Recent content by Hota

If I were someone that regularly breaks into Model 3s, I'd smash your rear window just to spite you.

Well thanks to all the "great" information here the insurance company upped the value of my total loss more than $10k. Enough so they are reassessing it as a total loss and may try to fix the car which likely has $40k worth of damage according to the body shop. Crap, I think I did too good of...

I cleaned out my car and talked to the body shop today and they were super helpful. I documented and sent receipts for everything including 6mo old tires, tint, paint protection film, etc. They also said I should be reimbursed for sales tax, registration and excise tax fees. I guess a...

Thanks...this is my insurance company.

Awesome. Thanks!

So I totaled my 2016 Model S 75D a couple of weeks ago driving on an icy road. The road turned but the car didn't and I wound up hitting the end of a guard rail head on. Luckily, I was only going 20 mph and was completely unharmed, but it did set off 4 different airbags - driver's, both...

In most cases you want to use the blue "defrost" - not because it saves energy but because in most cases (even in ICE) cars, you want to use the AC compressor while defrosting/defogging. Using AC removes the humidity from the air and dries off the inside of the windshield. Blue = Defogger =...

Lexington

It's the print of his signature on the signature edition. Maximum output of 80A although depending on your onboard car charger will likely only be able to take advantage of 48A - unless you had dual 40A chargers on an older model S.

I decided not to install this referral reward as I have an existing Gen II connector...not as cool as the one w/ Elon's signature though. Sorry, I totally spaced out and forgot to post here first but it's available via auction at a good price (mods feel free to remove this if it violates forum...

I'd dump the zipper and go with Velcro or 3M Dual-Lock type of fastener. It's symmetrical, easier on/off. less worry about tire balance and the fastener will be harder to see.

Tesla seems to make non-car people take interest in cars. There is definitely some amazing new technology but people are also thinking that tech that's been around for decades is also new and amazing. It blows my mind that someone in a different thread was amazed that Tesla had side view...

The drivetrain in an EV is less complex than in an ICE but the rest of the car is the same. Only a small fraction of ICE maintenance issues deal with the drivetrain as most are super reliable these days. With EVs you'll still have to deal with things like suspension bushings, shocks, window...

I got charged an idle fee at Dedham as well dated the DAY BEFORE I TOOK DELIVERY of my Model 3! I haven't bothered to get it waived because the last time I called, I was on hold for an hour. Come on now....

How different are the P3D components to the base 3? Genuinely curious. I know the motors are the same but what about the suspension besides being lowered? I know that the wheel packages are available on both. The M3 actually doesn't have much at all in common with the 3 series except for...