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Classic MS 85, VIN P019xx. I seemed to get a boost in my rated range after upgrade from 6.0 to 6.1. I had done a full range charge and was sitting at 250 miles (almost 40k miles on my A pack battery) when I got the notice to upgrade, so I went ahead. Shortly thereafter, with no further...

Omega Tintwerks Vincent is a solo tint artist, did a great job on my last 3 cars. He also did a full hood clear bra on my Tesla. I highly recommend him. FYI, cash or check, no credit cards.

Is this something you dreamed up during REM sleep?

Thanks! Good to know that it's not a problem. I think the snow tires even lowered the efficiency a bit. - - - Updated - - - :-D Thanks!

So this is NOT a good page to leave it on in the background? http://dash.time4tesla.com/

Has anyone driven from the supercharger at Gilroy, CA to the one at Atascadero, CA via Route 1 along the coast? I know I can make it easily along Route 101 inland, but with google maps showing 172 miles along Route 1, I'm wondering if I can make it in my 85. My battery now only charges up to...

I updated to 5.8 (1.39.60) two days ago. Now I have TWICE had the rear passenger door pop open slightly when I put the car into P. I've driven about 10 times, so it's less then half the time. I will inquire with the service center if the old-style door handle is the issue.

I noticed that the Walnut Creek Service Center, previously listed as "Coming Soon" for many months here http://www.teslamotors.com/findus is now GONE. Pretty disappointing all around...

Stopped by the Vacaville Supercharger. 12/4/13. Not online yet. Red covers still over every charger. The only car parked there is an ICE BMW.

Mine's on the right, my buddy's is on the left. This was a few months ago.

Mine was just replaced last week to get rid of the low, loud hum over 63 mph that I had. I had driven over 13,500 before it started in my S85. It took three weeks here in Northern California to wait for valet/loaner service, but it was very convenient. I think Tesla does need to look into...

I had valet service drop off a loaner and take my car to San Rafael. Valet service is only available to your closest SC. My friend had his P85 serviced at Fremont and they told him WC would open at end of this year at earliest, so I plan on 2014.

I have the cheapest 4 year maintenance plan ($1900) from Tesla, which does NOT include Ranger service for free. I can get that for $100 each time. Today, the valet service drove a P85 loaner with 2000 miles to my workplace and took my 85 back to the service center about 30 miles away to fix a...

On the charging screen, touch Set Charge Limit, then slide the limit along the battery graphic to anywhere you want, typically 60-90% or 100% for max charge. Now the charging will stop at that charge level in your battery. Changing the amps on the charge screen will change the rate at which...

I grew up in the Chicago area and have lived in Boston and Cleveland as well. I've never used, or seen anyone using snow chains on their car in those urban/suburban areas. Most of those roads are plowed or salted so there is not enough accumulation to use chains. If you use it with too little...