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  1. socal_my

    Los Angeles to Grand Canyon in SR- Y (Recommendations)

    Please share your experience too as I want to visit Grand Canyon sometime next month or so. I have an SR MY too. Not sure how it will route from LA, here are some details of someone who travelled from San Diego. Note that it's an LR MY
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    Will I get the car into my garage?

    Door width 88 inches = 223cm. Inside garage Wall to wall 108 inches = 274cm I don't fold my mirrors as I use them to adjust the sides. In fact, I use them as reference. I back up in such a way that the right side mirror barely touches (~ 1 inch away) the rubber flange. This helps me have the...
  3. socal_my

    Lessons learned from a 2300 mile road trip

    Thank You. Later, I found that plugshare app gives some more details on where the supercharge is. It also includes photos.
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    Lessons learned from a 2300 mile road trip

    Something similar happened to me when I stopped at Temecula,CA to charge. Navigation directed me to a shopping center/mall. There was a parking garage as well as open parking lots. So, I was clearly confused where to go. On entering the very busy parking garage, I was again confused where to...
  5. socal_my

    Model Y SR 1/4 mile

    Not sure if the car has exact config in China. They have this model still available. May be, somebody there did this test?
  6. socal_my

    Question: Model Y Standard Range Values

    53-55k looks to be right. Check mycarauction to get a quote.
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    Model Y, no blind spot warning?

    BSM is an extra convenience, not the safety system that you solely rely on. Having such a convenience ease the driving comfort by quite a lot. If you see that your BSM flashes yellow/orange indicating that something is in your blind spot, you don't even need to look through your shoulder. If it...
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    The glass roof is like having a giant heater which is always on

    Living in SoCal, I felt the roof shade to be a must have. With a roof shade, I feel that things have improved quite a lot. Not going to take it off until October. For my case, I go for hiking often. So, I will be all warmed up when I return to car. I seriously want a cool cabin once I enter the...
  9. socal_my

    Anyone else coming from a sports car?

    Coming from Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport. Not really a sports car. But as a sporty SUV in the price range, nothing else was close to it when I got it. After a lot of research and test driving many EVs, finally ended up in SR MY. After driving an Alfa, it was extremely hard to impress me with...
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    Seeking Opinions on MY vs alternate

    After reading another thread on Model Y comfort, thought I will add that here. The use of regen braking and how you drive will affect the passenger ride comfort quite a lot. Especially for kids, you need to make sure they are doing okay when you drive. It's a bit more tricky as you may need time...
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    Seeking Opinions on MY vs alternate

    Not sure how important is ride quality for you. There are only two major things that I am not completely happy with MY so far. One is the ride quality. It's pretty harsh on rough roads. Next is the noise in freeways. It's not that bad. However, when listening to podcasts or radio, you will feel...
  12. socal_my

    Insurance coverage for MY ?

    If you are simply adding a new car to your existing policy, this may be reasonable. When I added MY, the increase was nearly $300 for me, making my effective premium to ~900. But, after selling my other car, I ended up at 600.
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    Insurance coverage for MY ?

    I have Geico with MY. It's $600 for 6 months for me. My liability coverage is higher compared to state minimum. $100 comprehensive deductible, and $1k collision deductible. No rental coverage.
  14. socal_my

    Is this for real?!?! Used MY SR $70k?!?!

    Seems like somebody wants to sell it to get a MYP with FSD.
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    Can we create a website for owners to request features and offer suggestions and upvote them?

    I see. For my case, there are multiple time windows with different rates. 4pm-9pm is the on peak. There is an off peak rate that's between 9pm and 12am. And super off peak from 12 am to 6am. Again off peak rate from 6 am to 4pm. Based on Optiwatt, if I choose 'Cheapest', I guess it will only...
  16. socal_my

    Can we create a website for owners to request features and offer suggestions and upvote them?

    Since 110V is my only option (condo), I need to keep charging almost all the time. But, I have to avoid 4pm-9pm. So, I need control over 'end time'.
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    Can we create a website for owners to request features and offer suggestions and upvote them?

    Thanks. This is worth a try. I am on a 110V outlet, So, I should be charging all the time mostly except for 4pm-9pm. 60 cents per kWh is insane. So, I have to avoid it at all costs. Tesla scheduler doesn't seem to have such an option.
  18. socal_my

    Can we create a website for owners to request features and offer suggestions and upvote them?

    Thanks a lot for the comments. 1. I agree that Tesla may not care about this at all. But, it's worth trying. And, if there is some media coverage and owners cross shopping for competitors (in next years when alternatives are available), I believe Tesla may rethink about this. but yea, so long as...
  19. socal_my

    Can we create a website for owners to request features and offer suggestions and upvote them?

    So far as I know, Twitter is the only place where something exists but very inefficient and ineffective in my opinion. As a customer to 'Facebook Portal device', they have a dedicated website where owners can request for feature updates and all other owners can upvote them. I see so many...
  20. socal_my

    Radar deleted on all new Model Y and Model 3. Is FSD worth it?

    Do we have an option to delay this software update until it's beta tested?
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    Radar deleted on all new Model Y and Model 3. Is FSD worth it?

    Thanks. So, this means all existing M3/MY have enough sensors/hw for pure vision. Then it could mean newer models = older models - radar
  22. socal_my

    Radar deleted on all new Model Y and Model 3. Is FSD worth it?

    Not exactly. This is just about Model S and Model X, and then all Teslas sold to outside of North America. This doesn't include M3/MY sold to North America. EDIT: This also deosn't mention about existing vehicles already on road in any market. It's specific to cars being or to be built....
  23. socal_my

    Radar deleted on all new Model Y and Model 3. Is FSD worth it?

    Does this mean all existing M3/MY will also migrate to Vision and stop using the radar although it's present?
  24. socal_my

    Did the blind spot monitoring just got worse

    Even I am now trying to get used to the new mirror position. So far it's not bad, but not as good as the conventional indicator in the mirrors. The only better solution that Tesla can come up with is to show the camera as soon as you turn on the indicator. And, it's also a good idea to turn the...
  25. socal_my

    Does anyone charge from a regular outlet?

    How important it is to convert a normal outlet to GFCI? My current condo situation limits me to use only the 120V outlet in the garage. So, just wondering if I need to replace it with GFCI.
  26. socal_my

    The worst part about the Model Y? The paint.

    Since you mentioned about BSM, any idea if anyone tried those $10 tiny mirros that you stick on existing mirrors. I am a newbie. Of all Teslas I noticed around my area, never seen a single one using these. Just wondering if there is a clear reason not to use those. Someone was mentioning that it...
  27. socal_my

    Tapping from Home AC supply: Any possible issues?

    Thanks. I don't think this is the case. It's one of the normal outlets in the garage. So, I guess it's all from same circuit.
  28. socal_my

    Tapping from Home AC supply: Any possible issues?

    Thank You All. With all your opinions, I am leaning towards not taking the shortcut. After thinking more about Level 1, it's making some sense to me based on my daily miles. I also had a look at some youtubers living with Level 1 for their Tesla and not having much trouble. I am going to give...
  29. socal_my

    Tapping from Home AC supply: Any possible issues?

    Thank You. When I talked to another electrician for a quote, he said that this will require a complicated wiring. It may also include cost for planning and permit. The quote is about ~$4k. I don't think I need to put that much amount of money for something that I may not benefit long term. I...
  30. socal_my

    Long distance driving from arizona to Colorado

    Just want to share an input. Booking a specific hotel and probably paying a premium price just thinking about the destination J1772 charger may not go well. It may be occupied by another EV , or worse by a plug-in hybrid. I have seen some youtube video where someone got really disappointed on...
  31. socal_my

    Tapping from Home AC supply: Any possible issues?

    Since I live in a condo, installing Level2 charger is a bit complicated. But, my Air conditioner supply is right outside the garage. I see that another Tesla owner in the community was able to get an electrician drill from inside the garage to reach the AC supply (which is 240V 30A) and create a...
  32. socal_my

    Mud Flaps? Rear Door Chipping Bad :(

    Thanks a lot. I was able to install the mud flaps myself right at the delivery location. It was easier than I thought. Just received the PPF from Tesla. Will get the baby shampoo this week and attempt that. Not planning to take it on road until that's done.
  33. socal_my

    Mud Flaps? Rear Door Chipping Bad :(

    Thanks a lot. I will take the mud flaps with me tomorrow while taking delivery and will try out fitting them Yea, I ordered the Tesla paint protection film as well. Need to find somebody in San Diego to do it for me.
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    Mud Flaps? Rear Door Chipping Bad :(

    Newbie here. I will soon take delivery of MY. I am getting RPM mud flaps today. Does anyone know if the someone at the delivery site can help fit the mudflaps? I am a bit hesitant to do it myself, but don't want to take it to the road without it.