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IsitWinterYet17Yeah I didn't realize how freaking fast their top models are, but they're too expensive for me. 1.9 seconds is wicked fast for the price though. I don't want a tesla yet since they can't be taken on long distances (e.g. 700 miles). Once they put solar panels on roofs to allow for charging on the go, this may become a reality.
kingsskierSolar panels on the roofs wont help a pure electric car. They require too much energy. Karmas have a solar roof, but those are electric hybrids, so they can charge while running on gas.
You can go anywhere in the continetal US point to point now in a Tesla. There are Tesla quick charging stations all over the US and they are free. Its just a pain to plan your route utilizing them. I cant want for quick swap batteries so you pull in and swap it for fully charged battery, kind of like swapping a propane tank for your grill.
I have driven mine 500+ with a couple stops to charge. The charging concern for me, and the reason I still have a gas vehicle, is when I go on vacation or a trip and have to park in a lot or garage. There is no guarantee there will be a Tesla charger in that lot or garage.
The.FishIf you don’t mind me asking, what do you possibly do for a living that you can afford a model S?
kingsskierIm an electrical engineer and own a hand full of rental homes. But I have been using my money to grow itself with investing for many years.
**This post was edited on Nov 17th 2017 at 3:23:34pm
The.FishThat explains a lot. My dad always said to stay away from electrical engineering because its too hard. I have my first E&M course next semester so we will see how messed up it actually is.
kingsskierCollege was difficult. My university EE program was year round (3 semesters) and was a 5 year program. So that is 15 semesters compared to the traditional 8 semesters for other 4 year degrees. It was also crazy intense and fast paced. But, the reward is that you will never have a problem getting a job. I get offers all the time and I dont have my resume out. That is offers, not interviews. I recently heard an owner say, he would take the first mediocre EE that he could find.
**This post was edited on Nov 17th 2017 at 4:00:23pm
The.FishI am only in high school right now, but my top 3 college choices have a "discover" program that lets you hold off on declaring which type of engineering you want to do until your sophmore year. I think mechanical may be my best bet, but I just want to make sure that I enjoy it the most vs something like electricity that I know nothing about currently.
kingsskierI knew nothing going in either. I literally blew up an outlet in high school because I shorted it using the wrong setting on a multimeter.
If you have problem solving skills and think on your feet you will do fine in any engineering field. You can learn the details.
The.FishThat explains a lot. My dad always said to stay away from electrical engineering because its too hard. I have my first E&M course next semester so we will see how messed up it actually is.
TOAST.I feel like that is terrible advice. Id imagine electrical engineers are more in demand than mechanical.
TOAST.I feel like that is terrible advice. Id imagine electrical engineers are more in demand than mechanical.
FIRATTheir range in cold conditions decreases drastically though
FIRATTheir range in cold conditions decreases drastically though
kingsskierCollege was difficult. My university EE program was year round (3 semesters) and was a 5 year program. So that is 15 semesters compared to the traditional 8 semesters for other 4 year degrees. It was also crazy intense and fast paced. But, the reward is that you will never have a problem getting a job. I get offers all the time and I dont have my resume out. That is offers, not interviews. I recently heard an owner say, he would take the first mediocre EE that he could find.
**This post was edited on Nov 17th 2017 at 4:00:23pm
RacerGuyFastManHave you looked at the new 2018 SPEED WC FIS GS (R21WC) - 185? They are a really fast ski, hold up well on ice and can go through any ruts on the course. I usually use a ch4 hydrocarbon wax which really helps me glide along on the rails. Best for a 28 meter radius course, but also works on the pipe. I center mounted them with some look race bindings on 16 dins, for maximum control.
RacerGuyFastManHave you looked at the new 2018 SPEED WC FIS GS (R21WC) - 185? They are a really fast ski, hold up well on ice and can go through any ruts on the course. I usually use a ch4 hydrocarbon wax which really helps me glide along on the rails. Best for a 28 meter radius course, but also works on the pipe. I center mounted them with some look race bindings on 16 dins, for maximum control.
RacerGuyFastManHave you looked at the new 2018 SPEED WC FIS GS (R21WC) - 185? They are a really fast ski, hold up well on ice and can go through any ruts on the course. I usually use a ch4 hydrocarbon wax which really helps me glide along on the rails. Best for a 28 meter radius course, but also works on the pipe. I center mounted them with some look race bindings on 16 dins, for maximum control.
