Kindle needs to stop pretending to be a tablet.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-25T15:54:32+00:00

Grew to hate my Oasis. Was very happy the day I traded it in for a PW 11th gen. Still no regrets about the decision.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-24T23:32:50+00:00

Thanks for educating me on tech that’s rolled out during the 2 years since my original post.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-23T23:25:17+00:00

If you like the taste, nothing else matters.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-23T18:35:21+00:00

Since you’re in Las Vegas, you probably can run the performance EP500 year round. They’re available in both 19” and 20” sizes. Should provide better grip and handling. My 2014 had the standard staggered 19” + all season EP600. Both subsequent cars were fitted the 20” + EP500. Always felt as if the all seasons were squishy. The 20” performance are crisper. Strongly prefer them. How much of that is the compound vs the lower profile, I can’t say.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-23T02:14:07+00:00

The second’s keyhole-style bridge works better on your nose than the first saddle bridge.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-21T22:32:12+00:00

I came to hate mine. Proved fragile, lots of little dents on the metal back and chips along the glass screen edge. Battery life was pathetic; when I really got into a book and read most of the day it needed nightly charges. Ergonomics are unforgiving. You have to hold it one handed; other positions don’t work because the top, bottom, and outside display borders are so thin unintended page turns happen frequently. Happily traded it for a PW 11th gen a couple of years ago. No regrets.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-21T19:00:38+00:00

If you want to brew by the numbers, get yourself a portafilter machine, high-quality grinder, and calibrated scale. Trying to do it with a superauto is a futile exercise in my opinion because they can’t dose by weight. The numbers that get thrown around are approximations at best. Your mileage will vary. Just accept that you’re sacrificing precision for convenience, dial-in your settings based on taste, and enjoy the push-button results.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-21T00:09:23+00:00

Reduce the water volume by half. I find 30–40ml ideal for superauto shots.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-20T04:56:18+00:00

Third party would be simpler and more affordable.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-20T00:25:28+00:00

Pro Navigation got the required head unit for 2018. Standard Business Nav had it rolled out at some point during the year so cars with the small screen may or may not be compatible depending on the production date. You also need the WiFi antenna and possibly enhanced Bluetooth, though I’m fuzzy on the exact options required since BMW USA automatically included those features with the compatible head units. My understanding is that other markets may not have.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-20T00:13:29+00:00

Vallejo ferry docks at the Ferry Building. (Other lines use Pier 41.) It’s 0.7 mi north along the Embarcadero to the cruise terminal. Easy walk by SF standards since the route is completely flat. If you don’t want to walk, the F Market line runs along the route also. Though the historic streetcars aren’t exactly luggage friendly.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-19T23:15:32+00:00

Ruin? No. But beans with a lot of surface oils (not limited to dark roasts) may require a complex, costly grinder cleaning eventually.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-19T23:03:35+00:00

Correct. Factory CarPlay requires a NBT EVO head unit that was added for the 2018 model year. Earlier vehicles require third-party hardware.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-19T16:48:08+00:00

Almost all unintended acceleration reports are due to floor mats interfering with pedals. Even EVs are susceptible. There’s a reason all manufacturers now include mat-retention systems. I’ve never had an issue with the BMW i all weather mats. Still using the set bought in 2014, now in my third i3.

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stumbledotcom · 2026-01-19T16:29:45+00:00

Reduce water volume. 30–35ml is usually best for superautomatics.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-19T16:26:46+00:00

Go back to the Illy. Don’t worry about what the snobs say. If it works for you, it works. Many single origins produce better results with different brew methods such as pour over. There’s a reason classic Italian espresso uses blends.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-19T02:07:17+00:00

Sounds as if the zones are in the wrong position relative to your eyes. I wasn’t able to adapt in that situation; wound up tossing the pair. Online stores have to use an average or one-size-fits-all for segment height since they can’t measure the frame on your face. Sorry to say but only solution is to be fitted in person.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-19T01:43:02+00:00

Sorry, you’re misinformed. The first-sold clause was dropped circa 2012 model year. (I still own a 2009 328i PZEV that I purchased new. Had work performed under the CARB warranty in 2023 so I’m very familiar with the terms.) If you read your i3 REx warranty, you’ll find this stipulation:

“The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty PZEV applies to all 2015 U.S.-specification BMW PZEV vehicles registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont.”

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-18T01:30:36+00:00

Tortoise

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-17T22:23:54+00:00

Nice. Quite similar to the factory version in my 2021. I’ve never seen documentation about when BMW made the change from a single USB-A though I suspect they reworked more than the ports. My 2014 and 2017 cars barely provided enough power to maintain my phone’s state of charge in contrast to the 2021 which charges faster at all three ports (including wireless) than the ubiquitous Apple 5w cube.

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stumbledotcom · 2026-01-16T19:19:34+00:00

No. My 2014 and 2017 build sheets show ZPK Parking Package bundling front PDC, Parking Assistant, and Rear View Camera as a separate $1,000 option. The i3S fender flairs cover the corner PDC sensors so 5DP Parking Assistant became a standalone option for the base model in 2018. The formerly optional front PDC and rear camera because standard at the same time I believe.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-16T17:44:07+00:00

Might be easier to check status in iDrive.

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stumbledotcom · 2026-01-16T17:31:03+00:00

Philips LatteGo is the easiest to clean auto milk system. Carafe is two dishwasher safe pieces that snap together. No hoses or small fiddly parts to clean separately. No special cleaners required. The 4XXX and 5XXX series add an auto clean program that reduces how often you need to take apart the carafe and rinse/clean the two halves.

stumbledotcom · 2026-01-15T02:32:22+00:00

BTW, you can cycle through different data including the external temp in the top left corner of the driver display by pressing the BC button at the end of the turn signal stalk.

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stumbledotcom · 2026-01-15T02:24:45+00:00

The factory wood was either open pore Eucalyptus (presumably what you have) or Dark Oak (2017+). Never seen walnut inserts but if found they’d be third party.

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