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Dear TMC, My boss, The Wife, wants two kayaks. She plans to awaken, check the weather, then impulsively zoom off in her Model 3 to go kayaking. Along with our 15-year old... a car full of sass & moxie. Please tell me your thoughts on: (1) Trailer -- what trailer would you recommend? I'm...

There were 400,000+ reservations for Model 3s queued up. Even after deliveries in last '17 and '18 (LRR, Performance, etc.), I had the impression there will still a couple of hundred thousand reservations left. Now, the base model is available and it looks like all M3s are available in...

[It's a long post. I do have a tendency to go on. You can also just hop to the website, which is here: 3rd Carbon Pricing Raffle: Win a Tesla. Make a Difference. or Climate XChange's home website, which is here: Climate-XChange. Wondering what holiday gift says to the recipient, "here's a...

Hi, I realize that Model 3 has no official towing options yet available from Tesla. Are there any third-party solutions that Model 3 owners are using? Thanks, Alan

Folks, Just ordered a 3 in midnight silver metallic plus the new white interior (more like black-and-white interior). Anybody else have a similar color scheme in an S, X, or soon-to-arrive 3 in the greater Washington, DC / MD / NoVA area? Interested in seeing this color scheme in person --...

Hi, Anyone else trying to get Tesla to move a Model 3 -- the vehicle, not a reservation -- from one myTesla account to another? In my case, trying to get the car into an account set up for my parents but the car started out in my own account. Originally described to me by the Delivery...

Folks, Apologies for very late notice! I don’t know why I’m just hearing about this now?! Carbon pricing as part of an omnibus greenhouse gas reduction bill Multi-State Carbon Pricing Coalition Business Support for Carbon Pricing 10 a.m. TOMORROW, Jan 31 MASSACHUSETTS State House, Room 222...

Folks, Prompted by a... well, prompt... from Ronald Kaltenbaugh, President of the Electric Vehicles Association of the greater Washington, DC area (EVADC), there is a bill coming up for consideration tomorrow -- TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 at 1:30 p.m. -- that addresses a funding gap during which EV...

My RWD '13 S P85+ led me to purchase 19" Nokiaan Hakkapolitta R2s mounted on Rial wheels for winter use. (Staggered Tesla OEM 21s + OEM wheels for the summer.) Driving in Massachusetts. Wow... awesome! Continued that tradition with '16 P100D, even though AWD. Still happy. Coming up: RWD...

Anyone have any ideas as to salary band(s), commission and/or bonus for Tesla sales staff? I confess to sudden curiosity because I just finished reading a thread about poor sales experience(s) at the Highland Park showroom in Chicago, IL. The thread, of course, was also replete with stories...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a sponsored post from non-profit organization Climate XChange, an educational and research group dedicated to providing policymakers and advocates with cutting edge information on market-based solutions to climate change. On the third floor of 200 year old Old West...

Hi, Alan aka Pollux here. I had been hoping to go to TMC Connect this year (at last!) but find myself chained to my desk working through the last 13 days of the Climate XChange 2017 Carbon Pricing Awareness Raffle. In case anyone hasn't heard by now, we just came off a very successful hearing...

[taken from email I sent yesterday to a bunch of people. anything in brackets is something I added or modified for this thread post.] Folks, Even those of you who don’t live in Massachusetts, or are too busy, or are prevented by your corporate role from speaking out publicly — you can still...

Despite my signature, I give EXPRESS CONSENT for any and all outside parties to use my pictures and words from this thread and this thread alone! We need to warn people! I am not thinking of myself, only of the needs and safety of others! I am a Tesla owner and I love my Tesla! Except that...

Details on website: 2017 Climate XChange Carbon Pricing Awareness Raffle We're doing this to draw attention to and build support for enacting carbon pricing fee-and-dividend in Massachusetts and to set an example that we hope other states will follow (our national dialog is just a bit...

Hi, folks! We're having a Launch Event this Saturday, April 15, 12-4 pm, at Aeronaut Brewing. First beer free! Admission free! Families / kids welcome! (We're going to take the kids over to Brooklyn Boulders for some kid fun.) Why? To officially kick off our 2017 Carbon Pricing Awareness...

Dear TMC, Some of you may recall that I was involved in the Climate XChange Carbon Pricing Awareness Raffle in fall, 2015, with drawing January 1, 2016. You may recall that the Grand Prize was a nicely-optioned Tesla ($110K) PLUS CXC also paid for the federal gift withholding tax on the car...

Dear TMC, What is the right thing to do with the DIP switch settings on an older HPWC to achieve 72A charging for a new P100DL? Details: Appropriate gauge wiring (in a trench) from basement main panel to garage -- 100A capable, protected with 100A breaker Sub-panel in garage Circuit from...

A birdie hinted that wrapping my upcoming S in Xpel is NOT recommended because it would somehow interfere with the sensor suite. And here I am planning to do a full body wrap on my new S in December, plus tinting on all glass -- sunroof, rear window, side windows and, if Maryland will allow it...

Dear mid-Atlantic forum, I'm gonna stumble into a new S in the first half of December, taking delivery in Rockville. Can someone please recommend a top-notch paint protection film (e.g., Xpel) applier near the Rockville SC? I want to get a full-body wrap within milliseconds of taking delivery...

Hi.... Configuring an S, looking to finalize on Monday. If you have the premium ventilated front seats... what has been your experience of them? Thanks, Alan

Hi, I'm a recent immigrant to the DC area, residing in Chevy Chase. I had wonderful, loving times with the Service Center crews in Massachusetts (first Watertown, then both Watertown and Dedham). They sprinkled fairy dust on my car and served me unicorn tears to slake my thirst. It's time...

Not active any more. What happened? Thanks, Alan

The time approaches to replace my 2013 P85+ with the latest available in Aug-Nov this year. I was happy with the high fidelity sound system Tesla offered in 2013 and am wondering whether to repeat that buying decision. I don't regard my self as an audiophile. I enjoy AC/DC and other hard...

Folks, There’s a proposal from a staffer at the MA Zero Emission Vehicle Commission to eliminate the MA state tax credit for the purchase of an EV above a certain dollar amount, $60K. I think we can make a difference in this process and I’m asking you to take about 5 minutes of your time...

Hi, I've got an event coming up where I'd like to put my referral code out for people to use to get the $1K discount. Ideally, though, I'd like them to be able to get my $1K as well, for a total $2K benefit to the purchaser. I wrote [email protected] and after a few days and a follow...

Hi, My wife and I are going to be serving cocktails (and awesome food, live music, etc.) to 200-300 people at the end of September for a party/fundraiser that involves a ton of Tesla owners and fans. The question is: what is the signature cocktail associated with Tesla? A boilermaker? A Rob...

Hi, [See bottom of this message for caveats. It's 2015 in America. Can't even have a party without some asterisks.] My wife, Jessica, and I are throwing a big party for the New England Tesla community. Not just owners but also FANS! It's like the big party that happened over a year ago at...

Hi, There are some significant EV/BEV-related bills coming up for discussion in the Transportation committee this coming Thursday, July 23, 10 am - noon, State House, Room A-2. In short, I **think** what I’m seeing is: + HOV lane use by BEVs + parking for BEVs with the right to fine and tow...

Hi, folks, I am looking for Tesla owners/drivers to take part in a high-visibility environmental meeting between officials from British Columbia, Canadian business people, and Senators and staff at the State House and people at MIT. The environmental minister from British Columbia, along with...

[moderators, please feel free to move this thread to a more appropriate forum if need be] Hi, Recently, an industrious TMC member generated some funding for the guy who maintains supercharge.info. I'm ashamed to admit I hadn't previously thought about the expenses incurred in operating these...

Yeah, I'm still stuck with one of those ancient rolling wrecks that Tesla hasn't produced for AGES: a lousy, no-account, feeble, arthritic P85+. A 0-60 mph time that I'm ashamed to mention in this august forum. Heck, the beast is so differently abled that only two of its four wheels ever get...

Dear TMC, Round-trip Boston/DC required compromises but was do-able 14 months ago. Round-trip Boston/New York was EASY last Friday. I have 6.1, the SuperCharger build-out, and Tesla to thank. Only 14 months ago, I drove my P85+ from Boston to Washington, DC, on some earlier firmware rev...

Hi, Am I missing something? After consulting evtripplanner and plugshare, I just don't see a way to go from Albany, NY (technically the SuperCharger there) to Buffalo, NY, without making a lengthy charging stop in between. Such as in Syracuse. Best I can find in Syracuse is a 72A charger at...

Ciao da Orta San Giulio! I tried posting in the Italy group of TMC but so far just the sound of crickets. :-( Is anyone from Tesla Motors Club around this area? Borgomanero, Orta San Giulio, Novarra, Arona, Milano, Stresa, even Torino? Who might want to meet sometime this week or next week...

Hi, Yesterday, I started a thread seeking people's stories about their *best* experiences at an ICE dealer. And after a day, I've seen about a dozen stories. Including some that make me think that all is not lost for humanity, even that part of humanity that works in ICE auto dealerships...

Hi, In another thread, the conversation once again veered off into fulmination against auto dealers. I was one of the ones fulminating. :-) And I wrote, "Rare indeed is the happy auto dealer story." Well... in these forums, I read many happy Tesla stories. I *write* some of those stories...

Hi, folks, Over at teslamotors.com, I stumbled onto a thread started by @be-jouled about a multi-month cross-country trip she is making in her S85. I also took a peek at her blog about this journey. Many fun entries! Thread...

Hi, folks, As part of a welcome-back-to-school event, Tufts is holding a BBQ for some of its Engineering students. The organizer posted a meetup request asking for Tesla owners to come show their cars at the BBQ. I'm going to go. The organizer has since asked if 1-2 other folks could also...

Hi, I've, um, "used up" some of the Alloy Gators that I put on my 21" tires. :redface: I ordered my original set from AlloyGator in the United Kingdom (alligator.co.uk). They've done a fine job for me, so I want to order more. But it takes 2-4 weeks to get them from England. Has anyone...

Hi, folks, Update & pix from the Spring 2014 Auto Show sponsored by the Babson Auto Group -- Wellesley, Massachusetts. Update: an auto show held at a local college, for several years running now. Took place this past Saturday, April 26, 12-3 p.m. Co-sponsored by Babson College (marketing...

Hi, folks, I'll take the results of this discussion, summarize & forward to ownership. What would you want to add/change about Model S to better fit the needs of winter driving in Boston? Here's my list, from what I imagine is relatively easy to implement to hard...

I thought I've seen mention of this problem elsewhere in this forum but can't find it now. Anyone else seeing the rear view camera easily, quickly, almost trivially clogged up by dirty snow, slush, backsplash? The back of the car seems to be a veritable winter-crud magnet. I can clean the...

I finally noticed this new video on Tesla's website about a Model S owner's experiences in Norway. http://www.teslamotors.com/customers/story-arne-jakobsen I've used volkerize.com and searched here as well but can't find any mention of Arne Jakobsen. Does anyone know what tires he's...

Had my P85+ in for some punch list items on Nov 5. Watertown, MA SC loaned me a P85. A nice, sweet, seemingly well-maintained P85. I really can't remember my original test drive back in July -- was it in a P85 or a P85+? It was just so awesome, details are drowned out. Well... when I...

Hi... I'm going to drive my family down to DC for Thanksgiving. Probably depart Monday, November 25 and return Saturday, November 30 in an attempt to avoid the most heavily travelled days. I'm thinking we'll stop at the Superchargers in Darien, CT and Newark, DE. Darien, because I think...

Hi, folks, There's a panel going on here in Wellesley on November 19 at 7 p.m. at Babson College. Distinguished moderator, distinguished panelists, maybe 300-400 guests. Free admission. Follow the link in my signature for my original post with the details. My wife has asked me to display...

Pricing Carbon Free Admission Tuesday, November 19, 7 p.m. EST Babson College Sorenson Theatre 231 Forest Street Wellesley, MA Distinguished Moderator: Steve Curwood of NPR's "Living on Earth" program Pulitzer Prize winner. Journalist for the past 30 years at NPR, CBS News, the Boston Globe...

Hi, As a new owner, I'm playing the "what if I had to pay for gas?!" game. I've seen many posts from various angles but hope with this thread to consolidate comparisons into one place. For each trim or reasonable set of Model S variants, I'd like to come up with one or two comparable ICE...

Hi, I'm looking for an Opti Coat installer in the Boston area. Who would you recommend and why? I've asked the local Tesla Service Center, and read these forums, and asked around, and googled, and so far have found: Rick @ Unique Auto Care, Wakefield, 781 389 3913. Recommended from a...