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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.

I'm plugged into standard household current at an airport for 3 weeks. Set the slider at 60%. Visible Tesla still shows a 12 amp pilot current. The pack is down to 55%. How low will it go before it charges back to 60%?

I get this survey request from Maritz Research. They tell me they'll donate money to my favorite charity if I fill out their car survey. I figure what the hell I'm just sitting here watching the tube. Ten minutes into it they find out I drove a Prius for 6 years and switched to a Model S. They...

The small (4 Counties) local Power Company has asked me to be on the Board of Directors. What don't I know? What questions should I ask? Advice on any, and all considerations appreciated. I'm still considering.

If I put the 21's back on after Winter, and I tell the TPMS reset screen that they're 21's (vs the 19" snow tires) does the whole car know that I have 21's? The Odometer? The Energy graph? Or, do I need the Service Center to tell the Odometer functions that I have the 21's back on?

We're thinking of going with these guys (Icon Solar, Cincinnati) for our solar. Please comment, critique, and discuss. Any and all inputs welcome. I don't want to screw this up! :smile:

After 9 months and 7000 miles I finally used a valet. Leaving the car: Me: "I really LIKE this car and I want it to be in perfect condition when I get it back. Have you ever seen one of these?" Valet Kid: "Oh yes, we get a lot of these." So I put the Tesla Tap Valet Instructions on the...

I generally drive like an old man and play the energy game but...

What is Stability Control? How does it work? What does it physically do on the Model S?

I recently put the 19 inch Nokian Hakka R2's on new Cyclone wheels and mounted them on the MS. They seem to be a little "squirrely" at high speeds. Is this just a factor of coming from the 21" performance tires? Is it driving in 60 degrees on dry pavement with ANY snow tires? Or maybe something...

When I first signed up for Plugshare I didn't include our home phone. I listed my cell and gave the option of voicemail, text, or PM on TMC. I hadn't considered a real time, right now, my primary and backup charging options failed scenario. Cell reception is pretty much non existent at our...

Maybe I should have put this in the "anti-EV gibberish" section. A friend who likes to take random "potshots" at my car recently said something about the MS frame being made in the UK. He vaguely referenced an interview by Charles Gibson on Good Morning America. I haven't seen any reference to...

Everyone I know is sick and tired of hearing about my Car Of The Year. I'm sorry. I just can't help it. Sometimes I just want to tell anybody how much I love the car and why. So I started this thread for myself and others to "let it out" in a safe environment. No rules, judgement, whining...

He's here putting in the new Charge Port. The original simply wouldn't release the HPWC handle no matter what we tried. Something interesting is that the Ranger said he'd like to update me to 4.5 when he finishes the installation. I told him we have no 3G. He said, no problem. If you have WiFi I...

I've been trying very hard to sell an MS to anyone. A friend was in town from ABQ who is a "fast car guy." he always has something in the garage that goes fast. Right now he has a SMS AMG GT (2013). After breakfast one day we had about 15 miles to the golf course on a mostly flat (little...

We're beating the slider setting to death in the other thread. I'm going with 50% when leaving for 3 weeks. Assuming I get 4.5 by departure date. Can anyone see a reason to prefer the HPWC or the UMC for plugging in the whole time I'm gone? How about charge rate? 60 (HPWC)? 40 (UMC)? Or...

It's late with some incorrect info and much not included due to magazine lag times. I wrote the letter in early April. Context: The Electric Consumer magazine had a decent 4 page article on "EV's" with no mention at all of Tesla. I was annoyed so I fired off this letter: Hi, Just...

Given the introduction of the "slider" I would like Tesla to give a number (percentage charge) that is optimal for the life of the pack. If you never (or almost never) need the full, or even standard charge range; what is the best level to charge to on a daily basis? Most driving days for me are...

My wife (Dr. Sherman) just called the HPWC the "Tesla Box." Oy! We've got a long way to go before the X arrives. :eek:

While I'm waiting (patiently?) for Shane to come home from the Model S hospital I thought I'd attempt some photos of my charger configuration in the garage. HPWC, and two 14-50's so we're ready for the "get together." Come on out and set a spell!:smile:

I guess it's my turn in the barrel. I was running errands and I got the update notification. We don't get 3G at home and it's a beautiful Spring day so I decided to go to the park and park. 4.3 took about 20 minutes. So, after over 2 hours I called roadside to confirm I was really getting the...

I can't remember ever hand washing one of my vehicles. The closest I've ever come would be when I get the "your car is filthy" reprimand from the wife and I'd take it through the coin operated drive through. I decided pre-delivery that I would make an "attempt" at keeping the MS clean. The...

T minus 24 hours! I'm heading up to the Columbus SC tomorrow to pickup my car. First I have to spend most of today flying home. Sooo... Any last minute advice for pickup at the Service Center. There will be no DS so I'm not really sure what to expect. Plus, it's a new SS. Just opened. I'll...

MS is coming Tuesday. My "intention" is to try very hard to take care of the exterior of this car. I have no knowledge or practical history of doing this. I'm going to try though which actually amounts to taking it to a highly rated detailer in Cincinnati on a regular basis. Question: Is there...

I've read that folks don't think it's good for the plug to keep plugging and unplugging. I'm guessing I'll just be too lazy. I'll obviously have it with me with all the adaptors for road trips. Do I need it in the car for just daily driving with no range anxiety whatsoever? Are you doing this...

K all you folks who are way smarter than me. You know who you are. You really do it's OK to admit it.:smile: I've read everything I can on sleep mode and most of it is about the problems with it in 4.1. Elon was pretty clear yesterday that it's coming back with 4.3. How about a simplified...

There's a girl on Facebook who's tracking her car on the truck from the factory complete with screen shots. How'd that get turned on?

So I'm sitting on a big leather couch, attended by a roaring fire at the lake house on a stunning Winter day. I've got the laptop out and am looking at EVERY video of the Model S every created. And my wife knows! She's out snowshoeing without me. Could I possibly have a problem?

Will the Model X be able to pull a 1600 pound bass boat? Thinking of replacing the Tahoe at the lake house.

Text on outlet says: 20A 125/250V Nema 14-20R.

Sorry. I searched and searched. Anybody?

I'm sitting in the waiting room at the Toyota dealer. It's strange but I really feel as if I don't belong here. The Prius is getting a new 12 volt. 210 dollars for the battery and another 100 bucks to put it in. Ranger service at the house anybody?

Just for fun, I'm claiming to be 1. The first Service Academy graduate to take delivery of a Model S. 2. If not, the first Air Force Academy graduate to take delivery of a Model S. Come on all you Squids, and Hudson High alumni; prove me wrong. Zoomies too if you can!

I guess it wasn't as bad as the title makes it sound. I'm really excited about my MS for so many reasons and love telling people about it. The truth is I read most everything on the anti ev gibberish thread and a lot of it is over my head. While this guy agrees that my MPGe is clearly better, he...

My trusted electrician just left. We have a 400 amp service with two 200amp boxes in the house with breaker protection on each of them. He is going to add another 400amp service and run it about 125 feet underground around the house and then back into the garage. I'm pretty sure he said he'd use...

The detailer I've selected for my MS uses Pro Honda Glare Professional exclusively as a wax/paint sealant. Does anyone have any experience with, or opinion on this product?

Can someone "dumb it down" for me and explain Rated, Ideal, and Projected Range? I know Projected isn't a choice for display anymore. Is it still available somewhere? Thanks?

I can't thank DSM and his beautiful and gracious Mom enough for the test drive today. It could NOT have been better, or more fun with any Tesla Pros. I can't thank either one enough, or express how delightful they both are in person. This was my first ever contact with the Model S. I'll give...

I was just playing Santa and a little boy asked for a Monster Truck. I asked him if he'd rather have a Tesla Model S instead! My wife (the elf) just about died laughing in between wanting to kill me. I think I may need help. Or at least a delivery window.