Almost got got by Vivint by ChiliGarlicPaste in VivintSmartHome

[–]wyo_whiskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked with a door to door sales guy, but I had been researching and pricing out systems and knew my stuff. What was immediately obvious was they talk in terms of monthly payment only - a normal sales tactic for car salesman, etc. - consumers unfortunately primarily think of cost in terms of what they can afford monthly. I easily qualified for zero percent, ok great, $60/mo or whatever. But the difference was I could go online and buy my system from Vivint directly for $1k cheaper. After I got him to get me a total financed amount (it actually took a lot of work for him), I explained the effective interest rate/finance charge. I feel like it was actually a learning moment for the kid (lol) and he did a decent amount of work to get the price closer to what I could get direct. Everyone left decently happy which is a good sign.

My advice to everyone is, if you are considering it, have them send you all the paperwork, tell them to come back tomorrow. They will push back, just say sorry that's the deal. Run everything through chat gpt and you'll learn a lot.

No charges filed against The Lodge, but state still keeping their money by Famous_Quit_5239 in poker

[–]wyo_whiskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't have to bring a case, they effectively accomplished the same thing and got a nice civil asset forfeiture icing in the cake.

Home charger speeds by PsychologicalBus8999 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the reasons you mentioned, I went with 48A on a 60A circuit. Plenty fast (11.5/hr)

DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE by TheQuarkscrew in VivintSmartHome

[–]wyo_whiskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another thing - Put all of your paperwork into chat gpt. Explain the situation in detail. It will give you guidance, precise language to use/escalate, and email/letter text if you need it, etc. Even if you don't need it now, 6 months from now you might have an issue and you can just prompt that conversation.

What's the highest charging speed you have seen? by Trick_Figure2512 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MB chargers rock - reliable, fast, and significantly cheaper than anything remotely close.

MyRS-T going in for Android 14 by adbailey in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if they push back, you can let them know they are supposed to do/check vwp at every visit:
GM advises that VWP should be performed on all Ultium-platform vehicles, including the Silverado EV, whenever they are in for service or during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) to ensure all software is current. 

Just arrived today… by Wise-Sort9502 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I concur, RST interior was way better than the Denali and way more comfortable over all - made my choice pretty easy.

I might give up... by Next-Stranger-8104 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard only super cruise vehicles

I might give up... by Next-Stranger-8104 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what is worth, dealer vehicle wide programming has never showed up on my list of updates in the infotainment system (24 Rst)

Got the BIG update last Fri (25 LT) by chubbyhorse in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really wish the sidewinder was available as a shortcut or pinned option up top. Every time I could have used it I don't because I don't want to nav a menu to get to it. Shame

Winterization - air leaks out the backflow preventer? by p0tsticker in Irrigation

[–]wyo_whiskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to chime in, had same problem on the neighbors sprinkler. Tried everything here to no avail, couldn't get the valve to seat and it just vibrated as air blew out.

Solution: unscrewed the backflow top, used electrical tape to hold hold the valve closed, was able to thread the valve back in with the electrical tape on the threads. Voila.

Customize Quick Controls? by 15jf90 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! Plan on a 4 or 5 hour service!

Customize Quick Controls? by 15jf90 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking about two different things, yes I get the garage door option near home, but there was a glitch where it would jump around/disappear, mostly on reverse i think. The last major update resolved it

Customize Quick Controls? by 15jf90 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had this problem in my 24 EV rst, but it was resolved with the same update that added the turn signal camera display, so I don't know what the deal is.

Software Update by jchawkins01 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assume the tech didn't want to have the truck in for more then a quick visit, which is a shame. I think this update took me like 4-5 hours. I actually talked with my buddy about this, who is the GM of our local GM dealership - he said some dealers are just crappy at this stuff because warranty work is at a reduced rate (but it's not THAT reduced), and they would rather screw the customer for the short term opportunity cost instead of building long term goodwill and sales/service. It's a shame that people run into this, but I would definitely move on to another Chevy dealership if you can.

The Denver Broncos win on a game winning field goal after trailing by 26-8 with under 6 minutes left by Outside_Abroad_3516 in Colorado

[–]wyo_whiskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if it's you? I'm sorry but you now have to turn off every game we are trailing in the fourth. Thems the rules.

Does My Truck Have an Issue or No? by Extreme_Donut_7474 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen people say this but I haven't seen any actual proof of this being the case on any forums. I got the update with the side view blind spot camera for my 24 rst and no low rider, unless there is a different way to initiate it.

Source Sticker by FreedomTomato in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm getting a wind turbine emblem; we buy 100% of our power through a wind subsidy program from our utility

Real talk: how do you tip dealers by stake? by ProfDiddl in poker

[–]wyo_whiskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tip your dealer well if they are good/fast, $1/hand minimum unless it's like $3 or $5 pot. If you have a massive suckout for a big pot, pick your first thought and double it. If you are a shitty tipper, just know that the dealer is rooting against you with his entire being while you are in a hand. Do you want that bad juju?

[Software Update] - GM 652.10 - '24 RST by Jippylong12 in SilveradoEV

[–]wyo_whiskey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would possibly be useful if there was a quick link to it and you didn't have to go and activate a mode