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    Energy Monitor recommendations.

    I installed TED the energy detective system but it died many years ago. Sense has always looked interesting given the ease of installation, they have a solution for two panels and it’s cheap.. https://sense.com/ Span looks very cool. I’m thinking this will be at least $12k installed-2 panels +...
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    Any advantage/disadvantage with using #1 copper with 100 amp?

    Thanks for the quick response and helpful info. Answers to your questions below. Using the LCHCS at full 80amp capacity. Approximately 50ft from main service and main electrical panels. Not sure about future chargers. My thought is that if this is needed I could replace the LCHCS with a dual...
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    Any advantage/disadvantage with using #1 copper with 100 amp?

    Electrician is recommended #1 copper with the 100 amp breaker. Distance is around 50ft from electrical panel. Cost delta between #1 & # 2 is minimal @ + $275. Any downside or upside to using #1?
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    New owner from Chitown

    Great minds think alike, 997.1 or 997.2 Turbo is on the list for sure. Or I can find a 996 GT2 driver with some miles I might be able to make that work. I drove one many years ago with some basic mods and it was one of the most alive and exciting cars I’ve ever had the pleasure. And that would...
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    New owner from Chitown

    I’m a huge BMW fan and agree manuals will continue to command a premium. Loved my E39 M5, E46 M3 comp with manual and the two E60 M5’s, even liked the SMG in those cars. After having a couple Porsche manuals and cars with Tremec manuals the M3 transmission just wasn’t in the same league...
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    Permit required for ComEd rebate?

    Anyone able to shed some light on the need for a permit to qualify for the ComEd charger rebate? I know I should get a permit but I live in an area that a. requires a special donation to your alderman reelection campaign or b. wait until I've long since left this earth. Option a is a...
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    New owner from Chitown

    I’ve spent a fair amount of time on some amazing tracks and I'm pretty confident that I’d be faster in the Lucid. The M3 was so easily upset by imperfections especially mid corner that it didn’t inspire confidence. Steering input in the Lucid is miles better. Easier to place and with better...
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    New owner from Chitown

    2024 Air Touring in Cosmos Silver-will post pictures after I get a chance to clean her up. It's only been a week but my experience has been positive. This is replacing a 2021 G80 M3 manual that was my daily. Really impressed with steering precision and suspension tuning. Significantly better...
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