[bwilson4web]

Recently, another forum froze a thread after my post (see below.) Herre I have shared some Prius, Tesla, and BMW i3 techniques. So I'm looking for a new home to share my Tesla and BMW tricks. Do you object to posting like this:

I notice you have the 2024 Model 3, HW 4.0? Mine is a 2019 with HW 3.0.

Autopilot, the default, or Full Self Driving (FSD)? I bought FSD in October 2019 for $6,000 and use it at every opportunity to learn how to operate it better. For example, mastering the navigation screen to get FSD to drive where I want, efficiently and safely.

Does yours have stalks or all gone? I find them important for getting the best FSD results to override the "Opps" and correct the latent lane selection fault to next turn.

At 150,000 miles, I'm full self-maintenance. On my list:

• Move screen behind steering wheel. This will defeat the "nags" about paying attention.
• Cut the top 1/3d of steering wheel for better access to the screen.
• Reflective film on roof from rear glass tint forward to reduce cabin heating and cooling.
• Custom frunk that is larger with better access for maintenance.
• Traffic exhaust filter on cabin air inlet with simplified filter access and replacement.
• Replace worn frontend linkages and bushings.
• Fully reclining passenger seat for cat naps and camping.

For now, I'm 'window shopping' for a HW 4.0 Model 3/Y. So far, used prices for 2024 models remains higher than I want to pay. My thinking is in two years, 2026, the three year leases will expire and I should be able to get one for a reasonable price to replace my 2017 BMW i3-REx that should be at about +100,000 miles.

It would help if like the "Hybrid" sub-forum there were an "EV" sub-forum. Many of my tricks apply to any EV. Any thoughts?

Bob Wilson