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  1. benemac

    New Tesla Model S Has 2nd Triple Cam For Autopilot & Pedestrian Noise Unit

    They may not want anyone to know about newer cars having a possible AP update. I don't think it would make sense to show off a car with AP 2 before any announcement. Once it's out, they really don't need to change out the cars. Just mentioning that the car now includes updated hardware would...
  2. benemac

    2016 Annual Shareholders meeting on May 31st

    We'll be driving up from Phoenix to attend. Can't wait. It was fun last year. The synthetic seats for the X were a result of a proposal from last year and a PETA rep discussing seat options. I've sat in those seats and wish they were available on the S. Very soft.
  3. benemac

    New Tesla Model S Has 2nd Triple Cam For Autopilot & Pedestrian Noise Unit

    Keep them coming Zach. I appreciate the information.
  4. benemac

    What do you guys think is a fair price for this pre-owned 2014 S85?

    Our car is about the same except for the leather seats and we have 29,000 miles. Tesla offered us $50,800 for a trade in, so I believe they are probably trying for $60,000. We did opticoat and have full bra on hood and other areas. I would look at CPO on their website too. Last I checked, I...
  5. benemac

    Breed of dog Tesla Owners and Fans have.

    Our dog Natty who also doesn't shed. She LOVES car rides. :)
  6. benemac

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Maybe new AP coming soon? We are thinking about upgrading but putting in for the latest delivery. Then push it up once AP is updated; if it's updated this year. We rec'd our Model S a week before autopilot began appearing in 2014. We learned our lesson. Also it makes sense to have 75 as the...
  7. benemac

    Supercharger - San Diego, CA (Qualcomm / Pacific Heights Blvd., 12 V2 stalls)

    Randall, we went to San Diego last weekend from N Scottsdale. Hit Gila first. Charged to 90%. Nav said to hit Yuma for 5 mins. We stayed for 10 but had plenty to get to El Centro. In El Centro, we took a 90% charge. We needed to get to Santee area which is 40 miles shy of where you're going. It...
  8. benemac

    late lunch meetup after June 9th shareholders meeting

    Actually I tried. She's a Bichon and she's enjoying the trip to San Diego right now in the car. Maybe when I get to a computer. Edited: Well I guess it worked. :)
  9. benemac

    late lunch meetup after June 9th shareholders meeting

    We're traveling up from Scottsdale beginning June 5th in the late morning. I don't know the exact schedule yet, but I think we plan to get to San Jose late Saturday. AND we have our little dog with us. So I'm sure we'll run into each other unless you're taking it slower. :) Our trip is...
  10. benemac

    Supercharger - San Diego, CA (Qualcomm / Pacific Heights Blvd., 12 V2 stalls)

    Oh well. We're driving from Scottsdale tonight and will be there through Tuesday. Maybe we'll get lucky. I've been following this thread FOREVER! :)
  11. benemac

    Notice of 2015 Shareholder Meeting - June 9

    That's what I figured. She's checking into it and I hope they can go. I know he won't attend unless she can get in. Thanks for the first-person account.
  12. benemac

    Recommendations for Electrician Carefree, AZ

    Kortman. We got them on this board somewhere. They were cheaper than Castle Gate. Congratulations!
  13. benemac

    Notice of 2015 Shareholder Meeting - June 9

    Question. Do they allow spouses into the meeting that are not on the brokerage account? I know a couple in this situation.
  14. benemac

    late lunch meetup after June 9th shareholders meeting

    The other couple is in for after the meeting. This might change as they're working to get paperwork indicating she's on the brokerage account. If they can't, they'll skip the early dinner. We're hoping it works out for them. I will know more next week.
  15. benemac

    late lunch meetup after June 9th shareholders meeting

    That sounds fantastic! I'll let you know about the other couple. But I do know that if they agree, they'll choose the 345 time. Thanks for for explaining how this works.
  16. benemac

    late lunch meetup after June 9th shareholders meeting

    I prefer 345-whenever. Can I get an idea of what the buffet is and the cost? Also, if it's too much food, are we able to order off menu? i have to share this info with another couple not on this board and I would like them to know all the details do they can decide. Thanks.
  17. benemac

    late lunch meetup after June 9th shareholders meeting

    Great! We're up to 10 or 11.
  18. benemac

    late lunch meetup after June 9th shareholders meeting

    We are geniuses! I noticed you're in Pacific Grove. We have 2 sets of friends that live there. It's beautiful! I noticed this thread sort of petered out and I wanted to get things rolling again. Is everyone ok with a possible 345 or 4pm time? I did go to Cucina Venti's website and...
  19. benemac

    Supercharger - San Diego, CA (Qualcomm / Pacific Heights Blvd., 12 V2 stalls)

    We're driving to SD to visit family on the 14th-19th. We're hoping to visit this location before we go back home. It would be awesome if there a celebratory opening during our visit. Go SD!!!
  20. benemac

    late lunch meetup after June 9th shareholders meeting

    Lori, Thanks for taking this on. I'm not sure if Bonnie meant late before the meeting or if she was referring to going after the meeting. One of the issues I worry about is not getting into the main room. In another thread, I had asked what time should we be in line for a 2pm meeting and...
  21. benemac

    Notice of 2015 Shareholder Meeting - June 9

    My husband and I are in. Another couple from Scottsdale are planning to be there as well. Maybe another thread would be best to begin for the lunch discussion if you don't find it. I had started one about a meetup but it was combined into this one.
  22. benemac

    Notice of 2015 Shareholder Meeting - June 9

    It really doesn't matter how we vote. Not enough votes that would overturn the board's decision, but my vote could send a msg to consider it in the future. I'm not sure how the production line could suffer if they transitioned to a different seat material, but it's the standing contracts that...
  23. benemac

    Notice of 2015 Shareholder Meeting - June 9

    I'm not a vegetarian, but I have become more and more concerned about the method animals are put down. I think that it's a valid proposal. We went with synthetic in our car primarily because of cost, but it turned out to be very comfortable. TM should take the advice of the Peters who bring up...
  24. benemac

    Notice of 2015 Shareholder Meeting - June 9

    Thanks for the info. Hopefully we can get a group together. It sounds like the perfect spot.
  25. benemac

    Notice of 2015 Shareholder Meeting - June 9

    Sounds great! I got the time off. My husband and I would love to meet everyone.
  26. benemac

    Notice of 2015 Shareholder Meeting - June 9

    Thanks. That's what I figured.
  27. benemac

    Notice of 2015 Shareholder Meeting - June 9

    We had plans to travel from Arizona for a family visit that week and this coincides. It's our intention to attend. We're not sure how early we have to get there in order to get in. Maybe a get together after the meeting? Whatever works best. I know I'm looking forward to it.
  28. benemac

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Regardless, dual chargers don't appear to be an option on a new build. The software update could be something similar to Plugshare and will now give us other charging options instead of relying on Superchargers alone.
  29. benemac

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    i noticed on the build page that it's no longer an option. Maybe this is included. Could be part of the announcement on Thursday. Range anxiety will be the topic.
  30. benemac

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Congratulations. You're going to love it!
  31. benemac

    AZ Tesla Club . . . and Now For Our Next Act

    We're in for March 7th. Either restaurant is fine, but it's better if the place is agreeable to set aside a room. I'd prefer Anita's Cucina, if possible. The menu is here: https://locu.com/places/anitas-cocina-wickenburg-us/#menu.
  32. benemac

    AZ Tesla Club . . . and Now For Our Next Act

    Excellent suggestions. Can't wait to see the other list. Perhaps a Vegas trip. This Sunday, the San Diego Tesla group is having a talk with the Service Ctr Mgr along with a question and answer period and a tour of the facility. Seems this is inline with what one other group is doing. I know...
  33. benemac

    Scottsdale Tinting & Paint Protection

    If I could do it again, I'd try Pit Stop or go to Anaheim to the guy who did our Opticoat application. We ended up with two vertical scratches near the back wheel on the driver side. We saw it when looking over the car at time of pickup from Cactus. When we mentioned it, the owner said it was...
  34. benemac

    AZ Ch Phoenix News tonight 1/18/15

    Hope so. He's made big news nationwide now. I getting friends asking if I know him. He's on our Arizona Facebook page and has responded to some questions.
  35. benemac

    Tesla name drop in the State of the Union speech!

    Regardless of being republican, democrat or moderate, let's be grateful that Tesla merits a mention. And Space X was inferred! Pretty cool.
  36. benemac

    AZ Ch Phoenix News tonight 1/18/15

    Yep. He does Uber, but rents his car out. It was cool to see an air bed laid out like that. Gave me some ideas for future trips. Economical traveling. Just need a shower. :)
  37. benemac

    AZ Ch Phoenix News tonight 1/18/15

    I wanted to bring attention to a Tesla story tonight. Saw a commercial for Ch 5 news tonight. One of their reporters is doing a story about Tesla after the show Scorpion. They named the segment, Tesla Hotel. Sort of a twist on what normally is covered by a car review.
  38. benemac

    Casa Grande Meet-Up, January 31 at SCS

    We plan to be there unless something comes up. We can't help with the area or a home unless you want to drive back to the Desert Ridge area. The subjects I'd like to hear about at some point are: 1. Current solar options and if it's worth it 2. Charging options are good 3. Hotels that...
  39. benemac

    Dear Scottsdale AZ Model S owner

    I work at the Quarter and I rarely see any Model S parked at the Volta stations in the South garage on weekdays. The only time I see one is in the evening and they're always plugged in. We've used the north garage since it seems most people go to the other one and we plug in. Very slow...
  40. benemac

    Tesla: Subsidized by the government

    When we traveled to San Jose to visit my father-in-law, one of his friends literally attacked my husband and I verbally with questions about subsidies and federal rebates. I wish I had known prior about oil subsidies. He even asked how much we pay for our license and registration and when he...
  41. benemac

    Speed Assist and Lane Departure Warning

    We were on another road trip for the weekend and missed the live feed. But got tweets on the car console. Sounds amazing what the car will be able to do. The only thing that makes me think we can't retrofit is the article in USA Today. Last line says no retrofits for older cars. I think the guy...
  42. benemac

    Speed Assist and Lane Departure Warning

    Ours has a 1 as the 6th digit. And we just missed it by days. But I don't know if they would have determined who would receive the upgrades a few months back. Unless they changed vin numbers as production began.
  43. benemac

    Speed Assist and Lane Departure Warning

    We didn't get the new features, only the reverse stalk. And we still have 5.14. We had a service center pickup for a couple of things (and what a great experience that was -- just awesome!) and we asked about the update. Also asked about the new hardware since we were told at delivery that we...
  44. benemac

    Speed Assist and Lane Departure Warning

    Our build was in that time frame, so it looks like we missed out by a few days. We did get the same layout as yours and were told we have the newer steering wheel. But after seeing what others received, I highly doubt it. I would have liked to have had the option to add the ACC. Guess we'll see...
  45. benemac

    Supercharger - Indio, CA (LIVE, 36 V3 + 8 V2 + 2 Urban stalls)

    I receive emails from Tesla whenever a supercharger becomes operational in the US. They may have set this up for us during a test drive. it seems to happen when it goes live. Check with your store. Maybe they can help.
  46. benemac

    Supercharger - Indio, CA (LIVE, 36 V3 + 8 V2 + 2 Urban stalls)

    Excellent! We are on our road trip and will visit the supercharger in Indio on October 4. Just in time. Thanks Tesla.
  47. benemac

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Got our car last Friday with updated steering wheel and column. I don't see the updated mirror. They had told us we are ready to add lane assist if we choose, but I'm not sure how after seeing the back of the mirror for the person that posted pictures. We we did get tint and PPF. And I'm happy...
  48. benemac

    Speed Assist and Lane Departure Warning

    Got our car on Friday. Just missed this. They said at delivery that we were prepared to add it, but the slits on the rearview mirror aren't there. So not sure. Looks like a nice upgrade. Oh well. Still a great car.
  49. benemac

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    - - - Updated - - - We received a call yesterday morning with great news. The car was ready for pickup. Apparently, the car arrived the evening before and the Service Center worked late to get cars detailed. We set up the time for 3pm and went after I got off work. So what we thought might...