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  1. FredMertz

    Prediction: Tesla average selling price will increase to $150,000 USD

    He lost me at the part that involves large numbers of people letting random, unsupervised people ride in their cars.
  2. FredMertz

    Does anyone understand the logic behind Spotify "Recents & Favorites"?

    When logged into Spotify, it takes over my "Recents & Favorites" with things I haven't listened to in weeks or sometimes months. I listened to 1 minute of a single song on an album months ago and it still shows up in the second spot on my favorites. It all disappears when I log out and...
  3. FredMertz

    Lots of creaking coming from below driver's seat

    I think you’re right. With the radio off and the window open, it’s clearly coming from outside, so not the seat. I think end of winter potholes got me.
  4. FredMertz

    Lots of creaking coming from below driver's seat

    Hey folks -- 18 months into my MY experience and the first annoying sign of aging has appeared (on the car -- mine appeared long ago). There seems to be a creaking that sounds like it is coming from the driver's seat or below it whenever the car comes to a stop or goes over a bump or pothole...
  5. FredMertz

    Spotify

    I know this might sound crazy, but Spotify is free to give Rogan a platform and Neil Young is free to not want to be on that platform. Also, selling music publishing rights does not include the rights to control the distribution of specific performances of that song.
  6. FredMertz

    Annoying bug came with Holiday Update

    I've hard rebooted this damn thing more times in the month since the v11 update than I did in the 15 months prior.
  7. FredMertz

    Favorites/Recents Frequently Resetting?

    My v11 favorites/recents reset to an arbitrary past point every few days. I've gone into spotify on my desktop and deleted a number of "recent" but they keep coming back. I tried logging out of spotify in the car and logging back in and it worked -- for a few days. Then boom! Back to that...
  8. FredMertz

    V11 model Y - how to do display the odometer ?

    No -- I meant that you think your solution is a reasonable one.
  9. FredMertz

    V11 model Y - how to do display the odometer ?

    I would think this was funny if I thought you were kidding. https://bfy.tw/RN08
  10. FredMertz

    Holiday Update (2021.44.25.2)- A Big Disappointment

    I can deal with most of the new things that suck, but grouping together "Favorites" and "Recents" and not having all of your favorites always visible is atrocious. I have random albums that I listened to for 2 seconds on my main screen and I can't find the god damn radio presets.
  11. FredMertz

    No Sonic with my update

    I have it, but it doesn’t seem playable even with a controller.
  12. FredMertz

    Holiday Update

    Ok — 2 big gripes. The blind spot camera is an interesting idea, but there should be some ability to limit it: either above a certain speed or on highways only. It’s distracting and unnecessary on local roads every time you turn. But my bigger bummer is that the trip computer on the main...
  13. FredMertz

    New Software 2021.40.6

    This update broke text messaging for me. I get an error message that says something about IPhone 13 (which I don’t have) and then gets cut off.
  14. FredMertz

    What happens if I try to charge 2 cars at the same time?

    I already e-mailed the electrician... When it was originally released (it appears to no longer be on the Tesla store site), I thought I read that they would not communicate with a Gen 3 charger.
  15. FredMertz

    What happens if I try to charge 2 cars at the same time?

    It would have been great if the new Tesla wall connector for non-Tesla cars would load manage with my original one, but they apparently only load manage with each other.
  16. FredMertz

    What happens if I try to charge 2 cars at the same time?

    Sorry -- my lack of electrical knowledge showing through. They are not on the same circuit. One is on a double circuit on my old panel and the other is on a new panel the electrician installed. With that being said, does anything bad happen if I charge them at the same time? Does the rate...
  17. FredMertz

    What happens if I try to charge 2 cars at the same time?

    I have a Model Y with a Tesla Gen 3 Wall connector. We recently add an E-tron and have a separate Chargepoint Home Flex running off a 14-50 outlet. They are both on the same 50 amp circuit. I'm amazed that I can't find the answer to this question easily online, but: If I try to charge the...
  18. FredMertz

    Model Y aftermarket instrument cluster

    The only thing I'm really not used to yet after a year is the darkness in front of me when driving at night. Don't really miss the cluster much, but if it an S/X-style cluster were an option, I'd get it. How's that for a useless comment?
  19. FredMertz

    Cables for 12v to Phone Wireless Charger

    Sorry to revive this long-dead thread, but I am having trouble with getting this to work and was wondering if I'm doing something wrong on my 2020 Model Y. I purchased a 36W/6A cigarette lighter USB dual-charging port and two cables that were rated for 3A fast charging, but I am still getting...
  20. FredMertz

    Spotify channel favorites?

    Is there a way to add Spotify channels to the favorites list like you can do with the Slacker channels? I can add Spotify albums, but it doesn't seem like I can do channels/playlists. The song variety on the Slacker playlists is embarrassing -- a handful of songs are played every time I get in...
  21. FredMertz

    Audiophile Question - FLAC 24/96 Playback

    I was going to try this, but I decided to wait until I get a pair of ears that can hear the difference. I kid! I kid!
  22. FredMertz

    My seat settings revert to prior saved settings every time I get in the car and asks me if I want to save them????

    I recently changed the tilt of my seatback to make it a little bit more reclined. I made the change and hit the save button. For some reason, whenever I get in the car now, it reverts to the prior more upright setting and shows the Save/Restore buttons. If I hit restore, it goes "back" to my...
  23. FredMertz

    Jeda V4 Wireless Charger

    I received my replacement and it is adequate. It charges at a medium rate -- say 6 out of 10.
  24. FredMertz

    Does Streaming/Slacker free version have limited songs?

    I was a long-time slacker subscriber and loved the alternative rock station. It introduced me to a lot of new bands I would not have otherwise have heard. However, the station on my MY seems to be limited to 50 or so songs. I keep hearing the same songs over and over -- it loves the Killers...
  25. FredMertz

    Wh/mi consumption too high?

    One of the top things I wish I had been told before buying an electric car is how much of a difference the temperature makes on the efficiency. My normal driving is >300 during the winter, ~240 during the spring and summer. For me, 65-70 degrees seems to be a pretty big breakpoint.
  26. FredMertz

    Discounted Jeda Wireless charging pad V3 $60

    Can you test the charging rate when installed in the car?
  27. FredMertz

    Jeda V4 Wireless Charger

    I've had the same problems as most with an iPhone 11 Pro. Even plugged into the wall it was barely able to charge at a rate high enough to keep the charge level constant. They have sent me a replacement that will be arriving shortly, so I will update you.
  28. FredMertz

    Jeda V4 Wireless Charger

    My v4 charging is VERY slow. Replacing a Taptes that Barry could keep the phone at a level battery charge and this one isn’t any better. Also, unreliable charging in the left hand slot with an 11Pro. Turns off after a few seconds as others have said about their right slots.
  29. FredMertz

    Would you still buy a Model Y now if you could do it again?

    Thanks for your feedback. Based on your family's personal experience, I have changed my mind and no longer hypothetically want a hypothetical Tesla vehicle that is nicer than the Y and smaller than the X. I thought about not responding, but I wanted you to know that the time you took to crap on...
  30. FredMertz

    Would you still buy a Model Y now if you could do it again?

    I would buy it again 100%, but I would also really like Tesla to ditch the X or maybe downsize it a bit. I'd love a Y that was a little bigger and didn't have gull wing doors.
  31. FredMertz

    I've seen complaints about the Model Y uncomfortable position headrests

    The only time I notice this is if I am drinking bottled water or soda and need to tilt my head back to finish the bottle.
  32. FredMertz

    When I get back in my car, Spotify plays a few seconds of a song, then stops.

    Is that a common issue? Any fix? Is it something I'm doing wrong?
  33. FredMertz

    Is there any safety reason NOT to drive with an empty passenger seat buckled up?

    You must have me confused with someone else. I only kill in the daylight.
  34. FredMertz

    Is there any safety reason NOT to drive with an empty passenger seat buckled up?

    I get very irritated by rattles when I'm driving and I find, for some reason, the passenger seat belt buckle rattles quite a bit when unfastened. If I fasten it, problem solved. Is there any reason to not drive around with the passenger seat empty, but the seatbelt buckled?
  35. FredMertz

    Is there any reason NOT to keep the passenger seat belt buckled?

    I get easily annoyed by random noises/rattles and have recently begun fastening the passenger seatbelt because the buckle started rattling constantly. Is there any reason why I should not do that?
  36. FredMertz

    How to access Spotify?

    I've all of a sudden been getting "Spotify is playing on another device" errors. I just refresh and it plays no problem. Any idea what this is?
  37. FredMertz

    Tesla Model 3/Y HUD Full LED Digital Screen Instrument Cluster Plug N Play.

    I think that would literally have to be done over Elon's dead body.
  38. FredMertz

    Sentry Mode - Changing the sensitivity

    Separately, is there any way to get the Sentry mode viewer to start a little closer to the event?
  39. FredMertz

    FSD - monthly subscription

    I believe the rapid increase from 6k to 7k to 10k was designed solely to make a subscription price that would have seemed out of line 1 year ago appear reasonable.
  40. FredMertz

    FSD - monthly subscription

    With a subscription available, why would anyone buy FSD outright unless the pre-delivery price was materially cheaper than post-delivery?
  41. FredMertz

    Getting XM in Model Y

    I'm hoping one of those 3rd-party behind-the-wheel displays comes with a satellite receiver one of these days.
  42. FredMertz

    Getting XM in Model Y

    The Echo Auto just controls your phone, so the sound is played by your phone over the normal phone Bluetooth connection.
  43. FredMertz

    TeslaMate Super Thread

    Are on a Mac or PC? It's the Docker process that is taking up so much RAM, it's "com.docker.hyperkit".
  44. FredMertz

    Need for screen protector?

    The story would have been much better if the protector broke. I still can’t think how you think that enough force could be generated inside the confined space of a car to crack the screen AND that if somehow you were able to generate that much force in a confined space that a mm of glass would...
  45. FredMertz

    TeslaMate Super Thread

    I have Teslamate running quite nicely in Docker on my iMac. I am surprised, though, at how big of a memory and storage hog it is. Even at the lowest resource settings, it's taking more than 1.5GB of RAM/600MB real memory. My car is idle, so I can't imagine it's doing too much. Also, less than...
  46. FredMertz

    Acceleration Boost option for Model Y available?

    This is why Tesla claims they can insure their cars more efficiently than others -- all that data. And the fact that they would be paying wholesale, not retail (or close to it) for all repairs.
  47. FredMertz

    Tesla Apple Watch apps

    I think if Apple can allow unimpeded Google and Microsoft apps on their phones, Tesla shouldn't be a problem. It's a lot easier to change your phone than your car if apple were to prevent the iphone from properly interacting with a Tesla.
  48. FredMertz

    USB Drive FAILURE

    Get a drive that is rated for surveillance (frequent write/rewrite).
  49. FredMertz

    Model Y eligible for NY Green E-ZPass?

    I;m not even talking about the Green pass or the special EV discounts -- I'm saying that if you go on to the EZ Pass website just to get an EZ Pass, they ask you to select the make and model of your car and Model Y is not an option.
  50. FredMertz

    Model Y eligible for NY Green E-ZPass?

    FWIW -- the EZ Pass system itself does not even have the Model Y in it, so the only way to get a new tag for a Model Y is to claim it is some other vehicle.