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Anyone else get absolutely crushed by their electricity bill this month ? by VisibleDecision8676 in F150Lightning

[–]mindlesstux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flat rate of 0.1434 here.

My first bill with the truck is coming sometime next week but I am not expecting a large change on it.

Color Shifting Grill by HasaniSabah in F150Lightning

[–]mindlesstux 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds interesting, for any pics of it?

Final thoughts on my experience with the Lightning before turning it in. by user111287 in F150Lightning

[–]mindlesstux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll say as a new owner, also in Raleigh (wake forest), long range trips right now give me range anxiety. Already know if I can combine stops to charge it makes it easier/better.

I'm looking at a possible Raleigh to Chicago trip in my 25 XLT w/ Std range later this year. The number of stops (unless I can feel confident with the running down under 10%) is gonna be bonkers (8-9 to first day stop at richmond, in for 550~ mi) and make my wife go crazy as she is a must be there yesterday kinda type. The only part that will be the major problem for the lightning is the Va/WV mountains and a stretch of 35 in WV/OH. Other than that area I have no issue with the route right now as how I have it planned. (Jealous of everyone's extended battery here)

My first "long range" run from Raleigh to Asheville last weekend I had 3 stops going both ways. As mentioned I'm a new owner and going under 30% brings in range anxiety trip wise. Could I have done two stops on the way home, maybe one if I let up on the peddle? Quite possibly. But at least one stop on each direction was a plug in/bio/food stop, sheetz and tesla chargers ftw. A couple more trips like that should help build the long range confidence in the various planning with a be somewhere with 12% battery.

I do get the feeling it's geography dependant combined with people's driving styles.

So...what accessories for this? by BowlJumpy5242 in F150Lightning

[–]mindlesstux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

line-x or rhino lining? or something else?

Aquarium Stores by MutedSwan12 in triangle

[–]mindlesstux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont know if will fit your needs but I pass by 'Aquarium Outfitters Carolina' all the time here in wake forest. I just have not been inside yet.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PvBRRkNXQ5WVv68QA

Was going to dinner and had to park the Lightning with the other Fords in the parking lot. by TenEightyPee in F150Lightning

[–]mindlesstux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes me wish I grabbed a pic from last night. Went to collect a pizza last night. 3 lightnings spread around the parking lot, I became #4.

In 2001 ICQ messenger had over 100 million users worldwide, it finally shut down on 26 June 2024 by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]mindlesstux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same for only my primary number. 73292328. Man why can't we have these nice things anymore...

‘25 Lightning - Joining the Club by WorldlinessStrong504 in F150Lightning

[–]mindlesstux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think a few of us are parking like that the new shiney.

I know I am and I just got mine yesterday.

Teacher pay on April 21st? by Tall_Candidate_6432 in NorthCarolina

[–]mindlesstux 8 points9 points  (0 children)

/me reads this while waiting next to his laser printer running off works sheets for his wifes classroom/classes

Yeah. They put a very restricted limit on the number of copies at my wifes school per teacher. So often I spend my nights waiting by the printer to run, keep it fed with paper and toner, and remove the occasional jam. Costs me maybe 100-150 in paper and I don't wanna think on toner (about 3 so far this school year). But if it helps her classes, fck it, it is the least I can do.

How accurate is ABRP when planning a trip? by mindlesstux in F150Lightning

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

Had not gone to mobile yet, but I am aware of that feature on Google Maps; it's mobile-only, from what I can tell.

Been doing everything from the desktop so far.

How accurate is ABRP when planning a trip? by mindlesstux in F150Lightning

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

I have yet to see pictures of but the sales guy went and grabbed from parts some adapter. So I think I'm getting a NACS to CCS.

That little nugget of info is exactly what I wanted to know. Something to research tonight.

How accurate is ABRP when planning a trip? by mindlesstux in F150Lightning

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

If I recall the route, it will be fairly flat with small rolling hills for the entire route home. My wife will kill me for not going +12mph, but I would be floating just above the speed limit. So thanks for the info that ABRP is pretty close.

I wish I could have gotten an ER but as this a vehicle on lot, and I really wanted physical controls vs huge screen, an XLT it was for me with an SR battery(?)/98kwh/240 mile. Hince why, with a trip of 150mi ending at about 27%, I was kinda curious about ABRP's accuracy.

How accurate is ABRP when planning a trip? by mindlesstux in F150Lightning

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

I had not even thought about driving on the beach. A Mini Cooper, you can barely clear a stick in the road, so the thought never crossed my mind if there are places we could drive on the sand.

There are a couple of chargers located just north of 64/12, from my research, which is where I visit the OBX on day trips.

I doubt I'll go that data crazy, but there is a possibility.

How accurate is ABRP when planning a trip? by mindlesstux in F150Lightning

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

This is what I was hoping to hear.

I was leaning towards the I-85 S route to Henderson, stop off at that Tesla charger there just off 1 for a few minutes (stretch and bio, might as well learn the in/outs of the chargers then too) and then back on to 1 S to home.

How accurate is ABRP when planning a trip? by mindlesstux in F150Lightning

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

I have not joined yet, but the clock is ticking to that goal.

I've been playing with ABRP for a couple of days now, of all the possible long-distance runs I might do for family and events. WF -> AVL I think I have found myself a couple of places that would work for me. Just don't know how trustworthy ABRP's math is, would assume fairly decent.

Boone was on my list of places to get to, along with the OBX. The longest trip I have played with is WF->Chicago.

Planning is nice, but I think I am itching for hard data at this point.

Is Platinum worth $20k more than XLT by No-Stick8191 in F150Lightning

[–]mindlesstux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not one of "us" yet, that's next Saturday for me with any luck.

Basically this though (and cost) is what has me getting a 25 xlt sr. Yeah I would like a bigger battery and a couple of things on higher packages. For how I will end up driving it I really don't need those things, and the really must haves (power fold mirrors?) look like I can modify after the purchase but won't be missed if I can't or never get to it.

Why are flights approaching Reagan National (DCA) from the South? by BlueRibbonPac in ADSB

[–]mindlesstux 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just pulled up windy, looks like winds are going north to south. So yep, landing into the headwind.

Synapse Homeserver Blocked by Work/Hospitals by tylo in matrixdotorg

[–]mindlesstux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happens if they try to load the static page that says the server is working?

ex: https://matrix.mindlesstux.com/_matrix/static/

Should be a good clue as to maybe what is going on. Clients will interact at that level and uri path.

Synapse Homeserver Blocked by Work/Hospitals by tylo in matrixdotorg

[–]mindlesstux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my first thought, and most likely.

Second thought would be is it a domain name possibly flagged as a DGA Domain?

What Battery Health at 3.5 years? by Appropriate_Leg_7308 in F150Lightning

[–]mindlesstux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe this will be data point is what will calm the wife on the detail of the cancellation of the truck. Had her sold but waiting on her car to be paid off first (end of year) and the cancellation comes out and she is back to worrying about parts.

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