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  1. ernies

    Advice: Do I need a Sub-panel?

    It is called "RUN A NEW SERVICE" to achieve a new 200 amp panel. Cannot imagine a 100 amp panel unless the house has not been upgraded since the 1940's.
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    Advice: Do I need a Sub-panel?

    NOT regret a second 200 amp panel.
  3. ernies

    Advice: Do I need a Sub-panel?

    Short answer: run another 200 amp feed in. You will regret it...JIMO.
  4. ernies

    any regrets on cost?

    No regrets...$134,500 plus about $11,000 in full wrap, interior and exterior Ceramic Pro. Not to mention the +9% state tax....wow, that is a lot of money. I arrive at destination more relaxed and drive more carefully and safely than ever before.
  5. ernies

    License Plate Bracket for the Model X

    Mine will be coming off and probably only be used to go into Canada. I am glad I have it, but like @RossRAllen am not totally convinced the license itself is not blocking airflow to the point where there could be an overheating problem. Also, there is the possibility that anything out there...
  6. ernies

    License Plate Bracket for the Model X

    I wanted the clean look of no frame. The less hanging on the front end the better.
  7. ernies

    License Plate Bracket for the Model X

    OK...last week pulled over by Wa State Trooper in Lynnwood just as I entered the I-405 Southbound. Rolled down the right front window and sat with both hands on the wheel. Smiling Trooper said: "Hi, where's your front licence plate"? I responded that I did not want holes drilled in the bumper...
  8. ernies

    How many here actually use the Summon feature on an "almost" daily basis?

    Almost never. Just to show someone how it works. It is slower than getting in and moving it myself.
  9. ernies

    Inaccurate Backup Camera Lines?

    Unfortunately, although I have set the reverse tilt and hit "SAVE" at least five times it refuses to accept the reverse tilt change. Sigh
  10. ernies

    Inaccurate Backup Camera Lines?

    Yes...please let us know about the hex screw adjustment. My SC has it noted on my file, but they referred to the white lines on the display as being "reference" points only. I don't buy that. You align headlights, you position cameras. I do think they ought to do the work just in case, but...
  11. ernies

    My friend's model X crashed using AP yesterday

    I smell driver negligence...little more. Some things are explained by Occam's Razor.
  12. ernies

    Inaccurate Backup Camera Lines?

    When all else fails: READ THE MANUAL. Thanks
  13. ernies

    Inaccurate Backup Camera Lines?

    Interesting...will the reverse tilt setting get saved into my profile? It has been very embarrassing to not park straight.
  14. ernies

    tendency to over charge by electrician

    @Birdcar...depending on time of day...maybe offer him a cup of coffee and ask him if he would be willing to discuss the criteria he uses when bidding and see how close my comments were. I remember when I first started out I was the sole employee and worked for wages factoring in no vehicle...
  15. ernies

    Inaccurate Backup Camera Lines?

    Mine has a similar problem. I have not been able to figure it out, but back up better using side mirrors which is difficult as I have the outside mirrors set so far out to minimize the blind spot. Maybe I will practice today and report as a problem.
  16. ernies

    tendency to over charge by electrician

    That is different, but still 20 minutes travel (to go both directions), 10 minutes to scope and discuss, and about $1.50 per mile for a truck plus all the General and Administrative costs. Please don't take this the wrong way, but if that is all he did he would be out of business as soon as he...
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    tendency to over charge by electrician

    My goodness we have a different set of values. $200 is not out of line for a registered and insured contractor. Factor in travel time to and from and he better be working out of his garage at $200. I have been a contractor for almost 40 years so know costs of doing business and that they vary...
  18. ernies

    Police surround car while supercharging

    @ericwol quote: This hyper alert stuff is bull crap. It seams like it an excuse to harass people. Seattle Police has a bad history of shooting civilians. There is no getting around that law enforcement has a way to go to clean up its act both here in Seattle and many places across the country...
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    Police surround car while supercharging

    Are you sure you should use the word "accused" which is judgmental and non-information gathering? Does not sound like typical police investigation, but as others have said, most patrol are on hyper alert. The 24 / 7 nature of charging stations is still new to most including law enforcement...
  20. ernies

    A/C and Ventilated Seats

    The unfortunate result of more airflow due to restrictions within the seat itself...would be more noise...and it is already noisy, at least to me.
  21. ernies

    Double vision (ghosting) at night through windshield?

    Good news indeed. Now maybe Tesla will pay for it!?!? [The tinting]...otherwise, hey put in a new windshield.
  22. ernies

    Double vision (ghosting) at night through windshield?

    Keeps you awake @Bwgan and eliminates boredom. Sigh
  23. ernies

    Best insurance I found! $860/year

    My MX P90D came in at $1700 per year. Higher than I thought it would be but the coverage is greater due to my exposure. You insure for what you do not want to pay out or cannot afford to. The average wrongful death in Wa State about 8 years ago was $1.5 million. So I insure for $2 million...
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    Best insurance I found! $860/year

    Ah, but there is a state law in Washington State against unsecured loads...and strictly enforced. This is a long section: RCW 46.61.655 Dropping load, other materials—Covering. (1) No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any public highway unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to...
  25. ernies

    Troublesome noise at ~50MPH

    Oh gosh...there goes the Xpel and Ceramic Pro???? I hope not.
  26. ernies

    Troublesome noise at ~50MPH

    EXACTLY! I too can see the scratched area. Timing not great as I will have to do a semi-hurried road trip. Don't want to make it in my wife's car. Also, not confident that they will have needed parts when I take it in.
  27. ernies

    Troublesome noise at ~50MPH

    Mine will make that noise when sitting in the garage waking up as the spoiler stretches and yawns, but becomes more pronounced when I hit 45 mph and the spoiler changes positions. It is making a grinding noise then there is a rattle. Waiting for a call back from the SC. Not optimistic that it...
  28. ernies

    Double vision (ghosting) at night through windshield?

    Received a note from Tesla SC rep that Tesla is aware of the issues: "I have put a note in your file regarding the windshield ghosting. Tesla is aware and we are working with our supplier to fine tune the design of the windshield to reduce the frequency at which this is occurring." I don't...
  29. ernies

    Launch mode XP90DL & X90D

    Hey...it worked yesterday. Slightly more acceleration, but not enough to do it often.
  30. ernies

    Carbon Fiber trim

    All black...& carbon fiber interior.
  31. ernies

    To Wrap or not wrap your Model X

    Tip...it should be done where you live. Not a fan of shopping just on price. What if you have an issue or problem?
  32. ernies

    Launch mode XP90DL & X90D

    Hmmm have tried it three times on my non-Lud-P with no indication of 'LAUNCH MODE'. Not that I care a lot as there is so much instantaneous torque that I see no meaningful use for it.
  33. ernies

    X: What's your 90%?

    My new 90% has dropped to 226. Interestingly it did the 1:00 a.m. charge and then started up again at 2:00 a.m. to charge again. Hmmm....
  34. ernies

    Recall Rear Seat replacement

    @RossRAllen...the initial and replacement rivets were metal but not strong and almost all will fail in my opinion. The third try was a local Tesla solution with a broader head to hold better (temporarily). Whether or not the shaft is strong enough remains to be seen. I will post a picture of...
  35. ernies

    Ventilated Seat air movement test

    The three tested pressure were on 1, 2 and 3 settings. It is an independent fan and not part of the AC.
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    Ventilated Seat air movement test

    K-MTG....that of course is a rhetorical question and probably not answerable by anyone other than the design team for that element of the X. However, answers are often not 100% truthful [I can't handle the truth] OR helpful. The air is simply going down into the seat pulled by the fan as...
  37. ernies

    Ventilated Seat air movement test

    If the skin feels air movement, and evaporation from said skin occurs, cooling is the result and resulting perception. Obviously if there is a cooling means such as a cooling coil, and the temperature of the supplied air under positive pressure is below that of surrounding ambient, that is felt...
  38. ernies

    Ventilated Seat air movement test

    7.9 Pascals = 0.0317 WC". That is why HVAC engineers use Pascals as PSI is meaningless as it is too high a range and WC" is appropriate for more robust pressure needs.
  39. ernies

    Ventilated Seat air movement test

    No, polarity will not change the direction of airflow. IMO. This is all DC electrical.
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    Ventilated Seat air movement test

    If someone can tell me how to change the "POLL" options, I will add it. I have never done a poll before.
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    Ventilated Seat air movement test

    Today I finally have my MX back and time to set up a digital manometer which measures in Pascals down to tenths of Pascals. I tested all three fan settings on the larger portion of the drivers seat. I am attaching a PDF with pictures showing the three fan settings and the pressure differentials...
  42. ernies

    Ventilated Seat air movement test

    Can't see how to delete?....
  43. ernies

    Ventilated Seat air movement test

    Today I finally have my MX back and time to set up a digital manometer which measures in Pascals down to tenths of Pascals. I tested all three fan settings on the larger portion of the drivers seat. I am attaching a PDF with pictures showing the three fan settings and the pressure...
  44. ernies

    Recall Rear Seat replacement

    No...did not know. I carry quite a few car detail items such as power adapters, tire repair kit, rags, cleaning tools ... so will have to move those up to the nostril area of the car to utilize the more readily accessed trunk.
  45. ernies

    Recall Rear Seat replacement

    @Ross......I will be looking at it more closely tomorrow as there are some issues with the new seats. I will be meeting with a Tesla supplier of fasteners here who has a facility down the street. There is a serious "fastener" problem with the rivets on the backs of the third row seats. In my...
  46. ernies

    Anyone else getting 'Key No Longer Inside' and the occasional whacked door?

    Yes, I got it again today but have learned to ignore it. Only once did it fail to start and I clicked the top of the FOB once and stepped on the brake and away we went.
  47. ernies

    Vampire drain while plugged in?

    Agree with @blu...etc. Seven is even high.
  48. ernies

    Protect the paint

    Beware of such inexpensive pricing. Even the high volume shops in Seattle using non-certified applicators charge almost double that price for 'FULL'. Full might mean one thing to one shop and another thing to the second. Also, the fit is very important and can only be seen in and under...
  49. ernies

    X: What's your 90%?

    Thanks @system..etc...It only charged to 227 and vamped one RM in the next 6 hours.