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  1. Rowlock

    Tesla Frunk mat doesn't fit

    Aha! Thanks folks. Sorry for the repeat. If I have any success getting a swap, I'll update - might be worth knowing for others down the line.
  2. Rowlock

    Tesla Frunk mat doesn't fit

    2014 frunk microwave area shorter? Hi all, I just took delivery of a 2014 P85+ to replace the 2013 that got totaled over Christmas (gonna make a separate post about that later, when all the pics are done). I tried to put my all-weather mats from the old car into the new one. All was fine...
  3. Rowlock

    Power Folding Mirrors

    I'm definitely interested in a retrofit. Not because I drive that close to anything, but because I routinely find myself folding the mirrors by hand in parking lots after I've parked. Here in CA, a lot of parking spots are quite small, and there are also a lot of very clumsy or inconsiderate...
  4. Rowlock

    Strong Noise when driving above 67mph

    I will play with mine and see whether that works for me, too. I haven't noticed it coming on and off in my case yet, but I wasn't necessarily paying attention. Definitely worth a try.
  5. Rowlock

    Strong Noise when driving above 67mph

    I have the same noise with less than 5k on the odo. The pitch remains exactly the same in mine regardless of speed, but it gets louder as you go faster. Most noticeable at about 65mph+. It is also louder on some road surfaces than others. The noise is exactly like a failing wheel bearing, but I...
  6. Rowlock

    Tesla S - Daily Driver or Second Car?

    Another daily driver here. I used to ride motorcycles to work most of the time, or a Ford F250 pickup when the weather was really bad. Now one of the bikes has been sold, the other hasn't been ridden much lately, and the truck sits mostly idle and will likely be sold soon too. Couldn't be...
  7. Rowlock

    Random Model S sightings

    Another bay area bulk sighting report. Saturday found me driving up through Cupertino on my way to Los Altos Rod and Gun Club for an afternoon at the range with my room mate. As we were leaving cupertino and heading into Saratoga, we were passed by a black Model S in the outside lane who...
  8. Rowlock

    How do you get voice command to work?

    That seems to work even less frequently than "dial" for me. Yeah, maybe I just need to drawl more. :)
  9. Rowlock

    Annoyance with the J1772 adapter getting locked in

    I've got into the habit of using the "Charge Port" button under the controls UI, which unlocks the port and let me pull out the entire adapter assembly. Then I'll just pull the adapter off the plug. Pulling both out with the handle button pressed would be quicker, though. Or, at least, it...
  10. Rowlock

    How do you get voice command to work?

    I think my English accent gives it some trouble. "Navigate to" works every time, all the time. But trying to get it to "phone" or "dial" someone almost always gives me an unrecognized command error. Unless I use an incredibly bad fake American accent. In which case it will "dial" people. But...
  11. Rowlock

    Random Model S sightings

    Oh boy. I already want the parking sensor retro-fit, but if there is an amber rear indicator option I'll take that too! Where do I sign? :D
  12. Rowlock

    Model S Owners who Rent (non-homeowners)

    I'm in a similar situation. Trickle charge from a 110v regular wall outlet in my parking area. Just got told by my complex management company that, after several months of "investigation", they weren't willing to install the J1772 units in the shared lot that they had previously suggested would...
  13. Rowlock

    Things you may not have discovered about your Model S?!

    The timer and current are supposed to be stored on a per-location basis, but the charging level limit is universal until you change it again.
  14. Rowlock

    License Plate Bulb replacement

    Did the swap last week with the Amazon LEDs linked earlier - looks much better. Pretty sure the choice of incandescents from the factory is a legal decision. Quite a large number of jurisdictions (particularly overseas) technically forbid pure white lights on the rear of a vehicle, requiring...
  15. Rowlock

    Sunshade for windshield

    I've had the rolling Heat Shield for about a week now. Happy with it so far. I don't use the visors to hold it up though - doesn't need those. Just tuck it all the way up behind the rear view mirror, and it stays in place nicely. Don't know if that will continue with age, but so far it's quick...
  16. Rowlock

    Tesla CHAdeMo Update

    I'm in approximately that situation, which is a big part of why I'd like an adaptor. You make it sound simple, like they've dropped the ball already. But bear in mind, it's not just a matter of making a plug the right shape. This isn't like the J1772 plug adaptor. CHAdeMO is a completely alien...
  17. Rowlock

    Car Drying Option

    I recently got one of the 8HP dryers too. It's been great, so far. Takes a little practice to get the hang of removing the water, rather than just blowing it from place to place. But it leaves a nice dry surface with little effort and no physical contact. Win. One of the benefits of the...
  18. Rowlock

    Tesla CHAdeMo Update

    That was my point exactly, yes. That's a good sign. Definitely got my fingers crossed here, anyway. Ah, extra conductors for the additional phases would make sense. Thanks for the info. Hopefully that will mean a straight plug conversion might be possible, or at least more feasible.
  19. Rowlock

    Random Model S sightings

    Yep, that's where I get off 237 to get on Mathilda. Some people are very dense when it comes to blocking that intersection, and the timing on the lights doesn't help. I probably would have done the same thing, "naughty" though it may be. Had a crazy drive home from dinner last night in Los...
  20. Rowlock

    Random Model S sightings

    Were you around 237 at all today? I pulled onto the freeway directly behind a nice white MS in the morning, and then was passed about two minutes later by a dark colored one in the carpool lane. Then coming home this evening, two separate grey examples passed me in the carpool lane coming back...
  21. Rowlock

    Problem with Blink chargers

    Hmm. Possible it could be an actual wiring fault causing the drop on that box, rather than thin (or long) wire. Maybe a bad joint with increased resistance, or something like that. Wouldn't show up when measured without a significant load, say using a multimeter.
  22. Rowlock

    Does the Performance Plus Package improve acceleration?

    Most of the roads around where I live are a little sub-par in terms of surface quality. Not terrible, but not great. Normally, if I just stomp on the floor from a standing start, I will get at least a little chirping of the tires and some brief moments of traction control. The Pilot Sports that...
  23. Rowlock

    Problem with Blink chargers

    That sounds like a double-whammy. The "extension cord" warning is due to the use of thin gauge wire in the install (or too long a cable run with the selected gauge), causing voltage drop before you reach the trip point on the breaker. Then once you get over the breaker's rated current, it trips...
  24. Rowlock

    Tesla CHAdeMo Update

    Erm, guys? Take a look at that PDF. Notice particularly the photos of the European car's charging port. Any adapter produced for the Euro cars looks like it absolutely will NOT work with US autos. It's a completely different plug on the car. It might be possible to just use the same circuitry...
  25. Rowlock

    Specs change: 07/11

    I'd be interested to see actual measured specs from the Tesla ports. When I took delivery, the specialist explicitly told me that we have charging-spec 2 amp ports to support tablets, etc. But my experience of actually charging phones in the car so far suggests that they might indeed be 500...
  26. Rowlock

    First Ranger visit in progress. New Charge Port

    Interesting, I might try that sometime. When I picked up the car at the factory, I tried to remove the charger with a single press during the walk-through and it re-locked on me. The delivery specialist noticed that I had trouble pulling out the plug, and told me I should hold the button down...
  27. Rowlock

    Physical size of Model S...

    Whoever mentioned parking in reverse is definitely on the right track. Having come from a long-bed F250 Super Duty as my previous vehicle, I am well used to driving large machines. One thing I learned very quickly with the Ford was that for large cars, reversing into a parking spot is...
  28. Rowlock

    First Ranger visit in progress. New Charge Port

    Press and hold the button while you remove the plug. Certainly on my car, if I release the button while it's still plugged in, it will re-lock and resume charging.
  29. Rowlock

    What is the odd of this happening?? 2 blue tesla

    Alas I won't be there - it filled up before I got a spot. Sounds like a good weekend though, definitely going to try to get to the 2014 one. Haven't heard about the coffee morning though, I'll look for more info. :)
  30. Rowlock

    New door handle design

    I was wrong, please disregard. All my handles are the new type with a larger motion.
  31. Rowlock

    New door handle design

    I need to do some testing, but I'm pretty sure my car has a mix of both styles from the factory. The driver's door definitely has the new style, but I think the passenger has an old unit with little or no movement. Not sure about the rear doors. I'll check it more closely tonight and report...
  32. Rowlock

    Question on Charge Port Locking behavior - anyone notice recent changes?

    I just did some testing of this. My firmware version is 4.5 build number 1.33.44. With the fob in range, my behavior is the same on all of Blink, Chargepoint, Clipper Creek 30A and Eaton 30A stations: Stop charging from the touch screen - stays locked. Stop charging from the EVSE - stays...
  33. Rowlock

    Speed Difference on Performance + Vs Performance & Tire Wear Concerns

    The only difference in straight line speed is going to be present in less than ideal traction conditions. The Plus will stick better when grip is marginal, letting you put down more torque before the traction control system has to do its thing, so you'll get better overall acceleration. But if...
  34. Rowlock

    What is the odd of this happening?? 2 blue tesla

    Aha! I guess my "the other guy" comment was a bit of a false assumption, my apologies. :) I live just around the other side of that little shopping area - had stopped to grab some groceries on my way out and noticed the shiny blue S across the parked row. It's really interesting how quickly we...
  35. Rowlock

    What is the odd of this happening?? 2 blue tesla

    Nice! Either you, or the other guy, parked up in the lot on El Camino near Marie Callender's (opposite Best Buy) a few days ago, a row back and a little across from my grey P85+. Great looking car, either way. Would have said hi, but the owner was off elsewhere doing more important things. :)
  36. Rowlock

    An interesting factory delivery day

    Sorry this took so long. Having trouble getting a good angle, but here are some of the results. Hope it's helpful... - - - Updated - - - Still haven't had a chance to take any pictures in good lighting conditions, but here are a few more... Freshly sponge-bathed. Snug in the...
  37. Rowlock

    Pet Names for the Model S

    Nicely done. :smile:
  38. Rowlock

    Pet Names for the Model S

    I think I'm gonna have to go with calling my car Chuck. "Is that a Maserati? A Jaguar?" "Nope - Chuck Tesla." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJP1DphOWPs :biggrin:
  39. Rowlock

    Video of Firmware 4.5 pulling juice from wall, NOT battery.

    I've seen the same behavior on public charging stations too, with 4.5. I regularly use a Clipper Creek J1772 at the local Caltrain station. When I turn on the A/C as I approach the car, I can see the charging light wink into life on the wall unit. It's pretty neat.
  40. Rowlock

    An interesting factory delivery day

    Yes, I can do that. Will try to remember today before I drive home. Will see if I can get one from the side as well. Watch this space.
  41. Rowlock

    An interesting factory delivery day

    Exactly. It's an electronic thing on a terminal, you have to scroll through and sign before they print your visitor sticker. No idea when it started.
  42. Rowlock

    An interesting factory delivery day

    Haha! I know I really shouldn't tow with it, but having so much torque available, who can resist? :D
  43. Rowlock

    An interesting factory delivery day

    Thanks for the feedback, all. I guess the pedal alignment is not so new - just hadn't ever seen it mentioned in any of the threads where people were having issues. A couple other observations... Key fob attachment The delivery guy at the factory had a baggie full of the little keychain...
  44. Rowlock

    Model S Brake & Accelerator Pedal Positions

    I think Tesla may have addressed this question in the latest cars. I just took delivery of a P85+, and the brake pedal is significantly closer to the driver than the accelerator. Makes a huge difference, compared to the side-by-side position in the car I test-drove in May. I put a picture at...
  45. Rowlock

    Owners delivery stories, photos and first impressions

    I put my delivery and first impressions story over in the Delivery sub forum before I spotted this thread. Hope that's OK. http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17974-An-interesting-factory-delivery-day
  46. Rowlock

    An interesting factory delivery day

    The Car VIN P12686 85 kWh Performance Plus Metallic Grey Body color roof Grey 21" turbines with Pilot Sports Black leather w/ red pipes Piano black interior Tech package Sound package Twin chargers Carbon spoiler (mine turned out to be the matt one, looks great in my opinion) Parcel shelf...
  47. Rowlock

    No wait - buy it now - P85's?

    Data point for you guys: Called the Menlo Park store out of curiosity, to see if they had anything that was a reasonable match for my ordered P85. Apparently the inventory cars generally don't include the Perf Plus pack yet, since those haven't been coming off the production line for long...