour. It's actually beneficial since my dash cam will run after I park and continue recording. Good and bad since you see a lot of these yahoos mingling around your car taking selfies. I was almost going to buy a Blackvue B112 Magic battery pack, but that feature really made it less necessary.

It is a 90 degree elbow hub with 2 lighter outlets and 2 USB ports. My radar runs off a lighter outlet. You are right that accessing the fuse box is a cleaner look, but this option was path of least resistance. When you are sitting in the passenger seat, you really can't see all the wiring, Most don't even notice it's there except for the red led light. The pic was taken from below the unit, that's why the wiring is visible.

I didn't realize that. When I tested it, I waited until the car fully shut down and the ACC port was still on. I didn't wait an hour though...
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The wireless is still faster than if you connect to the USB port in the car. Not sure why that port is exceptionally slow. That lighter port in the armrest is virtually useless since you can't put a usb charger in there and plug a wire into it and close the arm rest. So, the only option is the lighter port under the glove compartment.
That might be true if you connect to the built-in USB port... The onboard USB ports provide very little power (0.5A?) and are best used as a place to plug in a Thumb Drive with your music on it.

However, you're going to use a 12V port whether you connect a wireless charger or a full power USB charger. The USB charger plugged into that very same 12V port is going to charge your phone 3 times faster than the wireless charger!

Also, if you are running a high power app like Waze, a wireless charger won't even keep up with the power demand much less than charge your phone. Waze actually will draw more power from your phone than a wireless charger can provide. (Ask me how I know).
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      12-03-2018, 07:33 PM   #30
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Does anyone know if it's possible to fit a BMW wireless charging cradle to the i8? It looks like there's some sort of standard mobile phone holder in the armrest, but I'm not sure if the adapters are compatible.

For example: https://shop.bmw.co.uk/bmw-uk-respon...arging-tray/c/
Hi,

I know this is a bit of old post, but looking through the thread it was never answered. I'm not sure why it won't fit other's cars (maybe model-year?), but I can confirm this was a simple plug and play install to replace the Snap-in adaptor in my 2019 car.

.... I say simple, getting the Snap-in adaptor out and accessing the plugs underneath takes a bit of patience!

Hope this is of help to someone!
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      12-30-2020, 03:33 PM   #32
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Hi,

I know this is a bit of old post, but looking through the thread it was never answered. I'm not sure why it won't fit other's cars (maybe model-year?), but I can confirm this was a simple plug and play install to replace the Snap-in adaptor in my 2019 car.

.... I say simple, getting the Snap-in adaptor out and accessing the plugs underneath takes a bit of patience!

Hope this is of help to someone!
Hey! Your 2019 looks a bit different than mine in the tray. Is that the coupe or roadster? Also, where did that wire plug into? When I hit up Real OEM for my 2019 i8 roadster (via the vin) it shows two parts for the wireless charge cradle feature 84106840126 and 84108735008 (supersedes 84106803145). I'm guessing I have 84108735008 (LTE compensator) already but all I need is 84106840126 (charging device)? Can anyone chime in here? Thanks!

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Hey! Your 2019 looks a bit different than mine in the tray. Is that the coupe or roadster? Also, where did that wire plug into? When I hit up Real OEM for my 2019 i8 roadster (via the vin) it shows two parts for the wireless charge cradle feature 84106840126 and 84108735008 (supersedes 84106803145). I'm guessing I have 84108735008 (LTE compensator) already but all I need is 84106840126 (charging device)? Can anyone chime in here? Thanks!
I'm going to answer my own question and shed some more light on this topic for those who want this option in their 2019 i8 (or other model years). Part Number: 84106840126 (Supersedes): 84-10-6-840-126; 84106830808; 84109391200 according to https://parts.bmwnorthwest.com/p/BMW...106840126.html .

They list compatibility for a bunch of cars including the i8 Roadster from "2018-2020" (although it was only made from 2019-2020).

Part #84102449887 is an identical appearing device and using ECS tuning I noted that it also fits various BMWs but does not explicitly mention the i8 at all. However, it does in fact fit (random check) a few 2-series and the M4-coupe which I checked as also compatible with 84106840126. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...102449887~geb/

It stands to reason then all of these part numbers would work in all of these cars as well as the i8 roadster.

Review: 84102449887, 84106840126, 84106830808, and 84109391200 are all the same part.
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