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  1. James Anders

    Service Center / Store - Warminster PA

    Here’s some in progress photos from the renovation of the old Pathmark supermarket into a very large Tesla facility. There’s a huge parking lot and they have excavated odd shapes. Rounded corner and a angled corner. Could be lighting or Supercharger stuff. Probably have a lot of space for...
  2. James Anders

    Bob Lutz and his latest Tesla comments...

    At one time, I had a great deal of admiration and respect for Bob Lutz. He made some great contributions back in the day. However, his latest Tesla rant was shameful. Either he's clearly not the person I thought he was, or he's just acting as a shill (paid or otherwise). Or, he's not aging...
  3. James Anders

    Traffic Aware Cruise Control - Broken Out into Separate Option?

    Anyone else thing TACC should be unbundled from Autopilot? I didn't purchase Autopilot because I didn't think I would use it and I felt it really wasn't ready for prime time. But I would (if I could) purchase TACC because I do use cruise control and it would be a welcome addition. I would...
  4. James Anders

    Looking for Front Drive Unit w/Axles

    Looking into doing a engine swap and considering using the front Tesla drive unit. I have no idea what the going price is for these. Mounting dimensions would be great too. Any offers or ideas? Thanks Jim
  5. James Anders

    Tesla CANbus Data Logging - Applied Science

  6. James Anders

    Is there a way to ignore threads?

    Just curious if there's a way to ignore or not see a given thread? -J
  7. James Anders

    Nikola Tesla Socks - You know you want these....

    Nikola Tesla Socks
  8. James Anders

    Is it me...or does front end look different? Is that a crease, or optical illusion?

    I noticed a subtle shadow or crease on the new images that Tesla put up today as part of the P100D announcement. Perhaps it's a trick of the light or a shadow but it sure looks different. My refresh P90D has a flatter looking front nose.
  9. James Anders

    WTB - Single 18650 Tesla Battery - Condition Not Important

    Looking for a single battery cell from a Tesla (I believe these are labeled Tesla). I don't care if it works, or holds any kind of charge. For display purposes only. Thanks Jim
  10. James Anders

    Premium Upgrade Front Chrome Slat Trim

    When you order the Premium Upgrades package in addition to all the important goodies you also get chrome trim on the front slats below the headlights. Does anyone know if these can be ordered and added to a Model S that didn't come with them? I'm thinking it might look good to have a bit of...
  11. James Anders

    Front License Plate Socket Wrench Available - For those security screws on the Refresh Model S

    Just wanted to let owners of the refreshed Model S that have those pesky security screws attaching the front license plate that I created a 3D printed custom socket for removal. Just slip the socket onto the end of 1/4 inch Allen wrench (hex key). There's two versions. A plastic one for $4...
  12. James Anders

    Custom Socket Tool for Refresh Front Plate License Screws

    So, thanks to Btrflyl8e who was gracious enough to send me a sample screw, I've designed simple little socket adapter that will remove these screws. The socket design has a recess for the wacko 5-lobed security screw and a 1/4 inch recess on the other side that will fit onto a 1/4 inch drive...
  13. James Anders

    XPEL on a Black Car... How good for eliminating swirls and making it easier to care for?

    I know XPEL Ultimate is great for minimizing stone chips, etc. But what about making it easier to care for and clean a black car? Black cars are notoriously difficult to keep clean and I've had some success with Zaino. I'm just looking for something that doesn't take me a lot of time and...
  14. James Anders

    How about this Carbon Fiber Mod? Pretty cool, huh?

  15. James Anders

    Route 66 Road Trip - Superchargers?

    Anyone ever done a Route 66 Road Trip using Superchargers? Or does anyone have an idea on the best way to get a list of closest Superchargers along the way? -J
  16. James Anders

    Tom Swift and his Electric Runabout - Written in 1910

    Had a chance to read this very old book. Considering that it's over 100 years ago some of the technology is amazingly prescient. Consider that when this was written cars had only been around for a few years. Here's some interesting passages.... "Then how are you going to take part in the...
  17. James Anders

    Saw this 2015 85D at a local auto dealer for sale in Hatboro PA...

    2015 Tesla Model S AWD 85D 4dr Liftback In Hatboro PA - MARKS AUTO CENTER INC I don't know anything about it. I just pass by this place every day to/from work.
  18. James Anders

    Are Charge Settings Retained?

    Sorry, for a newbie question. Looks like I'm stuck with a NEMA 6-20 240VAC connection. Getting the Tesla Adapter cable from EVSE Adapters. I understand I'll need to throttle down to 16A. Do I need to manually set that each time or will the car remember last setting or set preference by...
  19. James Anders

    Paint/Trim Vinyl Wrap in NE Philly, Lower Bucks?

    Can anyone recommend a vinyl wrap/protection company in the Lower Bucks County, NE Philly, Eastern Montgomery County area? Looking for clear bra and perhaps chrome delete. -Jim
  20. James Anders

    Bare Aluminum Structure? Why No Protective Coatings?

    It seems to me that the chassis and much of the under-structure of Model S (and probably Model X) is bare aluminum with no protective coating. As a design engineer I've always seen and specified chromate conversion coatings (either a dip or spray) to reduce the possibility of corrosion and...
  21. James Anders

    BMW E1 Electric Car - Ahead of time

    The BMW E1 Electric Car was quirky and ahead of its time I suppose I vaguely remember this back in the day. In retrospect it doesn't look that bad. Imagine it with modern batteries.
  22. James Anders

    Where is the push to get the current administration to extend tax breaks?

    Just wondering why we've haven't heard more about pushing the current administration (Obama) to extend and expand tax credits? Where are the petitions, activists, etc? Particularly now with the low cost of petroleum. If this administration truly believes in the dangers of climate change, etc...
  23. James Anders

    So no info on the price changes or anticipated updates to Model S (P100D)

    I was hoping that first Elon would start off by talking about revisions to the Model S. New pricing, new options, new updates or refresh. Wonder when this will happen now?
  24. James Anders

    Order Of Magnitude More Tesla Cars... Order of Magnitude more Superchargers?

    The Model 3, if successful and hits sales projections, will sell an order of magnitude more cars than Tesla has sold now. Does this imply that over the next, say 5 years, Tesla will have to increase the number of superchargers by an order of magnitude as well? Thoughts?
  25. James Anders

    Thought Experiment - Full Recharge Going Down Imaginary Steep Hill

    Friend and I were having one of those what-if thought experiment conversations about Tesla recharging. We wondered how high/steep/long an imaginary incline would have to be in order to fully recharge a Tesla. I guess a part of this would be to determine how steep a hill has to be in order to...
  26. James Anders

    That's not a Buick! That's a Tesla Model S Coupe! Or it should be.

    Luxury Cars, Crossovers, SUVs Sedans
  27. James Anders

    Wall Connector Benefits (if any) over Std NEMA 14-50

    I apologize in advance if this has been already discussed ad-nauseum. So, what is the advantage (if any) of the Tesla Wall Connector over the standard mobile connector plugging into my NEMA 14-50 outlet 240V? -J
  28. James Anders

    Does anyone expect price cuts to the MS and MX when the Gigafactory comes online?

    Since the Gigafactory will be responsible for the affordable batteries needed for the Model 3 - does anyone think the drastically reduced battery cost will result in price cuts to the S and X? Or will Tesla keep the price the same and pocket the extra profit? I know what most companies would...
  29. James Anders

    PA Extends Rebate Program - Up to $2000 for Tesla

    Pennsylvania DEP Extends Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program - abc27 WHTM ​SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Environmental ProtectionHARRISBURG, Pa., July 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the extension of the Alternative...
  30. James Anders

    What questions would you ask Elon Musk if you had dinner with him?

    I'll start... 1. So, Elon, electric vehicles are generally heavier and weight must always be kept to a minimum. What do you think about carbon fiber construction as a way to achieve lower weight? 2. Elon, battery technology is getting better and better all the time, do you think there are any...
  31. James Anders

    PA Turnpike Announcement on Blink Stations

    The following was provided by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission: In observance of Earth Day, the Pa. Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced that electric-vehicle charging stations are installed and ready for customers to use at two turnpike service plazas. Bowmansville Service Plaza in...
  32. James Anders

    Superchargers After 2015?

    Forgive me if this has been asked/answered in prior threads, but is there any indication as to whether Tesla will continue to add to the Supercharger infrastructure after 2015? Will they continue to add, albeit at a reduced rate in order to fill in the gaps?