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Hi. I am looking for a set of the optional Model S aero wheels. I think they were available from 2012 to 2013. I am in Minneapolis, Minnesota. If you have a set you are looking to sell, please contact me. I do not need tires. I would also trade for my 19" standard 5 pair/spoke rims. Thanks!

Here is the link to my Craigslist ad, please let me know if you have interest/questions and thanks. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/wto/d/minneapolis-19-tesla-model-wheels-set/7285190381.html

What is the verdict? Does the Plaid+ have 4860s? I almost hope it does not, we could see a 700 mile range S. I’m curious to find out how the new S/X Supercharge as well.....no that it really matters when you have 520 miles of range.

As the 2nd richest man in the world, make the news for all the right reasons, and send Trump on his way by.....drumroll...buy the ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) leases!!! Somebody that gets attention on Twitter, please make sure Elon hears this!!!

This is kind of a gripe/PSA. Unless you have a dual charger Model S or original Roadster, don't assume the amperage your car received from the charger is the maximum it is capable of. There are tons of PS listings where Model 3 owners say something like, "Great 48 amp charger!," even though...

Just saw this..... How is this possible? Incredible really.

Since V3 stalls are unpaired, and CybTrk will have a battery roughly double that of a Model 3, do anybody think CybrTrk will be able to connect to two Superchargers simultaneously and potentially take 500kw? Other thoughts: -Musk's comment about 350kw being a child's plaything. -The ability of...

As a proud EV nerd, I’m surprised to be just learning of this potentially important source of battery components. The story makes it sound like there are billions, or maybe trillions, of clumps of these valuable metals, just sitting on the sea floor. The “only” challenge is the depth they...

I'm out diagnosing front end clucking on my 2014 S. I think the upper ball joints, which are part of the upper control arm assembly, are worn and knocking on bumps. I am trying to remove the pinch bolt that squeezes the the upper ball joint into the knuckle. I can't get the pinch bolt to...

My car has developed a clicking sound when steering near lock at low speed or stopped. I had a ranger come out. He checked it out and said it’s probably suspension and should be taken in, suggesting sway bar links and/or upper control arm ball joints. He also said it is not the loose steering...

I've got a 2014 S that has AP1 hardware. I did not buy the Tech Package at the time, so I've only got the safety features associated with AP1, not the convenience features. I was wondering what recent price reductions for other EAP/FSD may mean for the price for me to upgrade? Tesla offered...

As EV's become mainstream, purchased by "normal" people, not just EV enthusiasts, I think there needs to be a way for potential buyers/owners/drivers to compare DC fast charging between models and brands. Right now, a rather useless number, maximum KW, is often used as a metric for DC charing...

Driving through a commercial area in Eden Prairie today and I stumbled upon Tesla's overflow/backlot. There was a Supercharger on a pallet, label said, "2x72kw," or similar. It looked used for sure, and had sort of improvised cradles for the cables, which were very long for an SC. I didn't...

Grandma's Marathon is this weekend. When I run races in the Minneapolis area, I see a very disproportionate number of Teslas owned by other runners. I suspect there will be quite a few Tesla's making their way from the Twin Cities to Duluth, most of them leaving Friday afternoon and most of...

Yesterday I came across this story: What's Inside the Deepest Hole in the World? about the deepest drilled hole in the world, about 7.5 miles deep in Russia. At the bottom of this hole you will find 350f temps, 350f/177c! A hole in Germany saw about 600f/315c. The Russian bore was a huge...

Does anybody know if cars without navigation will be able to utilize the On-Route Battery Warmup feature? The wording says: Now, whenever you navigate to a Supercharger station, your vehicle will intelligently heat the battery to ensure you arrive at the optimal temperature to charge... I also...

Hi everyone. I am out of warranty and my parking brake(s) are failing to release. If I cycle between P and D/R I can get them to release, sometimes it takes a few minutes and I'm worried they/it are going to fail while applied soon. I get a notice on the dash, something like, "Parking Brake...

I hope this is not true. Yeah, we all love Tesla here, but when you get down to it, the Volt is a really great option if you don't have big bucks to spend...or even if you do. Most people can probably go 90% electric in a Volt, WAG. According to Jalopnik, production ends March of 2019. It...

I have often wondered about the holes that will remain in the Supercharger network even when it is complete/established. The USA is so large geographically and has many rural areas that need/will need coverage, but a full-on Supercharger would be overkill or too costly for the near-term. I...

Hello. I am looking for a set of factory 19" wheels for an S. Any style, turbine, 10 spoke, aero. Non-staggered. I don't need tires or TPMS necessarily, but would consider them if the deal was right. I live in Minneapolis, MN, not opposed to shipping, but local would be nice. Thanks a lot...

I was not able to get any pictures or video, but the other day, and after an over-the-air update, I plugged in my 2014 S85 and the ring around the charge port put on a psychedelic light show, including purple, which I had never seen. The colors sort of softly progressed from one to the...

I thought I would put this idea out there and see what people think: What if there was a Supercharger to Chademo adapter that any car with a Chademo port could use. It could be an unlimited deal, buy the adapter and it works forever for "free", or pay a fee for each use or KwH. I'd really...

My DU is making the noise and I really don't care....Anyway, as I read somewhere else on the forum, if you tune to AM 1100ish-1300ish you will "hear" the DU milling. I am wondering: -Do those with healthy DUs get "hear" anything around AM 1200? -Is the solution to use noise cancellation? Has...

1)From what I have read about NEC (electric codes), a continuous load is classified as thee hours or more. Why doesn't Tesla allow you to draw 50 amps from a 50 amp outlet for three hours and then ramp down, or maybe cycle something like five minutes at 50 amps, two minutes at 40 amps...

I have only Supercharged my car one time, but I loaned my car to a friend to make a trip from MN to UT and back. I am glad to see my car getting used and I have been watching his progress on my phone. It seems like the Mitchell, SD SC is slightly faster than the Murdo, SD SC and notably...

For example, the Supercharger in Albert Lea, MN is in the Freeborn Mower Cooperative Services territory and they offer their Evergreen program. The program adds $1.50/100kwh and generates energy from wind, animal waste, landfill gas, and hydro. Does anybody know if Tesla is taking advantage...

I had some level of interest in Tesla since the early days of the Roadster, but never thought of buying one until the Supercharger announcement, which happened a few months after the first deliveries. Did the early buyers know that Supercharges were coming? Had Tesla promised a chademo...

No real information on details. For $200,000 they should get able to get get some chademos, a few 80amp HPWCs in good locations would be great. Bradenton Local News | Bradenton Herald Lakewood Ranch Herald

I just want to let everyone know that there are two new Destination Charging sites in northeastern Minnesota. Bearskin Lodge, which is on the Gunflint Trail out of Grand Marais came online today. I don't know the details of the charger's amperage and usage policies. Bearskin has an HPWC and...

The subject says it all. I am looking for a Chademo adapter for 4/2-4/5. I am going from Minneapolis to Ely and there is a new Chademo in Forest Lake that I would like to make use of. If anybody in the Minneapolis area is willing to rent or lend it, I would really appreciate. I'll pay...

There is no Supercharger scheduled for Des Moines in 2015. Without it, travel north/south on 35 has a gap and Omaha is on an island. I think we need an 80 amp HPWC in Des Moines! I live in Minneapolis and will be making a few trips to Omaha this year. Does anybody here have connections in...

I placed my order sometime around May of 2014, ball park, and took delivery right at the end of Sept. 2014. I did not order the Tech Package, I did get the auto-pilot hardware as a surprise/bonus. (including the CC stalk) Until I did not get TACC with 6.1, I had all of the auto-pilot...

I got 6.0 about a week ago. I noticed while I was driving a steady 30mph I was hearing 3 faint, rapid clicks. The sound was coming from near my shin and would come every 10 seconds or so. It seems to have become less frequent now, but often happens when I let my foot off the brake while in...

If Tesla were to sell Super Chargers to business, including installation, with 0% financing, I think everybody could win. A condition of the financing is that the Super Charger is free to use. I picture it where business would have just one kiosk, maybe two, and could add more if they saw a...

Sorry if I missed this anywhere, but any news on retrofits of AWD? Somebody on the telsamotors.com message boards said they heard it it will be available. I have had my S for only 10 days and I decided not to wait for AWD because I thought it would cost a lot more and probably not be more...

I have had my Model S for a few days now and I have now had time to learn more about how the car drives. When I first got it, I had regen on low because I drive fairly efficient and wanted to utilize coasting....which is more efficient than regen. In all the hybrids I have driven, and I...

Delivery is coming fast for me, hopefully early next week, and I have a few questions I am hoping to get answers to. -On my Tesla Dashboard, what status comes after, "The Tesla Factory is building your Model S?" -At what point can I use the smartphone app? Can I watch my car travel across...

My Model S went into production sometime Friday or Saturday! Is the factory running on the weekends? My latest estimated delivery day is Monday, 9/29 in Minneapolis. 9/27 was a possibility too. There has got to be at least two full days for transport, probably closer to three. How many...

I am from the Mid-West, but I was looking at the possibility of driving my S home rather than having it delivered. I found the void between Reno and SLC on Plugshare....this being the land of the Gigafactory to boot. Not one plug to share for over 500 miles of interstate?! Has anyone from...

With Supercharging free forever, aluminum construction, and almost no maintenance required, will Tesla enable a whole new generation of vagabond/hobo/tramp/bum? Imagine in 20 years you can buy a trashed Model S for $5,000, 2034 money. If you wanted to be a modern hippie you could make a bed...

I am looking at Supercharge.info and in North America, and 7 of the 11 sites currently being built are in what I would call warm climates. 6 of the 11 seems to be making the network denser, rather than expanding it. If I were building the network, and I am not, I would be looking for cold...

What I mean is why can't they do 200kw for example? Is it the batteries, the SC hardware, or the limit of the grid connection? I had been thinking that if a 60kwh is take 90kw, and an 85kwh can take 120kw, could a 110kwh take 150kw? I also had the idea that maybe there will be Supercharger...

My S has a scheduled delivery of 9/17. With all the new talk of the X, it makes is seem really soon that X will actually be available. I wish we knew more about the X so I could make a more informed decision. Currently, the only really solid reason I prefer the X is AWD, but that is sort of...

I see a wide range of 0-60 times quoted for P85's on youtube videos and reviews, I think 3.9-4.8. Does the state of charge effect the performance or driving characteristics of the car? Thanks

As I understood it, a large part of the cost reductions for the Model 3 is in the battery. If the Model 3 comes out before the Gigafactory is operational, how does Tesla reach the price targets for the Model 3? Additionally, could prices drop even more once Gigafactory is operational. Thoughts?

I'll start with this, "Hey Tesla, if you are listening, put two charge ports on all Teslas, or at least those with dual chargers!!!!" Now that we have that out of the way, can those with knowledge of electrical systems weigh in on the idea of making a portable HPWC that could plug into two...

The Model 3 with be Tesla's 4th car. What am I missing?