Geez guys - I literally mentioned:
- not a continent
- the West coast has mountains
Ohio (that's my closest track and I've raced there many time on 2 and 4 wheels), California and Wisconsin do indeed have a high ratio of straight roads - very dull! With all due respect though, those areas will...
As a Brit living in the US, I strongly disagree. You're casting broad generalizations on effectively a continent. For the most part (but even then excluding areas like the canyons of SoCal, or the mountains of Colorado) the western US is as you described. However, yast sections of the east...
Brake lights do NOT come on when lifting accelerator with regen on. Super easy to prove with a car following you and mobile phone.
Your instructor needs better training.
Assuming you're good with how the car is spec'd (color, options, etc), I think condition would be more relevant than miles at that level. My thoughts:
- Can you get battery SoC data?
- Have factory updates been completed?
- Bodywork condition?
No question for me that Temperature is the biggest single variable (assuming driving style is a constant).
Over the past 18 months I've seen a 50 difference from summer to winter when driving the same roads in the same style.
Gotcha. Just helps to understand rationale and background when answering.
Disclaimer: I've never owned a set.....but I have brought 100's of tires.
My understanding is that Advanta are more focused on off-road, wet, all season. I know them as an SUV and off-road tire brand. They are...
First point for me would be - How does it drive? Any vibration? Does it track straight if you lift your hands from the wheel?
Getting an alignment check at a qualified garage might be a small cost for a high peace of mind though.