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So I stopped updating my software after two terrible updates gave me restart bugs in 2018. I've had 2 updates since then. Once where I accidentally approved one via the phone app with it just sitting in my pocket. The other Tesla did when my MCU1 died in 2018. Considering each and every update...

There are a few offers for getting a free Juicebox EVSE. I don't have personal expierence with them but they seem to be high-ish power but fairly cheap in cost and build. Seems like it might also save you getting a separate meter for EV charging at night. Live In California? Want A Free JuiceBox?

So on Saturday driving back from an oil change (wife's car) I had my dogs in the car. And I decided to give them the full back area and folded down my rear seats. Well Fiona my dog decided to try to climb into the front seats, at the same time I was breaking for a red light. She ended up...

This is the current comic on XKCD (xkcd: Lorenz). It is a crowd sourced (I think) build your own adventure game. Tesla showed up, granted with some dubious car on fire joke. But I built this adventure, (only the last frame has text entered by me). Sure is fun!

Pet Driving Cars | Blog | Tesla Motors My expierence with cats driving Model Ss has been positive, opposite of what Tesla has found out. I can haz Tesla Model S! (Cats in Model S))

I swapped my Model S for a Lincoln this morning. The Lincoln just had some things the Tesla didn't. My windshield stress cracked and I just couldn't live with it. 19" turbine wheels Nice blue/green flecked metallic black color Cup holders that don't suck, and a center console to hide my...

So I often times question if Slacker playlists are really done by a human. For about 3 months it would play a terrible remix of Sail by AWOLNATION instead of the actual song. But today I got photo proof of a highly questionable song selection. Frank Zappa doesn't really convey Miley Cyrus...

So I am waiting for other people to finish up at work, and all I want to do is go home. Because I have to be here tomorrow anyway. So I decided to use a couple of things lying around to do a proof of concept for having the parcel shelf lift up when the tailgate comes up. I found some ear plugs...

Looks like Teslive is branching out to Twitter! teslive2013 (teslive) on Twitter

I am betting large displacement naturally aspirated big block engines. @ElonMusk just tweeted: Announcement of new @TeslaMotors strategy tomorrow. Tesla owners will like this. http://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/327450627397537792

Has anyone opted into the new Georgia Title Tax? How easy was it. There is now an explicit exemption to cars bought outside of Georgia so there should be no hangups about opting in. The instruction document is here...

I went to run some errands today. And just outside of my neighborhood my GPS position got stuck. It was pretty overcast, and an ATT dead spot so I figured that the GPS chip just lost a lock with some satellites. Well a couple of screen reboots. Checking on the phone app. And a good 6 hours later...

I know everyone here thinks the Model S is the cat's meow. And I get a lot of strangers looking at my car. This didn't really surprise me. Why people look at my car is baffling. The first thing that I figured out about my car is that almost everyone has no clue what it is, or who Tesla is. I...

I drive a good amount of interstate (I-285, I-75) in Atlanta. In the 7 or so years that I have had a car here I have seen probably a dozen car fires. So in the theme of " Gas stations are dangerous!! " I am putting up a photo I took last week of a car fire. I just missed the car (behind my B...

I am going to be in Austin (and Houston) for the first week of SXSW this year. I found out about two weeks ago that Elon Musk is the keynote on the first Saturday there. Elon Musk to Keynote SXSW Interactive | SXSW 2013 Sadly I won't be bringing the Tesla. This trip was possible by winning free...

So I did my first 'drive' today up to and in the North Georgia mountains. Left Smyrna drove up GA 400 to Dahlonega. I kept it at 65mph on the way there to keep my wife feeing good about range, and I guess me too. Then drove up and over Neel's Gap down and then back up to the parking lot on top...

My cat Penelope got a little jealous of my dogs getting a ride in the car the other day. She tried to take it to a new level. :eek:

Georgia Power is using a Model S for all their EV related topics on the top banner. Does anyone use their EV ToU plan in Atlanta? The summer daytime rates seem so high it might not be worth it.

So I see 'VIN number' (and sadly have to use it some times to avoid confusion) a lot and it bugs me. Here is what I hear every time someone says ATM machine! The only instance that I am aware of breaking all the time is RAID. I usually append 'array' at the end on first use in a...

NPR Morning Edition had a story on the Dealer lawsuits in MA and NY. They didn't go into the 'gallery' versus 'store' designation. But it seemed pretty good. Car Dealers Sue Tesla, Citing State Franchise Laws The audio says it will be available at 9:00 AM EST. It played a little before 8:00 on...

I am an engineer. I understand, generally, how the Model S works. I have seen other premium, or luxury, vehicles. I have driven those vehicles. I have a MVPA signed for a Model S. I read every day about other deliveries. I have seen a Model S in videos driving around. I have seen a Model S in...

I grew up in Tampa, Florida. I got my permit when the DMV opened on my 15th birthday. I got my driver’s license when the DMV opened the day after my 16th birthday (damn Sundays). I was obsessed with driving since I was about 12. I still love to drive. I still love cars. My first car was a...

Romney just plugged Tesla!!! Apparently it was a poor tax break Obama gave them?!?

So this morning, like most Friday mornings, I stopped to get some breakfast. I always park and walk in. Most of the time it is WAY faster than waiting in the drive through. But today I was about 1 hour late getting to work, and the AM rush was over. I NEVER drive through. Unless it is late and...

When I was first looking at the Tesla I was convinced I HAD to get the 85kWh battery to do what I needed. After 8 months of logging my daily travel I think I can comfortably get the 40kWh. I drive close to 20,000 miles a year. I drive 55 miles round trip for work every day. You might be...

I got married, in Atlanta, yesterday. Going on my honeymoon. I won' be within reliable internet range until mid next week.

Yoda From Randall Monroe the brilliant creator of XKCD. I wonder if it is coincidence that Yoda can produce about (within the error of Randall's numbers) the same amount of power that the Model S can use to charge (20kW).

Ok, I did a couple of searches on this and am still not satisfied. I have polarized sunglasses. When I look at some GM (think Pontiac minivans) vehicles, and some MB vehicles (less pronounced effect) with my sunglasses the windscreens look purple. After you see it you can sometimes see...

Does anyone have any knowledge/experience with these Westinghouse Panels? Lowes Sells them! Westinghouse site. This looks like a project I could do with my brother over a 3 day weekend for a lot less that an installer.

I see 100 posts at a time. I am curious what everyone else looks at the site with. If you want to leave some comments on why you view at your level please feel free to do so. I read TMC on 3 computers (work laptop, my laptop, and my desktop) on Chrome (laptops) and IE 9 (desktop). I view 100...

This has been said a few times in various threads but it seems to me that an 85kWh Model S would be more than adequate to preform the longest Pro Tour races. Just think of a fleet of electric vehicles leading/following the peleton. No emissions for the riders to breath. Nice and quite like the...

Ok I can't imagine that the Model S doesn't have auto down on all 4 windows. But what about auto up? I have auto up on all 4 of my VW windows, but don't think any other manufacturer does that. Does the Model S have auto up? Only on the driver's window? Only on front windows? or On all four...

I bank with USAA (thanks mom and dad) and plan on financing my Model S through them. They also have a "Car Buying Program" where they basically approve you for a loan and then buy the car for you. But they offer better rates, and sometimes get discounts. And most importantly Tesla Motors is in...

Well I was doing some energy unit conversions for work. And well decided to find out how much energy is 40kWh. Well 2,000 Calories (kcal) is about 2.3 kWh of electricity. So after about 17 days you consume a full Model S battery pack, this would get you about 10 miles. It only takes 10 days to...

Terrafugia flying cars cost $279,000 each, already has 100 pre-orders (+video) - CSMonitor.com Who wants a stupid ground bound car now?

Ok I do have a smartphone. But it isn't iOS, Android, WinPhone, or BlackBerry. So right now I am not holding out for a special app. I am just curious what type of smartphone or regular phone you have and plan on using to remotely control the Model S.

Ok so I mostly posted this because "southeast" is empty. But I know there are a decent number of is in Metro Atlanta. I live in Smyrna.

At this level the expected value of a ticket it well over $2 (assuming 1 jackpot winner) and still above $1 if two people win. So would you consider purchasing tickets an 'investment'? Sure it is really high risk, but you have an expected return.

This would be so awesome to do from a Model X. xkcd: SUV Alt Text: Electric skateboards, by cost, get the equivalent of about 300 miles per gallon. Lithium batteries just need to get cheaper. I happen to think XKCD is awesome ... thus the Raptor. I was looking at all the electric...

So Tesla is offering a black top on any car. Is anyone planning on getting a black top (assuming you aren't getting a black Model S). I think it looks good, if not a little odd, on the white. It can work on the silver and grey. But I think it doesn't really fit on any of the colors. And...

So I was moving my movie collection today and stumbled upon my copy of BMW Films - The Hire and well watched a few. It looks like BMW took down the films in 2005. But it appears that some of them are up on You Tube. I think it would be awesome for Tesla to advertise their vehicles this way. And...

What do people think about this idea. A third pedal to the left of the brake pedal. When you push it in you get zero regen/propulsion. It would give your left foot something to do. :wink: For someone who desperately wants to hold onto my clutch pedal, this would be a good half step. Heck...

Do you get income from just displaying the ads at the bottom of the sight? Do you get increased income from me clicking on the advertisements? I have no problem clicking a few links if it helps produce a little bit more revenue. I just want to make sure it is worth my while. And if you only...

Right now Tesla is having people order cars, and then building them to order. This will probably be the way they operate into the 2nd half of 2013 based on pre-orders of Model Ss. Eventually they will probably chew through their pre-orders. Do you think they will try to keep a 'build to order'...

Events | Tesla Motors I hope their next stop (or the one after that) is Atlanta.

I have to renew my license before next Tuesday. The DDS (Dept. Driver Services) which is really the DMV in Georgia has this picture on their website for the DDS near me. I was checking their hours as I have shown up when they were closed before. Website here: Driver Services Location Details...

Does anyone know if the unveiled car was AWD or just RWD? I see the RWD option on there, I suspected it. But I wan't to know if they have a working AWD system up and running yet?

Ok this has been a pet peeve of mine for quite some time. Directional wheels. These are normally swept spoke wheels. Where one side of the car seems to have the spokes ‘dig into the ground’ or get ‘swept back by the ground’. Fan bladed spokes, like the 21” Model S wheels, also get this they tend...

Bumper Stickers?!?!? I come from a loud obnoxious family from one side, and a loud obnoxious opinionated family on the other. So I gravitate towards lots of bumper stickers on my car. They are mostly of the non-confrontational variety, except my two political candidate stickers (different...

I can't decide if I am going to blast NPR, or put some (electric themed) music on a stick. I might just go 100% 8 bit music. Electric Boogie is probaby the best first song. I can think of songs: Electric Boogie - Marcia Griffiths [Electric slide song] Electric Avenue - Eddy grant Danger...