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  1. Sparky

    Model X 19" rims and winter tires (used)

    Hi. Sorry, I gave these wheels and tires away in 2021. Free! Annual Park City trips were the reason for them. No idea why I couldn't sell them but when you drop the price from $250 to $0 people come out of the woodwork. You can get a new set for only about $2k.:) Congrats on the X. My favorite...
  2. Sparky

    Elon backtracks (again): will layoff Hourly workers including those supporting FSD program

    Maybe before 2019 that would have been true. I think only Elon can "kill Tesla" at this point. Is he trying to? I have been a huge fan of his since 2010. Family have worked at Tesla. I had to mute him on Twitter and try not to mute spouse who wants me to sell the stock and "detach ourselves from...
  3. Sparky

    Free SeaSucker roof rack

    The SeaSuckers are gone. Free is more fun than selling. Thanks everyone.
  4. Sparky

    Free Model X Winter Tires and Rims

    The winter tires are gone. Next up, Free SeaSucker roof rack I feel like I'm fighting inflation one garage cleanup at a time.
  5. Sparky

    Free SeaSucker roof rack

    I bought these for my Model X which I no longer have. I assume they'll fit any large glass roof but works the 2-3 times I used them on my '17 X. Free to good home! SoCal pickup.
  6. Sparky

    Free Model X Winter Tires and Rims

    Free! Gotta clean out the garage. I have not been able to sell these but they are in great shape, tires have plenty of tread left. If you're traveling to snow, winter tires are a lifesaver. In SoCal for pickup. Pics and further info here: 4 Winter Tires & Rims for Tesla Model X
  7. Sparky

    Supercharger - Bakersfield, CA - Copus Rd. (LIVE, 20 V3 stalls)

    Yeah, I've done those things. I put it in the door pocket just before we arrived. That was our last stop before home. Kinda seems most likely?
  8. Sparky

    Supercharger - Bakersfield, CA - Copus Rd. (LIVE, 20 V3 stalls)

    Lost wallet at Supercharger Bakersfield-Copus Rd. Yesterday (01/15/2022). Please contact if found. Thanks!
  9. Sparky

    4 Winter Tires & Rims for Tesla Model X

    Selling 4 winter tires with 19" rims from my 2017 Model X. Tires: 265/50R-19 BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK DM-V2 XL I've put 3 seasons on these which amounts to ~ 12k miles. One of the 4 tires was just replaced and has virtually no wear. Rims are not perfect. Note the gouge in the one displayed at about...
  10. Sparky

    Model X 19" rims and winter tires (used)

    I still have these and found the current pricing for new on Tirerack is about $1000 (what inflation?). So, I want to get rid of them to make room for Model Y winter tires/wheels. How about $250 OBO.
  11. Sparky

    Model X 19" rims and winter tires (used)

    Selling 4 winter tires with 19" rims from my 2017 Model X (lease return in August). Tires: 265/50R-19 BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK DM-V2 XL I've put 3 seasons on these which amounts to ~ 13k miles. One of the 4 tires was just replaced in 2020 and has virtually no wear. Rims are not perfect. Note the...
  12. Sparky

    Papafox's Daily TSLA Trading Charts

    My core shares are in two regular stock accounts. I've only added shares to those over the years since 2013 when I made a large (for me) purchase after ordering and then test driving a Model S. I didn't start getting calls/emails from new "account managers" until 2019, offering their "help". My...
  13. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    You probably bought the shares I sold! Smart purchase. I kept a few of those $17 shares from 2010 and while it's fun to see a 190x, my big purchase after I regained my senses in 2013 (bought a Model S and got woke) is still a few bucks short of 100x. I'll buy some beers anyway. Cheers!
  14. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Tesla & SpaceX may leave eventually. Many companies that started in CA leave. Texas is a popular destination. Austin is nice (I've been looking) but housing is almost as $$ as CA and prop taxes are more. It seems to be easier to start something in CA than grow it very large. Especially...
  15. Sparky

    Travel Through Cajon Pass on I-15

    PTC = Positive Temperature Coefficient. It's a fancy kind of resistive heater which is not very efficient (like a toaster element). The Y and new 3 have more efficient heat pumps.
  16. Sparky

    Travel Through Cajon Pass on I-15

    On I-15 in Fall/Winter cold dry winds can be blowing. Mind the headwinds and cold weather by checking your Wh/mi. The PTC heater in the '15 S can cut your range noticeably. But, as others have stated, the road to Vegas his littered with SCs. Hesperia, Barstow, Yermo, Baker, Primm... You'll be...
  17. Sparky

    For those with Free Unlimited SuperCharging: Mine is showing "Pay Per Use" but I'm not charged

    I've had this situation on my Model 3 since Fall '18. Today I just noticed my Model 3 "details" page has changed to: "Free Unlimited Supercharging". Anyone else see this?
  18. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    I guess TSLA $1k brings it out: My kid started looking for his first house ~10 weeks ago. Back up... I have 3 kids. One worked Tesla GA4 line during Summer 2018 Model 3 ramp. One is artist turned tech design honcho. One is former "X-games" champ who used winnings to buy TSLA at $38/share while...
  19. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Thanks @MC3OZ and @jbcarioca for highlighting this presentation. I finally took a look at it and started with a sort of "oh that's kinda cool" and eventually got around to "holy sh** why isn't TSLA much much higher?! Tesla won't be an energy broker, they'll be a Market Maker. All that...
  20. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Cool. So by that plot, about every 200 MY, there was a Mag 16 quake; about large enough to split the Earth in half. Oh wait.... (extrpolation is fun).
  21. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    As I've stated before, it makes economic sense to move production out of Calif. I think the idea of Tesla winding down Fremont is not fresh. I'm sure Shanghai opened their eyes to how much better building cars can be anywhere but CA. I don't think the state really wants much manufacturing of the...
  22. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Talent jumping from powerful tech company to form a dynamic startup. That's just California. The bulk of the above companies (including Tesla) were birthed in California. AMD begat NVDIA from one of California's many business-unfriendly rules: non-compete clauses are not enforceable. In Texas...
  23. Sparky

    First pedestrian killed by Autopilot, family sues

    It is my personal experience that a car moving at 70MPH is more dangerous with a fatigued / distracted driver, absent AP, than with AP. On a 100+ mi trip, driving with AP is safer IMO, and I feel safer using it in this manner.
  24. Sparky

    First pedestrian killed by Autopilot, family sues

    Disagree. AP is not expected to "handle" unexpected. Driver is.
  25. Sparky

    First pedestrian killed by Autopilot, family sues

    Link supporting your assertion? That's not my experience with over 5000 AP miles. I make a 350 mi trip 2-4x per month. Drives with AP leave me far less fatigued because I'm only supervising the driving rather than constantly making micro adjustments to speed and steering. Using AP in this...
  26. Sparky

    Supercharger - Kettleman City, CA (LIVE 15 Nov 2017, 24 V2 + 16 V3 stalls, lounge)

    I was at KC Supercharger last night (05/03) around 5:45pm. The lounge was open and bathrooms accessible. I could not tell if the coffee barista was working since they were all cleaning up getting ready to close at 6pm. After 6pm the restrooms at the other side of the parking lot are accessible...
  27. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Is it possible that since Fremont is a factory which imports parts from China, it is also a customs center? So, where a hospital would have to go through a local customs office and the associated delay and bureaucracy, Tesla can arrange a direct delivery to Fremont, get customs officials to sign...
  28. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    So if I understand this, yesterday, when I sold some at $598 I hurt the longs. Later that same day when I bought back more shares than I sold earlier, at $505, did I not then help the longs? Seems at worst a net zero effect. I very much enjoy riding my bike on Sunday when the weather is nice...
  29. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    I understand and respect the decisions of those feeling the need to sell based on risk tolerance. I've adjusted my trading scheme these last 2 weeks to reduce emotion since it's hard to separate my anxiety for family & friends who are at health risk from market risk. Rather than sell off my...
  30. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    I've been small-buying this downtrend since around $780 with programmed limit buys. But today I bought a larger chunk at ~$691 based on my expectation that by Monday we'll see some positive news of Tesla Model Y deliveries. Plus, I received my own "Prepare for Y Delivery" notice so, I'm not...
  31. Sparky

    AWD Non-Performance White Interior Waiting Room

    Just saw it on my Tesla page. No email. Reserved around end of March '19. Not sure what I'm going to do. 1) Since Tesla changed the wheel color, I'm more interested in White paint but it costs $2k more 'cuz price resets. 2) My X lease doesn't run out until August. I thought I had this timed...
  32. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Note: I don't trade often and mostly out of an IRA account so there's no immediate tax implications. I do set stop-losses then take a few days off before buying back. This time, stop-losses triggered at $790, $720. I've been buying all the way down through the 600s but plan to sit on some cash...
  33. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Gaah! "Sister Agnes Claire, I'm sorry. I will never put my name on the top left corner of my homework again. Only top right corner. Only top right corner. Only top ri............... I have friends who entered college with scars on the tops of their arms from so many ruler whacks. PTSD.
  34. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Funny thing I noticed in my investment profile. Little has changed except $% of portfolio has bounced up due to TSLA in recent months. A year ago I was "Mildly aggressive", now I see I'm "Very aggressive". Well, well, I guess I should be scared.
  35. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Sweet. While we're on this subject, three things: 1) Spouse and I visited the financial advisor. Just a general physical because spouse is thinking about retiring (way) early. FA looked at TSLA holdings and said, "Wow! I may have you pick some stocks for me". Now that's a turning point. 9 mos...
  36. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Mine also arrived! Celebrated the CyTruckload of $TSLA gains today by taking my phone for a ride on the roof of my X. It made it quite far before disembarking. Even this did not dampen my spirits Now I have an ensemble.
  37. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    OT: "The best part is no part, the best process is no process". Call it Pilot; or just maybe just Pi (since there's probably a lot of those in the software anyway). Bought a few more at $561 today.
  38. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Foundation Capital guy towards the end... "I will say that if I had to bet where the competition is going to come from it's going to come from China... it's doubly smart that Elon is in [China]... Go right to the home territory of your biggest competitor... he's not going to Detroit, he's going...
  39. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    I'm have similar weighting except sold almost all spec stocks. There's not enough near term upside for me. 25% cash until I feel better about macro. Note: The following is OT and anecdotal. Stopped by one of the 3 local Tesla stores I frequent. Found a rep I know and was offered this: 1) For the...
  40. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Watched the reveal. I had lots of thoughts and was very amused at the shattered glass. Unscripted plus hilarious. Decided to sleep on placing an order right away; plus, web page not responding. Woke up, showed the truck to spouse. Spouse: "Oh god, that's weird. How will they get F-150 people to...
  41. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    So, after 6 long months, my TSLA page is looking very healthy. MyTesla page however, is getting obese. Feeling Cybrtrk lust but not sure I can squeeze another object onto that page. Lust usually wins tho. Note, I already have solar on my roof. Solarglass roof is for a rental I have in PG&E...
  42. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    When I walked the dog down past the local surf spot I noticed a 30-ish surfer suiting up and pulling her board out of the back of a black Model 3. I casually ask how she likes her Tesla: "It's amazing, the car gets software updates that make it better. I can control the AC for my dog when I step...
  43. Sparky

    Video: Driver left scene of an accident / Update: driver caught

    Thanks for the vid. About a year ago, I saw a similar hit and run while out on my morning jog. Driver stopped after side-swiping a parked car and seemed to check around for any witnesses. I was coming up from 50 yards behind and they saw me and began to speed off. I whipped out my smart-phone...
  44. Sparky

    SpaceX Prepared for 'Most Difficult Launch Ever' - STP-2 FH launch

    Thanks for those pics! That's my gear on those sats (primary instrument) and also have payload on Deep Space Atomic Clock (not the clock). First. If seeing a night-time FH launch/landing is not on bucket list, I highly recommend adding. Ridiculously impressive, from the supernova bright...
  45. Sparky

    SpaceX Prepared for 'Most Difficult Launch Ever' - STP-2 FH launch

    Going. Seen plenty of launches but no booster landings! Fingers crossed. I have 6 years of my work life strapped into that fairing.
  46. Sparky

    BYND Beyond Meat out of main

    I own some BYND. Bought late, roughly $90. I tried the burger at Carl's and thought, "this is fine." Certainly not worse than the beef version and aspects of it were better (no liver flavor). I would buy it again. I do believe in entropy, gravity, Maxwell-Faraday equation, and AGW (why add the...
  47. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    When I saw the shareholders' presentation, It seemed like it was getting about 40% of Musk's attention. His mind seemed to be working other problems. I've started to adapt to the idea that he just "sees" differently and can't necessarily express things in linear, calendar terms. It can be...
  48. Sparky

    SpaceX Prepared for 'Most Difficult Launch Ever' - STP-2 FH launch

    ULA launch for USAF on the 27th. So, if STP-2 doesn't go off on 24,25 it will likely slip to end of June since range etc has to be secured again. I'm def going if on 24th. Not sure about later.
  49. Sparky

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    OT: Sorry, I should have been more explicit. Lane 1 is passing lane when there's 2 or more lanes. Lane 4 in my example is slow lane. California Driver Handbook - Traffic Lanes Choosing A Lane Traffic lanes are often referred to by number. The left or “fast” lane is called the “Number 1...