ActiveE parts on ebay

iminhell1 · 09-07-2016, 08:10 PM

I've been seeing this white drivers door on ebay with what I thought was some graphics:

Turns out it's off a very special 1 Series, the ActiveE. They were 100% electric cars and according to Terry B. only 1,100 where made.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_ActiveE

And now I'm kinda curious to know more about them ...

mackeroni · 09-08-2016, 07:25 AM

I remember reading that BMW leased these cars to select drivers across the U.S. for an evaluation period. When the test was over, data was collected, drivers were interviewed and I got the impression that the cars were sent to the crusher.

dtla1 · 09-08-2016, 10:58 AM

Legend says some cars survived. For a while it was very desirable to obtain a hood from an ActiveE as it has a hump built in to clear the battery/motor at the front. I always thought it looked weird because it was a large rectangle orientated long ways across the car.

Gray_Panther · 09-08-2016, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtla1

Legend says some cars survived. For a while it was very desirable to obtain a hood from an ActiveE as it has a hump built in to clear the battery/motor at the front. I always thought it looked weird because it was a large rectangle orientated long ways across the car.

Dying at the first sentence

Downeaster1 · 09-08-2016, 06:39 PM

I still see them driving around LA about once or twice a month.

mackeroni · 09-09-2016, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downeaster1

I still see them driving around LA about once or twice a month.

I wonder if there is a bounty or reward for the capture of these rogue vehicles.

Can you send me a picture or video please?

mackeroni · 09-09-2016, 08:01 AM

OMG... look at this, will ya! The plot thickens...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-1-Series...FXyLRu&vxp=mtr

Dylanize · 09-09-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mackeroni

I got the impression that the cars were sent to the crusher.

Yeah same, I remember seeing semi trailers loaded with Active E's going to the crusher.

Matticus91 · 09-09-2016, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mackeroni

OMG... look at this, will ya! The plot thickens...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-1-Series...FXyLRu&vxp=mtr

I sent the seller a question looking for some information

Yeineken · 09-10-2016, 08:38 AM

I would do "things" for an ActiveE hood.

Motohip · 09-10-2016, 04:49 PM

Tell me 🤔

Silenus · 09-11-2016, 10:07 AM

My dealership did most of the diagnosis/troubleshooting on the Active E concept cars. After we ironed out most of the bugs the brains, electric machine, and battery was jammed into what is now the i3. They were all sent to be crushed (subsequently many celebrations were had by those who had to work on Active Es) as is required with concept cars, so I'm surprised there are any parts out there.

Dackelone · 09-11-2016, 11:50 AM

Here are some shots of the ActivE 1er...

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desertman123 · 09-11-2016, 06:32 PM

With a hood like that think of all the room for activities!! Thank you dack (as usual your knowledge exceeds what I thought was even possible).

iminhell1 · 09-12-2016, 02:02 PM

I'm noticing the M3 wiper cowl thing.

BimmerE82 · 09-12-2016, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mackeroni

I wonder if there is a bounty or reward for the capture of these rogue vehicles.

Can you send me a picture or video please?

More elusive than that Pokemon

09-07-2016, 08:10 PM	#1
iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	ActiveE parts on ebay I've been seeing this white drivers door on ebay with what I thought was some graphics: Turns out it's off a very special 1 Series, the ActiveE. They were 100% electric cars and according to Terry B. only 1,100 where made. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_ActiveE And now I'm kinda curious to know more about them ...
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mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	I remember reading that BMW leased these cars to select drivers across the U.S. for an evaluation period. When the test was over, data was collected, drivers were interviewed and I got the impression that the cars were sent to the crusher. __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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dtla1 Colonel 828 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, Space Grey Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (2)	Legend says some cars survived. For a while it was very desirable to obtain a hood from an ActiveE as it has a hump built in to clear the battery/motor at the front. I always thought it looked weird because it was a large rectangle orientated long ways across the car.
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Downeaster1 BMW Master Tech 587 Rep 850 Posts Drives: E30, E36, E82, E90, F10, F80 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Aston Martin V ... [0.00] 2010 Lamborghini LP ... [0.00] 1985 Alpina C2 2.7 [0.00] 2017 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW 128i [10.00] 2013 BMW 135is [0.00] 1992 BMW 325i [0.00]	I still see them driving around LA about once or twice a month. __________________ 135is #502 of 586 BMW LED Performance Wheel \| OEM FULL Carbon Fiber \| E9X M3 Gauge Cluster \| E9X Exterior Mirrors \| E9X M3 Full Suspension \| E9X M3 Diff \| PT-CAN2 Enabled \| Bilstiens \| Michelin PSS's \| NBT Navigation Retrofit with Touch Pad
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mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	OMG... look at this, will ya! The plot thickens... http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-1-Series...FXyLRu&vxp=mtr __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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Yeineken Colonel 1301 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: '11 135i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Delmarva Peninsula iTrader: (3) Garage List '11 135i [8.20] '16 Ford Hatchback [0.00] '15 X5 [10.00]	I would do "things" for an ActiveE hood. __________________ Pyrat Clone
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Silenus Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	My dealership did most of the diagnosis/troubleshooting on the Active E concept cars. After we ironed out most of the bugs the brains, electric machine, and battery was jammed into what is now the i3. They were all sent to be crushed (subsequently many celebrations were had by those who had to work on Active Es) as is required with concept cars, so I'm surprised there are any parts out there.
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09-11-2016, 11:50 AM	#13
Dackelone European Editor 10539 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Here are some shots of the ActivE 1er... __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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desertman123 E82 Mudflap Ambassador 2214 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: '08 128i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 Honda Beat [9.50] 2008 BMW 128i [10.00] 2014 BMW 528i [10.00]	With a hood like that think of all the room for activities!! Thank you dack (as usual your knowledge exceeds what I thought was even possible).
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iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	I'm noticing the M3 wiper cowl thing.
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