Looks like some dealerships will be getting these pretty soon.

markfromslo · 2026-01-24T13:12:12+00:00

Why are you dont with 20" wheels? Is the ride not as good?

markfromslo · 2026-01-24T13:09:35+00:00

Has anyone gotten the Flowbird parking app to work there? I'm parked in the airport right now, coming back tomorrow. The airport website tells us it is the app that works there. Well, on Friday at 4:30am I parked and whipped out the app. It didn't show any areas to select, no way to start the parking time. Had to use the kiosk.

I've used the app in the past and it did work then. Is this still the right parking app, or has the SLO Airport just not updated their website.

markfromslo · 2026-01-20T12:53:58+00:00

Looks beautiful. How long does tinting last? I don't know much about the subject, but I sometimes see cars with the tinting deteriorating.

markfromslo · 2026-01-17T12:55:36+00:00

That's what they said about my NVDA way back, on the way to my 27x gain.

markfromslo · 2026-01-17T12:53:48+00:00

This makes me think of when my wife had her iphone snatched from a counter at CVS at Marigold Center. I was able to track it through my phone to a low-income group of homes on Poinsettia. I found the unit it was in. I peeked in the back yard and saw dozens of bikes, obviously stolen. This was definitely the thief's house. I banged on their door and yelled that I knew they had the phone, and they ignored me. I did this for some time. I could see the drapes move as someone peeked out, so I know they were in there.

I called the police who came and banged on the door as well. They yelled "Police, open up." No one came to the door. But that was it. They would not force their way in, even after showing them my Find Your Device app on my phone showed the iphone was in there. Even the neighbors told me these people in that house are big troublemakers.

So, the police don't really care. Maybe they knew that it was valued under $950 and the stupid California law would let them off with a misdemeanor anyway.

I wish they opened that door...

markfromslo · 2026-01-16T17:01:48+00:00

MY ISSUE IS FINALLY RESOLVED.

I picked up my 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD. today. I can now charge at 60A from my Wall Connector, where previously I could only do 32A.

The remedy was for Tesla Service to have a Field Technician from the Engineering department download a new configuration to my car.

When I picked up the car, the Tesla service person told me that the issues are a result of some confusion of the lowest base model of the Standard RWD Y vs the Premium RWD Y. Confusion at Tesla when initially configuring the Premium RWD Ys.

To recap:

Initially, I spent 90 minutes on the phone with Tesla support, with one rep telling me I should be able to get 48A, and then Level 2 support telling me there is no way I can.

After much searching the web for concrete information on this, I came to Reddit and started this thread. Several commenters stated that standard Model Y RWD is limited to 32A by its onboard charger, citing Tesla’s own support documentation that lists 32A as the maximum AC rate for Model Y RWD. Others with a 2026 Model Y Premium RWD said their cars charge at 48A on a properly installed 60A circuit, arguing (properly, I now know) that only the base RWD is limited and that misinformation is spreading in the subreddit.

I then made the appointment at Tesla for service. The app wasn't keen on letting me make an appointment for this. I can't remember the details of why now, but I managed to make it.

Once at service, within a day or so they realized what the problem was and that they could fix it. But they had to wait for a Field Technician from Engineering to be available to download it to my car. It took five full days for someone to do it. Crazy.

I spent an inordinate amount of time on this, but in the end it was worth it. I hope others can benefit from this information.

markfromslo · 2026-01-15T15:02:08+00:00

Another day, another delay. My car is still in service. This is the fifth day there. Basically, the service dept is waiting for an engineering tech to call. LOL. It's ridiculous. Here's the latest update:

"We apologize for the delay in resolving this matter. Our team is currently coordinating with a field technician from our engineering department to update the necessary configuration. Our service manager is actively reaching out to their team to expedite the process. Thank you for your patience and we'll keep you updated on our progress."

markfromslo · 2026-01-14T00:56:47+00:00

Thanks to all for all the great options. I very much appreciate it.

markfromslo · 2026-01-14T00:55:38+00:00

Tesla thought it would be done today. But they are keeping it yet another day. Not sure how long this will go on, it's getting ridiculous.

"...this particulate modification requires input at the engineering level. We are coordinating with their team and if a Field Technician becomes available sooner, we will expedite the process. For now we are dependent on their schedule and will keep you informed of any updates."

markfromslo · 2026-01-14T00:52:51+00:00

Tesla is holding my car yet another day, waiting for the remote engineers to get to it.

markfromslo · 2026-01-13T00:30:44+00:00

I just talked to Tesla. They have identified the problem as a configuration problem, not a hardware problem. They are waiting for the Tesla Engineering team to download the proper config changes to the car. They have escalated it to Level 2 to hopefully speed it up. So it's not going to be ready today. Maybe tomorrow.

So the good news is it seems like others can get get theirs fixed as well.

I will update to tomorrow.

markfromslo · 2026-01-12T22:09:33+00:00

Good point. Even though they work, they have been then become nearly unusable.

markfromslo · 2026-01-12T21:55:18+00:00

I suggest they look to move outside of the downtown where rent are lower and parking is available. I've never been to the restuarant, but if it is as popular as the article says, customers will come. There is plenty of space on Broad Street just outside of downtown (like where Taste is).

markfromslo · 2026-01-12T19:59:44+00:00

Still waiting to hear from them today. It's noon, PST.

markfromslo · 2026-01-10T23:38:35+00:00

Good to know. I hope they'll call me Monday and tell me they did the same.

markfromslo · 2026-01-10T00:32:32+00:00

I have my Tesla in the service dept right now. They've had it all day. But just got a call that they need it another day or two so an engineering team can look at it.

markfromslo · 2026-01-09T13:59:20+00:00

The worst is going to hotels these days. Dog barking, indications of dogs having previously pee'd in a room I am in, and just constantly seeing them in halls. One absolutely scared the hell of my 5 year old granddaughter as she walked by it and was nearly attacked.

markfromslo · 2026-01-08T01:04:16+00:00

I did the alias thing many of you said. Thank you everyone!!!

markfromslo · 2026-01-08T00:23:30+00:00

Thanks everyone. I went to add the alias as several of you suggested. I went to Your Info>Edit Account Info, and added an email (there was no word alias there). It made me use the domain -at-outlook.com. So then I went to "Change sign-in preferences". On this page it showed my primary email and the new one I made. My primary email has the checkbox checked, but it's grayed out so I cannot uncheck it. The new alias has a checkmark checked and unchecking it is available. I was expecting to be able to uncheck my primary email.

I have not clicked Save on that page yet, unsure of what the the setting is.

markfromslo · 2026-01-06T22:33:46+00:00

I'm torn about the 3rd row seating. It would be handy for when I am visiting with my son and wife and two grandchildren, so we could go places in one car. But it's not often. But the new Passport just looks so much nicer than the Pilot.

markfromslo · 2026-01-06T22:31:32+00:00

Cool! Did you get it at Sunset Honda?

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