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WhiteStar - That's the most lame excuse from Tesla! simple - Car in park = not moving, anything else = moving. Even myself with VERY limited 'if then' scripting skills could do this... and that's saying something...

Yes found same - but seems to have come right now after I've done some AP driving (200+ kms)...actually possibly even better than before - maybe it's relearning something?

Brian May - interesting reading your post. One thing which has been niggling in the back of my mind for some time. Firstly I've got no issue with Tesla or what they are doing. However Tesla have full access to our cars. I'm not concerned about people knowing where I go or what I do - I'm sure...

I know of at least one X on its way or already there - was leaving on a ship a week ago to Auck I believe

Talking to a mate of mine who's getting the PW2's installed in April - one thing he mentioned is that if the grid power fails it will switch to the powerwall however only on one phase. So if you have 3 phase to the house only one of those phases will be powered by the pw2 during a power failure.

Agree totally - nearly 10 months and can't believe how much I enjoy driving this car. I wasn't a car fanatic and nor a driveaholic but this car has changed me. Even after 2.5hrs of travel daily I'm still disappointed when it ends and look forward to getting back in the next morning. Certainly...

Tune-in favourites appears to have some known bugs. Mine cannot be removed and somehow I've now got 2 different Tune-in favourite lists. Tesla in Syd had and couldn't fix it. It's now been logged with their sware team so I'm hoping it will be fixed in next major update

In the US you can extend this part of the warranty but it hasn't reached Aust yet. However the consumer laws in Aust would more than likely mean Tesla would have to cover a fault in this timeframe anyway - initial cost of car vs any major electronics or mechanical fault in 3 years - they'd have...

First to charge at Sydney Motorsport Park destination chargers. FYI - there are two 3 phase installed last week...

I love that plate!

From what I understand they switch production for part of the factory / line to RHD periodically to do batches. When I got mine I was informed there had been a technical glitch at the factory switchover to RHD so it was a few weeks later than forecast... but considering I had been waiting for 6...

Hi Doc, when did you get it done? I got mine done around 3 weeks ago in Artarmon and it was the newer batt pack but they had it for over a week (atho some techs were away sick). I'm really impressed with the result. Feels like a different car to drive now throughout the whole range. Feels even...

Charging at Petersons Winery and Guesthouse in Armidale on 16th April 2016. If you can organise a stay here it's HIGHLY recommended!!!

Here's one to get the ball rolling. Not the most famous world location but a very picturesque country pub and they do serve good pints of beer at 11.20am.... The Red Lion Tavern in Glencoe on April 16 2016 at 11.15am.

Wow! - looks great

That's great! I'm sure they will look after you. You'll have to post a photo once it's finished :-)

Hi, mine was around 3.5k for a full wrap with Stoneguard. They needed it for a week plus did win tint, interior protection, wheel coating etc. A wrap is definitely recommended. I do mainly highway driving, and my last car had quite a few by 20,000kms, whereas I've had none so far. The wrap they...

I doubt it. I just upgraded to Ludicrous and told the insurance company plus the cost and they just added it as a note on my policy - no premium increase... So I'm guessing if anything a factory 75D may cost slightly more than a 70 upgraded...

Ozicozi did my Window tint (through 3rd party) and wrap in Artarmon about 5 mins from Tesla. I'd recommend. I'm a few hundred off 20,000kms (90% freeway) and no stone chips. Every time I go to Tesla Artarmon they ask who did the tint. For the tint I went darkest poss while still legal plus added...

Thanks Homer - really informative! Was keen to go on this but work and kid commitments didn't make it possible. Hoping we can make the next one...

QBE were good for insurance for mine. P85D and 2,700 with NO excess for named drivers, windscreen, 2 year replacement etc. For personal and business use. Unnamed drivers $1,500 excess from memory

Hi Vegas - you made the right decision for sure. I got mine wrapped by http://www.ozicozi.com.au in Artarmon about 5 mins away from Tesla (who took it there and brought it back for me). They used Stoneguard and so far at 19,000 kms mainly highway driving not one chip. Nobody realises its wrapped...

This is great! Although I wouldn't buy one, the more people see EV's out there the better to add to acceptance that this technology works well and is getting closer to mainstream. The segment they are targeting is ideal to help in this area. I just hope it does a good job leaving a positive...

Pilot Sport 3's. I've got them on my P85D and at 18,000kms I'm guessing they are 1/2 worn. Had them on my previous car and wouldn't fit anything else. They are quiet and very good in the wet.

From the following article I'm guessing around 38 kms more with the new nose - maybe closer to 25 kms in real driving? Tesla surpasses the 300-mile single-charge range barrier

Yes, that makes sense

Good point - I wouldn't have thought so - but do the air intake vents in the classic style nose do anything at all? - wondering if keeping two chargers cool enough may have something to do with it? Also agree with Richards line of thinking. I got charging at 134km/h the other day with dual...

I while back I was speaking with Mitchell from Tesla who mentioned the 3 phase connector is able to monitor the heat in the cable connecting it to the supply (maybe through resistance or something?) Anyway, maybe this UMC does it in the same way? So unless the extension lead is as heavy as the...

Just FYI for those interested - just because a 3 phase socket has 5 pins doesn't necessarily mean the middle / 5th pin required by Tesla is actually connected at the supply end. We found this when trying to charge with our 3 phase EVSE at one location when away. I also vaguely remember comments...

We just got back from a 2000km trip over a week and along with other charging methods used the (10 amp) UMC in 5 different locations, all country. Accumulatively it would have been plugged in for 5 days/nights. I did find the extension lead we used got very hot - was a cheap Bunnings standard...

Lennier, rim protection is definitely worth it. I'm really careful but just noticed a very slight graze on my rim protection, which would otherwise have been my wheel...

Homer - I've never used it for exactly the same reasons you bring up. Thanks for posting this as based on people's answers I think I may start using it now...

Yes he sounds like a top bloke. I'll certainly say hi from you. Thanks for your help on this Sam!

After same calls today I found the Showgrounds unfortunately don't have 3 phase. Lismore council are looking at installing a public charging station, but not yet. However Phil from Sport Air Aviation was very helpful and said I could leave it charging there - has 3 phase but only 4 pin...

Thanks WhiteStar - that certainly helps. So the charging there is also grid connected? I wasn't sure if the solar charging was completely seperate to the rest of the complex. I haven't been there, just read a bit plus a phone call to them (and the person I spoke to certainly wasn't an expert in...

Thanks for all of your advice! I'll call the Showgrounds as well as didn't think of that. We are actually going to Coffs, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Byron, Murwillumbah, Glenn Innes, Armidale (Petersons guest house have a Tesla charger), Hunter (lunch at Petersons with charger!) and back to the...

Is anyone familiar with Lismore? - we are staying at friends for a few days in April and was planning to charge at their house (just 10amp). However have just been told that their driveway may not be accessible - 500m long with mud/rocks, really only accessible by 4wd. So am thinking maybe...

Does anybody know exactly what this does? I know it seems to limit the a/c in the back but I've read conflicting reports about battery cooling etc

What sort of businesses would have these plugs (and be generally happy to share them)? - it seems many car mechanics have 3 phase 32a. With the nature of the car, I've heard many mechanics are happy to share their outlets in order to see it. Also I think some wineries use 3 phase to run their...

I'm dealing with Jesse who seems to be the coordinator of these upgrades?

Looks great! I love your slogan on the back :-)

Yes, I'm sure they could add this by using one of the many sensors around the car. Maybe a certain type of movement at a certain part of the car combined with the fob in range could open it..

Has this been spotted?

When I got the call from Tesla re the Ludicrous upgrade I asked about the price of a batt pack upgrade to 90Kw - it was just under AU$40K, so think I'll be leaving that one...

Yes, only last week Jesse (in Syd) told me they hadn't done any in Aust yet...

Yes same thing happened to me in my limited testing - enough time to do some possible damage. So I'm assuming the car doesn't actually move the steering wheel at all under Summon? - just back or forwards and if it sees an obstacle (e.g Wall) it obviously can't go forward and turn slightly then...

Hi David, I just sprayed it on. Was done outside on a sunny but not too hot day - don't actually think this would make any difference as this stuff seems to adhere instantly. It was done at least 2 months ago and it's certainly still on the sides but the deck needs doing again which isn't...

Thanks Daniel!

Does anybody know if Summon folds the mirrors in if the side space is limited when parking / moving? My garage needs them folded in to get the car in and out...

Yes it's fine on a wrap. The guys who did my Stoneguard wrap (http://protectmycar.com.au) recommended it. Car supershine is also available but they recommended the aircraft version as it has a bit more protection (and of course costs more). I was so impressed with this I also got their yacht...