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  1. J

    128 GB USB Tesla branded thumb drive now available

    Very low power consumption with SSDs. MAXIMUM power consumption is about 2.8W. That means 560ma. Absolutely compatible with USB-A. SSD will be much faster than sd based flash cards and SSDs have greater tolerance for reading and writing...they are hard drives after all.
  2. J

    August/September VIN Notifications and Deliveries

    For the recent deliveries with VINs in the 40,000s, how is the paint, panel gaps, and overall build quality? I rejected two Ys in the 5 and 6,000 VIN range as the paint and quality were “less than acceptable “.
  3. J

    Apple Music in MY using the browser

    There is an Apple Music web application...have you tried logging in with the web browser? Get millions of songs. All ad-free. No easy solution for apple TV
  4. J

    Fit and finish excuse

    Technology has NOTHING to do with manufacturing build quality. The car that was assigned to me was simply terrible quality.
  5. J

    Picked up my Y today!

    Just curious what are your last 5 digits of the vehicle’s VIN? I rejected 6205. Horrible build quality. Others at the store in the 6,000s were similar but mine was the worst of the bunch. Definitely early quality issues.
  6. J

    Brand new gen 3 wall connector for sale

    June 26, 2020 - This item is sold
  7. J

    Brand new gen 3 wall connector for sale

    I sent you a private message...
  8. J

    Brand new gen 3 wall connector for sale

    Due to a spine issue I was unable to comfortably get ingress to a model Y so I had to cancel my order. I had previously purchased the gen 3 wall connector with 18 foot cord that was never installed. It is brand new. I paid $500 plus $27.50 shipping. I’d like to get $450 for the wall connector...
  9. J

    Gen 3 Wall Connector with 18' cord available

    If you feel the price isn't right, make me an offer. Thanks
  10. J

    Gen 3 Wall Connector with 18' cord available

    Unfortunately due to my spine condition I can't get my head into the model Y. I have a brand new, uninstalled, never opened Gen 3 Wall Connector with 18' cord that I would like to sell. $450 plus $20 shipping. I paid Tesla $500 plus $27.50 shipping. Message me and we can work out details
  11. J

    Tire Break In

    No break-in period on tires. Handling improves as they wear some but no break-in period.
  12. J

    How good is the air conditioning really?

    With a background in refrigeration design the best one can expect is a 20-30 degree temperature drop from external air once the air delivery vents start to cool down. High ambient humidity will lower efficiency as well. Regarding traditional A/C and a heat pump system there is no difference at...
  13. J

    Does Tesla Install the Front License Plate Bracket?

    The Tesla store manager told me they won’t mount the front license plate because you could return the car during the 7 day 1000 mile return period. This insures the car could be easily relocated to a state that doesn’t require front license plates. Makes sense but the logic is a bit skewed...
  14. J

    Don't do what I did

    89”...thanks!!
  15. J

    Don't do what I did

    When the hatch on the model Y is opened all the way, what is the distance from the ground to the highest point on the tip of the hatch? I other words, how much vertical height clearance is needed without programming in a lower height opening??
  16. J

    Music and Cam files on same USB storage?

    If you rename the MP4 as the same name as an existing dashcam or sentry cam video you should be able to watch the movie...
  17. J

    Sentry Mode Memory card

    Planning to do the same...You partitioned as separate drives I assume? Both FAT32 or ExFat??
  18. J

    Model Y Horsepower

    Motor Trend in a recent review says the Dual Motor Y: "Starting at $54,190, it sports a front and rear motor that combine to make 384 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. The combo is good for an EPA-estimated 316 miles of range and an impressive 4.6 second 0-60 mph time." They said the Performance Y...
  19. J

    Trade-in value update - 4k drop

    In March Carmax gave me an appraisal of $8,500 for my 2011 Subaru Outback. Tesla offered $5,800 and was hesitant to match Carmax pricing due to the big discrepancy. We agreed to revisit closer to delivery. So with delivery a few weeks away, Carmax re-appraised at the same $8,500 and Tesla at...
  20. J

    Model Y is Coming! Delivery 5/19

    Yes, it appears that the true LR models have begun production. I just got a VIN/MVPA today and I have 5YJYGDEE with a sequence number of 62xx. This is a blue/black LR Y with 19" wheels and FSD ordered 9/2019. Still have to see if I can convert from cash to a trade using a carmax quote from mid...
  21. J

    Did you get any storage box for Model Y?

    Yes, I know what they are designed for but am curious how they are attached to the seat. If you hook your finger in the seat anchor and pull rearwards, does it pull the seat beck cover or is the metal seat anchor part of the rear seat and held in strongly??
  22. J

    Did you get any storage box for Model Y?

    One more question...the anchor point you mention is the attachment for the child seat tether straps...is the anchor point attached to the seat back cover or the rear seat itself? In other words, if you pull on the anchor point is it strong and robust or does the seat back cover bow when you pull...
  23. J

    Did you get any storage box for Model Y?

    What are you hooking the bungee cord too...is there a tie-down point on the side? Can I get a picture of what you are hooking to?
  24. J

    Installing Tesla Wall Charger, need future proofing advice on wiring

    The gen 3 wall charger is limited to a 60A line/48 A maximum draw...no need to add more current capability as the wall charger can't use it. The Tesla wall charger only uses two hot lines and a ground. To help in future proofing you might ask the electrician to add an extra 6 gauge line for a...
  25. J

    Wall charger and wiring

    Don't forget, when a compressor starts it will draw about twice the running load for 1-2 seconds. This spike happens on every startup so you have to allow for the full 50 amps in all total calculations.
  26. J

    Model Y Seatbelt Guides in Rear Seats

    Maybe a small piece of adhesive Velcro on buckle and side panel to hold clip in position.
  27. J

    RWD LR Order?

    I believe this is true...but for made in China model 3s
  28. J

    Model Y Seatbelt Guides in Rear Seats

    Can someone share a photo of the loose belt?
  29. J

    Heat Pump Efficiency at 110degrees

    The patent describes a small resistive heater it’s probably there if needed. However, the patent also describes operating the motors in a special mode to also produce additional heat...basically a less efficient mode that produces some waste heat...just like an ICE vehicle.
  30. J

    Is single peice casting a good or bad thing?

    One piece casting would provide a higher quality build at lower cost. The one piece casting should be stronger and possibility would be subject to less damage in a crash but I doubt it. As far as repairability it shouldn't make a difference as you're not going to have a casting replaced in a...
  31. J

    Heat Pump Efficiency at 110degrees

    All an air conditioner, and any refrigeration system, does is take energy like heat and move it to another location...usually outside the cabin or outside a refrigerator. Air conditioners don't make cold, they remove heat from one location and move it elsewhere. Condenser is outside the...
  32. J

    19" Tire Choice

    Why not the General Altimax RT43? I've had them before...very good tire in snow and wet. Good value as well
  33. J

    Tie down locations in rear hatch compartment

    Yes, in addition the tether points on the seat are designed to pull the car seat and back tether point together so the force by the tether point is to the front of the car. If the tether point was use as a tie down location then the force would be away from the seat toward the back of the car...
  34. J

    Just got my Blue PUP MY

    May I ask which Chicagoland store did you take delivery at??
  35. J

    Tie down locations in rear hatch compartment

    Thanks for checking. I agree, a big miss. Tie down are on EVERY other SUV/hatchback from BMW, MB, Subaru, Honda, Toyota, Porsche, everyone I've ever seen. I do carry stuff often so I have to think carefully on this one.
  36. J

    Tie down locations in rear hatch compartment

    Can someone take a look to see if there are any tie down locations in rear storage area. What is typical in hatchbacks is to have a tie down location on the right and left sides near the rear seats and additional tie downs near the rear hatch. When carrying equipment, lawnmower, or other things...
  37. J

    Question about jacking up Y and changing rims

    I asked at my local Discount Tire...they didn't know what I was talking about but they do work on a fair amount of Teslas. I told them I would supply the lifting pads...
  38. J

    Homelink

    I assume the Homelink module can be ordered from the model 3 accessories since it is missing from the model Y page?? Any differences?
  39. J

    Why the paint caution when washing Tesla vehicles??

    All manufacturers have switched to water-based paint as they are more eco-friendly. The layers are very sensitive to surface preparation and to dust and other debris. There are many good reference papers about the technology. Here is one I easily found: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/6/2/24/pdf
  40. J

    Has anyone taken delivery with 19" Gemini wheels?

    I just checked...when looking at all-season tires, the only ones that work for me, there are 10 tires in 19” and 5 in 20”.
  41. J

    Has anyone taken delivery with 19" Gemini wheels?

    Wheels are just one of the variables...don't ignore the fact that there are many more choices in 19" aftermarket tires than 20" versions. There is a substantial price difference as well.
  42. J

    Vendor Unplugged Performance - Dual Rate Linear Lowering Springs for Model Y

    Wheels moved from passenger to drivers side??
  43. J

    LR AWD delivered w/ suboptimal quality: return or keep?

    The bumper cover should be replaced. If management says no, just return. It is a new vehicle and needs to LOOK new
  44. J

    LR AWD delivered w/ suboptimal quality: return or keep?

    The touch up paint on the bumper looks awful. Ask for a supervisor...
  45. J

    Stuck on "provide insurance" with no VIN

    Not so much in range. You should go to Tire Rack and look at the price of replacement tires for 19" vs 20"...
  46. J

    19” Tires

    For those that took delivery of model Y with the 19” Gemini wheels, what brand and model of tires were on the car?
  47. J

    Jeda Hub for Model Y

    The Model Y wireless charger has one USB-C connector to power both sides of the Qi charger. The USB-A is for audio and Teslacam video/etc. I'm sure both USB-C and USB-A sides can be used for charging and data but if you plan on using the Tesla supplied Qi charger than that needs USB-C. Hence the...
  48. J

    Will Model Y finally get a heat pump???

    I have a background in temperature control systems and I just finished reviewing the entire patent. This is a very substantial piece of engineering. Think of the heat pump itself like the circulatory heart of the system that can move energy as need from and between different systems as needed...
  49. J

    Front license Plate bracket

    Thanks but tried that and all you see are 3rd party ones for sale...
  50. J

    Front license Plate bracket

    Our state requires a front license plate. Does Tesla mount a front license plate bracket/holder to the MY before delivery? I've seen 3rd party brackets/holders available for the M3 but Tesla must have some solution to be compliant with state laws...