Recent content by TexaCali

255 miles. 18's

Just installed the "scan my Tesla" app and an OBDII dongle in my Model 3 (delivered Nov 2021, one of first 60kwh LFP cars). According to the app, battery was 60.5 kwh when new, and is now 56.5 kwh. Mileage is 29,915. I believe the app is just reporting numbers from the car's CAN bus, so this is...

Yes, but only at high speed. A while back I drove cross country, (let's just say traffic was traveling over PSL, I was passing traffic, and it was all extremely remote areas) and saw 272 Wh/mi over the entire trip (no local driving....just 3,600+ miles of freeway). I only had the front lip...

agree 100%. For me, improving efficiency is a game. It does help a little when I take a long road trip every so often...but it is really just a game. I no longer race or even autocross, so other "performance" upgrades are no longer that interesting. Maybe I'm just getting old, but I do get a...

Yeah, the Hankook's aren't very stiff. I noticed that my aftermarket aero wheel covers rub slightly against the Hankook's. That didn't happen with the Michelin's.

On a related note, CCS to Tesla adapters are coming down in price (maybe because they will be obsolete before much longer). The Tesla one is still $250, but I just ordered a 3rd part unit for $67. It was UL Listed and claimed 250kW capacity with thermal monitoring. I only bought it as an...

I've had my Hankook ION EVO AS tires for one week now....252 miles traveled. Here are my initial impressions: 1. Sound/Comfort - No question these are quieter than the MXM4's they replaced. The noise reduction is very noticeable. I should note my car (2022) has the insulated glass up front, but...

Interesting observation, and you are correct. 18" sizes here, but amazon lists the tire as IH01: https://www.amazon.com/235-45R18-98W-HANKOOK-ION/dp/B0BSDSZTST and America's Tire lists it as BSW: https://www.americastire.com/buy-tires/hankook-ion-evo-as/p/120825 Even more interesting, my...

Went to America's Tire this morning (owned by Discount Tire), and they price matched Amazon at $219/tire. I've only driven ~2 miles home from the store, but immediately noticed a reduction in road noise. I also reset one of my trip counters and will report back when I have more data on efficiency.

Walmart price has gone up to 238, but now on amazon for 219. https://www.amazon.com/235-45R18-98W-HANKOOK-ION/dp/B0BSDSZTST

My concern with non Tela's isn't a "us vs them" thing. It is about compatibility with cars that weren't designed for the Tesla charger. I worry about blocked stalls because the charging port is in the wrong location, people who can't get it to work because the app isn't configured correctly, or...

Some of that difference between our results could be the car, but it could also climate. If you live in an area where the car is having to spend energy heating (or cooling) the battery, that can have an impact, not to mention cabin heating/cooling. It's also a good idea to check your brakes...

2022 RWD here, stock MXM4's, max psi, UPF front lip and rear spoiler. I show 214 Wh/mi for the last 16k miles, of which 10k of those miles had both the UPF mods. Routinely seeing under 200 Wh/mi for trips (mainly freeway). I'm easy on the pedals, but tend to be passing everyone else on the...

yes, I knew it wouldn't change the capacity...but was a little surprised the BMS was that accurate given my charging habits. My car rarely went below 20%, and I had only charged to 100% a few times in the last 6 months. I'm actually impressed the BMS was that accurate. 27,980 and for what it's...

I have one of the 1st 60kwh LFP cars delivered (Nov 2021 delivery date), making it just over 2 years old. My charging habits have varied - I originally did a full charge once a week and let it run down in between, but after getting solar last summer I switched to keeping the car around 50%...