Recent content by docbrown

FUSC is a blessing and a curse for me. My first 4 years of ownership I rarely used it. Maybe several times a year for trips out of town. Then last year a supercharger station was built 1.5 miles from my house, in the same plaza as the grocery store where I shop. Now it's so convenient I do 95+%...

That's what I said in my original post. Thanks for reinforcing that.

Thanks for all the responses! Yes, a lithium battery is available for older models: 12V LFP Batteries for Tesla and EVs | Ohmmu | United States

Anyone have any recommendations for a source for buying a 12V battery? I'm not interested in the lithium battery because I've heard that these can have issues when Tesla updates software. In my 2018 S, the first battery died after about 11 months. The replacement has lasted 4 years and I'm...

Big NO WAY from me: https://futurism.com/the-byte/rent-tesla-taking-apart

This sounds crazy, no roadside assistance because you've had your tires replaced? Is Tesla going to replace your bent rim or repair it? I carry a small spare from modernspare.com, and also have a full size backup wheel/tire at home because Tesla. Have you looked on Craigslist for backup...

Just google "Torklift Undercover".

I have the Torklift that I installed myself. For me it's worth the extra cost to have the removable receiver. The hitch receiver doesn't really go with the sleek, sporty, aerodynamic look of the car. I also got the magnetic cover, and 99% of the time driving it's without the hitch receiver...

My main screen treatment is holding up so far. My IC screen has the yellow border issue as well, but it's not as noticeable so I haven't contacted service about resolving it yet. Tesla would not have lost my trust if they just stated that the problem was covered under warranty. I'm ok with them...

I assume you're talking about the main screen. Does anyone know if Tesla has a setup now to treat the instrument cluster screen?

I can't complain about service in Austin, TX, though I've never had a major issue with the car. The few minor issues I've had were handled competently by mobile service and the Austin service center. The problem is that Tesla lost me as a follow-on customer when they told me the ugly yellow...

With all the talk of the battery lasting weeks or months after getting the warning, I figure I'll throw my experience out there. I got the 12v battery warning on my 1 year old car. First mobile appointment was 1 week out. Then they had to push it out another week because they couldn't get the...

I'm just about at my 2 year anniversary of getting my Model S. Sometime soon after purchasing it, Tesla eliminated their annual maintenance recommendations. But there are still a few things that they recommend every 2 years: - cabin air filter - tire rotation, balance, and alignment - brake...

I carried a full size wheel/tire spare for a very short period of time. Ended up going with the Modern Spare. There's a huge difference in volume between the two.

As far as I know only the Stealth is available for the Model S. I always prefer a 2" receiver because that gives you more options for heavier duty racks and just more rack options in general. I like to have the option of carrying 4 bikes. If there's a 4 bike option for a 1.5" receiver, I...