Good one from while I was at my buddy's tire shop/garage this morning. Someone brought in their vehicle that was losing air in the right rear tire. When they took it apart they found that the wheel was cracked on the inside and someone had removed the tire, put duct tape on the cracked rim and remounted the tire. Red Green lives! (even on a VERY pricey ride)
Good one from while I was at my buddy's tire shop/garage this morning. Someone brought in their vehicle that was losing air in the right rear tire. When they took it apart they found that the wheel was cracked on the inside and someone had removed the tire, put duct tape on the cracked rim and remounted the tire. Red Green lives! (even on a VERY pricey ride)
What do you want to bet that whoever did that charged the owner for a new wheel?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Driver situation is different though. Only the Florida car is on the policy in the US I assume.
I also would not want my car sitting unattended for 5 months like that, but maybe that’s just me! I don’t like leaving them for a week when we go on a trip!
My solution for driver100 is for him to leave his Florida car in my driveway. Every November I’ll bring it down to him and bring it back up in April. In between I’ll take it out on the road every now and then just to make sure his tires don’t get flat spots. I’ll even run it up to redline a few times to keep the carbon out.
All for the price of my airfare one way in spring and fall.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I also would not want my car sitting unattended for 5 months like that, but maybe that’s just me! I don’t like leaving them for a week when we go on a trip!
I trust mine to not have parties while I'm gone.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I also would not want my car sitting unattended for 5 months like that, but maybe that’s just me! I don’t like leaving them for a week when we go on a trip!
I trust mine to not have parties while I'm gone.
I wasn’t sure if he was talking about leaving his cars or his dogs.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
So after getting my car back after 2 weeks from the dealership, the wheel bolts on one particular wheel are rusted out like this:
I think I figured out the puzzle after some long hard thinking.
1) the car washer/detailer did a great job cleaning the car this time (much better than usual) 2) He's using too strong or abrasive cleaning products, which, while effective, if carelessly used, like leaving on a wheel without rinsing for a prolonged period of time, could cause major rust.
What do you all think? The bolt in the best condition on this rear wheel (where they did work) is equal to the worst bolt on the other 3 wheels).
'21 BMW X3 M40i, '15 Audi S4, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
So after getting my car back after 2 weeks from the dealership, the wheel bolts on one particular wheel are rusted out like this:
I think I figured out the puzzle after some long hard thinking.
1) the car washer/detailer did a great job cleaning the car this time (much better than usual) 2) He's using too strong or abrasive cleaning products, which, while effective, if carelessly used, like leaving on a wheel without rinsing for a prolonged period of time, could cause major rust.
What do you all think? The bolt in the best condition on this rear wheel (where they did work) is equal to the worst bolt on the other 3 wheels).
My question is is why does your wheel say "NO RACING"?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
BTW, you can negotiate the Autonation otd price. I'm not sure about all of them but that was the case when I bought my '19 TAH.
My understanding is that they have used cars as one price but will negotiate new cars. I did check some sources on car values and did determine that the price was low. Their OTD price was less that what Kelly Blue Book has as a typical listing price, so I believe the deal is good. That's not to say I didn't try.
They are pretty rigid about their pricing. I did get an extra $200 for our Passat trade-in, but our salesman said he was very surprised they did that.
C'mon man. Did you really expect him to say otherwise? You've been around long enough to know the game. You're supposed to walk away feeling you made a good deal.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
As far as the lug nuts, the finish coating may have been weak or just susceptible to the cleaning products.
Just buy new ones--20 X $$ = $$
These were specialty lug nuts, 5 mm longer for the 5 mm spacers my 380 mm big brake kit required. They are also supposedly forged and German metal so they were like $4/bolt (I'm sure with some profit built in since I had them do the brake kit at the same time for a low install price).
Now I'll have to research the bolt size and length (OEM + 5 mm) specific to these aftermarket wheels.
I hope the rusting residue spread to the wheel is not permanent. I imagine the paint on the wheel is protected and will clean off with some elbow grease. Now those wheels, they are pricey like jewelry.
'21 BMW X3 M40i, '15 Audi S4, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
Driver situation is different though. Only the Florida car is on the policy in the US I assume.
I also would not want my car sitting unattended for 5 months like that, but maybe that’s just me! I don’t like leaving them for a week when we go on a trip!
Yes, and btw, when we aren't in Florida the car has minimum insurance while it sits in the garage.....when we are in Florida my car at home is on minimum insurance. Some policies only cover you for up to 90 days out of the country, ours covers us for up to 6 months.
We used to go back to Florida in July, to take the car out and check on the house. Too difficult getting everything up and working again only to shut it down in a few days. My car sits in the garage for 7 months, just STABIL in the gas, tires inflated a few pounds extra, trickle charger on the battery.....a friend puts steal wool in the exhaust pipe to prevent mice entering.....but, that seems a little OCD. I did put some mice repellant stuff in the engine this time to discourage mice from eating any wiring in the engine....only because mice ate the wires in a neighbors Lexus, but they were the ones made with soy coating that Toyota used to be environmentally friendly, for a few years.....$8000 worth of damage.
Just speculating... since you said the car was at the dealer for 2 weeks, think it's possible those are different bolts than what you had on there? Just thinking that the bolts aren't anything really special and would be ready at hand if one got lost. If the rust was due to something too strong or being left on too long, wouldn't the bolts all show similar rust? If there was a bin of bolts (say where they put them for safe keeping while wheels are off) and you grabbed 5 for each wheel, they might look that way from laying around, various states depending on how long they were sitting in the bin. Just thinking out loud.
If it was a corrosive/abrasive, wouldn't there be some damage/indication on something besides the bolts?
So after getting my car back after 2 weeks from the dealership, the wheel bolts on one particular wheel are rusted out like this:
I think I figured out the puzzle after some long hard thinking.
1) the car washer/detailer did a great job cleaning the car this time (much better than usual) 2) He's using too strong or abrasive cleaning products, which, while effective, if carelessly used, like leaving on a wheel without rinsing for a prolonged period of time, could cause major rust.
What do you all think? The bolt in the best condition on this rear wheel (where they did work) is equal to the worst bolt on the other 3 wheels).
Looks like flood damage, maybe the lot boys drove it in the river. Check for wet carpets too.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
So after getting my car back after 2 weeks from the dealership, the wheel bolts on one particular wheel are rusted out like this:
I think I figured out the puzzle after some long hard thinking.
1) the car washer/detailer did a great job cleaning the car this time (much better than usual) 2) He's using too strong or abrasive cleaning products, which, while effective, if carelessly used, like leaving on a wheel without rinsing for a prolonged period of time, could cause major rust.
What do you all think? The bolt in the best condition on this rear wheel (where they did work) is equal to the worst bolt on the other 3 wheels).
My question is is why does your wheel say "NO RACING"?
So after getting my car back after 2 weeks from the dealership, the wheel bolts on one particular wheel are rusted out like this:
I think I figured out the puzzle after some long hard thinking.
1) the car washer/detailer did a great job cleaning the car this time (much better than usual) 2) He's using too strong or abrasive cleaning products, which, while effective, if carelessly used, like leaving on a wheel without rinsing for a prolonged period of time, could cause major rust.
What do you all think? The bolt in the best condition on this rear wheel (where they did work) is equal to the worst bolt on the other 3 wheels).
My question is is why does your wheel say "NO RACING"?
Maybe because you shouldn't race with rusty bolts!
not sure what it costs to own the spare car (insurance, maintenance, etc.) but another option is to just ship one of your regular ones down in the fall and back in the spring.
That's what "REAL SNOWBIRDS" do. The car carriers are starting to arrive here now in my condo community. Most common plates are NY NJ PENN ILL. The Quebec/Ontario plates usually arrive in November.
I read somewhere that there is a possibility that Canadians will be able to stay longer here in the US to escape cold and snow - the issue still remains health coverage.
I've heard my Delray Beach SIL say several times, she knows what time of the year it is just by noting which way the car carriers are going. Make sense to me.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
not sure what it costs to own the spare car (insurance, maintenance, etc.) but another option is to just ship one of your regular ones down in the fall and back in the spring.
That's what "REAL SNOWBIRDS" do. The car carriers are starting to arrive here now in my condo community. Most common plates are NY NJ PENN ILL. The Quebec/Ontario plates usually arrive in November.
I read somewhere that there is a possibility that Canadians will be able to stay longer here in the US to escape cold and snow - the issue still remains health coverage.
Canadians won't arrive until later, since we are only allowed up to 6 months in the U.S. They are getting closer to extending that time to 7 months for over 50 year olds. For Florida, that demographic spends money, and is not much trouble - a lot of extra $$$s are at stake.
Our health plans allow us to be out of the country for up to 7 months at a time, so that works. I think in our case 5 to 5 1/2 months would be sufficient. We leave some free days for day trips of smaller trips so we don't get into trouble.
Now it is all computerized, the U.S. and Canadian border people are cooperating, and they know exactly how many days we are in the U.S. during a one year period. If you exceed 182 days, they immediately seize 30% of your world wide assets, and you can go to court and try to explain or come up with a reason you should get that back.
So after getting my car back after 2 weeks from the dealership, the wheel bolts on one particular wheel are rusted out like this:
I think I figured out the puzzle after some long hard thinking.
1) the car washer/detailer did a great job cleaning the car this time (much better than usual) 2) He's using too strong or abrasive cleaning products, which, while effective, if carelessly used, like leaving on a wheel without rinsing for a prolonged period of time, could cause major rust.
What do you all think? The bolt in the best condition on this rear wheel (where they did work) is equal to the worst bolt on the other 3 wheels).
Looks like flood damage, maybe the lot boys drove it in the river. Check for wet carpets too.
Those bolts look like they are really worn....looks like they have been removed and put back many times.
So after getting my car back after 2 weeks from the dealership, the wheel bolts on one particular wheel are rusted out like this:
I think I figured out the puzzle after some long hard thinking.
1) the car washer/detailer did a great job cleaning the car this time (much better than usual) 2) He's using too strong or abrasive cleaning products, which, while effective, if carelessly used, like leaving on a wheel without rinsing for a prolonged period of time, could cause major rust.
What do you all think? The bolt in the best condition on this rear wheel (where they did work) is equal to the worst bolt on the other 3 wheels).
If I were you, I'd be more concerned about the torque of those lug nuts than the appearance of them. Another if I were you...I'd be checking the torque of them before your next trip to the grocery store, let alone your next trip around the track because they've already shown they don't have respect for lug nuts. Yeah, I'm paranoid about that kind of stuff.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I would worry more that the lug nuts he had were extra long, and I would bet if they put different ones on, they are standard length
Pretty sure they are the same lug nuts. originally, I thought maybe they mixed up the parts with other cars/garage bolts lying around, but, I was assured that was almost impossible for the following reasons:
1) Each tech has a magnetic shelf/cubbie area by each lift. 2) OEM Audi wheels have differnet lug nuts, that wouldn't fit these wheels correctly, and they all have plastic caps of some sort, so you wouldn't see the rust even if they were rusting. 3) the standard wheel lug nuts for these wheels are short, but barely shy of meeting spec (3 threads rather than the required 5 or something).
'21 BMW X3 M40i, '15 Audi S4, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
That was amazing! The thing that impressed me the most was the subtlety with which the robot balanced itself after performing each stunt much like our leg and arm muscles adjust our motions. Very impressive. Almost human like stability and movement.
That was amazing! The thing that impressed me the most was the subtlety with which the robot balanced itself after performing each stunt much like our leg and arm muscles adjust our motions. Very impressive. Almost human like stability and movement.
After my walk today at the mall, I accompanied one of my walking buddies to the Mercedes dealership where he wanted to buy a new 2020 E 450. He had been out test driving them and getting pricing for the last 2 days and was ready to get the car - which is why he asked me to help him with negotiations.
They had a grey sedan with beige leather interior that he liked. MSRP was $69,580 - nicely equipped with the options he preferred. He had no trade so this was a purchase for 50% down and special financing by MBFS at 1.99% for 72 months,
After running the numbers and doing research on Edmunds, TruCar, etc., I felt that a good price on the car would be $4000 under MSRP + tax and DMV fees - and no dealer fees. So we offered $70,000 out-the-door for the car. I knew the manager would not accept that offer because it was significantly below his cost.
He came back and said he would do it for $71,650 otd. I told my friend that he should counter at $70,250 otd, which he did. The manager said he could not do it for that price, but he could at $71,450. I stood up along with my friend, shook his hand and thanked him for his time. We then headed for the front door of the showroom.
I had discussed this approach with my friend before we got to the dealership. I know these cars have not been selling well and the 2020's haven't been out very long. But as I told my friend, the buyer must control the process - not the dealership. We opened the front door and just as we were about to walk out, we heard those wonderful words, "you got a deal"! They had sold a car for under invoice, but I am sure there was trunk money on the car because of the new engine coming out next year - not to mention the 1% they make on the loan (.99 % is the buy rate). So they had an additional $1000 +/- on the financing over 72 months.
He loves the car and the deal was a good one for September on a 2020.
my last car was both. I found the deal through Honcker, until I found out how far away they were and they lowballed the trade, and I decided to switch colors. while dealing with that I stopped at a different dealer (not one of my local 2) to show her the choices, and ended up negotiating in person. Did not nail down while there, but they called shortly after we left to say they reworked the #s based on new incentives, and would do the deal.
Yesterday, I bought the Xfinity "xfi" pods in order to increase the signal strength of my home WiFi. I am connected to Comcast (Xfinity) for my TV cable, internet and WiFi. I have their "BLAST" internet speed which is 175 mbs to the computer and router. I only use my iPhone 8+ - no other devices. But I use my phone for WiFi all the time.
The router is in the far back end of the condo in the master bedroom. My bedroom is in the front of the condo which is about 35 feet from the router with 2 concrete walls separating the rooms. I was unable to get a strong signal (only 2 bars on the phone) and the speed was only 35-40 mbs.
The kit is not a repeater. It is composed of 3 pod plugs which you plug into a wall socket. Each pod must connect to the phone by using their Xfi App - holding the phone next to the pod as it is activated. Then, you have to name the pod (living room, bedroom, dining room, etc.) entering the info in the App. You do this for the 3 pods beginning with the closest pod to the router.
So I activated one in the living room, one in the dining room and one in my bedroom. Once they are activated, it creates a network throughout the condo and joined with the router.
The cost was $125 for the 3 pod kit - the App was free. The results are amazing. I am getting all 3 bars on the phone for signal strength and 110 - 155 mbs all over the condo. In my bedroom, where I have my 55" TV and recliner, I am getting 85-125 mbs speed which is almost triple what I was getting before I installed the new system.
If one of the pods disconnects, the App alerts you and tells you which one is disconnected (which is why you initially name the pods). What a difference!
I gave them all the info about the car, and they gave me a number. No different than Carvana really, it is just contingent on it being like you told them it was.
When I thought I had finalized the purchase of the Q5 I discovered it only had one key. Knowing getting another key could be expensive I made getting a second key part of the deal. They declined and I walked. As I was driving home, about 15 minutes later I get a call they will replace the key. The key would have cost $500 had I been forced to get it retail.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
well picked up the 428 today. Drove it home and became a disgrace to BMW drivers everywhere, I used my turn signals.
Delivery went well, in and out maybe 90 minutes. Given a quick rundown on basic stuff on the car. Signed some paperwork with the finance dude and off we went. Just got to go back in a few weeks to meet with someone to give us more detailed instructions on operations.
The one thing I really liked was the heads up display.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
well picked up the 428 today. Drove it home and became a disgrace to BMW drivers everywhere, I used my turn signals.
Delivery went well, in and out maybe 90 minutes. Given a quick rundown on basic stuff on the car. Signed some paperwork with the finance dude and off we went. Just got to go back in a few weeks to meet with someone to give us more detailed instructions on operations.
Did they make you watch the instructional video that is mandatory for new BMW owners?
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well picked up the 428 today. Drove it home and became a disgrace to BMW drivers everywhere, I used my turn signals.
Delivery went well, in and out maybe 90 minutes. Given a quick rundown on basic stuff on the car. Signed some paperwork with the finance dude and off we went. Just got to go back in a few weeks to meet with someone to give us more detailed instructions on operations.
Did they make you watch the instructional video that is mandatory for new BMW owners?
:laughing:
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I was going to post that saying it was a picture of me taking delivery.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
My solution for driver100 is for him to leave his Florida car in my driveway. Every November I’ll bring it down to him and bring it back up in April. In between I’ll take it out on the road every now and then just to make sure his tires don’t get flat spots. I’ll even run it up to redline a few times to keep the carbon out.
All for the price of my airfare one way in spring and fall.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I think I figured out the puzzle after some long hard thinking.
1) the car washer/detailer did a great job cleaning the car this time (much better than usual)
2) He's using too strong or abrasive cleaning products, which, while effective, if carelessly used, like leaving on a wheel without rinsing for a prolonged period of time, could cause major rust.
What do you all think? The bolt in the best condition on this rear wheel (where they did work) is equal to the worst bolt on the other 3 wheels).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I recall the chemicals in the wheel products I bought for chrome wheels were fairly strong. The warnings were adament about rinsing completely.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Just buy new ones--20 X $$ = $$
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Now I'll have to research the bolt size and length (OEM + 5 mm) specific to these aftermarket wheels.
I hope the rusting residue spread to the wheel is not permanent. I imagine the paint on the wheel is protected and will clean off with some elbow grease. Now those wheels, they are pricey like jewelry.
We used to go back to Florida in July, to take the car out and check on the house. Too difficult getting everything up and working again only to shut it down in a few days. My car sits in the garage for 7 months, just STABIL in the gas, tires inflated a few pounds extra, trickle charger on the battery.....a friend puts steal wool in the exhaust pipe to prevent mice entering.....but, that seems a little OCD. I did put some mice repellant stuff in the engine this time to discourage mice from eating any wiring in the engine....only because mice ate the wires in a neighbors Lexus, but they were the ones made with soy coating that Toyota used to be environmentally friendly, for a few years.....$8000 worth of damage.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
If it was a corrosive/abrasive, wouldn't there be some damage/indication on something besides the bolts?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Our health plans allow us to be out of the country for up to 7 months at a time, so that works. I think in our case 5 to 5 1/2 months would be sufficient. We leave some free days for day trips of smaller trips so we don't get into trouble.
Now it is all computerized, the U.S. and Canadian border people are cooperating, and they know exactly how many days we are in the U.S. during a one year period. If you exceed 182 days, they immediately seize 30% of your world wide assets, and you can go to court and try to explain or come up with a reason you should get that back.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
This guy!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
1) Each tech has a magnetic shelf/cubbie area by each lift.
2) OEM Audi wheels have differnet lug nuts, that wouldn't fit these wheels correctly, and they all have plastic caps of some sort, so you wouldn't see the rust even if they were rusting.
3) the standard wheel lug nuts for these wheels are short, but barely shy of meeting spec (3 threads rather than the required 5 or something).
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
They had a grey sedan with beige leather interior that he liked. MSRP was $69,580 - nicely equipped with the options he preferred. He had no trade so this was a purchase for 50% down and special financing by MBFS at 1.99% for 72 months,
After running the numbers and doing research on Edmunds, TruCar, etc., I felt that a good price on the car would be $4000 under MSRP + tax and DMV fees - and no dealer fees. So we offered $70,000 out-the-door for the car. I knew the manager would not accept that offer because it was significantly below his cost.
He came back and said he would do it for $71,650 otd. I told my friend that he should counter at $70,250 otd, which he did. The manager said he could not do it for that price, but he could at $71,450. I stood up along with my friend, shook his hand and thanked him for his time. We then headed for the front door of the showroom.
I had discussed this approach with my friend before we got to the dealership. I know these cars have not been selling well and the 2020's haven't been out very long. But as I told my friend, the buyer must control the process - not the dealership. We opened the front door and just as we were about to walk out, we heard those wonderful words, "you got a deal"! They had sold a car for under invoice, but I am sure there was trunk money on the car because of the new engine coming out next year - not to mention the 1% they make on the loan (.99 % is the buy rate). So they had an additional $1000 +/- on the financing over 72 months.
He loves the car and the deal was a good one for September on a 2020.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Myself .. I will never negotiate at the dealer again. Email / Phone is the way to go.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The router is in the far back end of the condo in the master bedroom. My bedroom is in the front of the condo which is about 35 feet from the router with 2 concrete walls separating the rooms. I was unable to get a strong signal (only 2 bars on the phone) and the speed was only 35-40 mbs.
The kit is not a repeater. It is composed of 3 pod plugs which you plug into a wall socket. Each pod must connect to the phone by using their Xfi App - holding the phone next to the pod as it is activated. Then, you have to name the pod (living room, bedroom, dining room, etc.) entering the info in the App. You do this for the 3 pods beginning with the closest pod to the router.
So I activated one in the living room, one in the dining room and one in my bedroom. Once they are activated, it creates a network throughout the condo and joined with the router.
The cost was $125 for the 3 pod kit - the App was free. The results are amazing. I am getting all 3 bars on the phone for signal strength and 110 - 155 mbs all over the condo. In my bedroom, where I have my 55" TV and recliner, I am getting 85-125 mbs speed which is almost triple what I was getting before I installed the new system.
If one of the pods disconnects, the App alerts you and tells you which one is disconnected (which is why you initially name the pods). What a difference!
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Glad the pods helped. Good idea from Comcast.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Delivery went well, in and out maybe 90 minutes. Given a quick rundown on basic stuff on the car. Signed some paperwork with the finance dude and off we went. Just got to go back in a few weeks to meet with someone to give us more detailed instructions on operations.
The one thing I really liked was the heads up display.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Congrats on a big upgrade. Hope the wife enjoys it!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
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2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2018 430i Gran Coupe