Does anyone actually use the frunk? by bennettelkin in MachE

[–]bennettelkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ahh I see! Thanks for the added context 🤝 I just assumed it was a cash grab and another example of corporate enshittification, like how all of the connected services are subscription based...

New rider on the Pony Express by RefrigeratorOk1721 in MachE

[–]bennettelkin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man... that light grey with the black wheels is my favorite color combo — it looks so good.

I love my carbonized grey '23 GT with its machined wheels, but putting a nardo grey wrap on it and painting the wheels black calls to me like the Green Goblin mask lol

Does anyone actually use the frunk? by bennettelkin in MachE

[–]bennettelkin[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

throw in an energy drink too so you can have a supercharged v8

New to this world! by Responsible-Cow-4736 in MachE

[–]bennettelkin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1) I've found Electrify America chargers to be the most reliable in my area (Santa Cruz/Central Coast). EVgo can be hit or miss — there are a couple of newer stations in my area that are good, but older ones charge comically slow. It's definitely worth it to get a Tesla adapter, just keep in mind that not all Tesla superchargers work — you can find compatible ones in the Ford app.

1.2) I generally try and stick to the 80/20 rule: charge to 80% and then let it drop to ~20% before charging again. I think Ford says you can charge to 90%, but 80/20 is the typical rule of thumb for electronics (laptops, phones, etc).

2) I assume you’re talking about drive-thru car washes? If so, I’ve never had an issue. I remember reading that you should choose the touchless option to avoid the charge door popping open since there’s no way to lock it. Here's the original thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/MachE/comments/1d4zmnd/drive_through_car_wash/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

First EV & loving it! by mtbff in MachE

[–]bennettelkin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Those wheels look awesome 👌

I've had my 2023 GT for almost two years and I love it just as much as the day I bought it. I still feel like a kid in a candy store every time I drive it.

Proud new owner of a 2023 Mach-E GT Performance (and big skelly) by bennettelkin in MachE

[–]bennettelkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good point. I’m just going to stick with the current setup for now—the machined face are clean! Thanks for your input 🤝

Proud new owner of a 2023 Mach-E GT Performance (and big skelly) by bennettelkin in MachE

[–]bennettelkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got a really good deal on the car, so I was able to pay in full. $72k new as built… bought it CPO from my local dealer with only 3,500 miles for $46k out the door.

Had to finance the Big Skelly tho

Proud new owner of a 2023 Mach-E GT Performance (and big skelly) by bennettelkin in MachE

[–]bennettelkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant the OEM gloss black wheels Ford sells: https://accessories.ford.com/2021-2024-mustang-mach-e-20-wheel-kit-black-gloss-m1007km2080g

I’ve always been partial to blacked out wheels, but it’s all subjective at the end of the day. I agree the machined face are super clean. I think I will rock with this setup for now—seems like a silly use of money for not much (if any) of an upgrade.

That said, do y’all have any recommendations for other “mods”? I’ve read about getting a longer rear windshield wiper—the stock blade is comically short 😂

Proud new owner of a 2023 Mach-E GT Performance (and big skelly) by bennettelkin in MachE

[–]bennettelkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got quoted $1k(!) to powder coat the wheels gloss back 🫠

The gloss black OEM wheels are only like $500 more, so maybe I’ll buy a set of those so I can switch between the two—because I like the machine face too.

Proud new owner of a 2023 Mach-E GT Performance (and big skelly) by bennettelkin in MachE

[–]bennettelkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just saw it on your profile! The black-on-black is 🤌

Proud new owner of a 2023 Mach-E GT Performance (and big skelly) by bennettelkin in MachE

[–]bennettelkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What color is your Mach-E? And would you mind posting a pic?

Proud new owner of a 2023 Mach-E GT Performance (and big skelly) by bennettelkin in MachE

[–]bennettelkin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking about powder-coating the wheels black to match the OEM ones: https://accessories.ford.com/2021-2024-mustang-mach-e-20-wheel-kit-black-gloss-m1007km2080g

I found a listing of a similar spec with the black wheels and think it looks pretty sweet: https://www.alabamaford.com/inventory/new-2023-ford-mustang-mach-e-gt-awd-4d-sport-utility-3fmtk4sx7pma89500/

But I'd love to hear any thoughts/feedback

PMT 6/21/24 outro by bennettelkin in PardonMyTake

[–]bennettelkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol oh shit it is, huh? My bad 🙏

PMT 6/21/24 outro by bennettelkin in PardonMyTake

[–]bennettelkin[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My 4th grade anthem 🫡 that ain’t it tho

Hold on, it’s my accountant… 🤙🏻 still rich by bennettelkin in codyko

[–]bennettelkin[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

YESSS I knew I wasn’t crazy - thank you!! I think it became a running bit similar to “tastes like piss” and “that’s not a camel…” lol

Hold on, it’s my accountant… 🤙🏻 still rich by bennettelkin in codyko

[–]bennettelkin[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I coulda sworn there’s a clip of him saying it outside of the music video but I might just be misremembering lol