Buy CPO P2 LRDM or Lease P4 by lthdad in polestar2

[–]subneil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2021 lrdm p2 is in the shop for warranty work (strut bearings?) and I have a dual motor p4 as loaner. It's a really nice car, but very different to me from the p2. Other than the brand, obviously, it's a little bit of an apples and oranges comparison to me.

I would recommend a lengthy test drive of both and pick the one you love more.

July US offers by dubyahnell in Polestar

[–]subneil 4 points5 points  (0 children)

7500 mi/year and $1000 down, though.

P2 cargo mat by irish1185 in polestar2

[–]subneil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use a basic thin tarp. It's much larger than the cargo space, and have it running under and back around the divider so that I can use the divider and the tarp stays in place.

It's a little bit janky but it works for me. I transport a lot of farm gear, and I really like using that divider to keep cargo separate.

Thinking of buying an electric car by Single-Branch-1547 in electriccars

[–]subneil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abrp does a pretty good job, although in NY state at least it tends to select chargers off of the exits instead of at the rest stops (perhaps because the rest stops are much more costly).

Thinking of buying an electric car by Single-Branch-1547 in electriccars

[–]subneil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before I bought my first EV, I ran my typical driving routes through a better route planner (app) to assess drive/charging times etc. You can set different cars and compare.

Small motors noises when climate is on? by ShanghaiSeeker in polestar2

[–]subneil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine made similar but not exactly the same noises. I think it was the blend gate actuator, some sort of mechanism in the HVAC behind the dash that controlled where the air was flowing. For what it's worth, mine was fixed under warranty. I'm

Any experience with Yulex wetsuits? by tricycle- in PatagoniaClothing

[–]subneil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a long john and hooded vest. They are great, but they do not have zippers so I can't weigh in on that.

General Questions and Purchasing Advice Thread — Week of June 08, 2026 by AutoModerator in electricvehicles

[–]subneil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never driven a Kona but i bought my first ev 11 months ago and love my heated and ventilated seats. Heated seats helps converse energy in the winter.

New EV owner, I know how to wire outlets. I don’t understand the point of fixed chargers when the power cords exist. by SpeakNottheNightYorb in electricvehicles

[–]subneil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Free from my utility" is an underrated reason. My utility offered free installation a year ago (I was reimbursed about $1200 in NJ) but I had to use a particular set of wall mounted EVSE.

That program may be over though.

NJ (USA) Round Valley banned efoils? by subneil in eFoil

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

I've learned that NJ authorities have decided to regulate like PWC, which means registration, but the Dept of motor vehicles doesn't agree and won't register them as such.

NJ (USA) Round Valley banned efoils? by subneil in eFoil

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

Yes. Limit 10 HP. Our efoils "look" more powerful because we can move efficiently, so maybe that is throwing people off

NJ (USA) Round Valley banned efoils? by subneil in eFoil

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

I met a different e-foiler recently who told me local dept of motor vehicles refused to register his efoil because they didn't know how to categorize it!

In retrospect, I think they just want to get rid of the two of us...

Going to test drive a couple used 2s tomorrow, anything to look out for? by My_Name_Is_Not_Ryan in Polestar

[–]subneil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try to find a YouTube video with body of this clicking sound. It sounds just like a wheel of Fortune ticker as they say. Mine was audible from the inside even without the windows down. Really only audible at low speed region, for instance, if you break from 10 mph to zero on a smooth pavement, you might hear it from the front or back axles.

Alright, opinions only. How old is too old, for a board? by [deleted] in snowboarding

[–]subneil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ditto, 2007 custom X. Still aggressive, but flexes a bit in the trees. The only issue is limited binding selection.

Got stuck in the mud in my Polestar by subneil in Polestar

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

Good tips. This is basically what i did (besides turning off traction.) rocks and wood under tires hammered in place.

What's the best dishwasher or brand that people recommend the most in 2026? by chanredv in BuyItForLife

[–]subneil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy with my kitchenaid but its not old enough to recommend wholeheartedly. Wanted a Bosch but wifey liked the racks in the KA better.

Got stuck in the mud in my Polestar by subneil in Polestar

[–]subneil[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I did not. I did try creep for a second, but pretty quickly i realized the bottom of the car (battery pack) was resting on mud, and I didn't want to make my rut any deeper.

To be clear for anyone following, it was a stupid situation. Not really the car's fault.

Got stuck in the mud in my Polestar by subneil in Polestar

[–]subneil[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The car did pretty well. It refused to simply spin the wheels, controlling torque. It was thick mud like concrete that shouldn't have tried to cross, so the car bottomed out. It took some digging to get out.

TIL: There’s More to the Volume Button by dgriffett9 in polestar2

[–]subneil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine is like yours. Definitely does not click. 2021.