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As a retired AF officer, I agree with flankspeed88...

Raffy, unfortunately people have been using the term law in relation to free speech. Here in the US it isn't law, per say, it's the constitution. Which requires a whole new level of effort to change. And one I wouldn't support.

So that's my problem... I don't have a 2nd EV (or 2nd car at all)! I have had my EV for almost 2 years -- and find the discussion about the time to fill at a gas station vs time spent pluging in WAY overblown. In the big scheme of time spent, the difference doesn't make much of any...

Hey Gang, I am getting the same error as the OP and wanted suggestions on how to proceed. I just changed my wheels/tires to 20s from previous 21s. I got new TPMS with my wheels and had the whole setup installed at a local shop. The reset option list 19 or 21 -- so not sure I should be using...

dhrivnak, Here's some things to consider about site polls: You have 203 people voting, which gives us a 7.1% confidence level (not bad) based on this table ( http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/Soc_participants.shtml ) However, I don't see how this poll has a...

I have to say, the acertion that the only people who deny or argue against climate change is totally off base (noting that assumption is prevalent amongst comments made in this thread). The conservative base is made up of a strong Christian contengent. And most of that contengent doesn't...

I Just had installed (like just today) 245/40R20 on front and 275/35R20 on back -- and have noted rubbing on my driver side front tire when backing up and to the left. Noticed it pulling out of a parking spot, but not out of my driveway. When I do hear it, it's pretty noticeable... So, I will...

I totally understand why the OP is upset... His custom car is a "project" and a successful project is "on time, on spec, on budget". I work in the government, so REALLY don't have room to talk... But at the moment, Tesla does a poor job on 2 of them and is questionable on the third (exceeding...

Chipper -- agree with you 1000%, well said.

Nov numbers, 2439.9miles, 855.0 kWh, 350 Wh/mi Avg Lifetime, 35,220miles, 11,565 kWh, 328 Wh/mi Avg

Well... Now, don't take this as a complaint - but am I the only owner who thinks the car does take a long time to charge (of course it's not forever)? Sure, like everyone else here - it doesn't matter 95% of the time. And I haven't had to stop by a gas station for gas in almost a year. But...

Robert.Boston I don't think you analogy works... In the case of tobacco companies, thier actions led to monterary loss by the government(s) (both federal and state) due to payment of health care cost. No such loss has yet been paid for damage to the environment and thus how would you even be...

I had the 12V battery warning on Saturday... Tesla was out on Sunday to do the replacement :smile:. Unfortunately, we noted some cabin heating problems and plug acting flacky (car wouldn't lock the plug when it was inserted). So they are coming to pick it up Friday - 3rd time my car will be...

New numbers... Oct: 2864.2 miles, 897.4 KWh Total Energy, 313 Wh/mi Avg Total: 32,780 mi, 10,710 kWh total Energy, 327 Avg

Update: Lifetime 29.916 miles, 9,812.4 kWh, 328 Wh/mi September 3119.8 miles, 986.1 kWh, 316 Wh/mi

Nope - no problem with USAA, they aren't involved at all at this point. Please see post #134, I covered why there.

Chickensevil, The actually say car is worth 84K (average number) - but everything else you said about them is spot on. Insurance companies have been known to use a variant of 17c (it refers to a case in GA). Basically, they start off with a fixed percentage for all DV claims. 17c is usually...

Yes, I could end up taking them to small claims court... Would like to avoid that if at all possible.

:redface: I miss read the report initially... What I thought was their offer was really the charge for the report (why was that there?). My only excuse was I was running a bit over 100 degree fever at the time (actually still am). Now that said, my appraiser came in about 16K while thiers...

So Seven7, I actually did pay for an appraisal - which I sent them today. About the same time they sent me their offer... There's an 80x difference between the two. Not happy.

Sacrament055 - did you check out "something I didn't know I could do with a USB drive"?

2591.9 miles, 787.9 energy, 304 average For the main month of August.

LMB, I run Linux all the time. I have my main machinne running Bodhi Linux (distro with Enlightemnet WM and Ubuntu base). The flash drive worked fine in my home system. Files were copied over onto the drive via WinXP running under a VM on said machine. I do plan on doing as you suggested...

GoBlue88: the car drives/rides as it did before. But I have noticed it groans/creaks a bit more than I remember. Da808EV: let's hope it goes smoothly for you. I will update as I see how this plays out.

Not sure about posting this... but here goes (answer to thread title at end): I mostly listen to music off my USB stick(s) and have done so since I got the car. I have noticed some flacky behaviour which was very sporatic in nature. About 3 weeks ago I had a much more significant incident --...

DA808EV, I have been in *talks* with them 4 the last month. They say they are waiting on a report from their appraiser. I'm thinking this isn't going to be a fun process...

I wouldn't be so quick to write it off... See my thread on my accident. There's some good post from fellow members on there. Thread called "and the day was going so well"

24203 miles, 8037.7 kWh, 332 wh/mi. Car being repaired over last 2.5 months - got back last week.

She looks great! Picked her up Friday. Now time to work the DV -- and close that day out.

Yes... It's needs paint armour, and then it's time for me to pick it up!

What to say... :smile:

Newcutter... I don't think I want to have conversations about the 2 months period I was without a decent ride! GoBlue88... Nope, no idea. I've never actually been to the body shop (totally trusted Tesla's recommendation). It is starting to look like my ride - it's going to be another week...

Can we get another update... Maybe a little reassembly action!

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Yes, They sure are... I had talked to my *local* Telsa repair shop and they pointed me to them.

More Updates....

asked... Reply below: "Actually we use a cutting tool to cut thru the bonding adhesive after the rivets are drilled out. Sometimes a little heat from a heat gun helps. You do not want to heat it too much."

No idea - will have to ask.

Zwede, I asked and the response was -- you are correct it is a combination of the two. Tesla uses a purpose made 3m bonding adhesive specified by Tesla for their vehicles . They also use self piercing revits (spr) for short along with a Tesla specific rivet gun that only a authorized Tesla...

Hey time for another update... But a quick note: I did ask about painting the whole car vs just the repaired part. I was assured that it wasn't going to be a problem and I wouldn't notice a difference - we will see. Now, on to the pictures! Look at all the plastic...

Before I answer that question, I must note that I had done some research on the topic based on inputs from this very thread. What I discovered is that almost all of the states allow for DV but only if your not at fault and its filed against the other parties insurance. So when I asked, since...

USAA is my insurance company & I have been a member for over 23 years -- don't plan to change in the next 23 either.

Time for another update! But 1st -- for those who want a quick overview of what's gone on so far... 1. 2 May -- Lots of crying 2. 5 May -- car taken away 3. 8 May -- 1st USAA inspection (some money authorized -- gross estimated return 3 weeks) 4. 13 or 14 May -- Part list sent to Tesla 5. 18...

Someone should checkout how long repairs are taking on my car (see http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/30679-And-the-day-was-going-so-well ):cursing:

I have no doubt you are correct with your statements above -- and it's even possible I could do most (not quite all) the work myself. But even if the PV system cost me $0 - I would only make $19,200 in electric savings over 20 years (not counting possible tax breaks). Would a self install be...

I really wish it was anywhere near that good in my area... as I mentioned earlier, a SolarCity installation would net me 8K savings over 20 years (and that is with tax savings that I may not be able to get). They (ie: SolarCity) estimated that to be a 3% return after 20 years.

So, I went and checked both estimates to see what USAA actually changed -- and the labor rates wasn't it. They changed the hours from 118.4 to 152.4 at 48 per hour. Maybe I missunderstood Jamie when I chatted with him :redface:. Is 35+ hours reasonable for hidden damage? Who knows, have to...

I lied... Here's some pics taken by the USAA adjuster.

Update... Noticed an updated estimate listed USAA's website, so I checked it out (adjuster must have already been out). New estimated total cost of 37K and days for repair moved up to 34 (from 26). Well, not to happy to see this - so I called up Jamie to get the scope. Upward cost was mostly...

If by Oil you mean Petro the number is 76%... http://www.eia.gov/totalenergy/data/monthly/pdf/flow/primary_energy.pdf However, contrary to NWDiver we are FAR away from not having to use fossil fuels. 65% of electricity is created from fossil fuels. So on a national level, going from gas to...