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Can someone critique my back of the napkin ROI on adding a Battery to my Solar system. I have a 15Kw Enphase system (new) I live in NH with Eversource at $0.24 / KWh 200 Amp service. Eversource offers 75% NetMetering (I think, I get mixed info on how it’s calculated). No off peak rates...

This Medium article (link at bottom) is really good at explaining why AGI (Artificial General Intelligence ) is really hard. So hard, that we may never achieve it due to cost, energy and legal challenges. He calls out many of Elon’s claims. Which he may or may not be right on. And picks on FSD...

First it started with setting GPS for a two hour trip. And when I put in my target location I was gonna be 15 min late. Damn. But as I’m driving I notice the clock is off by 15 minutes ahead. And why I was 15 min late. Was talking to a friend and he said just reboot while driving. I try not...

I just had Solar installed on my home in NH from a company in MA. I paid 50% up front. Couple days before install I get this certified letter of Pending Lien based on delivering the panels if they are not paid for. Not from the installer. But from the company delivering the panels. I only...

This is the first article I’ve seen that discusses the true cost of ownership state to state. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2023/electric-vehicle-charging-price-vs-gasoline/

This isn’t just a Tesla thing. So often when I buy a car I’ll tell them don’t wash it, don’t put the license plate bracket on, just give me the F’n car. They look at me like I have two heads. Last time I let my guard down and let them attach the plate. Because they made me feel OCD. So I let...

I’ve tried several times and still trying with Tesla for a PV system. Tesla initial estimate is about $35K for a 12.6kw system no onsite visit yet. The local folks want $45K but they have been to the site and know some of the details. Half would get installed on a detached garage and other...

I’ve had Solar installed by a local company in the past in MA. They upgraded rafters themselves to meet code. I’m in a new house now in NH. I have an existing garage I want to install panels on. It will likely need rafters beefed up for Solar. I had attempted to go with Tesla at this...

I’ve been stuck on 2022.45.15 for a while now as that is supposedly the latest for FSD beta. FSD beta is entertaining for sure but that’s about it. I’ve seen a few updates I’d like to get. If I just change it from FSD beta to Auto Pilot Beta that’s all I need to do, right? I switched it a...

There have been a lot of debate threads over the Yoke and in general I prefer the Yoke. But I don’t recall a discussion of Yoke in the context of FSD (Beta). If there has been, mods feel free to merge this. I recently started using the FSD (Beta) and found the Yoke does NOT play well with it...

I used to live in MA with an attached insulated garage. And didn’t have much problem. Rarely dropped below 40F. Now I’ve moved to NH with an un-insulated detached garage. Lucky if it’s 1 degree warmer than outside. ;) I hope to insulate in the future. Anyway I’ve noticed it “topping” off...

These have about 6000 miles on them (they are rated for 45K miles) Mounted on 2022 Model S LR. Never launched. Almost always in Chill. I bought these with RIMs from another member and primarily wanted the RIMs for Winter tires. They are approx $1500 on tire rack.com $400 or best offer...

Can I run 19x9.5+40 rims in the rear? This is the size of the front rim. Finding it impossible to find staggered snow tires. I can get 255/45R19 snows fairly easy.

Who needs a Cyber Truck. I has a hydraulic dump too. Yes it kills range. This was about 2000 lbs going 60-65 mph. 80% increase in wh/mi I love being able to keep and eye on it.

I’ve rebooted and tried toggling the option. But as soon as I walk away I get the beep. Walk back without my phone or fob and it won’t let me in. It Was working fine since I got the car in March. Not sure how it knows where “home” is but GPS is accurate. It has known when I charge “at home”.

First things first. This NOT a bitching session on the Yoke. I’m very happy with the Yoke over all. But I do think they made an error in how the blinkers work. Sometimes if things are real busy I might put a blinker on early in anticipation. Then as things get close and busy I double check...

Is this a software issue or sensor issue or what? I have it in Auto Mode, Rear is on for the Dogs, And I have Recirculate on. I had it set to like 78 with it in the 90's out. Driving along for like an hour and suddenly it starts getting warm. Cool air still flowing to the back. Very little...

The gist of the article is NEVER under inflate. Even by 0.5 psi. But it’s perfectly safe to over inflate some up to the max pressure on the sidewall. What’s the acceptable range for over- and under-inflation of tires?

Found an odd issue with HVAC I was finding the HVAC a bit fussy. With AC on 73F I was to cold and 74F to warm. Rear was off. I’d just live with one or the other. Driving alone. Set to Auto. I was testing how warm the back was for my dogs. I used a remote thermometer. That had internal and...

Has anyone tried the Raven rear Hatch Sunshade in a Refresh. I know the panoramic one won't fit and I got the Tasmanian one. But Tasmanian doesn't offer the rear hatch. Curious if I could squeak by with old Raven S one?

I put an order in for a NEW house being built a few weeks ago. There was a house there that I have electric bill from we had lived in. Same meter there now for temp power. So that’s all good. They have an option for “is this a new home” and I chose that. They still wanted pictures so I gave...

I'll get pictures later, I need to clean the driver mat up. I have Front, 2nd Row, 3rd Row and Cargo Mats. Only Drivers mat might show some wear. They always cleaned up like new, but I will look closer. I'll sell them for 50% of what they cost new. Not sure on prices at the moment. I don't...

I used these for two light seasons, don't drive much in winter. My guess is they have 6-8k miles on them. I absolutely love these tires and plan to get the same ones for my Model S. I preferred them over the summer tires because they were so quiet. Good efficiency too. These include TPMS (for...

I’m looking for a modest 12kw Solar system. Panels would end up on the garage, and a south facing roof and a west facing roof on the house. 32 panels total. No powerwalls. This is not Tesla. They want $53k !!! That seems insane to me. 4 ton GeoThermal $62K (which I am going forward...

This is my 3rd Tesla. First was a Model 3P in 2018 and I never felt I could really get the glass clean and never resolved it before I sold it. Then a year later I traded for a 2019 Model X and noticed the same thing and this time I was gonna figure it out, and I did. See 2019 Model X Polishing...

Had an interesting heart stop moment yesterday. I purchased a reservation from another member in December and picked up yesterday. All in all it worked out great. He made $2500, I saved $2500 and I got top dollar on my Model X trade in from Tesla. Had I waited for my order, my Model X trade...

I have two Model S LR Orders Both 19", Both Black Interior, one MSM, one Red,. One order is on my account and one is on a my "Brother In Law's" account ;) They both have the same Trade-In VIN attached. Same photos. Both won't expire for a couple weeks. I'm going to purchase the one on my...

Will the current MaxPider 3D mats fit the Refresh Model S? Tesla distinctly lists their current mats as 21+ None of the listings on Amazon or other sites say 21+ I ran into the same issue on my 2019 Raven X. None were listed. Took a chance on 2017 and they all fit perfect. I think one nook in...

I’m looking for specific issues to watch out for on current Model S Refresh deliveries. Maybe we can turn this into a Wiki. Most lists I’ve seen are dated with issues long resolved. Or full of silly stuff like Paint Color is what you ordered and you got two keys. Tried to help a friend check...

If you wanted to buy the same configuration it would cost $120K and you'd have to wait 1.5 years. Only 26K miles 7 Seater (note 6-7 Seater has a better AC system and the only reason we got the 7 seater, 3rd row has never been used) Has FSD (With Beta) Tesla is selling used 2018's with higher...

Holy smoke I just read this crazy article on Uber. It made a lot of sense. Note it’s only one article and could be fake news for all I know, you never know what to believe. I did check it’s stock and it’s nothing great since IPO. And there was a large investment from Saudi by the same guy that...

I’ve seen references on all Teslas that if you tap the charge door in the right spot it will open. But I can’t seem to get that to happen. Does my car have that option? It’s build in Sept 2019. I think the rubber bumper behind the door is a button. Is there an option to enable it? Is mine broken?

So I run out to do a quick errand (Amazon return at Kohl’s). So I’m chatting with a friend as I arrive and I stop for a minute to finish up the call. Then I pull up to the spot (parking lot is nearly empty). I park and so happen to glance back. The gap above the wheels was abnormally high. I...

I thought I'd share this for fun. I finished a 250 mile trip the other day on New England roads with sand, salt and puddles from melting snow. It still doesn't look that bad, does it? My car is in my small garage with 2000 lumens of bright white LED. It looks good from any angle. And this is...

As much as I love the upgrades I wouldn't think of buying one until I know they addressed it. And to date it has not been fixed. Temporary fixes, yes, permanent ones, no. I would not be convinced it's fixed until I hear multiple reports with 20K miles with no evidence of it.

Why did the new Model X go from 371 down to 360?

So we just left a restaurant 150 miles north of Boston Sugar Hill NH (middle of no where). On the way back we decide to schedule our flu shots at a CVS we were going to pass. So I pull over to get an ETA for CVS. Gravel shoulder. Nice clean and flat. Pull back on to the road and immediately hear...

Did a short trip last night and plugged in when I got home. Probably 40 miles and a couple hours to charge. Set to 80%. This morning I wake up to a clicking noise. It’s the relay in Tesla Wall Connector Gen 2 clicking on and off. This install is like a month old. There was no errors or...

I posted some questions over in the Model X forum about installing ceramic coating but not as much activity or DIYers over there as here :) It's gonna be about 65 - 70 F tomorrow, what would guess is time to "Flash"? What happens if you wipe too early? What happens if you wipe too late? All...

Jealous of some of ceramic coating posts. I think I want get my MSM 2019 X LR with 10K miles done. It's still looks pretty damn good, but I wouldn't mind if it had a little more gleam and maybe stayed a little cleaner over winter. I bought a Ceramic Carpro kit, but I'm too busy and I'm too...

I have been on chill Comfort suspension And auto low suspension height. Since I bought the car a year ago. LR with 10K miles. Shudder was pretty bad considering I was in Chill and low. I heard some talk that the suspension software updates were supposed to help address shudder some. I...

I was helping my sister find some off brand toner cartridges for her printer and I said watch out for fake reviews. Then she came back with this cool site that analyzes the reviews !!! Same product, two companies both "Good Reviews" on Amazon. Bad rated F...

A powerful tool for understanding clean energy and climate change

Does anyone know what's involved with pulling the headliner down around the dome lights? I want to access the plug that powers the rearview mirror. I'm using a mirror tap now to power a radar detector but I want to move it all the way back And tap the plug feeding the mirror. I know there is a...

If anyone has perhaps a rewards Gen2 wall connector sitting around I'd like to buy it for a reasonable price. I really need the 24ft. Thx.

I had to take my Volt on a few long trips (due to lack of SC). I found myself all over the road. Sometimes just forgetting the car doesn’t keep lane and other times just weaker muscle memory. Navigate on Autopilot with no confirm is really getting pretty good. Still sucks at exchanges though...

Every once it a while when I’m turning around doing a 3 point turn or something I get this shudder feeling in tired. Kind of like what a 4x4 ICE feels like with differentials locked on dry pavement turning. Not sure if a tire is rubbing. But if I try to repeat the issue on purpose it never...

For those that would like to know more about what is happening behind your glove box this is a really nice Video about the technology behind it. Mostly the first 30 minutes. What is really impressive is how little data he needed to train and predict.

Well I thought the X was a great tow vehicle until this summer when I’ve had to back up a trailer up a hill several times. An absolute dangerous train wreck. In fact one situation I had to give up. I was in Hold mode and tried switching to Creep which helps a little. When stopped on a...

What am I doing wrong. I pull lever at the base of the seat on both sides and everything folds flat and nothing moves. Go to drive and I get a warning that something is not in position or locked. It goes away in 15 seconds. And the next time I drive I don’t get the error until I fold down...