Recent content by zipn

How quickly did you see the refund? Thanks.

Sorry to say, but I'm much closer to cancelling now. I've not been happy with SLATE hearing about the lack of some things like the blind spot warning feature and powered mirrors. Today I started the process to purchase a Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan. It's a Hyundai-certified used '24 Loaded Limited...

Clicked on the first video. Saw it was 20 minutes long to make some point that might take 30 seconds to explain. Not going to waste my time. Not you fault but damn I hate youtubers who are in love with their own crap.

Big believer in doing my own oil changes. Current AutoZone deals include 5 qts CASTROL EDGE 0-20 full synthetic with premium oil filter for $36 and there's a $10 - off rebate going on too. Can't really beat that. I log my oil changes in the app, and of course keep the receipts, so not worried...

I don't remember seeing them in the build options. Not sure if add-on heated seat covers are as desirable as built-in seat heaters with proper dash controls. I wouldn't want anything tacked on and plugged in.

My daughter has a 23 Bolt EV with resistive heat. There's no identical model with heat pump to compare to, but I can tell you that running the Bolt's cabin heater makes a much bigger hit on the battery range than running the AC compressor. Since the Bolt also has heated seats and a heated...

Also thinking less than a 50% chance I'll wind up using my reservation to get a first-gen Slate. I've a very early reservation, but the value proposition I was expecting has changed to the point I'm probably going to wind up with a gently used off-lease EV like a bolt or Hyundai/Kia...

Yes, TYPO on my part. Avoid PLA as it doesn't like very warm temperatures.

I've been a casual 3D printer for a couple of years. I'm not at all interested in making or printing trinkets, figurines, vases, masks, or other stuff like that. I've instead found it much more challenging and rewarding to design and build practical/functional gadgets. Nothing complicated...

Leer Quad fold cover for the maverick is excellent.

It does occasionally go pure ev during coasting to a stop, idling, low speed driving, and going in reverse. Wish it was a plug in though.

Adding 5k to the cost of the base model puts it squarely in Leaf, Bolt, EV4 and mystery Ford EV territory. Love the idea of a basic vehicle but I see the competition putting the squeeze on Slate with the suv option.

FWIW I won't purchase a vehicle without BSM. An incident last night made me think of this thread. I know how to adjust mirrors. Been driving 50+ years, only accident was a stupid young woman texting and rear-ended me (at 50mph! Didn't even brake!). Helped my daughters purchase vehicles...

BSW is also great if you get the SUV kit (or just wait until some 3rd party builds a topper for the back. I assume the SLATE will have BSW, but if it doesn't that's a big miss.

Interesting, but wouldn't take a Tesla if you gave me one. I insist on CarPlay since we have multiple vehicles and all have CarPlay. My apps, My favorites, My Navigation, My Contacts... all of it follows me and my phone. I don't have to learn some crappy infotainment system. I like having a...