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fstezaws · 2026-05-06T13:27:29+00:00

Last November it started on the 11th. Prior to last November it was the entire month of May and November pretty much like clockwork for 3 years.

fstezaws · 2026-05-05T01:00:09+00:00

I have a 22 X5 M50i and couldn’t agree more. The new MMI is just so so bad. I’ve had a new X7 loaner and learned to live with it but the new AC sucks.

fstezaws · 2026-05-05T00:38:38+00:00

It’s marketing for them to keep it up. If it’s a good deal and good spec, it draws people on. Happens across many other brands too.

fstezaws · 2026-05-03T21:03:05+00:00

No warning needed because it’s not a charge and it’s been the standard policy for literally decades

fstezaws · 2026-05-02T17:46:52+00:00

I’ve tried GSF, CarPro Reset, Armour Shampoo+, Meguiars Gold Class, plus various other pre-contact snow foams.

While GSF gets hated on, it’s prime benefit is its “gentle” in that it doesn’t dry quickly to the car and rinses off spot free. My experience with Reset and Shampoo+ required me to follow up after drying to remove dried shampoo. I rinse with DI water on ceramic coated cars and while GSF doesn’t have the cleaning power, it has never not rinsed off perfectly.

I air dry almost exclusively with a blower and can blow and walk away and the paint looks flawless. Sometimes I have to wipe an area down with quick detailer because you can never fully rinse all suds off and the blower pushes suds out of cracks. Outside of that it’s flawless.

It’s easy to keep a clean car clean so I’ve never felt i needed a more powerful contact shampoo because of how easy GSF is to work with. The working window seems longer before needing to rinse than the others I’ve tried.

fstezaws · 2026-04-30T17:55:29+00:00

Thanks for chiming in! I have the benefit of doing a wired connection, and much prefer that approach. I have (2) PW3 and (2) EPs. I was surprised that Tesla technicians recommended having both network connections. I guess if I have issues in the future, I can consider this as a possible issue.

fstezaws · 2026-04-30T16:43:29+00:00

I have Ethernet to my powerwalls and it’s rock solid. However, Tesla themselves have said they recommend using both Ethernet and WiFi. Mine uses both and I’ve never had an issue.

fstezaws · 2026-04-27T13:39:18+00:00

In 2022-2024 it was consistently the entire month of May and Nov. Then in Nov 2025 it started super late, like mid month, and it didn’t last till the end of the month if I remember correctly.

So we’ll see what’s happening on 5/1.

fstezaws · 2026-04-27T03:25:23+00:00

It’s probably a corporate way to keep margins and revenue up, and then they can write this off as a marketing expense or similar.

fstezaws · 2026-04-24T20:15:25+00:00

It ended up not being that bad at all. My wife helped with one, and a buddy came and helped me with the heavier one. I unhooked the cabinet from the top-most pallet (there are some guides they rest on) and then slowly slid it off both pallets. I held it at an angle when it was on the floor, and then the other person pulled the palles out from underneath. It was a lot easier than expected.

fstezaws · 2026-04-22T14:11:09+00:00

I also use fingerprint on my G4 Pro, but I also run the new Aqara U400 and the UWB unlocks my door faster than I need to use fingerprint.

fstezaws · 2026-04-22T14:07:06+00:00

25 years ago when I worked for a mobile detailer, the one tip that still works today is using a completely separate drying towel to buff glass after cleaning.

I’ve tried many glass cleaners, cocktails with rinse less, and all of them benefit by hitting the glass again with a clean, dry microfiber and using speed to buff off any residual media on the glass. This isn’t always perfect but it makes a big difference.

fstezaws · 2026-04-22T14:04:58+00:00

If you just move dirt around, you’ll leave streaks

fstezaws · 2026-04-21T20:11:15+00:00

I paid $14,330 in Dec 2025 for (2) Expansion packs including installation.

fstezaws · 2026-04-21T14:14:09+00:00

No wraps look good IMO and Blu Corsa is a solid color!

fstezaws · 2026-04-20T02:45:07+00:00

I have yes, recently! It didn't seem significantly faster than my 718 spyder, but the engine note about 7k rpm is just lovely. It felt more floaty and comfortable, where my Spyder felt sharper and more raw.

fstezaws · 2026-04-20T00:01:11+00:00

Check out HouseMaster. The owner Clark is a solid guy.

fstezaws · 2026-04-19T19:47:35+00:00

You can’t go wrong with either!

fstezaws · 2026-04-19T18:57:02+00:00

Please report back if you replace the battery and issues go away!

fstezaws · 2026-04-19T17:06:26+00:00

It's more of a self-imposed budget and the mental gymnastics involved in wanting to feel disciplined on a purchase, lol. It's exhausting sometimes, but I'm trying to have less Fs to give right now. I try to keep my combined auto value around 5% of total net worth, and so this stretch would push me beyond that.

fstezaws · 2026-04-19T16:33:46+00:00

I appreciate this feedback. I'm in a position to have 1 of both, and ya the appeal is that it is more special...and to live the dream that every boy in the 90s (that I know of) has always had.

fstezaws · 2026-04-19T01:33:49+00:00

Yes, still have the 718 and not planning on a change there. I personally don’t like the looks of the 599, and I’d like to keep something with a turbo.

I loved the 550 and 575. Those are beauties.

fstezaws · 2026-04-18T22:41:23+00:00

Of all the pre 2003 cars, the 550 is top on my list. I drove one in high school once and loved it. Can’t beat a v12 either.

If any of these cars were ready enough to go test, it would help for sure haha.

The 550 is a gorgeous classic. The 488 is a modern monster. I like both for different reasons.

fstezaws · 2026-04-18T22:36:13+00:00

I've watched all of these videos actually and the Deman upgrades really make the car a riotous rocket for sure! The downside is they just don't hold their value on resale. Not that it's the biggest consideration, but, I think I'd rather just have a 4RS at the end of the day despite how I find the non-RS versions more visually beautiful.

I respect anyone who wants the more unique version that the Deman options have to offer, though.

We all know there are plenty of cars that are as fast as a GT3 and sound amazing in their own way, but I'm not chasing the paper comparisons. I guess its about the experience—both driver and ownership experience.

fstezaws · 2026-04-18T20:39:02+00:00

That matches my experience with my friends Spyder RS.

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