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  1. Bugeater

    Supercharger - Mountain View, CA - 1049 El Monte Ave (under construction, 12 V3 stalls)

    Just found construction on a new supercharger in Mountain View CA on El Monte Av! The power cabinets seem to be installed already with construction started on the supercharger stalls just beginning.
  2. Bugeater

    Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues

    And I do still have my '65 Chevy Impala! Yea, it does need some notable work to be drivable again though.
  3. Bugeater

    Lifetime Average Wh/mi

    I really doubt that Tesla has AC on any car that is on or off! I have a 2012 MS P90 and it has never been like that. I'm pretty sure that the AC units have only gotten better!
  4. Bugeater

    Lifetime Average Wh/mi

    In my 2012 MS P85/90 I get 360Wh/mi lifetime 87K+ miles. Since last charge is currently 307 and current trip is 297. I am always impressed when I get below 300!
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    Model S Software/Firmware wishlist

    After an update a while ago the ghost texts stopped showing for me up but there are certainly a lot of issues with the current interface! Maybe they should also put up a small window on the MCU with concurrent but more powerful controls. Wouldn't hurt if they could better support group messages...
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    Model S Software/Firmware wishlist

    And when a text message is not correctly recognized as being html format, the voice spells out every word and takes forever! 😬 Then if navigation voice interrupts the text message reading, it comes back afterwards and you can't stop it! 🤯
  7. Bugeater

    Supercharger - Marysville, CA (LIVE 6 Feb 2023, 8 V3 stalls)

    I grew up in Marysville and am not surprised to see something like that. Not the most progressive place around... 🤔
  8. Bugeater

    Model S - HPWC (High Power Wall Connector)

    Tinning a wire with solder is not a good idea for anything that can get hot. The solder can melt, increasing the resistance and therefore the temperature which can cause a fire!
  9. Bugeater

    Owners delivery stories, photos and first impressions

    10 years ago today I took a picture of my chauffeur Gizmo driving my Tesla MS P85! He's gone now but this sure brings back great memories!
  10. Bugeater

    Oregon Superchargers (location speculation, discussion)

    In 2013 my wife and I drove our, then new, MS P85 from the SF bay area up 5 to Portland, then over to Yellowstone, down to Denver, over to Kansas City. Then back to Denver, down to Albuquerque, over to the Grand Canyon, then Vegas and home again. We drove 5540 miles total over 3 weeks. We...
  11. Bugeater

    Oregon Superchargers (location speculation, discussion)

    Harris Ranch on I-5 in CA now has 98 superchargers! So, yes. I wouldn't be surprised if 50 superchargers in OR
  12. Bugeater

    Model S - HPWC (High Power Wall Connector)

    You are correct. I overstated the current. I didn't know that the M3 SR/RWD had such a small charger.
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    Model S - HPWC (High Power Wall Connector)

    My 2012 MSP charges at 80 amps. But I know that the onboard charger was increased to 72 amps from 40 amps and the second charger was removed. As far as I know yours should charge at the full 72 amps unless there is an issue with either the wall charger or onboard charger.
  14. Bugeater

    Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues

    Yes, that's what I tried to say... 🤔
  15. Bugeater

    Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues

    My 2012 MS P90 had an issue with the 12V battery almost a year ago. Tesla contacted me to get the battery replaced. After it was replaced it seemed ok, but a few months later the car was totally dead. After a minor struggle with Tesla they said I could bring it in. After a week of diagnosing...
  16. Bugeater

    Tesla Supercharger network

    Yes! Very lucky!!!
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    Tesla Supercharger network

    Yes. I was one of the lucky ones! The original 85KWh battery was replaced at 7 years and 11 months! I'm not certain right now if the max charge rate is still 120 or 150. It is definitely not 90 any more...
  18. Bugeater

    Tesla Supercharger network

    @ReddyLeaf, 115 - 150 doesn't make much difference. When mine was a P85 max charge was 90KW. Now as a P90 it's not much faster overall. You just have to plan for a LOT of driving! Since you had a 70 that's the biggest reason. Just not the same range and more stops. That's exactly why I got an 85...
  19. Bugeater

    Tesla Supercharger network

    ReddyLeaf, I don't understand why you say an older S can't go 500+ miles in a day. I drove over 1500 miles in 2 days in my 2012 MS P90. Max charge rate is ~150KW. The first day we drove 16 hours. The second day we drove 14 hours. See the trip route on the map.
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    Model S Software/Firmware wishlist

    My 2022 MS P90 gets software updates sooner than my son's M3. Doesn't seem to make a difference how old. Just takes a lot shorter time to update my MS than his M3!
  21. Bugeater

    Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues

    After I painted it in '77!
  22. Bugeater

    Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues

    My radio has also started to "skip" a tiny bit lately. Just a short drop out and then it continues. 2023.2.10 2012 MS P90 with MCU 2.
  23. Bugeater

    Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues

    I still have my '65 Chevy Impala in the back yard! Needs work but still is loved! Never will say a 10 year old car is done with. Not 20 nor 30 if cared for well!
  24. Bugeater

    Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues

    My 2012 MS P85 was having MCU and eMMC issues. About a year ago I had the MCU upgraded. It is so much better now! Also, for many cars, 10 years is old. Not Teslas! Mine is running very well these days! My 2004 Yukon uses so much less gas since I got the MS! Mainly because I don't drive it much...
  25. Bugeater

    Tesla Referral Program

    Sounds painful! My 2012 Model S died due to bad electronics for the 12V battery on Dec. 2nd. I just noticed today Dec. 19th, that it is finally in service mode... It is out of warranty of course but Tesla replaced the 12V battery in May of this year. After it was replaced, we had the first ever...
  26. Bugeater

    Supercharger - Coalinga, CA (LIVE 15 Dec 2022, 80 stalls)

    Took these pics on June 19th this year. Just found this thread. Surprised it still open yet!
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    Model S Nature Pictures

    New years day 2013!
  28. Bugeater

    Future Autopilot Hardware Rumors and Speculation

    Saw this at Whole Foods in Los Altos, CA today. The car had Tesla plates, so I asked the occupants if they were from Tesla. They said yes. I asked if the stuff on top was some new FSD hardware. The sort of hesitated. Then they said that I would like it! I asked if they can't really talk about...
  29. Bugeater

    Classic Model S Touch Screen Reboot Nightmare

    Thanks all! Yea, I definitely have that concern. I had the computer replaced one already a few years ago. I'm very concerned that it will go out again just after the warranty runs out. That could be a big cost.
  30. Bugeater

    Classic Model S Touch Screen Reboot Nightmare

    This morning the engineering team contacted me. They said they had done some remote work on the car. They asked me to check on it. It was finally fixed!!! I asked and they said they had repaired a broken DB file that was causing the reboots. I checked and all seems back to normal. However my...
  31. Bugeater

    Classic Model S Touch Screen Reboot Nightmare

    As I'm typing this I'm sitting in the car watching the touch screen reboot and reboot and reboot...
  32. Bugeater

    Classic Model S Touch Screen Reboot Nightmare

    Hi, I've had my Model S P85 since December 2012. Yes, I knew it was an Alpha vehicle at best, that's why I purchased the extended warranty. That means it wiygo out of warranty this December. That's also why I've been after Tesla Service a lot lately. Thursday morning this week however I...
  33. Bugeater

    My Tesla buying/servicing/after sale support experience

    I too have found Tesla to be overly helpful! A very enjoyable place to deal with. I purchased my Model S P85 in Dec. 2012. Yes, we do consider it an alpha. After taking it on a 5540 mile trip in 2013, we had several issues. Two rocks had hit the windshield in the last three days of the trip...
  34. Bugeater

    how do I know if I received the 5000 free supercharger miles?

    So I referred someone for their 1000 free supercharging miles. I see them in My Referrals! I have 2 Teslas. A Model S with lifetime free supercharging and a Model 3 without. How can I see if my Model 3 has the miles? Yes, I will call Tesla Sales...
  35. Bugeater

    One Year Anniversary! Add your anniversary photos here?

    Today is the 4th anniversary for my Tesla Model S! Mileage is 44,752 which is a little below 12k / year. We are still so in love with the car we fight over who gets to drive it. My son has a reservation for a Model 3. When my wife got home today she noted that it was raining 4 years ago when...
  36. Bugeater

    Is Tapatalk not going to be supported with the new forum?

    Hmmm, just got through this thread. Well, I've been a long time TaT user too. I paid for it so I don't see any advertising. If there is an alternative provided, then a small fee to go addless would be really nice! If that is one of the reasons for the TMC switch, then it makes no difference...
  37. Bugeater

    Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues

    No, this happens randomly for me sine I got the car. I have very carefully closed the reflector and watched as it popped back open. The HPWC cable was already put away. The truncated directions has been noticible by me since 7.0.
  38. Bugeater

    Lifetime Average Wh/mi

    I averaged 14Wh/mi for a bit back in 2013. It was a long descent down the Rockies. The climb wasn't so fun. Was 40 miles from my destination and had 10 miles left showing. Luckily the road into West Yellowstone leveled out and I made it with 20 miles rated left.
  39. Bugeater

    Firmware 7.0 Beta Discussion

    That's not exactly true. All of mine were replaced with the new sensors this summer. I was told the old ones have been going out frequently recently. I never make mistakes. I thought I did once but I was wrong...
  40. Bugeater

    Firmware 7.0 Beta Discussion

    I have a late 2012 MS. I often jump on anything new. (That's rose colored glasses.)
  41. Bugeater

    Firmware 7.0 Beta Discussion

    5 days to all cars until they find a problem...
  42. Bugeater

    Lifetime Average Wh/mi

    A little slow this month.
  43. Bugeater

    Firmware 7.0 Beta Discussion

    Simple physics says that when hit from behind your foot will come off the brakes. This happened to my wife in a 5 - 10mph collision. So no matter how hard you try you won't have brakes, at least for the critical moment you need them most. As has been said before, having your car move the least...
  44. Bugeater

    [Resolved] Help! Having a nightmare at the delivery center

    I would request that the person who gave you the runaround / big hassle / inaccurate info be told to apologize to you!
  45. Bugeater

    Driving on Sunshine

    Hey, I'm on WU too! Just the computer hosting it has been offline for about 2 years now! Home remodel... I've got to set it back up.
  46. Bugeater

    Driving on Sunshine

    Hey, this sounds great! I've had my solar since Mar 2012 and my S since Dec 2012. I too have enphase. I'll have to see if I can get mine on there too!
  47. Bugeater

    Firmware 7.0 Beta Discussion

    Just wait. I'm told that many of the classic S's like mine have the sensors go bad. Mine did this summer! Just got all new ones installed last weekend. And yea I hear that the SC can see the info about each wheel so it's really got to be just a UI change to add it in.
  48. Bugeater

    Firmware 6.2

    Yea, I gave him and dozens of others rides at my work after getting my Model S in Dec. 2012! In fact he called me the moment he heard about the referral program on the day it was announced. I hadn't even heard about it yet when he called!