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AnOutsider, you have the "wrong mentality." Assuming you don't set up your charger in some remote location and you set it up near your parking space (like most everyone does), the added moment of plugging in the car is nothing. In stead of being a ball and chain, it feels a bit more like...

I checked out that IP address, but nothing was there. :mad::redface::cursing::confused:

I'm going to start off with, "You're right." I tell everyone that same line when I tell them about the 240 mile range of my Roadster. But, not every decision is made logically. Some people are willing to spend more for "convenience" than others. When you rent a car, you have to call and...

Did you hear that from a Tesla Motors employee? Or did you hear that from us on this forum? If that is true, then it gives me something to look forward to, because I was underwhelmed by the 0-60 in 4.5... I swear I heard Elon mention in various interviews that he was working on a sub-4 Model...

I was told by my Ranger that there were two compressors: one for the PEM/motor, and one for the passenger compartment. That isn't inconsistent with 2 coolant lines, but to be clear, there is one compressor dedicated to the passenger compartment, and one dedicated to the PEM. The purpose is to...

I'm intrigued. Why don't you try it out and let us know how it works. Specifically check into an iPad/iPhone solution. As for the Android tablet solution, who even has one of those? I heard they sold about 10 Android tablets before taking them off the market. EDIT: Oh and before TEG or...

In various other threads, other owners have expressed the desire for a more "automated" charging system. We know that TM reads this forum, so pay attention, because this type of activity is exactly the type of activity that should be automated. Many other forum readers (and myself) have...

Wider tires and insufficiently inflated tires are more prone to hydroplaning. Also, higher speeds are more likely to cause hydroplaning. As a defense, I suggest you use the standard tire inflation pressures instead of the comfort pressures (assuming you are using comfort). Also, the street...

Exactly New cell phone app: Tesla Tattler --- works on all cell phones

5YJRE1A38A1001078 - Although my signature says it: this is a 2.5 Sport VDS: September 29, 2010 Sticker: September 2010 Delivered: October 26, 2010 My Tesla Statuses were as follows Sept 24 - "Your Roadster is in the Body Assembly factory" Oct 11 - "Your Roadster is in the Chassis and Body...

10 Fastest Cars of 2011 - CNBC Only three of the cars were faster than the Tesla Roadster Sport EDIT: Sorry Bonnie, didn't see your link in there.

2 questions: (1) Was the A/C on? (2) When you got there, anything left in the battery?

I've been driving on the Continentals for about a month. My initial impression was that I was not impressed, but after reading what I posted before, my disappointment did not shine through. For the first week, whenever I was heavy on the go pedal, the tires would squeal. If turning while...

That is a good question. And since Roger Reid never said anything about that, it makes me doubt my Ranger. But I am just sharing what I just learned earlier today. All I know is that after 6 months of clearing TPMS errors, it is finally fixed! Maybe you have to do autocross with the other...

I don't get funny ones like you. The main question I get is this: "Nice car, what kind of car is that?" "It's a Tesla. It's all electric." "Really?! All electric? Who makes it?" "Tesla" "Yeah, but who makes it?"

TPMS UPDATE: Here is a piece of information that should be brought to the owners' attention. It might be in the manual, but still, it should be bold and in 24 pt text. Apparently, if the wheels are away from the car for "too long" and the key is left in the ignition, the TPMS "will lose it's...

I'm fishing for solutions for these problems: 1) You are traveling somewhere you are not entirely familiar. You are using the NAV. The screen shows the map and turn directions. You get a call on your bluetooth linked phone. The map goes away! I had to pull over and beg to get off the phone...

aol..

I spoke with my ranger, he says that Tesla still hasn't gotten around the dealership law in Texas. The store in the Galleria is just for display (so far). Customers can walk in, look, touch and feel, but purchases will still go through California. Plus, service will not be out of Texas (I'm...

I realize this thread has veered towards battery pack cost, but allow me to go back to the real vs. ideal miles discussion. I recently did a trip from Houston to Austin. From my house to my destination, 168 miles. One would think that would be a no-brainer for a 244 mile pack... let me tell...

I will start by saying what follows is pure speculation, but I envisioned for the Model S performance model was also going the 4-wheel drive model. I didn't think that a mild current boost from an upgraded PEM/Motor would make much difference (look at Roadster v. Roadster Sport). I figured the...

Good news! I have evidence of at least 1 Texas store! I'm not sure how they got around the "dealership law." For service from this location, I'd gladly pay the $1/mile round trip fee. This location is less than 5 miles from me. :D

A law that allows ticketing of non-charging cars in an EV spot can avoid the whole debate of whether to ticket non-charging EV's simply by requiring ALL parking spaces to have chargers. Then it wouldn't matter... but I guess until we live in that "perfect world," we have to deal with this...

+1 I agree. People, when grouped, usually fall over a bell curve. When looking at these groups: Vets vs. Non-vets, you are going to find a range of capabilities. There may be a difference between the average of the two groups (but I don't know that there is). What I can say is that I have...

those are old videos, but dubbing the Knight Rider theme is new.

I kinda like knowing there won't be a Roadster 3.0 any time soon. No buyer's remorse when TM comes out with a sexier car right after accepting delivery. "Sorry" to all the 1.5 and 2.0 owners.

There is a thread on it, but it doesn't have a definite answer, just guesses. Service Diagnostics Menu

Other than Roger Reid, has anyone else confirmed use of a non-stock front tire size? Can anyone confirm successful use of 205/50R16? Or anything else other than 195/50R16?

I also hesitated due to the lack of Tesla presence in Texas. I avoided the 1.5 and the 2.0, but when they released the 2.5, I felt that TM had gotten most of the bugs out. Plus, all the owners gave me feedback that TM was very responsive to their needs. The owners told me that warranty work...

I listened to the interview, and I believe I know what Elon intended to say with his "unintelligible" stutter. With the "um's," and stutters removed, I believe he was saying, "There's a performance version that could beat a BMW M5 around a track." He was wise to qualify his statement. It...

I just got my 3rd set of rears, so I am updating the database. Currently my mileage is 7100 miles. As mentioned in my earlier posts to this thread, my first set were the stock Yokohama Neova A048. The rears lasted to 3100 miles. The fronts are still on the car. At 7100 miles, the fronts...

I am so embarrassed. Can we take down this thread now? I had checked for wear lines on my tires a short while back... coincidentally, just before the noise was obvious. I then noticed the noise and immediately ruled out the tires, because I had checked them for wear lines. What I didn't do...

UPDATE: Had my vehicle almost 10 months, it has almost 7,000 miles on it. The A048's made it just barely over 3,000 mi, the Toyo R888's made it just slightly longer than that. I have wear bars on my rears, the fronts still have enough tread on them. I swear I am not burning rubber. I asked...

I've been researching window films. In the process I checked in on the solar guard option I purchased (but can't tell if I actually have). Here is the Solar Guard Website. They say: Most of the films out there boast 40-50% thermal rejection, so 66% thermal rejection would be the best out...

As exciting as it would be to actually be there, I am counting on the eventual test drive, when my sales associate brings the car to me. That's what happened with the Roadster. I'm just going to wait until Tesla either brings me a Model S to drive or when they open a store nearby in Texas.

and with the driver's head sticking out over the windshield

I've had the boot bag for around 2 months now. It is still in my trunk. I haven't even done a trial fitting yet. I have plans to use it in September.

Here is the sound sample I promised. 2 things: 1) don't listen through your computer speakers, it doesn't do it justice. I listened through my speakers, and I could barely hear it. 2) Listen to it with headphones, and you'll hear it. If you are wondering why I am making a big deal about it...

UPDATE: After mentioning to Tesla Motors service my woes concerning the A/C, they've reviewed my logs. The TM advisor admitted that usually when owners complain about A/C issues, more times than not, it is simply the vehicle diverting cooling to the battery in a normal fashion. In my case...

Yes, and lateral G's too!

Not sure if it will record well, but I will use my iPhone to capture the noise and post it. Sadly this is a busy week for me, so it might be a while.

I'll see what I can do about recording it and posting a video/audio. The noise is most prominent when traveling at a constant speed, because it allows the sound to resonate. Today, I tried it again, but with the A/C off. Whether the A/C is on or off has no effect on the hum. As I said...

Hi, I've had a noise (whir or hum) coming from my 2010 Roadster Sport 2.5 for a few months now. I can't tell if it was always there since delivery, and I am just noticing it, or if it is something new. So I am posting a description to see if other have this sound. Roll Call (Yea or Nay): When...

Let me help. http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/2485-Radar-Detectors Moderators, perhaps this can be merged

How recent is this firmware? Would my 2.5 benefit? I have found, to my chagrin, that sometimes my AC just cuts out. I hope that it is doing this to cool the battery, but I'm not too sure. There does not seem to be much logic to it. When it happens, I check the temp of the battery, PEM and...

After 6 months of owning my Roadster, I was having some streaking from the stock wiper blade. I saw this thread and mid-April I got the Bosch 426A ICON. Just wanted to chime in: after 3 months, still going strong. This is a good wiper blade.

what was the air date? USA Network website says the episode will be available 30days after airing. http://www.usanetwork.com/fullepisodes/

I agree with everyone else above. Since we have a cruise control thread, I've been meaning to ask. Anyone notice this: Driving with cruise control on, but I desire to speed up a hair to get around someone. If I lightly touch the torque pedal, I seem to engage regen, because the car seems to...

? Rated #3 in electric cars?! Was given lower rating than Volt and Leaf.

It was an IQ test, you failed. :eek: really, I'm kidding. :wink: :biggrin: