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  1. Akikiki

    Model S Door Assembly Removal and Reinstall Tip or Two

    Passenger door handle stopped presenting. I bought the kit on Amazon (paddle gear and two micro switch harness) and later bought a used door assembly on eBay and that fixed it. But here's my suggestions if you are going to do this. Its not hard. Watch videos to gain insight. I watched several...
  2. Akikiki

    Oahu: Want to buy 1/2 Wheels 21"

    Local long-time S owner, who is not a regular on TMC asked me to post his request for wheels. Looking to buy 1 or 2 wheels, acceptable w/tires 21 inch. If interest in selling reach out to me, via PM and I will put you in touch. Oahu only. Avoiding any wrapping/shipping cost on both buyer...
  3. Akikiki

    Tesla starts giving back Supercharger access to salvaged vehicles

    I guess THIS will give some people one less thing to hate Tesla for: Tesla starts giving back Supercharger access to salvaged vehicles
  4. Akikiki

    2017 Model S 75 - Blue w/FSD and MCU2 Located in CA

    More Details here: 2017 Model S 75 Blue Located in Mountain View, CA Contact: [email protected] This is a spectacular car. Super clean with low mileage. The Model S is renowned for its power, comfort, exceptional safety and all around fun! Of course, fueling costs are a fraction of any...
  5. Akikiki

    Who here is going to lose 3G Connectivity - Feb 2022 when it sunsets?

    Curious & Reminder. Are you going to lose Internet Connectivity come Feb 2022 as announced? FYI, 2012-2015QTR1 Model S's came factory with 3G. Late March/early April '15 was start date for LTE in Model S. More than a year ago, AT&T announced they were shutting down the 3G network. Have...
  6. Akikiki

    Would you buy a new Tesla if you could move FSD to the new one?

    Bottom Line: Would you buy or consider buying a new Tesla if you could move/transfer your FSD to the new one? There's no all Tesla's category, so placing this under Autopilot & Autonomous/FSD will likely limit who sees it. I am curious enough about this subject to ask other owners. Am not...
  7. Akikiki

    Happy Birthday, Elon

    Happy Birthday, Elon !! Thank you. Thank you Mae. The world would not be moving from ICE to EVs were it not for your vision and efforts.
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    Model 3 accident in Mar 2020 - anyone know drivers' condition

    There was an accident at the corner of Piikoi and Kinau on 29 March 2020. I heard it was a bad accident. Anyone have knowledge of the condition of the drivers of the two involved cars? One was a Model 3, red color. Other car was brown-ish color. This is not looking for witnesses or...
  9. Akikiki

    Warranty Adjustment Program – Touchscreen Component email - Wow - watch for it

    Wow. Just got an email from Tesla - see title. Watch for it. Was not expecting to see this from Tesla. Our records show that you own, or previously owned, a Model S/X that was built before March 2018. It may be eligible for Tesla’s Warranty Adjustment Program covering malfunction of a memory...
  10. Akikiki

    Happy Birthday Elon. We wish you well

    Happy Birthday Elon. We hope you outlive us all. Thank you for what you are doing to save mankind.
  11. Akikiki

    Tri-View - Left, Rear & Right Cameras - Spoiled me

    The new version 24.6.1 adds left and right repeater camera side views on each side of the rear camera view when we are in Parking Assist mode. If you have not seen it yet, trust me, you are going to think its awesome. Its a live view. You can see everything moving on both sides as well as the...
  12. Akikiki

    Honolulu SC just completed my MCU2 Upgrade

    My Feb built 2017 S has received the MUC2 Infotainment Upgrade. Before: MCU1 w/ HW 2.0 After: MCU2 w/ HW 3.0 Two hours into the upgrade the SC discovered that the mothership supply folks had left out the new MCU1 car to MCU2 harness. It was supposed to be in the hardware kit but left out...
  13. Akikiki

    Hawaii - NEM Plus – You can add more PV/Solar

    Hawaii NEM Plus – You can add more PV/solar This thread/discussion is only applicable to Hawaii residents. I visited the BIA Home Show today. BIA Home show is open one more day – Sunday 1/27/19. I attended the Solar/Energy Storage seminar presented by Chris Debone of Hawaii Energy Connection...
  14. Akikiki

    PIN to Drive

    Pin to Drive feature. Starting with ver 2018.32.4 Controls > Settings > Safety & Security > Pin to Drive
  15. Akikiki

    Blackvue DR750S-2CH on Massdrop

    The newest Blackvue, the DR750S-2CH has just been offered on Massdrop.com for $299 with free shipping. About $100 less than Amazon. I have the DR650S-2CH installed in my S. I am reconfiguring the locations to install the DR750-2CH to have 360 degree coverage for my S.
  16. Akikiki

    Rear view side cameras instead of side mirrors – or least as a supplement?

    Isn’t it interesting that Tesla can put semi-autonomous vehicles on the highways but automobile manufacturers are not permitted to replace outside rear view side mirrors with outside rear view side cameras/video system? Hmmm? I am not referring to rear mounted video cameras - backup cameras...
  17. Akikiki

    Trunk - Footwell Cover Holder secures cover under the parcel shelf

    I made a set of guides/channels to hold my footwell cover out of the way while loading the footwell. I was working on a project to add lights to the parcel shelf bracket in my trunk and realized that I could solve a minor problem with my footwell cover. Here’s a link to pictures and...
  18. Akikiki

    Hawaii - Firmware 8.1

    I figured we could use a thread to update little things we see in 8.1 that might be small but useful. I guess I could have created this thread earlier, but never late than... Of course it applies every where, but to make sure my fellow Hawaii owners see it, I added Hawaii. I'm now on 17.26.76...
  19. Akikiki

    How to Improve Trunk Lighting 2 - Hawaii

    I am sure if you read the title of this thread you are now convinced that you can only improve the lighting in your trunk if your car is in Hawaii. Welllllll, that's not entirely true. If you come here as a visitor or guest, you can also improve your trunk lighting. Okay, okay, that's not...
  20. Akikiki

    Anyone beside me ever tried Nanoglass ceramic sealant?

    I enjoy washing my Model S. I rather do it than let someone else do it even if they would do it for free. I take very good care of my Tesla. Has anyone else tried Duragloss 901 car shampoo or Nanoglass for the paint? I did. Good stuff. Since I was getting the Nanoglass ceramic paint sealant...
  21. Akikiki

    Hawaii: 2013 Model S, P85 For Sale - link

    Here's the link to my Model S posted on the TMC Teslas For Sale section. Hawaii: Model S, P85 - Performance Thanks for looking. PM me to see or talk about it. One owner, clear title in my possession Also on Craigslist
  22. Akikiki

    Hawaii: Model S, P85 - Performance

    This car is in Hawaii. Specifically, on Oahu. 2013 Tesla Model S, P85. (Bought a new one.) PM to discuss or see this Model S. Original price -$107,070 MSRP Asking price $ 61,500 20,7XX Miles Garage Kept No smoking Have never eaten or drink coffee/soft drinks in the car One owner. Clean...
  23. Akikiki

    New use in the trunk for Abstract Ocean’s bright LED trunk/puddle lights

    I found a new use for Abstract Ocean’s bright LED trunk/puddle lights. I took four of Abstract Ocean’s bright LED trunk lights and surface mounted them into my parcel shelf bracket. I wired them from the backside and routed power from the factory corner trunk light connection. With 3 sets of 2...
  24. Akikiki

    Tech Primer: Why 12-Volt Batteries in Electric Cars Get Sick -- And How To Keep Yours Healthy

    While browsing news on Transport Evolved, I spotted this video. Its not about Tesla, but just EVs in general. I thought it worthy of posting a link to it. I pasted the author's comment section to help understand the background. Tech Primer: Why 12-Volt Batteries in Electric Cars Get Sick --...
  25. Akikiki

    Hawaii - The Tesla iOS app has a new UI

    Hawaii - The Tesla iOS and Android app has a new UI Seems to respond faster. Support Touch ID. If you scroll down on the main page to the bottom, you see your battery size, milage, VIN and firmware version number. That's cool.
  26. Akikiki

    Hawaii: How many EV owners pay to charge or charge for free?

    I wonder how many EV (Tesla) owners have enough solar to offset the cost of charging their battery. I recently read a LA Times article that discussed the issues with charging EVs in public and at home across the country. The article singled Hawaii out by stating “where electricity is...
  27. Akikiki

    Hawaii - Firmware 8.0

    Anyone? Anyone? Bueller... Bueller... Anyone? Anyone? Anyone got 8.0 besides me? Got the notification this evening. v 8.0 (2.36.108) Took 14 min 30 seconds to install.
  28. Akikiki

    Hawaii: Front Camera Kit for Model S (Reservations for kit)

    Another TMC member/owner Artsci intends to produce another run of the Front Camera Kit that was offered in '14. You can read about it on the EV Applique web site where you can add your name to the reservation list. The site has an excellent explanation of the kit. EVAppliques.com Several of us...
  29. Akikiki

    Hawaii Club Logo

    Here’s some info that might be useful. If you wish to have our Tesla authorized club logo applied to some apparel you can. I recently purchased a few Polo shirts for myself at Land’s End. The logo setup fee for digitizing the logo as an embroidered addition already been paid. Its available for...
  30. Akikiki

    Hawaii - Off Topic

    Its not a Tesla sighting. But I saw our flyer Tesla owner papafox on tv again tonight talking about the helo crash as Pearl Harbor.
  31. Akikiki

    Hawaii - Next Gen Seat Cover with Adjustable wings

    Scouting interest in a local product. I have sat in the Next Gen seats a couple of times. That's all it took. I want'em. But I am not ready to buy another Model S. I was thinking. If you could get a pair or even just the driver side front seat back (top section) seat cover(s) designed with...
  32. Akikiki

    Model S - Right Side Outside Mirror - Broken Price Reduced - No Longer Available

    Model S - Right Side Outside Mirror - Broken Price Reduced Model S, Right Side / Passenger Outside Mirror TESLA MODEL S - Right Side - Outside Electric Mirror Need some mirror parts? Broken - Broken in two places. 1) Mirror glass is broken and removed. 2) the ratcheting gear mechanism...
  33. Akikiki

    Hawaii - Center Console Screen Protector Group Buy

    Robert at Auto Emporium told me he had a new product - GlareShield to solve my fingerprint problems on my center console screen. (Pssst, And it had Tesla on the box :wink:). Cool. This is better than I expected. I've had this on my screen for a few days now. I like it more and more. This...
  34. Akikiki

    Model S, Right Side / Passenger Outside Mirror Price Reduced - No Longer Available

    Model S, Right Side / Passenger Outside Mirror Price Reduced TESLA MODEL S - RIGHT SIDE - OUTSIDE MIRROR Removed from 2013 Model S to install Electric Folding mirror version Includes GSM Antenna These are manual folding mirror version Does not include the colored outside hood...
  35. Akikiki

    Model S, Left / Driver Outside Mirror - Price Reduced - No Longer Available

    Model S, Left / Driver Outside Mirror - Price Reduced TESLA MODEL S - LEFT SIDE - OUTSIDE MIRROR Removed from 2013 Model S to install Electric Folding mirror version Includes GSM Antenna These are manual folding mirror version Does not include the colored outside hood Free Shipping...
  36. Akikiki

    Model S in Hawaii For Sale

    Aloha all. This thread is dedicated to anyone wishing to post information about a Model S in Hawaii For Sale. Dennis Rush on Maui, has a Black 2013 S 60 for sale. You can contact Dennis directly at dennisrush88 at gmail.com and 808 875-8888 for more details of its features and his price...
  37. Akikiki

    Petition to request that Costco restore EV charging capability

    A Tesla owner, named Jack Brown, started a petition on change.org dedicated to Costco. This petition request that Costco restore EV charging capability specifically charging for Teslas at their stores. Please consider signing the petition. Provide members with the ability to charge their...
  38. Akikiki

    Hawaii EV Charging Time-Of-Use (TOU) Info

    From Honolulu Star-Advertiser 3/27/15, Money section, page B2 EV savings estimator offered: Hawaiian Electric Company has introduced an online electric vehicle bill savings estimator that can help residential customers who have or are considering an EV estimate how much money they can...
  39. Akikiki

    1st Annual Aloha Custom Car Show and Cruise on March 21 and 22 2015

    NAPA Auto Parts is sponsoring the 1st Annual Aloha Custom Car Show and Cruise on March 21 and 22 2015 at the Aloha Stadium. Can we get a group of Teslas together and show off our stuff?
  40. Akikiki

    Did You Install The Front Camera Kit?

    Did you install the Front Camera Kit that artsci developed? Sorry, did not mean to offend or ignore credit due to others too, like WhiteP85. I completed my installation a couple of weeks ago. Its great having that front view while parking and racing down the highway. When parking the view is...
  41. Akikiki

    Improved Charge Port Access with Extra Fob Antenna Fixed the Tesla Two-Step

    Improved Charge Port Access with Extra Fob Antenna How to reduce the frequency of the Tesla Two-Step. Telsatap.com has posted instructions for how to add another fob antenna to the MS. The result is improved response to awaken the car in order to unlock and detach the UMC. Look for the link...
  42. Akikiki

    MB Club - Hawaii invites Tesla Owners to Oktoberfest Event 25 Oct

    The MB Club of America - Hawaii Section once again invites Tesla Owners to their all car club event. The 3rd Annual Oktoberfest event will be held a The Pali Golf Course on 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 25 Oct 2014 "The event also provides Hawaii car clubs an opportunity to promote their organizations...
  43. Akikiki

    Owner produced new Tesla Portal has local charging sites

    Hi, check out this new portal. teslapage.com (use it in your Tesla) Select the choice on the side for chargers. A owner on the mainland that goes by the id of perez on the TM forum has created his own Tesla portal. He's still developing gee-whiz stuff for it. But I noticed the Charging...
  44. Akikiki

    SuperCharger Station on Oahu

    It may be easier to get a SuperCharging station on Oahu than we would have thought. Each owner can help by sending a request for Tesla to install a SuperCharger station on Oahu. Send your request to [email protected] (This address has been replaced - [email protected] )...
  45. Akikiki

    Fellow Tesla Owners: Happy Independence from Oil Day

    Welcome to the future. Happy Independence from Oil Day. Thank you for caring about the Earth.
  46. Akikiki

    Trunk Tie-Down Project Posted under Interior and Exterior Section

    I don't want to duplicate this posting on TMC. But wanted to point the Hawaii owners to the sourse where its posted. The entire instructions are on TeslaTap at: Trunk Tie-Down Project
  47. Akikiki

    Trunk Tie-Down Project

    After seeing I was not alone with wishing there were a few tie-down straps in the trunk, I decided to do something about it. There's certainly other ways to do this. This is how I did mine. Details and more pictures are at TeslaTap. Trunk Tie-Down Project The link to this posting on...
  48. Akikiki

    Take a Ride in a Tesla Day idea (in Hawaii)

    Hi. I don't know if this is a worth while idea. But we could discuss it. I think that any of us would give a ride in our MS to someone that asked. I offer a ride to people I just met as well as neighbors and co-workers. I've given many rides (and I am not finished). So that being said, here's...
  49. Akikiki

    Federal Income Tax Credit for EV Charging Equipment

    Federal Income Tax Credit for EV Charging Equipment Don't forget to take your "Federal Income Tax Credit for EV Charging Equipment". Technically it's called the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit and you use Form 8911 You earn a federal tax credit of 30% of the cost of...
  50. Akikiki

    Tire Co-Op in Hawaii

    New Subject, Spare 19" Wheel and Tire Does anyone have spare 19" standard wheels and tires that they are trying to sell? Anyone planning on buying other 19's, 21's or after market wheels and are going to have original 19's? There a thread on TM forum that is a nightmare where a owner had to...