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  1. rpavlicek

    Strange throttle failure -- possible traction control defect

    I received my S60 in January, 2013. I had a few problems throughout the years (drive unit replaced), but overall its been fine. The last couple months I had some strange issue when trying to accelerate from a stop (and sometimes accelerate when the car is decelerating during regeneration). It...
  2. rpavlicek

    2017 P100D new order tire sizes

    Does anyone know the tire/wheel sizes of 2017 (and 2018) P100D model s rims/tires? Are they staggered or same? Thanks -R
  3. rpavlicek

    Is the extended warranty worth it?

    I'm coming up on my 4 year anniversary of my purchase and debating if its worth paying $4,000 for the ESA (assuming I keep the car for another 3+ years). NOTE: I already have the maintenance package for 8 years (from new). Cons: $200 deductible Drivetrain and battery (big $$$ items) are still...
  4. rpavlicek

    Tire pressure monitoring system needs service

    "Tire pressure monitoring system needs service" (not to be confused with low tire pressure warnings) I see this warning go on and off for the last month or so. I'm just curious if anyone else has had it ...and what was the resolution (assuming they took it a SC). Thanks!
  5. rpavlicek

    Percentage indicator and kWh used

    Since the release of 6.1 I use the show battery percentage option instead of rated miles. I have MS60 (19") I purchased in January 2013 with almost 25k miles. On a recent trip to Tahoe, I watched the kWh used and compared that to battery percentage used (this avoids converting to/from rated...
  6. rpavlicek

    Unusual behavior: automatic lowering after leaving vehicle

    This only seems to happen since the 5.9 patch (it may have happened before 5.8 which removed air suspension lowering, but I can't be sure). I drive somewhere and park (put the car in park). The vehicle height is on standard. I get out the vehicle and close the door -- at that moment, I hear the...
  7. rpavlicek

    Strange behavior playing from USB/favorites

    I have 3000+ songs on one of my USB sticks. I went through them all (over 2 months) playing them in song name order, and marked the ones I liked as favorite. (They were added to the favorites tab) When I had my car in for service, I took out my USB sticks (and then put them back in after it...
  8. rpavlicek

    Rated range loss after 1 year

    I'm not sure if there is another thread for this ...if so please merge. For the 60kWh, my understanding is the EPA rated range is 208. This winter when max charging at SCs, the maximum was 202 (California, usually not below freezing). I've had the car for about 1 year. Did I lose 3% on my...
  9. rpavlicek

    Bridgestone Tires - trouble with negative camber?

    Does anyone have experience with these tires on the Model S? Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position Overall the reviews indicate the tire is excellent except I found this: ...since the model S has negative camber in the rear, this had me worrying.
  10. rpavlicek

    Tinting @ Silicon Valley Auto Glass & Window

    Have any Tesla owners gone to "Silicon Valley Auto Glass & Window" to have their car tinted? I read great reviews, but I was hoping for first-hand experience in the forums. What did you have done? What did you pay? (was the quote different?) How was the quality and service? Thanks!
  11. rpavlicek

    NEMA TT-30

    From my quick research, RV parks offer 30 amp service through a interfaced called a NEMA TT-30 Assuming a 50 amp isn't available...it would be nice to have this plug. Unfortunately I don't see it on Tesla's store. I do see the 10-30 but according to wikipedia: Has anyone successfully charged...
  12. rpavlicek

    Right front passenger door wouldn't open -- fixed itself

    Saturday morning I noticed that the right front passenger door wouldn't open (all handles were extended). I could open it from the inside (since that is mechanical). We drove around 20 miles to our destination, and then I noticed the door started working again normally. It must be a software...
  13. rpavlicek

    Charging at 1/2, better or worse for battery life?

    Many days I have the option to charge or not charge the car when its around 1/2 (~100 miles on my 60kWh). I know the next day I'll probably only need 20-30 miles at most. I'm wondering if its better for battery life to let it get very low (20-30 miles remaining) or charge it back to full when...
  14. rpavlicek

    Any volt owners that charge both cars?

    I own a model S and charge it with a NEMA 14-50 (50A) outlet in my garage. We're considering getting a Volt as a second car. Chevrolet tells us the only way to charge the volt @240v, requires installing a $2,300 charger in our garage. Two questions if anyone has knowledge in this area: 1)...
  15. rpavlicek

    Difference between Energy Usage Chart and Trip Odometer

    I noticed this more than once: I have the trip odometer reading in my dash -- it shows miles driven and wH/mile since last charge. I set the Energy Usage Charge to last 30 miles (average). When I reach 30 miles on the trip odometer ("since last charge") I expect the average wh/Mile to be the...
  16. rpavlicek

    Looking for thin cushion to fit in seat valley

    I have the standard seat package (no leather, no lumbar, no heat). I'm fine with the seats as is, except that valley where the bottom meets the back doesn't go well with my posture. For now I rolled up a medium sized hand towel and shoved it in there to fill in that space (so now the shape just...
  17. rpavlicek

    Speed calibration (speedometer)

    I assume the speedometer is calibrated based on wheel rotation. Is it based on the front axle? (makes sense since they won't slip) Does anyone know how to re-calibrate the car if you get different size tires on the speed-measured-axle (I guess Tesla would be the place to go)? Has anyone...