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17,000-mile update comparing OEM tire vs Pirelli P7 AS+ 3 vs DWS06+. Each set of tires was installed in August of 2021, 2022, and 2023 respectively and driven until the following Spring. This helps normalize results across similar commutes, weather, and temperatures. 8/8/2021 - Took delivery of...

I have similar trim tools and will give it a try. Thanks and hope it helps.

The center cap is a cinch to remove and I apply the same method you describe. The hassle comes after the center cap is off. With the amount of force needed to pull the cover off I have to wear work gloves or else the back edges cut into my hands. Even with gloves on I have to keep pulling and...

Enough that it's become a hassle. I rotate tires every 6000 miles and that's every three months. Then there was a flat tire that also needed the cover removed. So by now I've removed a single Medusa cover at least 10 times in six months and it is a PITA. The center cap isn't the issue for me...

I hate the locking mechanism on these. They are also very difficult to pull off when rotating tires. I am at the point that I regret getting these and prefer the convenience of the stock aero wheels. The Medusas look better but I always dread when I need to remove them. For me, the hassle isn't...

It was raining heavily when we arrived and rain is forecasted to return tomorrow. We had about three days of dry pleasant weather. We went out to the cliffs to look for gray whales during their annual migration but have not spotted any yet.

Got my Chademo and CCS adapters ready ahead of our trip up the California coast. Stayed in Fort Bragg and explored Avenue of the Giants yesterday and parts of Humboldt State Park. Family had a great time that I detailed more in this post. We started yesterday at 9am with 98% battery, traveled a...

We are in Fort Bragg now and had a long day yesterday exploring Leggett, Avenue of the Giants, and Humboldt State Park. @Watts_Up, we stayed at the Super 8, which looks rundown on the outside but the room is updated with laminate flooring (no dingy carpet) and very clean, comfortable, quiet. We...

Thanks for sharing, @JayPaul. I reached out to Tesla Service to point out your finding and they refunded me the labor charge. I am also happy to confirm the Chademo adapter I bought last month still works after the retrofit.

Confirmed successful charging after CCS retrofit. 1. Home charging worked right after install and software update. 2. V2 Supercharger charged at 109 kW from 28% to 49% SoC, $0.23/kW 3. ElectrifyAmerica in the same parking lot was much more expensive at $0.56/kW and peaked at 100 kW charge rate...

Tesla mobile ranger just completed the retrofit and I'm off to test it now! Estimated 55-minute job but he finished it in 15-20 minutes. He mentioned it's easier to access the area than Model S/X. He couldn't do anything about the diagnostic fee and I didn't push it. Final bill was $521.

@TwistedNerv and @gx9901, my CCS retrofit is tomorrow morning. Have either of you completed your service appt? If so, how did it go? Did you test CCS charging yet?

Tesla messaged me back and said once the mobile ranger shows up, whatever isn't needed will be removed from the estimate. In fairness, I've seen the Service Center update and remove charges from the original estimate in the past. Excited to get the CCS retrofit completed soon and will provide...

Good points from last two posts. I'll message the Tesla agent and see if they can update the estimate.

Tesla just confirmed my mobile appt for the retrofit. Apparently it is going to be $521 for me, possibly because I'm at 56K miles and out of warranty?