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I have been driving for 60 years. I always thought tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles. I can count by 5's easily: 5, 10, 15 ... Count by 6.25? Not so easy. You rotate tires to ensure even wear so, when the tread gets down to the bars, you can get a full set of tires. You need all tires to...

My wrap guy recommend a shield base with the wrap over. The base should be over the entire vehicle. The base is not vinyl, but a much more durable material, depending on the product. Wraps are vinyl and only last 3 to 5 years. So, I did a 3M Pro Series "paint wrap" on the whole body with a 3M...

On my X, I keep a key card in my wallet, a fob in my pants pocket and the app on my phone. When my hands are full, the phone opens the door, otherwise I use the fob. Just feels more secure. Old fashioned, I guess.

I just remove my pants! Clears the airport!:poop:

So, my current K2500 has 325 miles of range with no significant load. The 4WT has 450 with no loads. If Tesla can get the CT up to 350 or better with out range extender, end of range argument. Most current EV's have more range than my K2500. Not sure why there is so much range anxiety?

The main problem with the 4WT is Chevy is not serious about making them. 500 a month is ridiculous. Even fleets cannot get them. My local Chevy dealer has had 20 on order since May. He expects 2 to show up in mid February.

I think the only real competition for CT is Chevy's 4WT. The Rivian is Tacoma-sized. The Lightning has very bad range. CT also has bad range, currently, but I am sure Tesla will shortly transition to the new batteries and fix that. So, it basically comes down to: do you want something that looks...

You and my brother. I think he wants to dump his Viper for a "green" Plaid. Me, I wouldn't know what to do with all that power. I just royally blew a Porsche off who tried to pass me on the freeway on ramp. I think he was shocked. I could hear his engine making lots of noise behind me while I...

Ah, no. Too old to chase babes. They all would be younger than my Daughter and that is just wrong! Besides, I got the 5 seat (2 row) version because I have two GSD, one 81 lbs and 26 inches. He needs that extra room behind the seat and "dog mode". He does not take kindly to strangers, even babes.

Well, here in Reno, they finally got their floor model Foundation two weeks ago. Last Friday, they delivered 4 on one day. Just parked them in the regular delivery slots like it was nothing special.

Someone else posted the real numbers. With an 8 month backlog, you would think GM would be really cranking them out. So many snub their noses at EV's. My own brother is one. I did NOT get the X because it was "green". I got it because it had comfortable seats, very quiet and smooth ride. lots of...

The Service Center Manager agreed it was probably a software issue cleared by the reset. Regen braking works great, now. I DID navigate to the charger. Thanks for pointing out that will pre-condition the battery. If I don't navigate, I will make sure to manually pre-condition.

Wow! I did not know the CT charged differently than the other Teslas. Thanks for the heads up.

I have ordered an X while I wait for my CT number to come up in another year or so. My service center let me borrow an X. One of the conditions was that I charge it. So, last night I took it to the Super Charger at RanchHarrah here in Reno, Nevada. Big! 24 bays! 18 0f them occupied when I got...

The RST is not out yet and could not be tested. The 450 mile range is the 4WT and the lower range is the 3WT. The 4WT has a slightly bigger battery. Click on the specs tab.

The 4WT (Chevy just changed the model name from WT4) has been available since May 2023. I actually saw a white one here in Reno right after Christmas. It was going north and I was going south; so no pictures. My dealer will have two in mid-February. He actually has the charging stations already...

So, when is Tesla going to get around to doing its 2024 EPA mileage tests? No Tesla vehicles listed for 2024. CT is 2024 model. Others have done it. Here is Chevy's: I believe the top one is the WT1 and the bottom one is the WT4, although it is hard to tell from the EPA description.

Everybody SHOULD know bird droppings will damage auto exteriors if not removed promptly. When my number comes up in 2025 (I hope), I plan to pay for the clear coat. High end stainless appliances and plumbing fixtures have a coating. Otherwise, things like water spots appear. With the coatings...

Among other things Mary has done, GM sopped taking reservations for the eSilverado. Like Tesla, you used to be able to put $100 down and be on a reservation list. Not anymore. Perhaps the list got so long Mary ("EV's are not in demand") was embarrassed? I am guessing my RST reservation will come...

Chevy has "promised" up to 20,000 towing capacity. Tesla, 14,000. You are not going to get to those numbers with two or three motors. With four motors, you have one for each wheel. With three motors, one axle has to share a motor.