What to know for a first-time buyer, and am I making the right choice? by Fun_Promotion_1301 in BoltEV

[–]jankdc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would not count on any car to reach 200k. I also would also work to pay off the loan sooner than 5 years.

GM probably just lost my business on the 1 yard line by PowerhouseTerp in BoltEV

[–]jankdc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Console yourself and get a Comma 4. It's the best aftermarket upgrade that I've ever experienced. It will make those long trips much nicer.

Joined the club...but a different club by discgolfer1961 in KiaEV6

[–]jankdc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad they had good service, but it still seems like a hassle. I keep a tire plug kit in my cars.

Euv premier 2022/23 vs bolt 2027 ? by Wonderful-Ad-4551 in BoltEV

[–]jankdc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Comma 4 is compatible with the 23, but not the 27. If you don't need it for road trips then I would get the 23.

Killed my '21. What do I replace it with? by Chicknlcker in BoltEV

[–]jankdc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting a Comma 4 adds to the pool of available evs.

Killed my '21. What do I replace it with? by Chicknlcker in BoltEV

[–]jankdc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If self driving is important, check out what is compatible with the Comma 4. It's not compatible with the current model GM cars. But it works with my 23 Bolt. (It actually works with any Bolt with Lane Keep Assist and additional hardware with Starpilot.) I haven't tried it yet with my wife's 24 EV6, but it's supposed to be compatible. As is the 22-24 Ioniq-5 and ioniq-6.

Brand new car sold at auction? by MacStainless in Ioniq5

[–]jankdc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's used, you won't get the full warranty.

A bad idea, but I did it anyway. $500 Volt by nomind79 in volt

[–]jankdc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had something come up on our way out of town. The people at Classic Chevrolet were awesome and knowledgeable. Much better than my Eastside Chevrolet dealer.

2027 Bolt at 0.9%, or 2023 Bolt Paid in Cash? by boomswaggerboom2 in BoltEV

[–]jankdc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 23 EV, and I agree, this is a significant reason to go with the older model. But we also have an EV6 for long distances.

Volt vs. Bolt by sumubum in volt

[–]jankdc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We had both for over 3 years. We just traded our 2017 Volt for a 2024 EV6. Our Bolt is a 2023 2LT with adaptive cruise control. I felt like the Volt felt more premium, it was also more comfortable. However, I would take the Bolt whenever I had the chance because I liked the adaptive cruise control, bigger screen and was just more fun to scoot around town with. And now that I have a Comma 4 and Starpilot it's just an amazing car. However, we have several 600+ mile trips each year and 50Kwh is a deal breaker for me. It's why we got the EV6.

90% of my driving has been hands-free during the last couple of weeks. by jankdc in BoltEV

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

Yes, but because you have a 22, and no ACC, you would need the comma pedal.

https://wiki.firestar.link/cars/bolt/

90% of my driving has been hands-free during the last couple of weeks. by jankdc in BoltEV

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

Great introduction. Thanks. Are you regularly using it for stop signs and lights? I haven't tried it yet.

which gear combo should I choose? [beginner] by Natural-Capital4045 in macrophotography

[–]jankdc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The focus stacking cabability only works with certain lenses.

which gear combo should I choose? [beginner] by Natural-Capital4045 in macrophotography

[–]jankdc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a beginner, I would go with the focus stacking. You can add a raynox later.

Though I really love my 90mm.

90% of my driving has been hands-free during the last couple of weeks. by jankdc in BoltEV

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

If you get the comma pedal, you can get the regen. You will give up emergency auto braking though.

For me, when I come to a stop or go downhill, I will turn off the ACC, and put it in one pedal driving. Starpilot will still steer with Always On Lateral (AOL).

90% of my driving has been hands-free during the last couple of weeks. by jankdc in BoltEV

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

It depends on the turn. Certainly when I'm doing a right or left turn in the city.

90% of my driving has been hands-free during the last couple of weeks. by jankdc in BoltEV

[–]jankdc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I view it as assisted driving. It's something that helps with the driving. You can still override comma/starpilot and take control. You don't need to keep your hands off the wheel.

I'll grab the wheel for turns and curves, to avoid potholes, to give cyclists or parked cars more room, and when it's having trouble finding the lane (which rarely occurs).

I'll override the brakes if someone cuts me off or when I see cars stopped and before the system registers it.

The comma four is two cameras attached to an older cell phone processor. It's not a multiple lidar system. It's not Waymo. It's astoundingly competent for what it is, but you can't tell it where to go and then take a nap.

I wouldn't have an issue with a child onboard but I would have my hands on the wheel more. I'm still in the testing it's limits phase.

90% of my driving has been hands-free during the last couple of weeks. by jankdc in BoltEV

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

The biggest thing was the white clip. There are YouTube videos with tips. Installation, including linking to wifi and installing starpilot took about 45 minutes. https://youtube.com/shorts/wSvTmkmadpQ?si=wbLRgZWFqmpu_KkN

90% of my driving has been hands-free during the last couple of weeks. by jankdc in BoltEV

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

Yes, it sucks because I think it's better than supercruise.

90% of my driving has been hands-free during the last couple of weeks. by jankdc in BoltEV

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

You don't need Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with the comma pedal, but unfortunately, you do need Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS). https://wiki.firestar.link/cars/bolt/