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  1. Russell

    Plaid 21” rear tire woes - factory defect?

    Can you post a couple closeup pictures of the edge wear?
  2. Russell

    19mm vs 20mm lugs?

    That's a narrow lug. You want Acorn Bulge (sometimes called Factory Bulge) with 14mm x 1.50 threads for stock Tesla wheels.
  3. Russell

    19mm vs 20mm lugs?

    Post a picture of the aftermarket lug nut and the dimension of the seat.
  4. Russell

    Plaid 21” rear tire woes - factory defect?

    Can't see how it's the tires fault. After installing camber & toe arms, my Michelins stopped having inside edge wear.
  5. Russell

    What came first, your EV car or the L2 charger?

    My home (as with many homes in the US) was built with an outlet for the dryer and it's capable of L2 speeds. So my home came with a L2 charger when I got it.
  6. Russell

    Think I found replacement lug nuts for the 21" wheels

    Are you intending to use it on factory or aftermarket rims? Some aftermarket rims have a narrow lug opening so the bulge acorn won't fit.
  7. Russell

    Supercharger - San Jose, CA - 925 Blossom Hill Road (LIVE, 24 V3 stalls)

    Pictures I took a week ago. They repainted the white cabinet.
  8. Russell

    Another front suspension control arm failure

    I know I'm replying to an old post but since you are in California you should talk to someone at the California Bureau of Automotive Repair before you take Tesla to small claims court. The BAR has offices across California and you can go there and talk to someone in person. After reviewing...
  9. Russell

    Tesla BEV Competition Developments

    Afeela is having a pop-up event at Westfield Century City beginning Feb 2 through Feb 26 and at Westfield Valley Fair beginning Feb 22 through Mar 18. Details & registration for the free events here.
  10. Russell

    I need to talk to a Tesla Exec about a purchase problem

    Do you have any other email addresses, particularly one for service center issues? The one you posted is for lawsuits.
  11. Russell

    Supercharger - Jasper, FL

    Some Superchargers are in great locations, some are not. Use Plugshare.com or their app to get pictures & amenities of the location so you can decide beforehand if you want to charge there or not.
  12. Russell

    What to do when Power Frunk Completely Fails to Open?

    Since the struts have no power it's working like a manual frunk. You still have to lift it and close it by hand.
  13. Russell

    Vendor Tesla Model S Battery Extended Service Plans from 057 Technology

    Everybody gets a Conditional Credit while the credit card co. investigates the claim.
  14. Russell

    Owners who have had wraps done, question re non refundable deposits.

    You should get familiar with your rights as a consumer and know the rules the shop is supposed to follow. You can find information on both at the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, and if needed, file a complaint. If your invoice does not mention the deposit is non refundable then you are...
  15. Russell

    BP Pulse Orders $100 Million worth of Superchargers for US Network

    And shortly after Idle Fees was implemented that problem went away.
  16. Russell

    AP1 ONLY Please -- life after 2018.50.6

    From the notice... "The remedy will incorporate additional controls and alerts to those already existing on affected vehicles to further encourage the driver to adhere to their continuous driving responsibility whenever Autosteer is engaged, which includes keeping their hands on the steering...
  17. Russell

    Plaid 21” rear tire woes - factory defect?

    Custom Alignment in Mountain View. I ship my TireRack orders to them and had them install my N2itive camber and toe arms.
  18. Russell

    Weird: Charge door opens randomly, but only at one location

    Ask Tesla if the log files show how the charge port and hatch were opened... by key fob, by touchscreen, pressing on charge port door or pressing button on hatch.
  19. Russell

    Maximum battery charge level reduced - warranty about to expire

    Screenshot all correspondence between you and Tesla. Reminder, you should not have to pay anything out of pocket for a warranty repair. I presume you still have possession of your car? Take a picture of the battery label. The label is behind the passenger wheel and you need to turn the...
  20. Russell

    Love my sunroof, can’t get myself to upgrade

    Pano roof, vertical screen, FUSC and Premium Data are reasons why I haven't upgraded.
  21. Russell

    reliable/reputable third party wheel alignment in San Jose, CA area

    Any performance shop can do it. I take mine to Custom Alignment in Mountain View.
  22. Russell

    Tesla offers to transfer lifetime free supercharging to new vehicle

    Ask your wife's son to tell Tesla he was not expecting to have FUSC on the car and he would like it transferred to your new car as it was originally intended. Offer to sign paperwork too.
  23. Russell

    Consequences for blocking EV chargers

    It was staged. "The video did not show Lawson towing away an actual ICE-er; instead, it was staged by Lawson and his truck-owning sister, just to show what a Tesla can do."
  24. Russell

    7 years later what is your 100% on your 85kWh battery?

    If you happen to use ScanMyTesla, what's your Nominal Full Pack?
  25. Russell

    2021 Plaid - Here we go again! SSDD and tires...

    I never said inflation was the issue nor will it solve the problem. I said underinflation would exacerbate the problem.
  26. Russell

    2021 Plaid - Here we go again! SSDD and tires...

    If it was underinflated you would have gotten even less miles out of them. Overinflation increases the wear on the center, not the edges. Yes. But underinflation would cause the edges(inner and outer sidewalls) of the tire to wear out even faster. Just like the picture shows.
  27. Russell

    Plaids with 20" tires AND rear inner tire wear?

    Some people have staggered tires so they can't rotate. Inner edge wear has been a problem since the 1st Model S rolled off the assembly line over 10yrs ago. It has already been proven that Tesla's specs are causing the inner edge wear problem and a more neutral camber setting fixes it.
  28. Russell

    2021 Plaid - Here we go again! SSDD and tires...

    Have you seen the wear pattern of a tire that has been under inflated? The outer edges are worn out faster than the center. Underinflation causes the sidewalls to carry more weight of the vehicle than the centers. That is going to exacerbate the inner edge wear problem. Higher pressure causes...
  29. Russell

    2021 Plaid - Here we go again! SSDD and tires...

    Tesla's alignment specs suck. The inner edge wear issue is not a new problem, it has been happening on Model Ss for more than a decade. Fix the wear issue with adjustable camber arms or washers. If the issue is still there then add adjustable toe arms...
  30. Russell

    Model S Aftermarket Wheel Fitment/Offset Discussion

    Something else had to cause it.
  31. Russell

    The supercharger overbilled me because it had an incorrect time! Tesla declined my complaint!

    I had a $3.50 idle fee on my account for nearly 3 weeks and they never charged my card nor restrict my Supercharging.
  32. Russell

    Model S Aftermarket Wheel Fitment/Offset Discussion

    That is simply not true. No way anyone can believe that when our cars have air suspension that automatically lowers while driving.
  33. Russell

    Model S Aftermarket Wheel Fitment/Offset Discussion

    Cost. Not everyone wants to spend thousands on wheels. Maybe they can get a good deal on rims in that particular size.
  34. Russell

    Vendor Tesla Model S Battery Extended Service Plans from 057 Technology

    And Tesla's mission statement is no longer about "Sustainable Transportation".
  35. Russell

    ICEd Supercharger spaces, whom to report to?

    Since you are in California, call a tow company, police or sheriff and ask them if they will tow cars for violating CVC22511.1 (a) A person shall not park or leave standing a vehicle in a stall or space designated pursuant to Section 22511 unless the vehicle is connected for electric charging...
  36. Russell

    Marina del Rey Supercharger Incorrect Billing

    They know their clocks are wrong, are not charging their customers the correct price and when it's brought to their attention they refuse to adjust the bill? Contact your DAs Consumer Protection department and file a complaint.
  37. Russell

    Plaid 21” rear tire woes - factory defect?

    Take it to another tire shop.
  38. Russell

    Plaids with 20" tires AND rear inner tire wear?

    Did you have the inner edge wear issue with the Arachnids?
  39. Russell

    20000 new Tesla chargers at Hilton

    Not sure if it's going to be NACS or J1772. "The McLean, Virginia-based company said it plans to have at least six wall-mounted chargers at selected hotels that will work with any electric vehicle model, beginning in 2024."
  40. Russell

    Plaid 21” rear tire woes - factory defect?

    Which tire shop did you go to?
  41. Russell

    Model Y rear ended - what should I do?

    Find a body shop and have them write you an estimate.
  42. Russell

    Plaid 21” rear tire woes - factory defect?

    Alignment "correct" to who's numbers, an experienced suspension technician or Tesla? Tesla's numbers are known to be terrible. You should keep tire pressure above 42.
  43. Russell

    Fastrak Placement for 2016 MS

    I registered my license plate to my FasTrack account so now I keep the transponder in my glovebox. If I want to get a carpool discount then I will place the transponder on my dash just for that portion of the drive.
  44. Russell

    Plaid 21” rear tire woes - factory defect?

    I used to have the inner edge wear problem with NON OEM Michelins in both 21" & 20" sizes but that stopped happening when I had the adjustable camber and toe arms installed.
  45. Russell

    Supercharger - Los Gatos, CA - Los Gatos Boulevard (LIVE 16 Jan 2024, 8 V4 stalls)

    Is the transformer in? If yes, then a few weeks. If no, then a few months.
  46. Russell

    steering Wheel Scroll/Select

    Earlier this week Palo Alto didn't tell me what they would replace but it's going to cost me $311.
  47. Russell

    steering Wheel Scroll/Select

    Do you have the part# and cost for the scroll wheel?
  48. Russell

    Steering wheel buttons+scrollers not working

    Tesla Palo Alto said the part is restricted and they want $311 to replace it.
  49. Russell

    7 Major Automakers Band Together to build their own Network.

    You inflate the subsidies Tesla receives and don't address what their competitors receive in comparison. Have I ever said Tesla does not get any government funding? No.