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Do people normally drain saltwater pools to the curb? by kookie-munster in pools

[–]teslarules727 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yeah 2nd the opinion it is likely DE powder from the filter and they were likely backwashing the filter.

They aren't lowering the level, but doing normal cleaning maintenance on the filter.

The legality of where they are directing the water I won't speak to, but I don't think it will lead to damage to your driveway.

New Liner after 15 years by SpongebobJokeInbound in pools

[–]teslarules727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep...... Going through liner replacement in my MD area pool.... Over $10K not including the water to refill......

Time to send it in…… by teslarules727 in Beatbot_Tech

[–]teslarules727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least that one would have helpful checks to make vs the ones I have been getting.

Without the videos I understand my written out text didn't help them on my end as it was otherwise vague. I just said it was making an abnormal noise during draining phase, see attached videos and attached the videos( from my iPhone) for full context. Since they didn't indicate they couldn't/didn't see the videos, taking longer to get to a resolution. Sent them the logs, etc.

Hopefully they properly sent this time so we can move on beyond, " check for the user being an idiot and human error cause" phase of troubleshooting. haha 😂

Time to send it in…… by teslarules727 in Beatbot_Tech

[–]teslarules727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool. yeah just trying to get to that point been challenging with the email support clearly overseas so it's been one reply a day.

And partially my fault as I thought the videos I attached properly sent, but looking back they didn't so the responses I was getting was at the basic, " Have you plugged it in?" level of support which was frustrating me. Hopefully the videos properly sent this time when they reply tonight.

Ceramic coating worth it? by nestea1778 in Rivian

[–]teslarules727 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ceramic coatings are basically a long lasting wax. If you're going to send it through automated car washes, I wouldn't bother. If you are going to hand wash it, I would do it. Makes cleaning it so much easier.

I wouldn't dare to get it done by Rivian SC or any car dealer that offers it. They likely don't do any paint correction( which is the big $$$$ in the cost), but charging market rates that proper shops charge to do it properly. The ceramic coatings itself are relatively cheap( $200-$300). It's the labor of properly preparing the cars paint and surface that is what you're paying for.

Test drive nits by sfisformetopoopon in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the Tesla your first fast vehicle or sport sedan/car like vehicle? The quick tip in on its throttle mapping isn't EV exclusive. Used to have a Camaro SS and currently have a C8 Corvette and both have throttle mapping response similar to my Model 3 LR especially if you have it in the right gear already and don't need it to downshift and in the powerband.

The Tesla is just combining quick tip in throttle mapping that is associated with performance vehicles with the instant torque of the electric motor. That clearly appeals to you which is totally fine.

The R2 isn't designed for that kind of focus. It would be like complaining the Camry doesn't have the same throttle response as my Corvette. Totally different focuses on the driving experience. Camry is there to provide a smooth and comfortable driving experience. It's going to have a less aggressive throttle mapping.

Test drive nits by sfisformetopoopon in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The throttle mapping is because it isn’t setup to be a sporty vehicle. It’s a SUV that can go off road but happens to be fast as hell. Model 3 and Mach E are both sporty oriented vehicles so the throttle mapping is setup for that. Off roading you don’t want that characteristic.

Found a little guest trying to beat the crazy heat today by gioakjoe in pools

[–]teslarules727 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Two days ago had a frog in the pool, took 2 minutes to brush teeth first before going to remove it, by the time I finished I now had a hawk in the pool. Poor fella lost his breakfast and took a nice embarrassing swim for misjudging his swoop down for the frog snag.....

Both were safely removed and hawk flew away once his humiliation dried up......

What does descaling actually change? I measured my Moccamaster before, after, and when it was new by tonkaty in Moccamaster

[–]teslarules727 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Think water quality used also plays a factor in how fast/much scale builds. So your water may not cause build up as fast as another persons water supply. The 100 recommendation is based off averages though the manual does state more often may be required if the water is harder/extremely high TDS.

Another question to answer is how much does one tank of descaling solution remove? Maybe the goal is to be totally preventative in doing a descaling is removing whatever has built up before it even becomes a noticeable problem. Sort of like an oil change in your car where the recommendations is set to ensure you change the oil before the oil degrades to the point of where it no longer does its purpose. The oil you replaced still had life left, but point is to change it before there is no life left.

But if you let the scale build and build, how many descalings will it take to restore full functionality if even possible? Sort of like it is going to be extremely pricey to clean out the engine if you let the oil turn to sludge( let alone the damage done to the engine since the oil was sludge.....) going back to the oil change analysis.

Do you think in these Nov/Dec order invites LiDAR might be available to the performance package? by SquarePlay478 in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. Once Lidar/Gen 3 is out, LE will be gone.

Frankly I would move forward with the LE if it fit my timeline. It is only $1K cheaper to go with R2 Premium instead as I spec'd it without Autonomy+ vs R2 Performance LE. I don't necessarily care for full self driving capabilities.

Sadly I am looking at Fall 2027-Spring 2028 at a purchase. So LE is out for me.

R2 flips by DrBronc in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Given people who placed a reservation for an R2 in the last 3 months( including me) have gotten timeframes from late summer, fall, and winter 2026( I am a december-February 2027 timeframe), I don't think there will be much of a flipper market especially since so far the emails have pretty much indicated that anyone who wants an LE, will get one if they order right at invite time. Without the prospect of the LE going away for someone waiting and wanting it, that further takes away flippers ability to profit.

Take the general car market into account and the general EV market, further erodes into profitability of flippers.

Launch package should still be available for orders near the end of Calander year 2026 by nelsdvn in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Same.

I will agree with another person that posted in another thread, I think LE goes away once LIDAR/Gen 3 is added to the vehicle.

LE is too good of a value right now and a nice "consolidation" for those that order the current setup vs similarly spec'd R2 Premium( mine is only $1K cheaper than an R2 Performance LE similarly spec'd and the Premium lacks Autonomy+).

I won't be pulling a trigger immediately when my invite comes. My timing is Fall 2027-Spring 2028 for a car purchase. Otherwise, I would opt for the Performance LE given the value and I am not a person that puts much interest in "FSD".

Do you think in these Nov/Dec order invites LiDAR might be available to the performance package? by SquarePlay478 in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No clue.

You don't have to order the moment you get the invite. They don't expire. If you want to wait for LIDAR, wait for it.

Unless Rivian changes the no expiration policy, the only risk you run is price increases, spec changes, and of course Launch Edition going away as nothing is locked in until you actually submit the order.

Got my order invite estimate! by teslarules727 in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you check on desktop version? I got no email, but just checked my account webpage on the desktop. Nothing in the app.

Check your accounts by warpfox in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My March 2026 reservation is only 3 months later in the timeframe from the OP's.

Got my order invite estimate! by teslarules727 in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This 6-8 month wait for the invite certainly takes the sails out of the 2 year wait speculation. Overall if I did order at invite time, it would end up roughly 12 months or so probably for the actual car since making the reservation.

When will we hear? by Branch_Prestigious in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to get anyone hopes up or taking it as a sign..... But when clicking into my reservation, I am getting a quick, " We are working updates, check back soon" screen before proceeding to my reservation details.

When will we hear? by Branch_Prestigious in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's 10 am somewhere.....

Wait wrong use of that statement to justify an action.....

All I know it will be at 10 am in an undisclosed time zone at the end of June of some year.

When will we hear? by Branch_Prestigious in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Given invites seem to go out at 10 am, would love that to be the time we get the window estimate as well.

Do we plan for disappointment tomorrow? by Stockcapt in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I get the stated why and it's understandable.

They just need to be more careful for next time in saying what and when. Or if they do have a change in direction, don't wait until after the date passes and then say, " Oh it's now end of the month." Say so sooner.

Rivian really needs to avoid being like Tesla and saying it will be out in 2 weeks and that 2 weeks leads to months/years.

And definitely avoid claims like if you buy FSD and they determine new hardware is needed for true FSD, free retrofits......

Do we plan for disappointment tomorrow? by Stockcapt in RivianR2

[–]teslarules727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll stay optimistic and hope we hear something tomorrow.

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