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That's VERY interesting info. I had no idea it was that widespread an issue. I'm going to get an alignment shop to deal with it as best they can (making sure there is zero toe all around), and see how many miles I can get out of my new tires...which BY THE WAY - you can easily fit 275/30/21...

Yeah depending on winds and rain (rain can suck a ton of power/efficiency) - I typically see efficiency levels vary anywhere between 95% all the way down to 65%. That lowest efficiency was when it was about 40 degrees out with moderate rain and wind, heat going, and elevation changes. When I...

I had planned on getting the Tesla Service Center to mount and balance new tires for me during my annual. I received a short notice surprise when they told me that the Hankook Ventus V12 tires I've ordered they would refuse to touch because it is an "aftermarket part"....meaning they aren't the...

all windows, trunk glass, and windshield was $850

AHHHHH MY TINT LOOKS SO GOOD ON MY CAR!!! I couldn't be happier. They walked me back to the back to show me them applying it to the car and I instantly shouted "F*CK YES!"....lol all the techs in the shop stopped what they were doing and looked up with a scared face. Went with Spectra...

You don't really need a 14-50 to 14-30 adapter. You can just use a hack saw to "modify" the neutral prong of the male end of the 14-50 extension cord. Then it will fit a 14-50 or 14-30 receptacle (obviously you have to dial down the amperage accordingly), and even plug the modified end into the...

Did you replace them for Wh/mi efficiency or looks or comfort?

Thanks for the great insight. SOOW for me it is!

Here is another way of putting it: Tesla Model S Buyers', Delivery and Owners' Guide scroll down until you see the mostly black graphic with a green battery on the left portion of it. That might make it a bit clearer for some.

Digging up this thread from the dead! Would this cable be acceptable for an 14-50 extension cable? It's not SOOW, but looks exactly the same. It says it is "indoor" cable, but if I am gentle with the cable, would it be okay for occasional use? I plan to use it when visiting a couple...

Anyone want to take a guess as to why they dropped this one $15k :eek: Looks like one HELL of a deal!!! 85 kWh Performance Model S P13239 | Tesla Motors

I'm scheduled to get all windows done this Wednesday...what is the consensus on the Pano roof? It looked pretty UV protected from the factory, so I didn't consider getting it tinted (for heat mitigation reasons only). Do lots of people get the roof tinted as well?

Nope. That looks great. Now to get one where all three have 21" silver wheels...

I'm still trying to think of a good analogy for the whole thing. I come from about 5 years in the NiMh cell world. How about this one - it's like looking at a large backyard pool and saying "I can tell you that exactly 257 kids can all fit in this pool and have a great time". In reality, you...

yup - assuming this can't happen today - I would still love to get a red white and blue ms picture. Maybe this weekend anytime if possible?

I was thinking around 5:30 or 6 pm, but understand if people are tied up this evening.

Cross post from the regional sub-forum, but I never think to look over there so I wanted to post over here as well... Thought it would be fun to have a picture red, white, and blue MSes next to each other. Anyone around the 495 Beltway want to get together for a couple pictures??

Thought it would be fun to have a picture red, white, and blue MSes next to each other. Anyone around the 495 Beltway want to get together for a couple pictures??

Off the top - I apologize for any redundancy - I know this is covered...kind of So on paper I know it has been covered what is different between a P85 and a P85+ ... I am curious is what those differences LOOK LIKE. Bigger rear tires are obvious, but what about the larger/and different...

Per the NickJHowe walkaround guide: Tesla Model S Buyers', Delivery and Owners' Guide Basic Is it your car? (yes, believe it or not, someone had the wrong car delivered) Make sure VIN matches paperwork Correct battery size Correct paint color? Correct Leather/interior color? (rbgill770...

Picked up my CPO yesterday. Delivered in pretty much perfect condition. There were a few curb marks/rash on the underside of the front lip (I'm sure I will add more)....completely out of view, so I'm fine with it. Wheels are perfect, tires have at least ~75% tread and look great. Only issues...

Do you know what the CPO spec is for tread depth (how low before they put new tires on, I assume)?

So this is just a wee bit off topic - but I'm going to pick up my CPO today, and was curious if anyone has any tips and tricks of what to check/do before taking ownership. I know about the nickjhowe walkaround guide, and plan to follow that. Also thought of asking them for a printout of the...

That's a damn good price!

Found what I was looking for. Of course, use at your own risk and be SMART. But if traveling to family/friends places and you need a quick and easy hookup, this guide has links to get from nema 10-30 or 14-30 to 14-50....you just have to remember to turn your charge amperage in the car down to...

Holy carp - they bumped up my delivery date to this week! Of course, now I can't find that info page that talks about how to make a 10-30 to 14-50 adapter. I want to make one (of course just to charge at 24A) for a short term solution from my dryer in the garage until I can get an electrician...

I bet this is exactly what is happening to make it look like what the gentleman is suggesting.

Yeah I fixed that one. Went for a test drive (mostly to see the Aero wheels in person and see how I liked body color roof). They roll the car out and it has the 19" wheels....so much for seeing the Aero wheels in person. The Tesla reps there said none of them had actually see the Aero wheels...

Did you go to the place in Sykesville, MD? When you say "only place", do you mean the only place that Tesla recommends?

Just when I thought you were done improving on the CPO-C... nice work!

Thank you both! This waiting game is starting to get to me........

Thanks for the data points. So in Virginia, the law says "Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line." Can I still get the coating across the entire windshield that blocks heat and UVA/UVB rays?

I'm sorry if this has been covered, but when I got to take delivery of my car, how can I verify if my battery is a "B" pack? Are there just two generations of batteries (A and B)?

So what kind of prices is everyone paying for their tinting? I think I will like to go 50front / 35rear and trunk, and it sounds like ceramic is the best for keeping the heat away...but some of these applications sound pretty expensive. And by small chance if anyone has had tinting done...

I'll sell you my (soon to be mine) white/tan P85+ in a year. My plan is to love it and enjoy it for a a year, and then trade (down) to a C7Z. Who knows if that will happen....hearing how people talk about their Teslas...I may be keeping it for life lol

I just noticed another Model S disappear off the CPO spreadsheet....in direct correlation with the one I just put a deposit down on. I very excite! /Borat P85+ Pearl White / Tan / Pano / 21" Silver / Obeche Gloss / CF Spoiler / Smart Air Suspension / Sound Studio / Dual Chargers and...

Yeah - I would totally agree with that.

What I meant is that it seemed with how hard it was for people to get the CS to take mere cell phone pictures of the car they just paid $1,000 to reserve, there was no way in hell you would actually get a chance to personally inspect and test drive a CPO MS before putting down the deposit. I...

So this is interesting - I've been emailing with a "Gallery Advisor" (he emailed me because I went in to a showroom about a year ago to test drive a MS). I told him I was interested in the CPO program, and he said I could meet with him to inspect and test drive any CPO cars that are listed at...

So just to make sure I understand correctly -- if I fly out to Denver (I live in Virginia) to pick up my car for $0, find a small laundry list of things I think should be corrected....I can drive the car home, and schedule to drop by car off at the Tysons Corner CS to get those issues taken care...

I wonder if one of us could actually get through to a person in Tesla Engineering to learn what the actual best practices are. Something like "hey I'm a giant battery nerd, could you please talk about how your packs actually best like to be charged/discharged?" I've read all the "general"...

Very interesting read. Is there a guide for the best way to balance the Tesla pack? I have a 1st gen Honda Insight right now, and bought a "grid charger" to balance the pack. It charges the cells at about 300ma (they are 8Ah cells), and once the voltage gets up to about 170v (or about 1.4v a...

What, praytell, is the "Nick Howe Checklist"? Sounds like something I should know about if I am in the market!