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  1. DGates

    Supercharger - Squamish, BC - Commercial Way

    Drove by there 930 am this morning, BC Hydro had trucks and workers at the site, possibly it will be turned on now or very soon. All the chargers had covers on them.
  2. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    I had something like this happen a little while ago. I had a bunch of -970/820 BPS a few weeks ago, and when the stock price was right in between, even with about a week of time left on them I got a negative margin on expiry warning showing up. I then realized it was because I didn't have...
  3. DGates

    Model Y All-Weather Protection Kit

    Same - promo code doesn't work. Nice that they're giving this to people but this should have just came with the car. Not sure I need it at this point - I had the car wrapped as soon as I got it and then installed mud flaps once I saw how badly it was getting damaged in the area in front of the...
  4. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    Yeah exactly, I don't have the cash in that account to take assignment. Opened these when the stock was around 1150 thinking 950 was pretty safe with great ER coming. Silly me. Now I get a first hand lesson in managing a losing spread.
  5. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    These are with IBKR, they will liquidate the short legs before they allow them to get assigned. This happened to me a few weeks ago at 11 am PST on expiration day. Am waiting to see if stock price can hit the midpoint of 875 for that spread and roll to next week, but time is sure ticking, may...
  6. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    I would love to know how to do this in IBKR. I have some -950/+800 expiring tomorrow that I have to deal with . One thought was to roll to half as many but twice the width and reset the midpoint. I don't have the margin room to just close them all and reopen new ones. I spent a bunch of time...
  7. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    Quick question about rolling in IBKR. Feel free to respond privately if this clutters up the thread. How would I roll to a different number of contracts? For example, I have 10x +800/-950 how would I roll these out to 5x +700/-1000, so widen the spread and gain some time for same margin? Been...
  8. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    Wow, who knew those 1050 PUTS I sold nearly two weeks ago when the stock price was $1143 would provide such excitement!
  9. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    Watch out if you're still holding these spreads on their expiry day. I was holding 950/840 spreads this past Friday and IBKR liquidated the short legs with about 2 hrs left until market close when the stock price went to about 945. There was still a few dollars of time value left since they...
  10. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    Yeah I watched my spreads go nicely green when the stock price was going up through 950 and was close to closing them, but because the short put was basically right ATM there was still a few dollars of theta to burn, and I thought the price would stay above 950, close closer to 960. Once it...
  11. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    I had a bunch of short legs of my 950/840 BPS liquidated today by IBKR at $8.40. I missed closing these earlier when the stock price was up above 950 and once it started heading back down I got the notice. First time this has happened to me so took me a minute to understand what happened. I...
  12. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    I'm in a similar situation, having multiple accounts, including Margin / RSP / TFSA and joint accounts all of which have TSLA in one form or another. Shares and LEAPs in the TFSA which has done very well. I've sold small numbers of puts for the last couple years in my margin accounts but this...
  13. DGates

    Failure of the high voltage junction box - 2014 Model S

    I had mine replaced recently in my 2013 Model S after a series of strange electrical problems (battery heater not working, headlights randomly failing, several "car cannot drive" problems, etc. ). It was not covered under the battery warranty, but was covered by my extended service agreement so...
  14. DGates

    Wiki Selling TSLA Options - Be the House

    Same situation but with 600 strike. Thinking of rolling tomorrow to 580 or 585 for jun11, would rather not take assignment if I don't have to.
  15. DGates

    2013 Model S P85 vehicle shut down while driving

    Wow, that's great - with warranty running out so soon too must be a relief. Fingers crossed you get a new 90kWh. My 100% charge was previously 405 km. With the new battery I'm getting 408 km at 90% charge.
  16. DGates

    2013 Model S P85 vehicle shut down while driving

    Wow, I've recently had some very similar problems, see my post here. Let us know how it goes, I'm very curious. I'm still seeing problems with my car - it has been unable to precondition the battery for a couple months, and the new battery didn't help. Won't warm battery via the app or when...
  17. DGates

    New 85kWH battery for my 2013 P85+

    It all started in August 2020 - the car couldn't charge. They replaced the chargeport, and while in service the MCU failed so that got replaced as well. Both covered by ESA (I paid deductible). My car has dual on-board chargers and after the chargeport repair, I noticed that the car no longer...
  18. DGates

    ASY-HV BATTERY,90KWH,SX

    I regularly charge to 90%. Not even sure if I ever charged this pack above that, maybe once or twice. The pack that failed was already a replacement. My original battery failed and was replaced in July 2018. Yeah I can't imagine how much all these repairs lately would have cost if I didn't at...
  19. DGates

    Original owners of 2012/2013 Model S w/ 85 kWh pack: Has your main pack been replaced?

    My Model S 85 is from October 2013. I'm on my 3rd pack now. Original pack failed and was replaced in July 2018 (81,904 km). That pack has now just been replaced yesterday with a 90 kWh pack. I'm at 149,419 km currently. I'm also trying to decide whether to keep this car out of warranty. In the...
  20. DGates

    New 85kWH battery for my 2013 P85+

    Just got a repair invoice for my 2013 Model S 85 which has been having all sorts of electrical problems for months. - chargeport, onboard charger, TPMS, DC to DC converter, headlights all have had to be replaced under ESA as each of these things has failed, generally a few weeks apart. Seems now...
  21. DGates

    ASY-HV BATTERY,90KWH,SX

    I've just had my HV battery in my 2013 Model S fail and get replaced with this part as well, under warranty (barely - a few months left on the original 8 yr battery warranty). This is the second battery replacement my car has had now. Leading up this replacement, I had loads of other failures...
  22. DGates

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Arg, tried to place a sell for a block of Jan 15 400 calls at $410 and RBC direct investing can't seem to get the order through while I watched the bid move up to $411 and they should have sold. It's been stuck at pending for the last 20 mins. I've found them to be really bad sometimes, and now...
  23. DGates

    Model Y for Canada!

    I ordered on Aug 31 and took delivery Sept 11 (Vancouver) and had the tow package, so not sure I would believe that explanation. I got black paint, 20" wheels and FSD so maybe they prioritized higher margin builds for end of quarter delivery.
  24. DGates

    Failed Rear Lower Control Arm / Service Bulletin SB-19-31-001

    The work was done at the Vancouver, BC Service Centre sometime over the last few days. I should add - I took the car in for a different issue - a faulty on board charger. They replaced the control arms without even telling me. I only found out about it when they sent me the invoice, which...
  25. DGates

    Failed Rear Lower Control Arm / Service Bulletin SB-19-31-001

    Just found this thread after the service centre replaced my rear control arms while I had the car in for some other work. I agree this is rather scary and should have been a recall. For me at least, they did it as warranty work. My car is a 2013 S85, delivered in October 2013, P23170. I do have...
  26. DGates

    Model Y for Canada!

    I have rear seat problems too, they won't fold down when using the buttons. They just get jammed on each other. I have to pull the button and lean in and push the seat to get it to fold down. Once one is down the other one works. And the larger one is really difiicult to put back up, takes a lot...
  27. DGates

    Winter tires for the 20” Induction Wheels?

    Here's a decent pic of the 20" induction wheels with the Goodyear Eagle F1 255/40R20 M+S tires on them. You can see the M+S designation at the bottom of the tire.
  28. DGates

    Model Y for Canada!

    I got a hitch for mine, ordered Aug 31, delivery Sep 11 (Vancouver), so the hitch isn't the holdup. I'm not doing a trade in. They could be batching up cars for delivery locations I suppose.
  29. DGates

    Winter tires for the 20” Induction Wheels?

    I have a Y on the way with 20" Induction wheels as well. I'll be getting winter tires as I drive a lot in the mountains of British Columbia all winter. I've used Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 & R3 on my Model S 19" wheels for years and have loved them. They are available in 255/40R20 as well as...
  30. DGates

    Model Y for Canada!

    Oh yes, you're right! I looked yesterday and it wasn't updated but now it is, thanks for pointing this out. VIN is 049164 Seems like fast turnaround - ordered Aug 31, delivery Sept 11 in Vancouver.
  31. DGates

    Model Y for Canada!

    I ordered a Model Y on August 31st for delivery in Vancouver. I don't have a VIN assigned but moments ago I got a text that the car is on it's way and can be scheduled for delivery. I checked the available dates and it can be picked up this Friday or Saturday. Still no VIN in my account...
  32. DGates

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    I'm seeing the same thing in my RBC account and I'm in Vancouver, BC. Says additional shares will be deposited by Wed Sept 2nd. I also have some Jan 21 2000 Calls, wonder what's going to happen there ..
  33. DGates

    Supercharger - Abbotsford, BC

    Yeah, last time I stayed in Abbotsford and used the EcoDairy CHAdeMO. This time we found a place in Glacier, WA that has an L2 charger so we should be good! For anyone interested, the complex is called Snowater. It's gated condos, but they have an L2 charger in there for guests. Not on...
  34. DGates

    Supercharger - Abbotsford, BC

    Hey this is great! I have another trip to Mt Baker next weekend, maybe this site will be online by then!
  35. DGates

    Supercharger - Abbotsford, BC

    And as it turns out, one of my co-workers has a CHAdeMO adapter that he can loan me, so I have no real worries about this trip anymore!
  36. DGates

    Supercharger - Abbotsford, BC

    Thanks for the suggestions. EVTripPlanner shows I should be able to get from Surrey Supercharger to Glacier, WA, do two day trips to Mt Baker Ski Area and return to the supercharger on roughly one full charge of my 2013 Model S 85 (it shows ~75kWh required). Using Blaine Supercharger as start...
  37. DGates

    Supercharger - Abbotsford, BC

    Thanks for the update. Sadly I don't have the CHAdeMO adapter and looks like they're not easily available. The whole area around Mt. Baker looks like a bit of a dead zone for charging, and not sure I should risk it from the Surrey supercharger to Mt. Baker for a couple days and back. There's a...
  38. DGates

    Supercharger - Abbotsford, BC

    Hi, wondering if there's any updates on this site? Sounds like it's close. I have a trip to Mt Baker coming up in a couple weeks and trying to plan it out. This site would really help!
  39. DGates

    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    Until we get official delivery numbers I'll add this to the anecdotal numbers. A co-worker took delivery of his Model 3 here in Vancouver on Saturday - says that Tesla told him they had 750 delivered this past week and 90 just on Saturday.
  40. DGates

    Highest production VIN in the wild

  41. DGates

    2013 Model S HV Battery Total Sudden Failure

    Good point - I forgot the battery is covered for 8 years. Still like the peace of mind of the extended warranty, I have a pretty early Model S.
  42. DGates

    2013 Model S HV Battery Total Sudden Failure

    Yeah, some context will be helpful. The car is VIN P23xxx and has 82k km / 51k miles on it since October 2013. It's been serviced yearly by Tesla as part of the regular service plan, and I bought both extended warranty (thankfully!) and extended the service plan another 4 years. The only...
  43. DGates

    2013 Model S HV Battery Total Sudden Failure

    Hi, I've had my Model S since October 2013 and no real problems with it until just over a week ago, when the HV battery suddenly drained to 0 over several hours while the car was parked. My family and I were vacationing in Whistler, BC (from Vancouver). On Saturday July 14, it had been 2 days...
  44. DGates

    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    Vancouver also starting mass deliveries next week. I have two friends getting Model 3s, one on the 5th and one on the 8th next week. No idea the delivery volume overall, but they are delivering from a large central location here as well (the PNE).
  45. DGates

    Model 3 Canada - Confirmed Orders Only thread

    A friend of mine got a delivery date of June 5th for a Vancouver delivery. Delivery location is the PNE, so probably part of a large delivery group.
  46. DGates

    Western Canada Superchargers

    Squamish recently expanded from 6 to 10 stalls. Drove through on the weekend, looks like the new ones are operational, although I charged at one of the original 6.
  47. DGates

    Western Canada Superchargers

    Drove through Squamish again this past weekend, there are 4 new chargers set up including a pull-in forward one. The area is still fenced off but looks like it should be opened up soon. This will make 10 in total for this site.
  48. DGates

    Western Canada Superchargers

    Stopped by Squamish over the weekend and it looks to be well along for expansion. Large area fenced off, looks like they're adding a number of stalls and lots of boxes of equipment are on site. Didn't get a picture, will try to grab one this coming weekend, I expect to be there again.
  49. DGates

    Buying USA Model S and importing into Canada - complications?

    According to the list here, Model S and X are inadmissible to import from USA to Canada. TESLA MOTORS Note-2: Tesla Motors has informed Transport Canada that Tesla service centers are currently not in a position to support the substantial modifications required to bring U.S.Model S and Model...