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140K Miles. Door handle issues as above. Just replace paddle gear, not entire $900 unit. Small bubble on LCD- ignore. Replaced brakes finally at 130K ($2000). All in all far cheaper than the torment I had with an Audi A8 or BMW 7 series. Now at maximum charge 230 miles. Service keeps asking if...

I live where you live. My issue is the rims, not the tires. I prefer my 21" wheels but the pot holes make it a no-no before May. i run Dunlop Winter Run-Flats, the steel side wall seems to deal well with Model S' weight.

Not what Elon had in mind about the world going electric...but this looks like an absolute blast to drive. The retro-futuristic Morgan EV3 could almost be a Star Wars pod racer | The Verge

It is really hard to believe that a Company that is at the current edge of software design for autonomous driving cannot create a simple patch for an HVAC system that used to work perfectly for the past three winters. C'mon Tesla, I really don't want this fixed in June:cursing:

+1 For Reus. Cliff actually contacted me a few weeks ago that he was going to be in NY, and he had a FREE update for my 1rst generation system. I was floored. The word Free and Tesla rarely go together. The update is a nice improvement in the overall soundstage, but I was already very pleased...

Hey Tesla, for those of us who drank the kool-aid early on and have driven the hell out of our classic Model S', how about an option to purchase another extended warranty? It would be a nice gesture for those of us who went through your learning curve and supported the company when its survival...

Just for fun I thought I would revive this thread. 2+ years, 54K Miles, no ticket yet....your results may vary:rolleyes:

Western PA is somewhat of a Super Charger desert so I thought I would share this with the TMC Community. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon's Electric Garage Adds Tesla High-Power Charger for Public Use-Carnegie Mellon News - Carnegie Mellon University

Somewhat OT. I had a patient who was driving at 60 MPH, driver's window half open. He passed a roadside lawnmower, the dislodged rock hit him squarely in his left eye, and ruptured the globe. I was able to put it back together with no improvement in vision due to concussive retina damage. The...

My son was just admitted to Carnegie Mellon University:smile:. Looking at the Supercharger Map it quickly became evident to me that having a HPWC on campus would make drop off in the fall and subsequent road trip visits far easier. CMU has a facility specifically for EV's called the Electric...

Thanks Guys. Happy holidays.:smile:

I finally got around to having my HWPC installed. The car is charging happily at 40 Amps but is reading 40/80 Amps despite being set for 80 Amps. Dip switches are correct and I called Tesla Service. They could see a fault in the slave charger. I know this was somewhat common on early builds. Is...

I have an older Model S and thus I can't speak to any improvements that have been made on the SS in recent production. I went after-market with no regrets. For me it was about sound stage and cross-over. Both of which were suboptimal on the original premium sound system. I think it is safe to...

Sorry, I just could not resist!

Modine makes the vital battery cooling technology for the Model S. If Tesla is outsourcing such a critical component they either: 1) Can't get around Modine's IP. 2) decided it is not cost effective to develop and manufacture these components on their own. I agree with this author that this may...

Simply astonishing. After watching these videos I have no doubt there are Model S owners who will owe their life and the lives of their loved ones to the brilliant engineering of the Model S. I agree with Elon's comment at Teslive, that the safety features of the Model S have not been given the...

Tesla Stock Owners After Q2 Conference Call.... Thank You Elon and Tesla!

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Thanks to Bonnie's organizational skills I was able to tour the factory prior to Teslive. Although I have no basis of comparison, I quickly came to the conclusion that not only does the Model S represent the state of the art, but Tesla's factory also represents a new manufacturing paradigm. Our...

Simple Option Straddle for Earnings? Telsa's earnings seems to be a very similar catalytic event to an FDA approval or ADCOM meeting for biotech stocks. The one scenario I can't see happening is that the stock remains stable through earnings which would make a straddle a very bad idea. In...

Make up removal | Forums | Tesla Motors The problems of infidelity and Model S Ownership. :rolleyes: For those that did not get the alcantara headliner, a clear performance advantage of textile.

The fact that they could do an article on buttonless dashboard user interfaces and not even mention the Model S' UI and touchscreen is astounding. The Acura MDX is the state of the art...really?:cursing: Designing Dashboards With Fewer Distractions - NYTimes.com

I have used these guys for my Audi. Saved me serious $$$. I assume they can do Model S 21" rims. When I last sent one it was $200. http://www.wheelcollision.com/

On the TM forum, there was a suggestion that the ground for FM reception was not to bare metal, and sanding the connecting point could improve the reception. Anybody have experience with this fix?

Likely impossible, how about a HUD for a smart phone? At least some logical integration of a phone with a charging port in a place where it is visible without having to look away from the road. For those of us that have Escort Live it would be great to have alert map projected somewhere it can...

Porsche's new hybrid entry...only $850,000:scared: Porsche’s Entry in the Science Fair - NYTimes.com

Likely a really stupid question on my part which shows my ignorance of how IPO's work, but could Elon give any preference to TSLA or SCTY share holders at the IPO of SpaceX?

Love the video. What no photo can capture is how the metal feels when you run your hand over it. It is almost like the car was dipped in crystlal. Looks great Aaron.:smile: Most detailing shops in our area will not do this treatment. One shop was honest with me and told me that he was afraid...

Deposit for the next roadster? (not yet, but one can hope....) The world has changed somewhat since this thread was last updated: 1) With the hire of Chris Porritt, and giving him a blank sheet, the next roadster will likely be a combination of supercar mechanics and super model looks.Like...

Lithium ETF Global X LIT Covers all aspects of battery production

Not saying that this is the case. But the parallels between Daimler and Porsche are very interesting. I would not want to be short come Monday if Daimler revealed a significant investment in TESLA. Tesla Motors Short Squeeze May Be Imminent - Seeking Alpha It will be interesting if new SC...

I feel your pain. My wife thinks I am certifiable because I refuse to let any valet touch my car. My solution has been to give the guys five dollars with the understanding that I get to park the car and hold the key. That usually works. A few times it has landed me in the Ferrari spot in the...

nkohlimd You are quite right:eek: I emailed Blinder and they basically said I am losing about 20% of overall protection. Should only the headlight be targeted at close range I am probably screwed. In the real world, the cone that a LIDAR gun emits is 3ft across at 1000ft. Hence the logic...

Bel Str plus, Blinder 905 HP, new PPF and Mobileye My commute is 120 mile round trip, thankfully mainly against traffic and the majority of which is on major highways. At least for me, when you spend two hours/day in a car it quickly ceases to be an object of affection. Instead...

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151334464316199.1073741839.19856941198&type=1 Silver w/ Tan. If you have small children I would say go with black. So far despite being very light the Tan is holding up nicely. However, my father was astounded when I told him his coffee cup was not...

Gtechniq is well known in the UK and has just started entering the North American market. Their new US HQ is in Wilton CT and one of the nearby detailing shops has been running a special on their products. The results were fantastic and not really conveyed by photos. There is a depth and shimmer...

Silence is Golden One week and no Pano creak. My car only spent a day at the White Plains Service Center. Raphael and the boys did a great job. The fix is definitely not a do-it-at-home, it involves removing the glass and putting in spacers between plastic and metal layers. I did not really...

I know from searching the forums this has occurred on some cars from time to time and is an easy fix at the S.C. Has anybody fixed it without a Service Center visit? If so how? Light still works fine from dashboard so not an electrical issue.

I'm clueless, but I like the lines.

If I get bored of my Silver, I am doing that! Subtle and hot simultaneously, well done.

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I was surprised not to have seen this on the board already. I was at the White Plains SC on Friday and there were many new Model S' being prepped for delivery. ( Finally saw a red one). Rapheal showed me the new door handles that are now coming off the line. Unlike my door handles, these have...

I was a long time Valentine 1 user and recently switched to the Bel STiR +due to the Model S' windshield issues. The radar detection is equal to the Valentine without the many false positives. What really is amazing is the detector coupled with the Escort Live iphone APP. I can look ahead on a...

How about the roof Kinddog?

I can't speak to CA rates. In NYC it was the best $5 I ever spent for my BMW 750. 1) The guys appreciated the tip and never door dinged or bumper rashed the car. 2) There is nothing better than coming out of a Broadway show in January and immediately driving off instead of waiting outside in the...

Perhaps a silly question. Can Tesla remotely disable the car? it would be quite the theft deterrent if you could not only locate the car but also temporarily brick it.

Apologies for somewhat hijacking this thread. For those that are putting consistently high mileage on the car. What did you decide to do about the service plan and extended warranty? I usually do 33K miles/year.

For those of us who are not nearly as talented as Artsci. Not as pretty but it should work. Outdoor Electrical Box WITHOUT Integral Base: PEDOC

Not in NYC but fairly close. They are doing my work. Complete Car Customization - After FX Customs

I have been dealing with a nonoperative handle for about a month. The door handle presents itself, no puddle light and is inoperative opening the door. When it was in prefailure mode it would greet me in the AM with an open passenger door. I tried the soft reset with both the touch screen and...