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  1. Alexandersims

    Open Vehicle Monitoring System

    You are wonderful :) Thank you very much Mark.
  2. Alexandersims

    Open Vehicle Monitoring System

    I’m using V3 with the latest firmware, is it possible to separate the miles/kilometres setting from the Celsius/Fahrenheit setting? If I select Miles I get Fahrenheit and if I select Kilometres I get Celsius. It seems other users have been able to separate these but not sure if it’s v3/v2 related...
  3. Alexandersims

    No Brainer 4" drop-in speaker upgrade phenomenon

    keen to see how you get on David. Really want to do something to the audio quality when I have time...
  4. Alexandersims

    BSM Contactor failure - unable to charge...

    I have an error like this as well but it seems to be directly linked to PEM temperature. If i sit in the garage when its cold and the fault occurs, I start it up (having shut the charge port door!) and rest my foot on the brake pedal whilst accelerating lightly to put 10 amps through the motor...
  5. Alexandersims

    Tesla Roadster on Nürburgring Nordschleife

    Hey David, All i can say is that there are plenty of 32amp 3 phase sockets in the F1 paddock which they might let you use but it is out of the way and access may be restricted. There are industrial estates around with Aston Martin and a few others having bases there but the likelyhood of easily...
  6. Alexandersims

    Tesla Roadster on Nürburgring Nordschleife

    At an average speed of 95, I would think you would need to run the Roadster close to max speed on the straights to balance out the slow speeds in the corners. Obviously on the Dottinger homer straight you could make up a lot but this would be the same for the eTron... I'd be up for it but...
  7. Alexandersims

    Tesla Roadster on Nürburgring Nordschleife

    I would think that it would be best to use full throttle to get out of the corners and up to decent speed and then back off to maintain 90mph or whatever on straights. In my experience, holding the car at 100+mph is what kills the motor temps to make it go into limp mode. You can erase the...
  8. Alexandersims

    Possible EV trackday at Donington Park race circuit with FIA Formula E tour

    Sorry to say this but it's not looking possible for the moment. Costs are too high and struggling to get any funds from manufacturers. So for now its is not going to happen. We will continue looking into it and try and see if we can do something next year, perhaps before the London...
  9. Alexandersims

    Passenger seat belt warning

    I've never had a passenger seat bet alarm in my 2.5. Only Drivers side...
  10. Alexandersims

    Possible EV trackday at Donington Park race circuit with FIA Formula E tour

    Hi guys, Things have moved forward on this between Donington, Formula E and myself :) We need to now be serious about gauging people's interest. A day to celebrate EVs is generally what it is about and to engage Formula E with the EV community. Ideas which are very real possibilities are...
  11. Alexandersims

    Ecotricity Electric Highway

    Hey guys, This is a really simple modification. You need to trim 14mm off the end of a type 2 plug and then it sits fully on the tethered cable on type 2 rapid chargers. It will render the plug 'unlock able' at all further charging stations but that's your call whether you continue using it...
  12. Alexandersims

    The 12 Volt Battery

    Hi guys, Sorry if it has been mentioned but scanning through this thread I cannot see the specific make/model of the battery for the Roadster. Can anyone let me know exactly which 12v battery should be used? My car is on loan to a friend and has the warning so I want to order one so I can...
  13. Alexandersims

    How you may be able to increase your CAC value

    Regarding motor temps I'd say 100 degC is fairly normal. Thats what I would say I get if cruising at 70mph. at around 135/140 the motor goes into its first 'overheat' mode and dials back power significantly (You can still cruise at 100+mph though). I have never pushed it to the real upper limit...
  14. Alexandersims

    New Roadster Goodies for 2014

    Have you read the battery replacement contract? I believe mine says that it will replace the current battery with one that is 'at least 53kWh' or something to that effect. When I was told that I wondered whether it would open up the option of it covering a higher density pack, thats actually...
  15. Alexandersims

    What type of Roadster battery pack upgrade would you choose?

    Auto Express interview with Elon saying that a 400 mile range battery upgrade is planned for the Roadster.
  16. Alexandersims

    Trying to see if our CPO Roadster ideal mile range loss/CAC value decrease is real...

    From the logs, just to double check I understand them correctly, the number at the end of each line is saying which brick is the lowest right? If that's the case then for my logs the minimum brick changes frequently... Surely with it having been on brick 8 for 3 years it has to have a fault?!!
  17. Alexandersims

    Losing miles while plugged in

    With the Roadster at least, it tops up the charge every 24 hrs if left plugged in. Sounds like something similar with the Model S, not sure on the time intervals though...
  18. Alexandersims

    Trying to see if our CPO Roadster ideal mile range loss/CAC value decrease is real...

    Hi Kevin, This is all pretty interesting. Certainly does look like a sheet has dropped off seeing as the CAC nose dived suddenly. Are you able to extract the logs from my car? I tried a couple of times recently but think I was using the wrong sized memory stick...
  19. Alexandersims

    UK Deliveries

    I was driving the i8 and we were considering going up against the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Hybrid in all electric mode but it simply wasn't going to be good marketing as we don't have the same performance as them (or vs a model S)... The i8 is a lovely car and with the interest it has created...
  20. Alexandersims

    Zero:Net - The UK's open Charging Network

    Bloomin excellent Kevin! Well done to all at ZCW. Glad to see the Celtic Manor point got used by you last year as well :)
  21. Alexandersims

    Ecotricity Electric Highway

    Hi guys, This is interesting... I had assumed for ages that we Roadster drivers can only use the few Ecotricity points which have the 22kw posts? Mine always works fine on those but never tried on the rapid charger. Isn't the Tesla cable only rated to 32amps anyway though? Even if a charge was...
  22. Alexandersims

    Quickcharging in Belgium (DC and AC)

    does anybody know if the Total HPCs are working again? I guess this was just a specific problem with the Brussels charge point but if I travel in my roadster next week to Spa and Zolder, I need to know that it has been working since widodh had the problem! At the charge stations, from the...
  23. Alexandersims

    electric-highway.com – FAST CHARGING ACCROSS EUROPE

    Thank you very much for this!
  24. Alexandersims

    electric-highway.com – FAST CHARGING ACCROSS EUROPE

    Oh really. ok, one of the Tesla guys in the UK pointed it out to me saying Tesla didnt have an official map but pointed me towards this site... On another note, i noticed you are in Belgium so maybe you can help. I am looking to do a road trip to Spa in a couple of weeks and on the map there...
  25. Alexandersims

    electric-highway.com – FAST CHARGING ACCROSS EUROPE

    How can you add to this map? Tomorrow I'm checking out a new HPC that has been installed at the Celtic Manor in south Wales. Once I confirm it is working and that it is 70A then we can add it to this map
  26. Alexandersims

    #728 - Radiant Red - San Diego

    Battery replacement agreement states that it can be transfered to a new owner. I know the item has ended but if the battery has not been replaced then it should be valid for the new owner to arrange replacement for up to 10 years from the initial 1st buyer's purchse.
  27. Alexandersims

    Suggested Supercharger Locations

    Hi guys, I live in the UK and have a Roadster, I was speaking to a PR comms guy at the head office here and he reckoned that UK supercharging would be end of this year or start of next year! i was expecting a few years of waiting before I saw the first ones here. I really hope he is correct :)...
  28. Alexandersims

    UK insurers for Tesla Roadsters

    I insure mine with Stackhouse Poland, with penalties on my licence they have been the most helpful and competitive... I spoke to Sam Bowen - 01494430169 / 07795323777 Let me know how it goes!
  29. Alexandersims

    Tesla Roadster wanted..!

    Depending on which spec car you want and how much you are willing to pay, I know a few people in the UK (including myself) with Roadsters... Write what specs you want and maybe there will be someone close to it wanting wo sell to make room for the Model S...
  30. Alexandersims

    Hi I'm a new member in Oxford

    Pretty nice simple design. In all honesty the standard 'diffuser' does next to nothing doesn't it! Solely for aesthetics surely. Do you own this car or is it an upgrade for another roadster owner? Any idea on whether is something you'll be selling? any suggestion on price? Thanks!
  31. Alexandersims

    UK Long Range Charging Network

    Gian has been very good to supply the Celtic Manor with an HPC so once installed they should have ZCW and HPC charge points. Good news for me and anyone else wanting to drive through South Wales.
  32. Alexandersims

    POLAR (Chargemaster) "will have a nationwide EV charging network"

    Has any body found the I phone app? I've tried searching for Polar and not much comes up for an EV app...
  33. Alexandersims

    Zero:Net - The UK's open Charging Network

    I went straight back and asked that they contact Gian as he has already agreed to it. It's taken him 2 weeks to get the ZCW form completed so maybe by Christmas an HPC will be on its way to being installed ;) I shall keep urging them to get one.
  34. Alexandersims

    Zero:Net - The UK's open Charging Network

    The Celtic Manor has said that they've applied for the ZCW charge points. Hopefully all goes ahead and another site is online in South Wales.
  35. Alexandersims

    Open Vehicle Monitoring System

    Sorry to ask a boring question, but I have found a tariff with a different network provider that is far cheaper so can I change SIM cards and re associate OVMS with the new number? Or will it need some extra re programming other than the usual setup when all is new? Many thanks
  36. Alexandersims

    UK Long Range Charging Network

    In all fairness to them the key has been readily available every time. Not sure why they don't have it on a latch as going to reception each time is a bit of a pain. Still though, bit by bit! Yeah, it was more that I'd like to do it at some point, would be cool to hold the record for a...
  37. Alexandersims

    UK Long Range Charging Network

    Just to let you all know that I've been on at the Windsor Marriott for a while to scrap their tedious 10 pound flat fee for a charge and after speaking to the manager thetpy have waived the fee once I told them that only Tesla drivers could use it anyway. I use it often as its between Wales and...
  38. Alexandersims

    Engenie & Schneider charge ahead with UK’s first motorway rapid charge network

    This is what roadchef said to me today on twitter : @RoadChef: @SimsRacing We have rapid charge points at Clacket Lane eastbound and hope to have them at another 18 sites by the end of the year. I wonder whether 'hope' will turn into reality... I hope so ;)
  39. Alexandersims

    Source London

    Used a 32amp type 2 charge point from Source London today in park lane. It was ridiculous, 32 charge stations I counted and at least 25 of them were ICEd! Ok I didn't really care there and then as the was a space for me to use and get 10kwh whilst I had a meeting but there has to be a re think...
  40. Alexandersims

    Ecotricity Electric Highway

    They've got some way to go I think! If they claim the new white boxes are more reliable then they may need another different colour... Both eastbound and westbound at Membury services on M4 were not working today. On one the light turned blue after plugging in and the was no current, and on my...
  41. Alexandersims

    UK Long Range Charging Network

    Anyone up for a road trip then?!
  42. Alexandersims

    Ecotricity Electric Highway

    Does any one know when the next phase of 20 or so sites on the ecotricity network will get the charge points installed?
  43. Alexandersims

    UK Long Range Charging Network

    Certainly Kevin, I'm sure that'll sound far better to them if they are interested. David - ok, I'll check with them and let them know that a charging post wouldn't restrict them to being affiliated with one brand, just open more business up to an emerging market...
  44. Alexandersims

    UK Long Range Charging Network

    Moderator's Note: Moved from Roadster J1772 adapter thread. That's excellent, thank you David. I live 15 mins from Newport and the Celtic Manor would be an ideal location to open up access to South Wales. No doubt you guys have tried but next time I pass I'll stop by and raise the issue with...
  45. Alexandersims

    Short and sweet J-1772 to Roadster adapter - lockable

    Thank you Kevin. Very clear instructions, I like that :) I'll make sure I take both cables with me at all times just in case. David - Those 70A charge points, are they dedicated Tesla chargers or would I need a 70A rated cable to use with the hcsharp adaptor?
  46. Alexandersims

    Ecotricity Electric Highway

    I apologise Kevin. HAving never been stranded myself and having spoken to relatively few EV owners, never known them to get stranded I thought it was perhaps very uncommon. For these posts to fail once or twice is still not acceptable but we must try and help the industry improve constructively...
  47. Alexandersims

    Short and sweet J-1772 to Roadster adapter - lockable

    WOW! Thank you for explaining this Kevin. I guess to many it is an obvious thing to many but I never had explanations of do's and dont's for the car as it was just delivered and I was given the keys. The rest I have been figuring out myself. So far I have only used 13amps and so have always...
  48. Alexandersims

    Short and sweet J-1772 to Roadster adapter - lockable

    Just received my adapter and it looks great Henry! Being very new to all this and not technically that capable I am confused with what is best for disconnecting after charging. With the Tesla cables they have the switch to pull back to stop but with the can, what action should be done first...
  49. Alexandersims

    Ecotricity Electric Highway

    Hi all, Being a relatively new Tesla owner, I have no where near the experience of Kevin, David and others and reading through this forum I can understand the frustration at times, but on how many occasions has anyone actually been 'stranded' (except for the guy whos cable was stuck!)? I get...