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    Seat post wear?

    I had excessive wear on the B pillar and the drivers seat left bolster. The pillar was especially bad because of the rivet on my jeans catching it. I called the Burlingame CA service department and they had me send some photos to them. They replaced both the pillar and seat under warrenty for...
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    Checked Alignment: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    It doesn't hurt to send Elon a message on Twitter, in the past he has responded to these types of things. I tweeted him about the poor detailing when I picked up my car and the scratch and he replied very quickly he'd look into the process.
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    Do you carry your Mobile Connector with you when ever you leave the house?

    I have two, one in the car and one at home. When I bought my car there was very limited charging at work except some 120V outlets so I figured I'd benefit from not having to pack and unpack it each day. It turns out that one of the senior execs approved a wide scale carging install so now every...
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    Bad J1772 adapter or other problem

    Thanks for the replies. I work with Kipernicus and he thought it might be that I was parking front first and the cord was pulling and making the adapter loose contact. I'll give that a try before replacing it. efusco, When it was low amps it would not allow it to be raised in the UI and...
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    Bad J1772 adapter or other problem

    I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and can help dignose why my charge rates aren't at the right level. My work has recently installed the new Chargepoint chargers for us to use and for the first few weeks charging was at 20 miles per hour. The last friday I had trouble...
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    Interior

    Pics to shot Blue with grey interior.
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    California DMV - Plates & HOV Stickers

    Interesting, my cheque was cashed on July 23rd and still no stickers. I'll call tomorrow and see what they say.
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    Taking the Model S on a track

    You're welcome. No, both those organizations have you use your own car. For a true driving school Skip Barber is the big one. Another alternative is Mercedes runs an AMG Academy at Laguna that teaches car control. It has auto cross, skid pad, braking control, and track lapping. I think it runs...
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    Brainstorming: How to reduce supercharger wait times

    A fairly simple queueing system would help, the software suposts geofencing so when you are within 5 mailes it can prompt to place you in the queue as well as display how many cars are ahead of you. That way if they do get very busy as sales grow there is no question about who's next etc.
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    Looking for a good tint shop in the SF area

    I got paint protective film from Premiere on my last car and got my Tesla tinted there, they are the best. The window tinting they use is extremely high quality and has high IR blocking even at lighter tints.
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    Taking the Model S on a track

    There are a few options for the Bay Area, all involve some driving to and from the track unfortunatly. The closest track is Infineon (formerly known as Sears point) which is just north of SF. I don't reccomend this track though because it has many walls right on the edge of the track so a...
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    Model S - Window Tinting

    The blue one looks like mine but the profile name in the screen shot isn't me. :) - - - Updated - - - Alao check your local laws regarding window tint on the front of the car. Here in CA it is not allowed on winshield, driver or passenger windows so a lighter tint is reccomended to not get a...
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    Need recommendation for an XPEL installer in the SF Bay Area

    I've used Premiere on my previous car and for the window tinting on my P85+ and have been very happy with the service. I think part of what drives the price up is they often custom cut the pieces for the car instead of using a kit, especially for a lower volume or new car. I was trying to talk...
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    A comparison of the two Model S I've owned

    I had the same on mine, the Menlo Park service center brought in a detailer to fix it for me. It looks much better now and the two fine scratches are fixed.
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    Battery Swap

    Elon also said they are going to trial this on the I5 in CA, so anywhere else in the country the website position is still valid. It might be years before swapping rolls out and even then it might never get to some areas.
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    Day trip plan, San Diego to Magic Mountain

    Thanks for the tip!
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    Day trip plan, San Diego to Magic Mountain

    I'll probably hit it around mid day on the Tuesday. Fingers crossed it isn't too bad, I guess I just plan for the worst and them I'm pleasantly surprised if it works out better. Lol i was thinking of doing Magic Mountain on the way back and had planned on doing Hawthorne on that leg too. It was...
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    The Next San Diego EVent, Sunday July 7, 2013, 4pm-8pm, San Juan Capistrano

    You should all fan out and check parking lots for signs of the new Supercharger. ;)
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    Day trip plan, San Diego to Magic Mountain

    I wish there was more news on the San Juan Capistrano site. I'm making a trip from the Bay Area to San Diego for Comic Con and Having to detour to downtown LA is less than ideal. I'm just thankful I can make the trip at all, at least getting stuck in traffic is much better in a Model S than...
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    My initial impression of my P85+ performance

    Thanks for the review Joe, I'm sure many people in that position will find it helpful. I think for me it is a matter of perspective, my last car was a C63 Coupe and it had such hard suspension that I swear you could feel a quarter if you ran it over. To me the P85+ feels like I'm being pampered...
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    What's the best tint film?

    I've not had that situation but it might happen. It isn't like the transitions eye glasses, it takes time to change but will change back too. Are you worried the tints might look slightly different? I really doubt it would be noticeable.
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    What's the best tint film?

    I had that installed in the Bay Area and it is excellent, the sun was off to the driver's side and I felt nothing through the window. My installer said it will darken about 5% in strong sunlight and then revert back over night or if parked indoors.
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    Pictures of Matte Blue Model S (lots of pictures)

    The car looks great! when I got my windows tinted at Premier in Fremont I joked with one of the guys if they gave me a good deal on the Satin Guard wrap I'd let them use the car for promos. He laughed and said he'd make me an offer I can't refuse but that was a week ago haven't heard back. Lol
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    Supercharger - Atascadero, CA (8 V2 stalls)

    That's great news about the possible activation this weekend. I hope they do the San Juan Capistrano next, I have a trip planned to San Diego mid July and a detour to downtown La to use the Hawthorn supercharger is less than ideal. I'll hit it mid-day on a Wednesday most likely on the way down...
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    REFUEL 2013 - June 30th, 2013

    Hmm, I might just take my P85+ along. I hadn't really thought about it as an option because I didn't think I'd have the car in time. I've done a track day there before and the AMG Driving Academy there so I know the track well and love it. - - - Updated - - - Nevermind, it is sold out for...
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    Performance Plus (P85+) vs. Performance (P85) Test Drive and Review

    I took my car for a real test drive yesterday. For those in the area it was west on 92 from San Mateo to Skyline, down Skyline to Alice's, down through La Honda on 84 to RT1, north to Half Moon Bay, and back on 92. It was a loop of 66 miles through some amazing hillside roads. The car performed...
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    Grey interior owners please.. any regrets considering the headboard?

    I have the blue with grey interior and love it. My delivery specialist at the factory said he loves the combo too and it is underrated.
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    Performance Plus (P85+) vs. Performance (P85) Test Drive and Review

    You are welcome and I'll provide as much torture (feedback) as I can till yours arrives. I haven't had a chance to really push the car yet beyond highway driving but this weekend I should be able to take it up into the hills then down to RT1 for a sprited drive. The P85+ is still a big car but...
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    Model S Exterior: Paint Armor

    I picked up my car today and was a little worried about the Paint Armor based on previous posts. Luckily mine was installed well with no bubbles or loose edges.
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    Performance Plus (P85+) vs. Performance (P85) Test Drive and Review

    I picked up my P85+ this morning and love it. The like the others have mentioned, the handing is excellent. The ride is great, even on broken roads while still providing firm turn response. The car compares well to my old C63 with a very refined ride.
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    Model S Exterior: Paint Armor

    Check out Premiere Protective Films in Fremont, they are excellent. They aren't cheap but are some of the best around and stand by their work so will do a checkup 30 days after and fix and fit issues.
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    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    I'd ask again in a few weeks, I think most people who have deliveries around then probably don't have any dates set yet.
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    Model S Exterior: Paint Armor

    Not South Bay but Premiere Protective Films in Fremont are excellent. They aren't cheap but are some of the best around and stand by their work so will do a checkup 30 days after and fix and fit issues.
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    Things are getting better at Tesla (Ordering Support)

    Congratulations on getting the P85+ ordered, I know that handling upgrade was something you were really looking forward to. it does seem that many people are getting a good level of service from Tesla but there are still some bumps to smooth out. I was lucky, every mail I sent was answered in...
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    Model S Delivery Dates and Sequencing

    It is interesting how the process differes between people. I've not spoken to a delivery specialist, my product specialist handled scheduling the delivery, paperwork, and payment.
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    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    My guess is there was a serious issue with the first car and they had to build another. That doesn't explain why they won't tell you what happened, it is a sensitive time for them with lots of good press so maybe they want to keep problems as quiet as possible.
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    Delivery button/email before car released to factory

    Your June 15-29th range seems right. There is a batch of P85+ being beild next week and that fits with those dates. Mine will be ready for pickup from the factory on the 12th while I'm out of the country so add a few days to that for your production slot and travel and there you go.
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    Finance Rate Through Tesla?

    The search here actually works unlike some forums. :) There are a few threads, here is one :http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/9705-Financing-options I got 2.8% for mine through Tesla. When I tlaked to finance they said the rate is based on the loan term, if you go for a shorter...
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    To Pano or not to Pano

    See if they will give a P85+ loaner for the drive home. ;)
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    Model S - Window Tinting

    I don't even have my car yeat and I've already booked my window tinting. Probably going to go with Spectra Photosynch 55%, just want to see the tint in person to be sure.
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    Status change from "Building" to "Reserved" - what just happened?

    It happened to me too, looks like it is a common thing. I've got my VIN, completed paperwork and payment with a delivery in just over two weeks so I wouldn't worry too much. I'm sure they will fix it.
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    Thunderhill Raceway wants a Supercharger

    That's their biggest issue, it isn't near anything. While they say they can provide well lit 24/7 access, there isn't any amenities for drivers right now and you have to take a short drive to get there.
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    Thunderhill Raceway wants a Supercharger

    That and things like the AMG Academy day at Laguna I got when I bought my last car gave me the idea. I've sent the idea as a tweet to Thunderhill and Elon.
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    Thunderhill Raceway wants a Supercharger

    I agree, and there are lods of additional opportunities for them and Tesla. If Tesla ever wanted to offer an enhanced delivry experience they can partner with the track so people who sign up could come, get the car and spend a day at a performance driving course. There are branding and...
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    San Diego to Tejon Ranch Supercharger??

    I agree with Markb1, based on what people have found it does seem likely. There are always hitches here and there but other sites on the map have online permit tracking and have the status as waiting final approval. That means they have already applied, had site, fire, environmental, and other...
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    Thunderhill Raceway wants a Supercharger

    I passed on the link to the CEO of Thunderhill, I'll give an update if I hear anything. I think the biggest problem will be where the track is located lacks amenities for the average traveler. Other than that there are many benefits to the location.
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    Thunderhill Raceway wants a Supercharger

    Thanks codesparkle, sorry for doubting you.
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    Watch Model S get up to 133mph

    ElSupreme isn't in the Atlanta phone book?
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    Thunderhill Raceway wants a Supercharger

    Exactly what I was thinking. It being the first forum post for that user didn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling either.
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    Thunderhill Raceway wants a Supercharger

    Is that an official Tesla form? I've never heard of Wufoo.com.