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Good read from a former I3 owner http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?214689-Why-You-Don%C2%92t-Want-a-BMW-I3-Instaed-of-a-Volt!-%C2%96-Mike-Mas I almost bought a I3 w/REX but the undersized REX with lack of hold or mountain mode was a showstopper for me. I waited and got a 2016 Chevy Volt...

Came across these cutaway photos I took at the Orange County Auto Show in Oct 2013

Pics of my audio upgrade (component details in signature below)

My unsophisticated understanding is that the Cleansweep digital signal processor connects to the factory head speaker outputs and strips away/removes the pre-set factory equalization to provide a "clean" signal to the 5 channel amplifier, which in turn provides signals/power to the 4 speakers...

I upgraded my sound system within the first month - see my signature below for details. I also had the doors dynamatted for sound insulation and it cuts down quite a bit of road noise (together with changing out the OEM tires to Continentals -tire details below).

I purchased the Platinum Care VSA extended warranty (6 year, 125K miles since I put 20-22K miles per year on the EV, and the 6 years starts from the placed in service/purchase date). This includes the extension of the drivetrain warranty for the same period. I paid $590 less than what you were...

I dropped by the Costa Mesa Tesla service center last month and swapped the old NEMA 14-50 plug for a new one (with white face), no question asked, except for my VIN number, to which I explained it's for my Tesla friends who stop by to charge ("Oh, OK")....

With 35,909 miles on the odometer and my RAV4 EV at the dealer for a motor (likely refurbished motor) replacement due to the hum problem at low speeds, I just purchased the 6 year, 125K extended warranty from Troy. I gave the local Toyota dealers a shot, and they quoted me 80% higher initially...

If you ever use the 91 Toll lane/Fastrak, sign up for the Special Access account under pure Zero Emissions category to get free tolls (except M-F eastbound with traffic , 4-6 pm, when 50% discount applies). I reverse commute using the 91 and save $1,000+ per year in tolls, save time if traffic...

The seat heaters seem to work fine with the aftermarket leather and still get toasty at the high setting (based on my previous experience with seat heaters in other cars, since no before and after comparison for the dealer installed leather seats on the RAV4 EV)

I have the Katzkin leather in ash color, factory design level. It was an add-on by the dealer who had the only Shoreline Blue in stock near me at the time (and would give me a reasonable trade in for my Nissan LEAF) so I paid the $1,680+ tax for the leather. I later learned it was taken off a...

Here are photos showing my bike racks and hitch receiver (Curt hitch receiver 13509, Class III, 2"). I have both the Inno Rack Tire Hold (added optional 3rd bike holder) and the Saris Freedom (lighter option when I'm carrying 1 or 2 bikes). I prefer the platform tire hold hitch racks over the...

I had a similar issue with my Schneider L2 EVSE (30 amp). When I had my electricians relocate my EVSE to the rear RAV4 location, they discovered overheating on one of the connectors leading out to the J1772 plug. There were no signs of overheating or issues on the female side on my Rav4EV. I...

My earlier post on this topic below. Not enough miles on the stock Yokohamas to compare efficiency, but 14,000 miles later currently, I still really like the quietness and handling of the Continentals. I replaced the stock Yokohama G91s with Continental ProContact EcoPlus ($123 per tire at...

Latest rebate /finance cash incentive from Toyota for the RAV4 EV is $6,000 until Feb 4th http://www.southerncalifornia.buyatoyota.com/Specials/SpecialOffers.aspx

I'll be there; thanks for organizing. If anyone has issues charging with the GE Wattstations, I can run you over to my L2 charger (I live 3 miles away). Hopefully, I'll have my new sound system upgrades installed by then to demo for the group.

I replaced the stock Yokohama G91s with Continental ProContact EcoPlus ($123 per tire at local Firestone, $656 total out the door). Came down to these or the Michelin Defenders (top choice of Continental Cross Contact LX20 EcoPlus were out of stock practically across the nation). My sense...

Tony, I still have the Gidmeter from my traded in LEAF. Will I eventually be able to modify it to interface with the RAV4 EV or should I sell it and wait for the RAV4 EV Gidmeter?

In Blue vest on left. It was my 2nd day as a RAV4 EV owner. Great meeting with the pioneer group of RAV4 owners in SoCal. btw, I'm swapping out my stock Yokohama tires for Continental ProContacts EcoPlus tires this weekend. Let me know if you're interested in the Yokohamas G91s (used ~500...

I prefer tires with low rolling resistance and road noise for the EV Yokahama G91 reviews are not stellar http://www.tirerack.com/survey/SurveyComments.jsp?additionalComments=y&commentStatus=P&tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Geolandar%20G91A&partnum=265HR7GEOHTV2...