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  1. rsampsonjr

    FWD windows already tinted?

    It is not actually tinted, just a dye in the glass. They all come that way, as do pretty much every SUV we have purchased. I added tint to the front windows, plus clear tint to all the other glass on ours.
  2. rsampsonjr

    Rear spoiler ?

    My P90D spoiler started acting up yesterday, software update was done several days ago. When I lock the car the spoiler retracts as the mirrors fold (used to it retracted after the mirrors). Once down it immediately comes back up and tilts to the higher speed position. Will have to reboot it...
  3. rsampsonjr

    Settings of car while tinting

    My auto present was off, but my windows no longer work correctly after tinting. They pop out over the chrome on the passenger side, and on the driver side I cannot get the window all the way up. While they were tinting it the windows would go up and down on their own. I also noticed that while...
  4. rsampsonjr

    Pushable "tabs" by side of third row seats: what are these?

    I figured they were for a cover, but where did you get yours. Did Tesla give/sell it to you? I keep waiting for one to appear for sale on the Tesla site.
  5. rsampsonjr

    AutoLock Doors When Driving

    Go to Settings->Vehicle, set Drive-Away Door Lock to On.
  6. rsampsonjr

    Record time for Model X order to delivery?

    Autopilot, yes, but that doesn't work everywhere. I could drive left footed; except, it is hard getting my left leg around the cast on my right. Perhaps when this cast is off and I just have a walking cast...
  7. rsampsonjr

    Record time for Model X order to delivery?

    Here is my 6-seater, Silver with white, I like it. Took delivery on 3/12, drove it a few days, and then had ankle surgery. Won't be able to drive it for 6 weeks. Still trying to figure out if having it and not being able to drive it is worse than waiting for it.
  8. rsampsonjr

    Estimated delivery date has disappeared from MyTesla

    My delivery date has disappeared too. Had said Late Feb to March. When my DS first contacted me he said "approximately" Mid-February. When the My Tesla page updated he said o go with the web site dates. I think I will email him to get an update; since, those dates are now gone. I don't want...
  9. rsampsonjr

    Tesla website down for maintenance

    The My Tesla part of the site has changed. It now shows my DS for the X as well as my configuration.
  10. rsampsonjr

    DFW Electrician for HPWC, NEMA 14-50

    Mr. Electric installed everything, at first 14-50, then came back and installed the HPWC. When they ran the line the HPWCs were not shipping out yet. They told me that Tesla was paying them for the return trip to replace the 14-50 with the HPWC, I just had to call and schedule with them when...
  11. rsampsonjr

    DFW Electrician for HPWC, NEMA 14-50

    I got two bids on my house, ended up with going with the one that was much higher. I forget who gave me the low ($2,000 or so) bid. But they told me I could paint the 100 amp wire running up the side of the house, nothing about city permits; thus, I felt they really didn't know what they would...
  12. rsampsonjr

    Slacker censoring

    I have had my car since February 2013, and there was no way then to turn on censoring. I used my premium slacker account in order to remove explicit lyrics. I too am an adult, but my kids are in the car with me a lot. I do not think that there is a way to select/deselect explicit lyrics for...
  13. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Amarillo, Texas

    Shamrock-Tucumcari matters a lot on direction and wind. West bound I had to drive most of the way at 60mph into headwinds and it was 206.1 miles, 70.1kWh used for 340 Wh/mi. Headed east at 5 mph above the posted speed limits was 206.2 miles, 60.5kWh used for 294 Wh/mi. Something along 287 is...
  14. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Albuquerque NM

    One more point of reference on Shamrock to Tucumcari. Headed west into 20+ mph winds, I had to drive 60mph (15 under the speed limit) for three hours and arrived with 10 miles left. Headed east at or a little above the speed limit arrived in Shamrock with 29 miles left. Don't forget westbound...
  15. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Tucumcari, NM

    I charged here on 5/6. I first pulled into 1A and it showed 7 volts and did not start charging. I then moved to 2A and it started charging decently there, but not as fast as other supercharger locations.
  16. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Tucumcari, NM

    That is awesome news. As long as I can at least do the speed limit along the way I will be happy. My P85 should do the Shamrock to Tucumcari, will just watch it with the elevation headed west. I should be passing through in a few days, if nobody has any pictures posted by then I will try to...
  17. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Tucumcari, NM

    Anyone heard or seen anything on this supercharger? It looked close a week ago and would be very beneficial for my trip to California in a few days.
  18. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Tucumcari, NM

    Thanks again, you just confirmed my backup plan going across there. Plan A is to range charge in Shamrock and make it to Tucumcari superchargers (if online). Plan B is the Holiday Inn HPWC or Tucumcari RV park. What temperatures and wind are you running into? It has not been cold here so I...
  19. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Tucumcari, NM

    Thanks for the update with the pictures. I am hoping this one is online soon, which it looks like it could be. Once it is up Albuquerque is the only gap in my trip to California, but I will be staying at the Sheraton and using their HPWC to fill that gap.
  20. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Amarillo, Texas

    I looked into that route too, but I have to do the trip in 3 days. The route if Tucumcari comes online is around 1800 miles (150 miles farther than the ICE route through Wichita Falls). The route through Kansas is 300 miles longer and so I would have three days of a little over 700 miles each...
  21. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Amarillo, Texas

    Yes, I just saw that. Was not expecting Tucumcari to be next on the list. If they complete it in time, I can supercharge all the way from here to San Francisco (except for Albuquerque). However, I can do a destination charge at the Sheraton in Albuquerque and have no problems. Hopefully...
  22. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Amarillo, Texas

    Thank you for the information, but I have to be farther along than Amarillo; thus, I cannot stay a night there. Unfortunately it looks like I may have to take the diesel X5 instead of the Tesla. If Amarillo or Albuquerque came online I would have been fine.
  23. rsampsonjr

    Supercharger - Amarillo, Texas

    Still no progress? In about a month I am headed to California and finally doing a factory tour. If Amarillo and Albuquerque came on line it would be easy. I was going to stop for the night in Santa Rosa, but it now looks like I need to go to Albuquerque and stay at the Sheraton to charge...
  24. rsampsonjr

    Tesla event at Texas State Capitol- this Thursday Jan. 15

    I will be there too.
  25. rsampsonjr

    Got Firmware 6.0?

    Mine still has not updated from 5.9, and I am on WiFi almost 24 hours a day....
  26. rsampsonjr

    Tax credit quest

    Yes, you should go with someone else to do your taxes. My CPA correctly listed it as a credit on 2013 taxes.
  27. rsampsonjr

    Photo Sync Tint - Front Windshield

    I have PhotoSync 35 on the side and rear windows, PhotoSync 75 on the windshield and pano roof. When wearing polarized sunglasses I would notice some other cars windshield showed a halo effect, but it didn't bother me. With non-polarized glasses, it just looks clear.
  28. rsampsonjr

    Speedshield in Addison, TX

    Speed Shield is great, took my P85 there and here is how it looks now:
  29. rsampsonjr

    Model X Tally

    Just made a Model X reservation #7255 to go along with my P85. Now for the wait again....
  30. rsampsonjr

    My Blacked out Green MS

    Yes, CF on the mirrors along with black. My black isn't matte though. I also have CF on the front lip, the sides, and rear, essentially anything below where the green stops is CF, except for the rear valance chrome which is now black. I got black wheels locks from Tesla and they now sell...
  31. rsampsonjr

    My Blacked out Green MS

    No, mine is air suspension.
  32. rsampsonjr

    My Blacked out Green MS

    My handles will still feel hot, but not as much as without the wrap.
  33. rsampsonjr

    My Blacked out Green MS

    Ok, I think I am about finished. Just a few little differences from what you did. Just trying to figure out the rear emblems, may plastidip or de-badge. Here are some pictures:
  34. rsampsonjr

    My Blacked out Green MS

    They have finished the wrap, now the wheels are going to get powder coated and I can pick it up tomorrow. I ordered the black wheel locks from Tesla, but do you know if they sell black lug nuts or where I might could purchase some of those?
  35. rsampsonjr

    My Blacked out Green MS

    Well I dropped mine off today to finish blacking out the rest of the chrome. Badging not being done currently as they do not plastidip. May or may not have time to get the wheels powder coated before I need the car back. Mine will end up being fairly similar to yours, just a few subtle...
  36. rsampsonjr

    Texas Supercharger Locations (location speculation, discussion)

    The Waco location makes a lot of sense. If you are headed to College Station (not me I did undergrad at Baylor), or to Houston, you would turn there to get to Highway 6. Downtown Houston is about 180 miles from the supercharger station. So the location works for Fort Worth to Austin or Houston...
  37. rsampsonjr

    Added a little carbon fiber.

    Looks great, I did the same thing a few months ago. I did the back and chin like you at first. I then realized I didn't like how the sides and rear rocker panels were and had those done too a few weeks ago. So the entire bottom of the car if now a CF wrap. I also had the door handles CF...
  38. rsampsonjr

    Cars and Coffee - Dallas

    I like the picture from Dallas, my car is actually green in it. Wish I could make Fort Worth, but I have other commitments. Hope y'all have fun.
  39. rsampsonjr

    Cars and Coffee - Dallas

    I will get there as early as I can. I have a Tesla cap and jacket. I will wear the cap, don't think the jacket will be needed tomorrow. Hope to see y'all there and in parking spots.
  40. rsampsonjr

    Cars and Coffee - Dallas

    I will bring my green P85 tomorrow, schedule has prevented me from being there since March. Was wondering if a group of people were showing up early and trying to reserve some spots for Teslas. I probably cannot make it there until around 7am. I got there at 7am in March and there was no...
  41. rsampsonjr

    Dallas

    You found me :)
  42. rsampsonjr

    Dallas

    bollar, I have only seen two other S's driving in Southlake, good that another is on the way. I am the green P85 in town. I have had numerous photos taken of my car will stopped at lights on 1709, luckily none were red light cameras ;)
  43. rsampsonjr

    Tire spin

    I get a little spin from a standstill and the back end slides out a little. I also get spin when flooring it at 30mph. I try not to accelerate much while turning as the traction control kicks in very abruptly.
  44. rsampsonjr

    When would you let your kids plug in your car?

    My daughter (5) does, but I have to check her work. My son (10) asks if he can plug it in as we are driving home. They both want electric cars when the grow up, they like the performance :)
  45. rsampsonjr

    Model S Delivery Dates and Sequencing

    My VIN first appeared on the iPhone 2/8, I picked it up from the Dallas service center on 2/15. For me it seemed mine had finished production when it appeared on the iPhone.
  46. rsampsonjr

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    @seegem I just did my license plate lights today; since, I was finally able to register the car and get plates. I purchased them from http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Super-Bright-White-LED-License-Plate-Lights-1-5-Festoon-6418-C5W-1-WATT-/261161166731?vxp=mtr (an updated listing from the teslatap site).
  47. rsampsonjr

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Took delivery on the 15th at the Dallas service center. Too busy having fun, so just now posting a picture for everyone. P85, Green (hard to tell from a picture on an overcast day), Tan, Carbon Fiber, 21" Silver, Pano Roof, Carbon Fiber Spoiler, Tech, Sound, Twin Chargers. Due bill: Parcel...
  48. rsampsonjr

    Getting Slacker Working Again

    I used my own premium subscription in order to turn off explicit lyrics. I rebooted the center console and checked, my credentials remained and did not revert to the tesla login that was entered when I took delivery of the car. I had read somewhere that Tesla pushes the credentials back out on...
  49. rsampsonjr

    Model S Delivery Dates and Sequencing

    I have a 2/5 to 2/19 window. Obtained VIN 5210 via the iOS app on Friday, got full VIN confirmed by DS via email on Friday also. Mine is a performance model. Should know more on Monday or Tuesday.