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    Model X order: delivery date keeps sliding

    My model X delivery date keeps sliding: first it was Feb, then May, now October ... did I miss a step in the order process? (i.e. they keep pushing me back to the end of the queue)?
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    Autopilot: where's the bicycles?

    Over the last several updates, the autopilot now shows garbage cans, detailed shapes of cars, traffic cones, streetlights -- and their state .... and every single bicyclist shows up not at all. Granted, I only checked this a few times in a fair case (7 or so) .... but: on the screen it seems to...
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    Charging keeps stopping.

    I am experiencing the same issue M3. Facts: 1) car charges flawlessly every night on its dedicated scheduled charge 2) car simply stops without any messages at all only after attempting a manual - start - charge (either through the app or in the car) 3) This car has *2* phones connected to the...
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    Anyone switching to a Rivian R1T after watching reviews?

    Choices, choices... R1T: right size (I don't need nor can I really fit a full size truck), and in the primary market I want (off-road, camping) it is well ahead of CT in amenities and details. CT: just plain ugly IMHO, perhaps it looks better in person just like the R1T. I'd love to see it...
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    Rivian Vs Tesla

    Well, this is rather disappointing - more like a bomb: It was just announced Rivian, best config @ launch, will be 300 miles. Any "Adventure" Tesla owner will tell you: that's not enough. Trailer? cut range in half. Cold weather? Cut range in ... ouch. I am seriously less interested now.
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    Best Bike Rack for Model X

    Yeah, for that you will want the wheels top accessory, and the FENDER kit, which is.... um, two foam rollers with soft velcro on top :-). Your front wheel would be fine with the stop, for the rear position the arm with said foam on the spindle just above the red tail light on the fender (YMMV on...
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    Beware of rotten egg odor

    Went into the garage and almost vomited. What a smell. I thought perhaps a dead animal, but correlation is not to be overlooked: model X says: "12V Battery needs to be replaced ASAP"
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    General Sticky "Glossary" Page for TMC?

    Where could one post and have the community update a generic sticky glossary page (or pages). For example, I've owned a Model X for 4 years, and had no idea what a "MCU" was when people starting complaining about it (I had to go hunt it down). The glossary would contain most common terms, even...
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    Family of 5: 6 Seats or 7 Seats

    We've owned our X for 4+ years, and "crawling" between the two middle seats is in fact far superior. In fact, if you are a larger size individual, you will never fit between the seat pulled all the way forward, and the back door frame. Better to push the seat all the way back, and enter through...
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    Cybertruck staying full size

    True, there's no paint to take care of -- rather preservation of the batteries (they age far, far faster in 100 deg heat) -- and charge convenience.
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    Cybertruck staying full size

    I am torn: a full size CT leaves me 1 inch clearance between the garage door and the rear wall (and tesla charger). Most likely, a few inches either side the wall and tesla next to it. Is that doable? Also, it is so ugly, but I have 1.5 years? for it to grow on me...
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    What’s the average Wh/mi you are getting

    19" Sport, very consistent 275 wh/mile. I cannot tell from all of these posts if that is the wheels, or if something is amiss. Drive mix is quite normal. We definitely are not getting 310 miles of range. Interesting note: an *unloaded* 1up-USA double bike rack on the back (connected to torklift...
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    HPWC Issue, no LED lights

    Are you using ferrules? After round #1 ignoring "ferrules are recommended" in the manual I would say: "Ferrules are mandatory".
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    Braking distance concern by Consumer Reports

    I refuse to buy this car because its stopping distance is too close to a standard pickup!... said no car buyer EVER.
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    Model X Crash on US-101 (Mountain View, CA)

    Let's see, the speed of CalTrans .... I filed a fixit that the northbound 280 -> 17 south interchange was extremely dangerous: it was completely unlit, with a steep incline at the fork. It needed light, or paint. Drivers *routinely* swerve onto the 17 south ramp when they realize they missed it...
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    Dumb question about superchargers

    Ah, grasshopper: yes you can: by using it less! Before you condemn me to tongue in cheek, by limiting the maximum charge you are simply limiting in a different way: "using it less", and so: if you don't need 100% charge at a supercharger.... don't do it. Tesla will properly follow the damage...
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    [POLL] CA Current owners ONLY. Have you received your config invite yet?

    Just changed my vote as well. Tesla doesn't have a 7-day "review" any more, it seems, the order is in and down the rabbit hole. Can someone confirm the only options for First Production are *still*: - Car color (Silver chosen) - Wheel (Sport chosen) - EAP (Chosen) -FSD (Want, but will get later...
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    Best Bike Rack for Model X

    I'd love to see if anyone had (most important hope: it's much lighter, the rest is "show me"), but: buyer beware. 1up-usa.com and quick rack appear to be at war with each other, and they are dragging their customers into it by making the names and websites very confusing. The former company...
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    Best Bike Rack for Model X

    I'd suggest you call them since it depends on whether or not your going super-duty and the product is shipping in December, but the normal rack with 2 add ons, if 30% drop in weight is true, is: (23 lbs + 18 lbs*2)*0.70 = 41 lbs for three bikes. So: significantly lighter, but I will wager a...
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    Best Bike Rack for Model X

    It's probably too late for us, but ... 1upusa just announced a new 2017 model: lot's of new features, cheaper, and: 30% lighter (apparently they're not done measuring, so that's approximate). Doh! :mad:
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    Confessions of a Model X driver

    Here's my midnight confessional - a Tesla Model X driver. ... you won't tell anyone, will you? Standard disclaimer: I'm not sure if these are technically sins, but I do feel bad about them. Be right back... Dear audience, forgive me: • You know that rear rim I had scratched and repaired twice...
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    Best Bike Rack for Model X

    I went with 1up. I have a very heavy eBike, so I am using it in 1-bike mode when carrying, 2-bike extension for normal bikes...
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    Model X: what's your best wH per mile

    ... I actually hit negative 12 wH per mile 30 mile average, but ... I don't have a photo, so I guess it didn't happen. Here's -8 ...
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    2018 Nissan Leaf - $29,990. 40kWh battery

    ... double cargo? I am guessing that "maximum" is with the rear seats folded down
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    How common is ghosting?

    I didn't notice any ghosting at all and was happy as a clam... until I read about it on this forum, and now I see it all the time @ night, tail lights. Thanks, Tesla Motors Club! :rolleyes:
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    HPWC v1 Meltdown

    I believe his error is worse than that: Copper is mandatory, ferrules are highly recommended. If you ask me, I say: ferrules are mandatory. It's Russian Roulette in there, with such a small space, such huge wires ... good contact has a much higher chance with the screw pressuring a solid metal cap.
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    Charging dilemma

    I don't know if you are considering other options, but: it boils down to what matters to you most. Cost? Cool factor? Long term flexibility? That said: "I work at home, so I don't have a regular commute to worry about." Seriously, having driven a Nissan Leaf and a X... with that sort of...
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    Model X: Average Wh/mile Tracker

    I was getting 385 Wh/mile avg all spring/summer since the car was new (P90D, 20" wheels), now in CA winter (55 F) ... it is stuck at 400 Wh/mile. I am suspicious that this change also corresponded to having my half-shafts replaced....
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    Synchronized blinkers?

    Do Tesla Model X's have synchronized blinkers? That is: the blink rate and time is based on absolute time (NIST), not just relative? The reason I ask: a few weeks ago, three model X's were at a light, including my own (one opposing, one to the left). I could see that every model X including my...
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    Dryer outlet ?

    ... just don't tell him/her it's for a Tesla ;)
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    Dryer outlet ?

    That's what I did. Works great, looks great. UMC stays in the car "just in case". Note to HPWC folks: Tesla recommends ferrules (my local electrian said: eh?) ... I couldn't agree more: use them if you have them (did without since ones of this size are super rare)
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    Ready to order car

    S is more fun to drive: it is lower. X has a most awesome windshield (now every other car feels claustrophobic) , and is easier to get into. Which do you want? If you don't love (or really hate) Falcon wing doors, that's a wash. If you don't need the extra packing space, that's a wash. So I...
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    Falcon Wing and Rear Hatch sunshades

    I was just converted to "I need a sunshade" ... and now there are 2 more versions? I can't keep track of all these sunshades! I need a sunshade organizer too, and it better be free.
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    Headliner Fit and Finish Issue

    "You put your weed in there" - Rob Schneider
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    New Owner Question

    A lot of us who have purchased a Tesla have a discount link ... you get a discount if you use it, we get: Nothing. Nada. Zip (in CA).
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    Experience with Ultra High Fidelity Sound

    Phones will talk Bluetooth. Invariably, this means lossy compression -- both in the BT protocol *and* in the original recording unless you are careful. While that may or may not make any difference at all for many listeners, and may in fact be completely irrelevant to deciding most fundamentally...
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    Tire rotation?

    "Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel Alignment Model X tires cannot be rotated, as tires are asymmetrical and front tires are a different size from rear tires. " - Model X manual "Tires cannot be rotated, they are directional and different sizes F/R" - Detailer
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    Things you didn't know about your Model X

    Doh! All this time I was doing a Space X Falcon 9 landing on the adapter. I finally found that bag and found those rails -- no screws I presume. This forum: 0% stumped rate SC Rep: 100% stumped rate : "Where is the subwoofer on the **Model X** ... stumped "The 2 **front** lights in the 5-set...
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    New Corded Mobile Connector

    I wanted to keep my NEMA 14-50 unchanged (although I like your solution). I wanted a devoted charger (go wall!), but: move the wall connector in about a 2 years when a new Tesla shows up. So: here's my version 2.0 "semi-mobile" wall connector with UL listed NEMA 14-50 plug. With hindsight ... it...
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    Accessibility - suspension, seats, grab bars

    I think I know the answer to this question but: is there no way to get the X to remember, like it does for high suspension, "Very Low" suspension when parked (location aware would be great)? Also, I assume there is no way to lower the seat too, first for entry, then raise to proper drive...
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    To Wrap or not wrap your Model X

    I was thinking .... not at all, my MB SLK lasted 12 years with just 2 little chips on the front. ... but I caved in, this is a big car. Here's my P90D X wrapped bumper, lights, and mirrors with Xpel, cQuartz finest everywhere.
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    Sunshade for Windshield & Skylight

    Gosh, I wasn't even thinking Sunshade ... but now I need a Sunshade. Where is my free sunshade!!!!????
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    6-seat model owners? (especially in the Chicagoland area)

    Well, I don't know about normal people, but I do know about normal dogs. Let's just say the Irish Setter I bought my Mom is never getting in my 6 seater X. Squirrel by danbucks posted Apr 19, 2016 at 7:40 PM
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    Anyone else annoyed by the software controlling seat movement and positioning?

    As of late last week, I complained about this in person, my service rep said: "this is a known issue, and will be updated/fixed in software".
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    6-seat model owners? (especially in the Chicagoland area)

    A summary for you: 1) Since you obviously don't need a lot of seats, the 6 obviously meets your goal, with a spare... 2) Since you obviously want space, the 6 seater, with the 3rd row down, is quite close to the 5: better in that longs things can go between the 2nd row seats, worse in that you...
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    New Wall Connector :)

    I rather buy this instead of another UMC. Any objections to wiring this into a short cable with a NEMA 14-50 plug (the NEMA 15-50 socket is already there)? I see cord choices, but: anyone know one made with the plug upside down? (all 90dev. plugs send the cable down, I need to send the cable up)
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    Fiat can do it in 12!

    Fiat Chrysler CEO says can build Tesla Model 3 rival if makes business sense Marchionne said he did not understand how the Model 3, Tesla's first mass-market car, could be sold for 35,000 euros ($39,600) at a profit. "If he can show me that it can be done, I will do it as well, copy him, add...
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    Anyone using 3 car seats (Diono RadianRXTs?)

    Those guys are H-E-A-V-Y. ... how's the seat (depressions) holding up? I have gone through 4 seat protectors, they all suck (too wide), and ... *might* unknown / conflict with the side-collision air bags. Any recommendations?
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    Is the Model X spoiler fixed or retractable?

    You can trivially gloss that up if you want ... but the modern trend is matte, and it does grow on you. I myself was a bit disappointed that the figured ash is really mostly "cross cut" ash (figured in my book == many iridescent "swirly" knots) ... but it looks fine to me now. Cabinet makers...
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    Pushable "tabs" by side of third row seats: what are these?

    Next to each 3rd row seat, on the wall just below the windows ... are 2 plastic "tabs" or door flaps in the plastic housing that push in, and spring back. There seems to be nothing accessible in there. What are these for?