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  1. Rex Kramer

    Talk me out of ending my Model 3 lease early to go purchase one

    How likely are you to want a Cybertruck once they are available? Would you replace your 3 with one?
  2. Rex Kramer

    New or Used, I am sure it's been asked

    I think all AWD models have Gen2 seats but I'm not 100% sure. LR RWD carries the likelihood of Gen1 seats but I think it's less of a concern if you are planning to go Dual Motor regardless.
  3. Rex Kramer

    Extend range

    I agree. Sadly it's one of the sacrifices we make so that we can remain close to our families.
  4. Rex Kramer

    Extend range

    Are you using Sentry Mode, or for that matter, any third party apps similar to TeslaFi?
  5. Rex Kramer

    Opinion: FSD, Why you should not buy it.

    From a consumer standpoint, it's a straight up gamble. I shelled out for it, but that the time it wasn't a huge price jump from Enhanced Autopilot. In retrospect I would have been better off buying TSLA at $300 instead, which seemed to be just as much of a gamble at that point. That said, I...
  6. Rex Kramer

    New to Tesla

    As I expect to be driving EVs for the remainder of my life, and I expect battery technology to improve over time, I opted for a 60A circuit to a Tesla wall connector. This seemed to be a reasonable decision in terms of future-proofing. I also did not need to replace the breaker panel for this...
  7. Rex Kramer

    Sweaty back /seat cover recommendation

    This is the seat cover I used over the summer and it worked pretty well. The top attachment point fits in the gap between the seat back and headrest. The middle and bottom attachment points are a bit more tricky, however... I ended up rigging a "make it work" attachment for the middle and didn't...
  8. Rex Kramer

    Tesla rage

    Oil company employee
  9. Rex Kramer

    The 95-Year-Old Car Sun Visor Has Just Been Completely Reinvented

    I'd guess this would be technically feasible with the Model 3's interior camera, combined with face detection software.
  10. Rex Kramer

    MASTER THREAD: 2019.36.2.1 - new HOLD mode and other features

    I'm budgeting a month to adapt to Hold mode driving. So far the sticky points have been "stop-then-go" situations like stop signs, and backing out of the driveway with the accelerator pressed the whole time. I figure I'll get used to it soon enough, I find I prefer Hold mode under all other...
  11. Rex Kramer

    SpaceX F9 - Starlink 1 - SLC-40

    You can set your location in the upper right of the screen and it will generate a list of visible passes for you. The site owner appears to be very interested in Starlink launches, so you can find up-to-date information on the main page. Phone app is great too if you are in for this sort of...
  12. Rex Kramer

    SpaceX F9 - Starlink 1 - SLC-40

    Might be able to catch it tomorrow evening too, although probably not as bright as tonight. Starlink Launch 2 Placeholder - Visible Passes
  13. Rex Kramer

    SpaceX F9 - Starlink 1 - SLC-40

    Satellite train flyover was quite the spectacle this evening. I look forward to seeing more of them every couple of weeks.
  14. Rex Kramer

    Thoughts on Tesmat camping mattress for Model 3

    Do the individual mats connect together when assembled into a mattress, or do they remain separate?
  15. Rex Kramer

    Destination charger map on Tesla web site gone?

    Find Us | Tesla has superchargers, stores, service centers, and destination chargers all available on one map.
  16. Rex Kramer

    Model 3 Glass Roof Wrap

    I like having the glass roof, but this looks pretty nice too. Got a shot of the back end?
  17. Rex Kramer

    Discussion: Floor Mats in Model 3

    No adverse weather here yet, but otherwise these have worked out just fine.
  18. Rex Kramer

    Post Something You Love About Your Tesla!

    I may be in the minority on this, but I enjoy watching the Autopilot behavioral changes with each release. It looks, to my observations, that the neural network has been gradually given more authority and freedom to act over time, as opposed to being restricted by hard-and-fast coding. For...
  19. Rex Kramer

    The total Tesla M3 experience. Happy or disappointed?

    Ordering a Tesla online was the greatest car-buying experience of my life, even considering I had to wait two months to receive my vehicle. Why? I cannot stress enough how much I absolutely loathe the "dealership experience" of buying a new car in the US. Spending hours dealing with a bunch of...
  20. Rex Kramer

    Can Two Phones be Paired to the Car at The Same Time

    The terminology in play here may be a bit confusing. You can have multiple phones paired to your car's Bluetooth, however you may only have one phone connected to the car's Bluetooth at any given time. I have this situation occasionally (the modern equivalent to "hand me the AUX cord") and I...
  21. Rex Kramer

    Test Drive Tomorrow

    I don't think they are going to pull this old scam on you, if that's what you're worried about. "Hard sell" would probably consist of trying to determine which of their inventory cars are ones you'd be happy to buy.
  22. Rex Kramer

    Test Drive Tomorrow

    I'd check the Tesla site for existing inventory in your area to see if there are any that match what you're looking for before you go, if you're looking to get the end-of-quarter incentives. That way if you decide to buy right away, you might be able to scoop up the one you're interested in.
  23. Rex Kramer

    Another Tesla driver asleep at the wheel!

    I fully expect there will be an incident in the near future with a driver filming a sleeping Tesla driver, but the inattention of the filming driver leads to a collision with a vehicle ahead, and meanwhile the Tesla continues merrily along with its sleeping cargo intact. Unlikely we'd ever see...
  24. Rex Kramer

    Bumper dent repaired... now no ultrasonic (proximity) sensors :(

    With a reverse-polarity tachyon field phase scanner, of course!
  25. Rex Kramer

    Ha! Long range Rwd from Ventura to Big bear on one charge

    "Flatlanders" drive so poorly in the mountains, even in the driest of summers, that I assume this is out of historical necessity. That said, I have been known to drive up to Big Bear or Arrowhead (usually from the northern, high desert routes) and pretend I'm filming a car commercial. The 3 is...
  26. Rex Kramer

    Service Center - Rancho Cucamonga

    Heard the same news at Pomona a few weeks ago. I imagine Pomona will become strictly a body shop. Would also explain why the waiting area still consists of fold-up tables and scavenged chairs. Better news for IE owners at any rate.
  27. Rex Kramer

    Discussion: Floor Mats in Model 3

    Thanks to all who posted reviews and photos of the Tesla mats. Installed them last night and they are what I was looking for.
  28. Rex Kramer

    Tesla app not available on Play Store

    Latest version on APKMirror is 3.9.1, with today's date: Tesla APKs - APKMirror I'm currently on 3.9.0 so it's possible it was an issue with 3.9.1.
  29. Rex Kramer

    Wish List: A "Little" Tesla

    In an alternate timeline, Toyota converted the Scion brand into their "all-electric" marque as part of the 2016 restructure and electric FR-S production models are just now hitting the road.
  30. Rex Kramer

    Wish List: A "Little" Tesla

    I'd make the case that it would be even better if Subaru made an electric BRZ, but we probably have a long way to go either way.
  31. Rex Kramer

    Discussion: Floor Mats in Model 3

    These are the sort of all-weather mats I've been holding out for. Watching this thread for reviews.
  32. Rex Kramer

    Center Console Insert

    I opted for a two-piece solution, a bottom bin (that I use as a trash bin), and a top tray that fits against the bin, with a sunglass tray on the near side and an opening to the trash bin on the far side. Originally got mine through Etsy, but there are several vendors selling this style on...
  33. Rex Kramer

    Autopilot and backup camera suddenly not working

    Had this happen about a month or so ago, I had to hit the "Power Off" button, then quietly sit in the car for several minutes until it completely shut off. Everything was normal after it came up, so you might try that, or to leave Sentry Mode off next time you're parked for a long period.
  34. Rex Kramer

    Model 3 Seat memory restore positioning issue

    I dumped Easy Entry finally last week over this issue. I can now resume questioning my sanity over other things, instead of whether this was real or not.
  35. Rex Kramer

    Starting to regret my purchase

    Oddly enough, I have the exact same "bump out" flaw on my rear bumper, in the same place. I decided not to really care about it, as nobody knows it's there but me, and I've done much more terrible things to my car's paint since then. I haven't see anyone else with that flaw, but it just seemed...
  36. Rex Kramer

    Pedestrian hit and killed by Model 3 - "not a self-driving model"

    Calling Jamboree Road a "road" always seemed like a mischaracterization to me. It's really an interstate highway with stoplights. Hopefully the neural network training improves in the near future to prevent these sort of tragedies.
  37. Rex Kramer

    Purple Hov Sticker

    You also get an updated vehicle registration that states the vehicle has been assigned CAV stickers. I believe the registration is the final word on what belongs on the car, so I would imagine a LEO would treat this akin to having different license plates on your vehicle than the ones stated on...
  38. Rex Kramer

    window keeps coming down when trying to go up?

    I've seen this happen a couple of times but only after I had window tinting applied. Anyone having this problem that doesn't have tinted windows?
  39. Rex Kramer

    t3grill.com Tesla 3 Grill (vinyl decal)

    No disrespect to OP, I respect the hustle and bringing unusual items to the market, but I'll admit this sort of thing isn't for me primarily because I don't want to go down in history the same as this guy:
  40. Rex Kramer

    Must See Video - Buy Electric

    Unsurprising, as Tesla is not a participating member of Veloz. To appropriate a phrase, however, the revolution will not be televised.
  41. Rex Kramer

    New car issues

    J.D. Power has never performed any quality ratings for Tesla to my knowledge, so I don't know that I'd consider this a factor.
  42. Rex Kramer

    Missing supercharger 'finder' button on nav screen

    Try tapping on the center of the map screen. I think the supercharger, traffic status, and satellite view buttons are hidden unless you tap, at which they become visible in the lower right.
  43. Rex Kramer

    Purple Hov Sticker

    Lavender on blue is pretty bad looking. However, the pain of seeing this color combination is significantly less than the pain of sitting in traffic, watching other cars blow by me in the HOV lane, especially if I have stickers in hand. I've seen Tesla Roadsters that still have their old HOV...
  44. Rex Kramer

    Is the model 3 too common now?

    Stayed at the Gateway in Three Rivers, so charging was convenient. One of the chargers there is in an awkward spot, and the other is a bit hidden, so it can be a challenge to be able to park near a charger at all. Sequoia was fantastic and lots of fun to drive, however it was snowing and the...
  45. Rex Kramer

    Is the model 3 too common now?

    Take a road trip up to Sequoia... after you've left the 5 towards Visalia you'll see them disappear, and once you're in Sequoia you'll miss seeing them to where you'll find yourself frantically waving at the first Tesla you encounter. I saw a grand total of one other Tesla there last month.
  46. Rex Kramer

    What Kind of Car Did The Model 3 Replace?

    Pretty much the same here. Daily fuel cost for my commute was $6-7 in the Prius, daily charging cost for the same commute is now $1.62.
  47. Rex Kramer

    Bikes lane-splitting

    Almost all riders will split the #1 and #2 lanes only. Any rider splitting other lanes on the regular has a riding career expectancy of about a year. Splitting #1/#2 gives the #1 lane driver some room to edge over to the left without concern of a nearby vehicle. If it's any other lane split...
  48. Rex Kramer

    Bikes lane-splitting

    I commute on an interstate with fairly heavy traffic where a lot of motorcycles split lanes. My solution has been to never use AP when driving in the #1 lane. I'll generally set up shop in the #2 lane during my evening commute and run AP there. I've seen mirrors get deliberately decked, much...
  49. Rex Kramer

    TheDrive article about Tesla Screens

    I can't bring myself to even click the link, mind sharing the author's name for reference?
  50. Rex Kramer

    Buying a Tesla Model 3 AWD - advise needed

    18 inch will give you the option of more efficiency/range with the aero caps on, and a sharp look with the aero caps off, plus more sidewall if you are concerned about de-rimming your tires. If you don't like how the 18 inch wheels look with or without the aero caps on, you may want to opt for...