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I have a 20 inch Riese and Muller Tinker. It's not foldable though and I'm trying to figure out what kind of hitch bike rack to get for it with my Model 3. Any ideas?
These videos have got to be fake..I got one of these..what a POS..Bolt holes don't line up...seat post was too big to go Into frame. Rear tire wast seated into the wheel...bike is at bike shop..hopefully they can get it to point that I can ride it...BTW CUSTOMER SERVICE IS USELESS..
You did it wrong 😊 put the lines inside your garage. Also put an end tape so the car knows where the parking lot ends. The spot you make needs to be about the same same size as a normal parking spot and it will definitely park inside your garage as long as it can see the lines. I’ve done it and it’s pretty amazing
Thank you for the video. I need to fix a similar looking flat on my Tesla Y now. I can see the nail/screw head and have all the necessary tools, but didn’t think I’d be using them.
My EV takes 30 minutes at a super charger..Would take longer than that to get the bike.out..unfold it and ride..Super chargers charge you extra for the time you spend there after 90%..no thanks
Naaah, Voice commands on Apple watch don’t work 😢 Yes, you can click on shortcut and it will do what it suppose, but Siri wont do It. Always ask add key card to your wallet 🤷♂️
Time for a one year follow up? I think that would be very interesting and very helpful. You could also do a follow up on the PPF job you did (and very nice it was).
Yes. Roof racks can aerodynamically affect the drag on the car. But some low profile roof races with properly slanted angles and smaller cross section will reduce drag. Wind tunnel test and design can improve the wind drag on the racks.
I'm surprised with the octovalve that the efficiency isn't better than that. I have a Chevrolet Bolt with radiant heat and I live in Southern California and I get 2.7 running the heat on a 38dg morning and that's driving 68 mph, which is not bad for old technology ( no octovalve ) I do very much appreciate in the summertime. I literally can run the air conditioner with no penalty whatsoever. Ie: my Bolt doesn't penalize for running the air conditioner. I avg 3.9 wheel mile per kwh.
OK.... didn't see anything to dissuade me from clinging to my wariness of ebike batteries. Thanks for doing the review, it'll be interesting to see how these fun mobility devices improve over time. You didn't mention the battery chemistry, NCA? NMC? LFP? M3P? LFMP? Just curious. If I ever do own one of these it will have the safest battery chemistry available, in other words, neither NCA nor NMC, for sure.
I'm making this comment before watching. Will watch and may comment again. This looks like a really cool option for many, especially those wanting to visit areas where e-bikes are allowed and/or useful, especially national parks and such (where allowed, I've no idea about what the rules are at say, the grand canyon or the petrified forest.). I guess I feel about e-bike batteries the way many people feel about EV batteries. I generally don't leave battery-powered devices in my car (not even my go-pro) on hot days. Call me paranoid and granted this was anecdotal, but have you seen the video of that gentleman spend his last moments with the e-bike battery in the elevator? Maybe in a few years, e-bike batteries will be as safe as those monitored and managed in my 2023 Model Y by Tesla's excellent BMS, but for now it's not an option in my playbook, and by then I'll possibly be too brittle-boned to consider an e-bike option. :(
I'm not even through my first set of tires, 3 plus years of payments to go. But basically I'm being told my car is obsolete for the for FSD 22Y pro software I purchased. WOW.. I'm really not sure why they just don't put us all up to the latest software that's out there that can run on HW3 it looks to be much safer. Unless you have a RU-vid channel I guess it doesn't sound good.. Congratulations to you!!
OMG!?!?! Someone had a problem with their car after the warranty period that required a tow. Glad that never happens with an ICE vehicle. (/s) Just wanted to say thanks. You've probably reduced the wait time I'll need for my Model Y when I order. Since I'll be recharging from the solar panels on my roof an EV is a no brainer. Oh, and my nearest service center is 30 miles away. PS: Not subscribing.
If only they made a ball mount for it. I’m looking at a non ghetto way of mounting my Garmin 67i and nearly thought this was it. Edit the phone mount arm has a 17mm ball
I know this video is two years old. It would have been nice if you ended with how much time you actually saved using your method. Also you picked your first stop based on a station you knew was there. A little more detail on how to find these stations. Also as a new Tesla owner who would like to do a long trip I can’t figure out how to find superchargers like you showed further along the route, the map only shows chargers near or reachable from my current location. Is there some trip planning technique I can use to plan stops along the entire trip like what the Tesla navigation does for you? An updated video would be appreciated thanks
This vid needs an update. The prevalence of superchargers cuts into the need to install a home option. I live 5 mins from a charging station, next to a Target, with 12 bays. I have never charged at home. In my head, the $1000 that I would pay to purchase and install the unit might be worth it over 3+ years. I charge once per week while I take a 30-min walk (or shop) and spend less than $20 each time. I have solar panels on my house. Am I missing something?
Thanks for the helpful videos. From Iowa too and looking to get a Tesla. I do have two concerns. How does your car drive in the snow and how much range do you get in the winter time?
I have winter videos on my channel with lots of details. In short, it’s a winter beast. Look to lose about 25-30% of your range in the winter. It’s really not a problem. Gas cars get worse mileage in the winter too. Thanks for watching!
I don't understand the need to replace refrigerant lines due to a failed compressor. I've never seen or heard of that before; there are certainly other methods available to clean a contaminated system that would likely be cheaper. With ICE vehicles it's easy to shop prices for repair, while the lack of non-Tesla repair facilities fosters the risk of excessive pricing.
Thats why EV car is really not practical for long trip like this. Half the time charging on the road, especially waiting in a unknown area, its scary. Even for gas station, I want to be in and out within 5mins in an area I am not familiar with.
ppf wont protect you from the big chip but, if you get it, get it install from someone that really know what they are doing. the only reason to get it is to help protect your paint. if you just want it to look better without having to reinstall the ppf or just taking it off, then ppf wont hold up and will still look bad. so for most people the answer is no dont waste your money. ive seen plenty of chips threw the ppf.
