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  1. Al Sherman

    Indiana Owners - Alert - Info on Hearing 2/25

    A humorous (in a decidedly creepy sort of way) aside. Less than 24 hours after my post about my phone call with my State Senator I get one if those emails that the "Business Development Coordinator at GM US Greater NYC area" wants to join my LinkedIn Network. How gross! Like that's EVER gonna...
  2. Al Sherman

    Indiana Owners - Alert - Info on Hearing 2/25

    ^^^This. Senator and Rep are part time jobs in Indiana. My Senator is a remarkable, intelligent woman who is really a farmer who raised her kids and ran the farm after her husband was killed in an accident. Her knowledge of the car, the company, and the sales/service model was nil or extremely...
  3. Al Sherman

    Indiana Owners - Alert - Info on Hearing 2/25

    I just spoke with my State Senator I just had an hour long phone conversation with my State Senator and committee member, Jean Leising. She did not commit to an up or down vote. However, I got the VERY strong impression that she understands what is happening and does not want to stand in the...
  4. Al Sherman

    Indiana Owners - Alert - Info on Hearing 2/25

    Does anyone know the latest status of the committee meeting tomorrow? Specifically, are we going as a group and should we be prepared to speak?
  5. Al Sherman

    Current "Classic S" owners looking to upgrade for autopilot - when? thoughts? etc.

    I suspect that most of us will be in this boat a lot. The car will always get better and have new features. I would like AWD and some of the sensors. I can wait on Autopilot. I still love my classic. I have thought about an upgrade but not too seriously yet.
  6. Al Sherman

    Consumer Reports is wrong about future reliability

    This. ^^^ I still love my car and the company. It still amazes me. The entire process from ordering to now has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. Was everything perfect? Of course not. When something has been wrong Tesla has come to the house, picked up my car and dropped...
  7. Al Sherman

    Will the second row seats fold flat? If so, how?

    Us too. We have 4. Have had as many as 6. My wife calls her car the "kennel car." As much as she wants the X and as much as I want her to get it; I don't think we can do it if the second row seats don't fold flat. We'll wait until it's our turn to see if this option is available. We"ll look at...
  8. Al Sherman

    v7 Performance Enhancements for RWD Model S

    Is there a way to definitively tell if my torque is asleep? Does the Orange line go away at a complete stop when he's sleeping? Or some such actual sign?
  9. Al Sherman

    100% drive unit failure rate??

    I'm not sure about the low mileage, or the driving style scenario. I'm not Jerry but my lifetime Wh/mi is 297 and I got a new DU (B series) in Sep of 2014 with 15k on the car. 1.5 years of driving.
  10. Al Sherman

    Seeing a Model X before buying

    We're in the same boat as the OP. I'm not worried about it but the car will be for my wife and she has to see it before she makes a final commitment. We're #1950 and I don't think this will be an issue. We'll find some reasonable way to get her a test drive that doesn't include traveling to...
  11. Al Sherman

    Change of Policy on Tesla Ranger Service

    I assume they'll still give you a loaner if you can drive your car to the Service Center? I'm going to need to check the new policy carefully. This may have an impact on my wife's decision to go through with the Model X reservation. I'm 59 miles from the nearest Service Center.
  12. Al Sherman

    Test Drives?

    What do we know about test drives,if anything? How,when,where? I'm #1950. My wife needs to lay hands on one before she makes her final decision. Thanks.
  13. Al Sherman

    I have a problem of work with the European Space Agency........

    Good luck Raffy. We're pulling for you:smile:
  14. Al Sherman

    regen and brake lights

    When I first got the car I was a little worried about this too. I beat it to death testing it at night with the backup camera. I found the lights to come on and go off at pretty much the perfect time. I haven't worried since and have never had a negative experience with other drivers. Just my 2...
  15. Al Sherman

    David Silverman, president of American Atheists on CNN with Tesla

    I finally made it to the current end of the thread. Congrats to all for keeping it civil. We always had an unwritten (but serious) rule in the cockpit of commercial airliners. Never discuss religion. Faith (and/or the lack of it) is just too volatile a subject while operating heavy machinery as...
  16. Al Sherman

    David Silverman, president of American Atheists on CNN with Tesla

    Sorry guys, I've actually been working my butt off. I know, nobody believes this but it's true! I'm always available to organize the group hug though. I haven't gotten through the thread yet but find it amazingly cordial at this point given the topic. As always, kudos to Nigel and Bonnie for...
  17. Al Sherman

    Roadster 3.0

    ^^^This. :smile: We cannot be stopped!
  18. Al Sherman

    Lifetime Average Wh/mi

    November 2014: 751 mi 213kWh 284 Wh/mi Lifetime: 17,884 mi 5316 kWh 297 Wh/mi
  19. Al Sherman

    Lifetime Average Wh/mi

    October: 1024 miles 275 kWh 269 Wh/mi Life: 17133 miles 5103 kWh 298Wh/mi
  20. Al Sherman

    On a budget....S60D with Tech vs barebones S85???

    Sounds to me as though you need the X with the biggest battery.
  21. Al Sherman

    Will you trade up to "D"?

    I'm going to upgrade. I may change my mind tomorrow, or in 5 minutes. However, at this time I think I'll wait until my wife is driving her Model X and all of that dust settles. I want the All Wheel Drive. The speed and acceleration has very little meaning to me. I definitely want the new seats...
  22. Al Sherman

    Resale Value?

    Where specifically is the Value Your Trade In link? I can't find it.
  23. Al Sherman

    About time to unveil the D and something else

    Looks as though you have to get the 21's but I'm assuming it'll work with 19's. No?
  24. Al Sherman

    About time to unveil the D and something else

    I'm excited but a little disappointed that the interior only comes in black. I want to trade but want my new P85D to look exactly like my current P85 (tan leather). Was anything said about more interior color options in the future?
  25. Al Sherman

    Lifetime Average Wh/mi

    September: Al Sherman 271 1016.6 IN P85 19 1 30 Sep 14 Lifetime: Al Sherman 300 16,109 IN P85 19 1 30 Sep 14
  26. Al Sherman

    What If Tesla Announces Model 3 Tomorrow, Who Will Order?

    I don't think I'm the target audience for the Model III but I would consider it if it: 1.Has AWD available 2. Has at least as much range as my MS 3. Is at least as comfortable as my MS.
  27. Al Sherman

    Falcon Wings - Must have them, will absolutely hate them

    I'm a little concerned about them not hitting things above them in our garage. I assume they'll have an adjustment similar to the trunk height adjustment on the Model S. We're getting it either way. If it's even close to as much of a home run as the MS we're gonna love it. I really believe it'll...
  28. Al Sherman

    Now I have really gone off the deep end.

    All of Stihls battery powered equipment is powerful enough for most homeowner jobs. If you're a professional lumberjack there isn't a cordless model for you. The Stihl chainsaw is small and you'll want two batteries (probably) but it works. It has plenty of horsepower. If I need more I should...
  29. Al Sherman

    Now I have really gone off the deep end.

    Stihl has a full line of battery operated equipment.
  30. Al Sherman

    "Down" with the zipper merge?

    The zipper merge is the best way, and should be standard.
  31. Al Sherman

    About time to unveil the D and something else

    I'm trading anyway. I've said all along that AWD is the only thing that would make me trade. So here we go!
  32. Al Sherman

    Ridiculous things you've done to save money?

    I don't get a haircut until Great Clips has a sale. One time my hair got so long between sales that I ended up donating the pony tail to Locks For Love.
  33. Al Sherman

    Anyone know what this new white connector is on the driver side?

    Isn't that where the Service Center plugs in their laptop?
  34. Al Sherman

    Touchscreen goes blank

    I recently got a message below the speedo display that said something like "Systems are powering up. Press brake pedal when this message disappears." The 17" screen was dark at the time. The message stayed on for at least 5 minutes. Is this the same issue? Or, just a message I haven't seen before?
  35. Al Sherman

    Lifetime Average Wh/mi

    MY August and Lifetime. August: Al Sherman 8/31/14 273 808 IN P85 19 Life: Al Sherman 8/31/14 302 15,098 IN P85 19
  36. Al Sherman

    Should I sell my Model S?

    "Glut" of used Model S' seems a little extreme to me.
  37. Al Sherman

    Model X "chatter"

    I'm reading all the "chatter" as always. Otherwise, just waiting patiently. It's coming, and it's gonna be great.
  38. Al Sherman

    Will Model X styling be dated by the time it arrives?

    I guarantee most will love it, and some will not. :smile:
  39. Al Sherman

    Question for people who are far from a service center.

    Can't you still get unlimited Ranger visits?
  40. Al Sherman

    Tesla warranty now has 8 year/infinite mile battery & drive unit warranty retroactive

    I bought the extended warranty, and would buy it again today. I see this as great news from a great company.
  41. Al Sherman

    Drive train replacements (results/share_impact)?

    I have had the humming for a few months. If the drivetrain isn't going to fail; can I just wait a bit and live with it 'til they come up with a fix that doesn't include the regen clunking?
  42. Al Sherman

    Seriously, When will the Honeymoon Phase Be Over?

    Coming up on a year and a half. I still love the car in the most extreme terms I could have ever imagined. So, I guess I don't know when it will end. It is clearly NOT over for me. I still feel the same way about the employees, the service and Tesla Motors overall. In a way, I made the decision...
  43. Al Sherman

    Lifetime Average Wh/mi

    July: Al Sherman 536 143.7 kWh 268Wh/mi P85 19 IN Life: Al Sherman 14,290 4333kWh 303Wh/mi P85 19 IN
  44. Al Sherman

    Massively ICE'd

    ICEing will always be an issue. There will always be self absorbed people who simply only care about themselves. Laws and strict enforcement is the only way. These kind of people only react if they fear punishment.
  45. Al Sherman

    Audi's new ELR killer

    I don't want either because they have dirty ICE's but I think I'd take the ELR on looks.
  46. Al Sherman

    Leilani Meet-up

    She's too old for you dude. :smile:
  47. Al Sherman

    Time to configure. Imagine the Model X Design Studio.

    True. And I wouldn't bet the farm, but I'd bet a LOT.