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  1. wbhokie

    Anyone switching to a Rivian R1T after watching reviews?

    The biggest deal for me is not the actual range of the battery right now, it is more about how I could actually use most superchargers out there with a trailer in tow. I'd say nearly all of them are just standard parking spots. Unless you find the right parking lot where you can pull in sort...
  2. wbhokie

    Anyone switching to a Rivian R1T after watching reviews?

    Normally, I would say my experience with mobile service as been great (12V battery died and they came 2 days later to replace it), though when they had to replace the front tow cap cover on the bumper, (which they broke during the battery replacement) they have showed up with the wrong part 3...
  3. wbhokie

    Are the Cybertruck's looks growing on you?

    The pictures from new york actually looked quite different to me. (other than the shape) The metal looked much more reflective.
  4. wbhokie

    Powerwall 2 + UPS Connundrum - and solution

    Depends on the person you get. Some people go "by the book" and others just work their tickets if they know how.
  5. wbhokie

    Powerwall 2 + UPS Connundrum - and solution

    Corsair support stated that if the Eaton UPS supports 65hz and is in front of their PSU, then it is completely safe to use their power supply in the 63-65Hz range. As far as the ATX Spec, that only requires that a power supply must operate in the 47-63 range. I do agree with you that it is...
  6. wbhokie

    UPS, part 2

    I didn't miss it.
  7. wbhokie

    Powerwall 2 + UPS Connundrum - and solution

    Thank you sir.
  8. wbhokie

    UPS, part 2

    That is how most are. The time of the transition depends on how much load being placed on the powerwall. The majority of them will be exactly as you described but they can be longer.
  9. wbhokie

    UPS, part 2

    That's what I mean. Nothing other than than the ability to account for 10s or so max downtime. No other features are necessary.
  10. wbhokie

    Will We See A CT Price Increase?

    That's still ambiguous, and a presumptuous interpretation. How they are actually treating it "currently" is that you can make changes to your vehicle up until you lock in, and are subject to price increases (such as FSD) at the time of those changes. That's what happens right now. If you...
  11. wbhokie

    UPS, part 2

    Not to be repetitive, but I can confirm all of these models work without any changes or calls to Tesla. 5S700, 5S1500, 3S550. They are a bit pricey but you don't really need any of the normal UPS features since the Powerwall itself is what is your real battery backup.
  12. wbhokie

    Powerwall 2 + UPS Connundrum - and solution

    I replaced mine with Eaton units. Keep in mind, they don't really need to perform a UPS function if they are on a circuit backed up by a powerwall, they only need enough battery capacity to properly fail over until the power switch. Eaton units are a little more expensive but they all worked...
  13. wbhokie

    Almost 15% range loss Model 3 Awd

    Since it has been a while I am going to tag up with them again and see if their tune changes. They did give some long blurb about re-calibration and how the software guesses the range blah blah... of course everyone else's Tesla car does that, so it should be apples to apples. After about a...
  14. wbhokie

    Almost 15% range loss Model 3 Awd

    They said it was within normal specs. It has gone up a bit after a few patches but hasn't degraded further.
  15. wbhokie

    Waste basket (trash) solution?

    Right now my trash can IS my driver door pocket haha. Of course it's nothing more than paper.
  16. wbhokie

    Model X IRS 100% Deduction “Hummer Loophole” - 2018 Edition

    Sorry, I did forget to mention the 50% rule. Though I did think that document (PUB 946) also says that the recovery period for automobiles is 5 years. I've read that in multiple other places as well. https://taxmap.irs.gov/taxmap2013/pubs/p946-036.htm#en_us_publink1000107772 What is the...
  17. wbhokie

    Model X IRS 100% Deduction “Hummer Loophole” - 2018 Edition

    Pretty much all true yes. Just did our taxes and we pretty much did the same thing. Purchased an X mid December. Drove it business only as we had other cars. Wrote it off as 100% business use depreciation using the hummer loophole. Assuming your income/profits are high enough, your...
  18. wbhokie

    Will you buy FSD before the $1,000 increase on July 1st?

    As an early-owner, I have EAP on my Model 3. I rarely, if ever, use AP in residential areas. When I do, it is only during bumper to bumper tedium. My wife has the FSD on her Model X and I don't see any reason I'd pay extra for it since as the person above stated, the only thing it...
  19. wbhokie

    Audio system crashes when making call over bluetooth

    This is exactly the same issue I am currently having. Playing music through bluetooth works just fine though. It's just phone calls.
  20. wbhokie

    Advise needed: post delivery issues & how to best document?

    Since the model 3 came out, Tesla's stance has been that you are SOL after the time limit is up. We ran into the same issue with our recent model X. A month after delivery we finally got our service appointment for issues that were not visible at delivery but took certain conditions to...
  21. wbhokie

    Tesla solar tools / zep

    One time bump. Just in case someone can assist in finding the tool.
  22. wbhokie

    Bulletproof unbreakable windows - how to get out in emergency?

    Yes, this was already brought up. I was just quoting the article I had read without thinking about it.
  23. wbhokie

    Bulletproof unbreakable windows - how to get out in emergency?

    That would be a good alternate route in. I know emergency teams have easy ways to break auto glass as is, and I'm assuming Tesla has thought of this as well. Maybe they will give them steel spheres! ;) I'm actually really stoked about this vehicle so I am excited to see all of the news and...
  24. wbhokie

    Tesla solar tools / zep

    Does anyone know where to acquire the zep tools tesla uses for their installations or their mounting pucks? I have been able to find most of the other parts online but not these. ( i have found some used pucks on ebay ) If there are alternatives to this tool that would be helpful too...
  25. wbhokie

    Ver: 40.50.1 - Voice commands stopped working

    Yeah I had the same problem today... none of my voice commands for navigation are working after the update. This is the only voice feature I used. I knew the update had new voice commands so I thought maybe the syntax was different. No luck so far.
  26. wbhokie

    Bulletproof unbreakable windows - how to get out in emergency?

    True enough on the handles / locks.
  27. wbhokie

    Geico just raised my insurance rate

    My USAA insurance rate went up quite a bit on my Model 3 since I first got it too.
  28. wbhokie

    Model X IRS 100% Deduction “Hummer Loophole” - 2018 Edition

    Well kudos for reading all of that @Simon21 - Now you know why people think the tax code in general needs a bit of updating. It is just too big. Here is clip from the IRS defining cost basis of an asset. Hope it helps! Topic No. 703 Basis of Assets | Internal Revenue Service Basis is...
  29. wbhokie

    What changes to production Cybertruck ?

    With auto-pilot, dual wielding is not out of the question... but then again you don't need a gun rack for handguns ;)
  30. wbhokie

    Bulletproof unbreakable windows - how to get out in emergency?

    This already causes problems with the self presenting door handles on the model S. I read about someone arriving at an accident where the car was on fire and couldn't rescue the people inside because they couldn't open the doors in time. Even if Tesla has something on the inside of the...
  31. wbhokie

    Tri motor and single motor have swapped production times

    This was the same for me. I didn't need the 0-60 of the tri-motor but I really liked the range it came with.
  32. wbhokie

    Taptes new wireless charging pad

    This is because the charger is trying to do a sync and failing. You need to disable that feature and make usb "power only". A privacy device that prevents USB syncing does this, and will resolve the cycling issues if you are having them. Plus, good to have if you want to use a USB port...
  33. wbhokie

    MASTER THREAD: USB drives that work with Sentry and TeslaCam

    I can't speak to using disk utility as I don't have a Mac, but outside of that, you may have received a "fake" or faulty card. I use a double partition on mine, but I used windows and none of the recent patches have caused that issue for me, so I'd think it is likely that a Tesla update didn't...
  34. wbhokie

    MASTER THREAD: USB drives that work with Sentry and TeslaCam

    That High Endurance SD Card is on sale today (Black Friday) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NY23WBG?tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=1513f89412d811ea9e6dbafcfc5720790INT&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
  35. wbhokie

    What changes to production Cybertruck ?

    I wasn't trying to quote specific laws, I was trying to give examples of how laws are written in general and why it is a problem when it comes to innovating new designs for vehicles like the Cybertruck. Our auto laws, and laws in general, need to be changed to become more "objective"...
  36. wbhokie

    Front Sunroof Tinting

    I don't live in a super hot area, but it does still get in the high 90s here in the summer often. My tint installer would not tint the front sunroof to begin with, but I have never noticed any heat issues even on the worst days, unlike my wife's X, where I clearly feel it through that...
  37. wbhokie

    Who added FSD with their order?

    Yeah I ordered it. And I am someone who is very much in the camp of "DONT ORDER IT" with any current vehicle. My 3 has enhanced auto pilot which i think has the perfect feature set. But considering it is a no-obligation reservation option with what is says is a price lock for today, I went...
  38. wbhokie

    What changes to production Cybertruck ?

    I don't see any benefit to that half-wheel they have. Didn't like it in the roadster, don't like it here. Pretty sure it will become round later, unless they just decide to change it to a joystick and call it a day. I'd special order a round one from a 3 and shove it in there if they...
  39. wbhokie

    What changes to production Cybertruck ?

    Yeah, I can see that. I think there are going to be a LOT of configuration options for this vehicle. We already know about Camping Options, ATV, 3 Battery Sizes. FSD, maybe 2 Solar options. I'm guessing some "Truck" options like tool box or winch maybe. Tires? There are years until...
  40. wbhokie

    What changes to production Cybertruck ?

    The problem with a lot of our laws is how they are written. They aren't written generically, like "vehicle must have a means to see side blind spots" or "vehicle must have frontwards illumination" they are written specifically like "vehicle must have side mirrors" or "vehicle must have pair...
  41. wbhokie

    Does $8B worth of reservations justify another Gigafactory?

    I wouldn't read much into it yet. $100 refundable reservations don't mean much. It's basically 0 commitment to get in line to wait and see what comes of it. Even I placed a deposit and have no idea if I'll get one. It will likely change a bit before production, and there is a lot of...
  42. wbhokie

    Frunk latch spring

    The ones I used worked perfectly! Just one of these was enough for the strut https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9HVK8L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 And the spring, I picked up from home depot. I think I 16086 Everbilt
  43. wbhokie

    MASTER THREAD: USB drives that work with Sentry and TeslaCam

    There really isn't a point to read the thread anymore. Just go by what is on here. I'd stick to MicroSD/SSD personally. No option expensive TBH. Tesla Dashcam Advice, Recommendations and more! – TeslaTap's Dashcam Guide
  44. wbhokie

    Pass on Cybertruck, but Really Want the ATV

    Funny, I was just in Costa Rica and was thinking... would really love a Tesla ATV
  45. wbhokie

    Cybrtrk RN #

    For a $100 refundable deposit... i put it down and we'll see. I'm not sure yet.
  46. wbhokie

    MASTER THREAD: USB drives that work with Sentry and TeslaCam

    That microSD is specifically made for dashcams and constant video writing. Should work like a champ, as long as you don't get a knockoff.
  47. wbhokie

    FSD is Now $7,000

    At this point we are arguing beliefs and opinions. People who believe one way or another aren't going to change their minds.
  48. wbhokie

    FSD is Now $7,000

    This is the topic that never ends. This is Tesla we are talking about. They will threaten to raise prices to scare people into purchasing features they don't need. They will lower prices to get people to buy products they were on the fence on before. They will change what is included in...
  49. wbhokie

    USB Too Slow -TeslaCam

    I think this is part of it. I was using a thumb drive (greater than 32 gb) and when I would get the message simply rebooting the OS while driving would fix the issue short term for me... (I'm assuming when it got back to that state) eventually it would happen again. No issues since...