I was looking at bigger build volumes too but ultimately the price for a fully enclosed printer won me over when the local MicroCenter got a few in stock last spring. Rumor has it there will be a multi-color add on later this year. It has been trouble free so far after a couple dozen print...
I have not printed the shifter mod (yet) but have the Elegoo Centauri Carbon and have been very happy with it. It is much easier to use than my prior entry level unit and I think it has unmatched value at 300ish dollars, it easily compares to others at $500+. Its so easy to use and everything...
I bought the Extang Solid Fold 2.0 from RealTruck.com and it looks to fit your requirements. No tools or modifications to install. It can leak but that doesn't bother me and most of the time it doesn't.
Edit: never noticed any reason to fiddle with the tailgate after closing it.
When all else fails... disconnecting the negative from the 12v battery for a minute or so often clears things up.
Edit: i see you tried this already after rereading more carefully
@TaxmanHog @Administrator can you move the build date stuff to its own thread... while interesting its way off topic here
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I love my Emporia and use the app to change the charge rate regularly. By default I keep it at 20 amps but dial it up any time I need juice in a hurry.
Edit: I just confirmed that the lowest setting is 6A (at 220v).
Yeah, I got mine with the truck and was surprised to see the price via Ford accessories. Very happy with them however, they work great to strap a 6gal can of dino juice for the mower in place.
Lots going on in this thread but adding my 2 watts... faster at home isnt always better. I have an Emporia EVSE rated and wired for 48 amps but I use the Emporia app to derate it down to 24 amps.
This still gets me fully charged overnight and puts less strain on the grid (and my wires). I...
When the seats are fully back (normal position in my truck) you still cant see them from the seat.
I pondered printing an additional extension but figured I should try them as-is a while first.
Please try to snap pictures and takes notes on the installation process. Hoping it doesn't require any cutting or welding :)
I have been looking for a frame mounted hitch option for some time...
I think you missed my point but we are in agreement. Traction control is a wonderful thing and very much needed but turning it off demonstrates there is potential to improve 0-60 times by improving physical traction.
I have always considered traction to be a limiting factor in the Lightning. the traction control system does a great job of eliminating wheel spin but that translates to lost acceleration.
Lauch with TC off and you will see what I mean <burnout emoji goes here>
This is my experience as well. I find this to be the worst automatic climate control I have had in decades due to the window fog. I have dialed in a manual setting that does a much better job keeping the windows clear but it isnt perfect either.