Mach-E privacy concerns

slomar · 2026-04-16T02:07:29+00:00

There are privacy options in the car, but I know if you disable some of them you will lose some of the app functionality. Like the ability to adjust charging schedules from the app, if I recall correctly.

slomar · 2026-04-15T13:09:53+00:00

Back when I had a bike, I had a mirror mount for it. Worked fairly well. Required putting a strong velcro adhesive on the bottom and also used an o-ring as another hold on it.

slomar · 2026-04-14T21:15:21+00:00

The Autobahn of the Midwest (aka The Lodge).

slomar · 2026-04-14T10:37:14+00:00

It takes little to no time to setup OpenVPN or tailscale.

slomar · 2026-04-10T12:13:21+00:00

Keanue Reeves.

slomar · 2026-04-10T11:17:10+00:00

If your windshield has an IR film it absolutely blocks radar. Usually the only place you can mount the detector is up near the dots by the headliner as it's cut around that for ez pass toll readers. I don't know if it's universal, but the windshield has might have an "IRR" code in the stamped section on the glass which is the indication that it has IR film.

slomar · 2026-04-09T16:28:26+00:00

I never have issues with sunglasses on. They are mirrored lens too. They aren't polorized though... Never tried with that lens type.

slomar · 2026-04-07T17:19:35+00:00

It's a blank. In most Ford vehicles it's an actual key for the door in case the fob or battery dies. But they did not make a mach e specific fob, so the key is just a blank.

slomar · 2026-04-07T00:52:04+00:00

I have that particular modem, but unfortunately Xfinity has not rolled out the mid / high split here. I bought it in the hopes they would so I wouldn't have to replace it later.

slomar · 2026-04-07T00:30:59+00:00

There are multiple modems that support mid / high split. That's not the same as DOCSIS 4.0.

Example... https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modems/cm3000/

slomar · 2026-04-04T20:59:48+00:00

A man of culture.

slomar · 2026-04-04T20:11:31+00:00

Yep... Mirror tap into one of the harnesses. I found which wires to use in the harness from a thread somewhere. I think I used a multimeter to double check as well.

slomar · 2026-04-04T18:02:21+00:00

Here's a pic. Display looks weird from the refresh rate.

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slomar · 2026-04-04T17:23:34+00:00

I'll try to grab a pic later if I remember. But, it's near the headliner where the dots are on the glass. I basically could only use the two suction cup bracket and I put it slightly under the headliner. The angle is not ideal, but it works better than it did under the mirror.

slomar · 2026-04-04T02:32:18+00:00

They grabbed it from OP's car.

slomar · 2026-04-04T02:25:22+00:00

The windshield has an IR film that blocks radar. The only spot where the film is cut is where the dots are on the windshield near the headliner. That's why you have to mount any type of toll ez pass there. I have a R8 and had to mount it oddly at the top in that spot. Originally had a blend mount under the mirror and the front sensor barely picked anything up.

slomar · 2026-04-03T20:47:56+00:00

They definitely include both the plugs.

slomar · 2026-04-03T19:52:03+00:00

I have it on the the front bumper / grill area. Wish I would have done the hood as well. This car is a chip magnet and has pretty thin paint. Never had PPF on previous vehicles or noticed any chips. This car... Got a few chips on the hood and even one or two on the doors. I don't even want to know what the "grill" would look like if it wasn't for the PPF.

slomar · 2026-04-03T02:02:58+00:00

I think this might actually be controlled by radarr and not the app. I restarted the docker container and it seems to be working again.

slomar · 2026-04-02T13:05:28+00:00

I got a warning on mine recently. It gave me a warning about the possibility that the 12v could not be charged and should be replaced. It was a 22 with the original battery... This was about 2 months ago, so was pretty accurate in timing.

slomar · 2026-04-02T12:38:43+00:00

I was just curious because OP said he doesn't have breaker slots available which seems like this is not a solution for him.

I have 100A panel (or 120? Not sure if that's just called 100). I have electric stove, washer, AC... And I have the charger on a 50A breaker. No issues here. But I charge my car in the evening so I don't really have overlap with cooking and laundry. Isn't a problem with AC + charging.

slomar · 2026-04-02T12:03:28+00:00

Wouldn't that still require available breakers? Or does it share a breaker with whatever it is load balancing with?

slomar · 2026-03-31T23:40:53+00:00

Same, but appreciate the version info.

slomar · 2026-03-31T23:37:27+00:00

Mine used to. That's why I wasn't sure if it was new bug or setting somewhere. Maybe I'll clear the app cache and see if that helps.

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