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Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:56pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
There is no way that a car with 4 people who all...

There is no way that a car with 4 people who all consume normal amounts of liquid while traveling can go 500 miles without stopping for a bathroom break.. I would find it hard to believe that 400...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:55pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
If normal people just stop for bathroom and gas,...

If normal people just stop for bathroom and gas, all those sit down restaurants along major routes would go bankrupt. As I said before, every single time I stop at a Restaurant OF ANY KIND during...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:52pm
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Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
When I got my first Tesla in May of 2021, I was...

When I got my first Tesla in May of 2021, I was very cautious with Autopilot and didn't trust it. After a few months, the trust level went up and now, I would trust it with my life as long as I...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:50pm
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Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
Again, I have outlined a million times that I...

Again, I have outlined a million times that I have done the same exact 1350 mile road trip (each way) at least 15 times and 13 of those times with ICE and we always arrived around the same time at...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:46pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
I don't give a **** what you think.

I don't give a **** what you think.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:35pm
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Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
I actually increased my speed right there from72...

I actually increased my speed right there from72 to 75.. This was a 60 mph zone but flow of traffic was 75, so I went 75.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:33pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
We hang out all the time when I'm down in South...

We hang out all the time when I'm down in South Texas :D
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:32pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
:iagree: There is a million things that can...

:iagree:

There is a million things that can go wrong around town, like pedestrians, a hidden stop sign etc. etc.
There is VERY little that can go wrong on the highway. Most adaptive cruise...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:25pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
I'm pointing out real issues that Tesla needs to...

I'm pointing out real issues that Tesla needs to fix. Nobody is claiming that FSD is working without issues. I had zero interventions again on the way home, so, the system is pretty good.. Not...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:23pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
OK, Mr. Cancel Culture.

OK, Mr. Cancel Culture.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:23pm
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Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
So, there is always a bathroom right beside the...

So, there is always a bathroom right beside the highway. It's not possible that you have to go 1 or 2 lights to get to one. We like to combine food and bathroom stops whenever possible. Works out...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:21pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
There is quite a difference between driving on...

There is quite a difference between driving on city streets and driving on the highway. There is little that can go wrong on the highway and that's where I surf the web. Always pay attention around...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 2:48pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
it's usually about being hungry, not wanting a...

it's usually about being hungry, not wanting a break.
Also, the chance of someone needing to use the bathroom with 4 people in the car is higher. I'm not going to refuse drinks to them so we can go...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 2:36pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
Don't forget that we travel with kids..

Don't forget that we travel with kids..
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 2:20pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
I didn't do the 600 miles in one trip.. Actually,...

I didn't do the 600 miles in one trip.. Actually, family members arrived at Sanford Airport which is 81 miles from my home. There are direct flights from McAllen to Sanford while you have to change...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 2:14pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
Why would I give a flying fk if a car can go 500...

Why would I give a flying fk if a car can go 500 miles on a tank if my bladder can't go that long and my stomach can't go without food for a long time either.
The longest trip leg I ever did was...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 1:47pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
My morning commute on FSD this morning.. At...

My morning commute on FSD this morning..
At just after 16 minutes into the drive, I went on Vettebarn :D

https://youtu.be/5Xc8mOg75Hg?si=Nd22EDOuEOf9TEoJ
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 1:46pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
Gas cars are extremely inefficient. Sure, their...

Gas cars are extremely inefficient. Sure, their inefficiency is not as effected by speed than efficient EVs. EVs has such amazing efficiency because of regeneration which won't help at constant...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 1:18pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
I can do 240 - 250 miles at 80 mph on a 98%...

I can do 240 - 250 miles at 80 mph on a 98% charge with 4 people and luggage in the car. That's enough for my needs. If you NEED more range, get a gas car. It's that simple. It all depends on your...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 1:13pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
I don't want to speculate. I prefer facts over...

I don't want to speculate. I prefer facts over speculation. I still have FSD for another 3 to 4 weeks.. I'll try many different scenarios that I can find around here.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 12:41pm
Replies: 35
Views: 427
Posted By GrandSportC3
The 1996/1997 Viper GTS, blue with white stripes...

The 1996/1997 Viper GTS, blue with white stripes was always a car that I wanted. I may end up owning one. I already owned one dream car which was a Ferrari Testarossa.
The only other car that I...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 12:36pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
What does acceleration have to do with it? His...

What does acceleration have to do with it? His post was about EV's range dropping as you go faster. It really has nothing to do with acceleration. A more aerodynamic car will have a decreased drop in...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 12:34pm
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
The answer is that I don't know without having a...

The answer is that I don't know without having a scenario like that around here.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 11:52am
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
I'm uploading today's commute to youtube right...

I'm uploading today's commute to youtube right now.. It's a longer video, so, it'll take about an hour to upload.. Will post it here
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 11:46am
Replies: 260
Views: 3,381
Posted By GrandSportC3
This is partially correct. Aerodynamic...

This is partially correct. Aerodynamic improvement on newer model years REDUCE the range drop but of course, they can't eliminate it. It's the same with a gas car. You will get better efficiency...
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