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    Goodyear Tires vs. Michelin

    I just replaced my Goodyear Eagles (35K) with Michelins. I LOVE the new tires. A whole lot quieter than the Goodyears. But I have a question: Where can I get a tire repaired on Oahu? Before I decided to replace all four, I called Lex Brodies in Kaneohe to check one of my Goodyears for a...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Yes, I purchased the service plan
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    I had mine rotated at 4800. There was no charge. They also did the service updates.
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    It's only started manifesting in the past week. It's not quite annoying, but it is noticeable. I actually prefer the silence of rapid acceleration in Momi because it is so different from an ICE. I had concierge service a couple of weeks ago (tire rotation and a few of the standard service...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    I have a problem. My MS has developed a whistle when I accelerate rapidly (30-55 for example). The whistle changes tone as soon as I back off on the accelerator. I'll call Luke tomorrow but what wondering if anyone has had this experience?
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    I've been getting air pressure alerts that stay on the screen for two minutes, and then disappear. But when I check the pressure in each tire, it's fine. Weird!
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    I've used my outdoor car cover several times now, and I have finally got the hang of it. First couple of times, I'd lay it out across the car from hood to trunk, but when I tried to secure one end, the whole thing would slide off the car (damn that turtle wax!). I finally figured out that I...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    I'm 6'2" and did a test drive in Palo Alto before placing my order. I discovered that the hard top was too cramped for my 16-year old sons (6'1" and 6'3")!
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Hey Hawaiiskibum, if that was you on Waialae Avenue at about 8:30pm tonight, that was me givin you the Shaka from the window of Azteca restaurant. Lookin good ruby red!
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Who knows? I'm not ready to do it. Maybe we can get Mikey to do it.
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Okay, I'm going to go WAY out on a limb here. Has anyone ever tried WD-40? See the following that I found posted on Facebook. I don't know if it's legit, but it sure is interesting: "What IS The Main Ingredient of WD-40? Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Yup, that was me!
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Ddruz, was that you who passed me on the North Shore yesterday? Waving madly and smiling as I passed?
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    I used the charger at Restaurant Row today, in the parking lot, down the lane and to the left of the cashier booth on the ground floor. The LED screen gives you a number to call, and then prompts you through a series of keystroke entries. The first two hours are free, but you have to use a...
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    First Hawaii Tesla Meet Up!

    Sounds great! 14 or 21 best for me.
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Wow Akikiki! Can I hire you as my personal assistant? Ha! You are incredible! I left a message for Sue and I expect she'll call back tomorrow. Mahalo! (Btw, it's the one with the rain repellant) - - - Updated - - - Same thing happened to me...same warning. It too disappeared. I called...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Aloha gmtom1. I know it's exciting to finally be given a delivery window, and in response to your question about accuracy I would advise this: accept that change is the only constant! As hard as it is, try not to fixate on a specific date. My experience started in mid-March, when I was told...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Mahalo for the info. No, I don't have a fob for recharging...anywhere! Is this how it is for all recharging stations? Assuming fobs are available, how do you get one. For example, if I want to recharge at Whole Foods, do I have to first talk to the store manager!?!
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Congratulations on finally getting your MS. She's incredible isn't she. We spent Fathers Day cruising up to the North Shore. We pulled into the Waimea Bay parking lot and it took 10 minutes to just get to the pavilion, but then, a parking stall opened up right in front of me! Perfect. The...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Thanks for the great tip!
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Momi kea at Makapuu.
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Momi has about 120 miles on her tires, and a quarter mile from home, she gave me a "Car needs Servicing...call Tesla Service" flasher. I called TS and talked to Aucklin. She ran the diagnostics and concluded that its a software glitch that will get cleared up with the next upgrade. She said...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    First song: radar love. 2nd: running on empty. 3rd: little deuce coupe: "well I'm not bragging babe, so don't put me down, BUT I GOT THE FASTEST SET OF WHEELS IN TOWN! Oh yeah! - - - Updated - - - Congrats HK-guy!
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Oh yeah! The on ramp at H-3 at the top of Mokapu Blvd. is a perfect place to do that. I tried, then tried with me son, Eli. That's when I blew his socks off! Then tried it with Nate and his friends, and then let Nate peel out...figure it's better if under parental supervision! He's now...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Yes, picked her up yesterday at noon. It was great to meet the guys. I LOVE my MS! I am particularly fond of the seats. I got the fabric, but they're actually more leather that fabric. So I got the best of both worlds: the smell and fell of leather and the moisture absorption of fabric...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    I got a call from Robert this morning. He said my car is ready to be picked up and he asked when I could come out. I told that I'd like to do it today but needed to call him back with a time. I called my 18-year old godson, who is fortunately available to give me a ride out, and called Robert...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Is it okay to go out? It's technically not open. I would think they're not prepared for spectators.
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Aarrrgggghhhh! I keep telling my wife that this process has been so slow that EVERYONE is going to have an MS before I get mine! Now I'm really starting to believe it! - - - Updated - - - Several days ago, someone suggested that I drive out to Waipahu to check out the SC. I did that on...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Upgrading the meter is the key, and the soon you get that done, the better.
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    We installed 24 PVC panels last December and are paying the minimum fee of $18 a month to HECO. We are generating a couple of megawatts every month beyond what our consumption is. Hopefully, I'll be getting my MS by Monday, and then I can start tracking it's drain on electricity. But since I...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Yes, it is my understanding that you do not have to pay meters. But, I don't know if you can stay in a metered stall beyond the allowable limit.
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    So, I've had the same personalized plates (Leewrd) since 1991. Anyone know if I can get personalized EV plates?
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Akikiki: for upholstery type work, I highly recommend Kings Upholstry in Kalihi Kai. 836-0629. 2875 Ualena Street, bay 102. They redid the interior ceiling of our 2002 dodge van. Did it in a day. Excellent job, quite a nice price, and a very good group of guys to work with. I should think...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Aloha Akikiki. I appreciate the warm welcome. It takes the sting out of the frustration of knowing my car is here but that I can't get to it. We've got lots of friends and family in town right now for my godson's graduation and everyone is wanting to see the MS. That's why it was so...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Akikiki: Mahalo. I can't find the signature setting under my profile. Does it make a difference that I'm doing this I'm my iPad? No, I don't know where the SC is, other than that it's in Waipahu. My configuration is: P5002, 40, Pearl White (momi kea), black panoramic roof, black fabric...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Nanimac: she is pearl white (momi kea), pano roof, standard wheels, black fab interior, tech pack, air susp, cargo deck
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Aloha! Mahalo Akikiki for the invite. I also got the email saying my delivery would be between the 13th and the 17th. I placed my order in early November 2012, and was told I'd get my car in February 2013. Then it was March. Then April. Then May. Finally they sail June 6. Mack told me me...