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  1. alexvirital

    [POLL] For Cybertruck Res Holders ONLY, what type of buyer are you?

    Grew up around Rangers, but this’ll be our first capital-T truck. I’m excited for it. Been hauling stuff in the back of the Model S for three years scared shitless about damaging the interior. :D
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    Did I miss the AP hardware, or do we expect that to be added later?

    I didn't see _any_ cameras around the truck during the reveal. I'm guessing those are to be added closer to production. Did I just miss them?
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    Cybrtrk RN #

    Ordered this morning at 8:30 ET. RN 1128202xx here. Still no email confirmation.
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    Who has ordered?

    Reserved. I haven't gotten my email yet, but they got me. They got me.
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    After the M3 Reveal, Who Regrets Their Recent Model S Purchase?

    Didn't want to wait for the 3, so I got my S in September. 20k miles later, I regret nothing.
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    Weighing Tesla-recommended electrician vs non ...

    I ended up going with another electrician, rather than the folks Tesla recommends around here. The price came in slightly lower, but I liked working with them a lot more - the Tesla recommended electricians were very aloof, hard to get hold of, and didn't seem interested in the work. On the...
  7. alexvirital

    Multi-pattern black seats -- they look great!

    Love my multi patterns. Picked it up in September and never once had to hear my fiancee complain about leather seats burning her legs since then. Plus, I'm a big guy, and the bolsters on the next-gen seats dug into my sides during the test drives. 14000 miles down and no problems with the...
  8. alexvirital

    Is my Car totaled? 2 Months old and crashed.

    So glad you and the family are okay. I remember being in the ordering/waiting thread with ya; so sorry to hear about the accident.
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    EV Car/My Tesla - An Alexa skill for Amazon Echo / Tesla integration

    That's really fracking stupid. Maybe instead of disallowing locks, just require secure devices like HomeKit does. :/
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    House hunting: what to look for w/r breaker box?

    Doing an electrical heavy-up is spendy, especially if you're installing a charge port at the same time, but it's also absolutely worth. My house was built in 1952 and the previous owners were... amateur electricians. It was horrifying. The insulation around the main power in was cracked...
  11. alexvirital

    Took delivery a week ago. Only one regret: should have gotten SubZero.

    Almost got Subzero and Dual Motors, but I live in VA now, not MA, and when we get an inch of snow everything shuts down. Besides, preheating while it's plugged in reduces so much need for Sub-zero. Sweet Odin's beard is that nice.
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    When Paying So Much For A Car What Do You Think Should Be Standard?

    Honestly, as someone for whom the 60 is feasible (but not by much) I'm glad there's premium options without being premium mandatories.
  13. alexvirital

    Lose pasenger side mirror

    I've found that if the arm isn't completely clean, my driver's side window won't "lock" into position. I use that as my reminder to wash the car... ... yeah, I'm heading to my SC soon I guess.
  14. alexvirital

    Supercharger - Woodbridge, VA

    Just a heads-up for folks stopping here on the way to/from Thanksgiving - station 1A was completely dead last weekend. It charges for about two minutes before going to a cable fault - At least, it did in my car. I called Tesla and they reported they knew about issues with the SC.
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    Best Virginia Residential Electric Plan for Tesla?

    So, I didn't get in on the Dominion EV charging plan before Sept 1. Am I just hosed? It doesn't seem like they do any sort of off-peak plans at the moment.
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    60 vs 60D - What will I miss out on?

    Well, yes. Yeah. Basically. :)
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    60 vs 60D - What will I miss out on?

    I dropped Dual Motors when I realized VA taxes would be almost equal to 'em. I struggled with the decision for a couple days, but ultimately, my decision came down to this: 1) AWD: It's nice, and I won't argue that. I grew up in MA, driving a Jeep Cherokee sport in 4xHigh in the winter, and it...
  18. alexvirital

    Horrible Autopilot Nags

    My experience with 8.0 is the same as @ibdb - I've used AP to get to and from North Carolina while under 8.0, and I only remember once or twice that I got nagged. I also set only to five over speed limit, due to Virginia's state police being, well, effective.
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    What does a little triangle with exclamation poit mean?

    "Holy *sugar* this thing is fast!" No, I have no idea either, and I've seen it every now and then when it's cold and I accelerate hard or attempt to regen into the hashed yellow areas.
  20. alexvirital

    [Poll] - are you mad that your new Tesla just missed Autopilot 2.0?

    I'm ridiculously, ridiculously happy. I own the best car for me right now, which is a 60, with AP1. And in six months, it'll be the second-best car in the world, and that's okay. Not everything can be retrofit. Technology improves. We move on. I can't retrofit my laptop, or my phone, either. I...
  21. alexvirital

    Smart phone mirroring - Elon Paris Q+A

    The Airplay spec (as I understand it, and I may be incorrect) does not permit a target display to respond to device with touch input.
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    Smart phone mirroring - Elon Paris Q+A

    I think this is an interesting concept, but I don't know how quickly we really see it in practice... or really how practical it ends up being. I guess the touchscreen could become an AirPlay target for iOS, but it wouldn't be interactive. So they'd have to come up with something that both...
  23. alexvirital

    It can't be just me (sighting temp tags) :)

    HI! Though to be fair, I got my permanent tags finally so one of them was probably not me. Though I did run into another guy from NoVA while I was in a supercharger outside Pittsburgh last weekend. Lots of us now in the northern VA area. Dozens! DOZENS!
  24. alexvirital

    Autopilot v8.0.. what's the problem?

    Negativity bias. Those of us who enjoy the car are out driving. :) FWIW, I have noticed differences in AP following 8.0. It's far better at most things. (Little iffy on lane markings sometimes.) Never had a problem meeting the "Hold Steering Wheel" requirements.
  25. alexvirital

    Need iPhone Case that Fits on Charging Dock

    Holy poop. That looks great! Can I give you dollars for some of those?
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    Will UMC be damaged if left plugged in for extended time?

    Hey, question for folks who leave theirs plugged in - any recommendations for doing so outdoors? (Aside from "Get an HPWC", i'm working on it!) I'm concerned about doing so in the winter if we get any decent snow this year.
  27. alexvirital

    What type of range hit can I expect in colder months?

    @theflyer I was thinking bout this too, given that I grew up in Boston - but yeah, winters down here just aren't bad enough for me to lose too much sleep over it. Honestly the thing I'm worried the most about is that my UWC just kinda hangs out in the weather, and if we get another multi-foot...
  28. alexvirital

    Was the initial 7.0 release "this bad"

    Sidebar, but I think Tesla stands to provide a LOT better accessibility options, and I hope they do. Assisted driving could be a huge benefit for people who have difficulty with traditional driving; it's strange to me how limited the UI customizability is for folks who have accessibility...
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    Was the initial 7.0 release "this bad"

    Been on 8.0 since Saturday and notice no bugs, and lots of improvements.
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    Need iPhone Case that Fits on Charging Dock

    FWIW, the Apple Leather cases are actually exceptionally sturdy. I dropped the hell out of mine when I was driving a lot more - getting in to and out of cars is usually when my phone'd hit the floor - and it protected it from pretty much everything. The leather got wore to hell (but tbh, I like...
  31. alexvirital

    Model S purchase Model 3 cancel?

    Cancelled my 3. My girlfriend is happy with her car at the moment, and I don't need both - plus, hey, upgraded the trim with the extra grand.
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    Negativity bias?

    I've had mine for about a month. One problem requiring a trip to the service center, who were professional, courteous, and generally awesome. They drove me to work, ffs, despite being incredibly busy. Haven't posted much since I've been... y'know... enjoying the car. :) I think the negativity...
  33. alexvirital

    Firmware 8.0

    Autopilot definitely better. Much smoother stop/start in heavy DC Beltway traffic.
  34. alexvirital

    Red ! After Service Center Visit?

    No kidding, that's the work I had done too. I wonder if that's what's up.
  35. alexvirital

    Red ! After Service Center Visit?

    Hey guys - noob question, but I picked my car up from a couple-hour stop at the SC here in Tysons, and noticed (and should have asked, derp) a Red ! box on the touchscreen. It says "Software Updates Required", and to contact Tesla service. Called Technical support this morning, who referred the...
  36. alexvirital

    7.1 > 8.0? Seems like an update for Tesla's legal team, and a net loss for customers.

    The hot car mitigation thing is a really big deal. Dead kids and pets really don't merit a "meh".
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    Firmware 8.0

    I had to drop mine off for service this morning, so we'll see what it's on (or what it has cached) when I get it back later today.
  38. alexvirital

    iPhone 7 won't pair.

    Hey, heads up - there is a day one patch for iPhone 7, 10.0.1, which includes fixes for Bluetooth pairing. Check and see if you're on it.
  39. alexvirital

    iPhone 7 won't pair.

    Had no problems pairing my new Model S to my newer iPhone 7+ this morning.
  40. alexvirital

    Buying a Roadster now - what to be aware of?

    Finally got my father on the EV bandwagon... but he wants the convertible, because, well, of course he does. Anything to watch out for with used Roadsters? I haven't done a ton of research yet, but I know the charging is substantially different. What work usually needs to be performed when...
  41. alexvirital

    Ordered yesterday. AP hardware question...

    @LastGas, yeah - I saw that in a few threads afterwards. Oh well, I would have rather the early delivery than the cupholders. :)
  42. alexvirital

    Outdoor Charging

    Hang on. Maybe I'm an idiot - but are you saying i could hook up, essentially, a plug to the HPWC and then plug it into my existing NEMA 14-50? Have people done that, and does it work? That'd be perfect (once i have the disposable cash for an HPWC.)
  43. alexvirital

    Vendor Protect your Key - Leather FobPockets now in Stock!

    @pete8314 , any update on the out-of-stock Leather Model S fob cover?
  44. alexvirital

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    While driving into work today, I passed a carrier truck with a bunch of Models S and X onboard, rolling towards the Tysons' Tyco Road SC. :)
  45. alexvirital

    Finally! The new rear cupholders!

    @PatrickCP, same exact boat, man. I'd love the cupholders (actually, would prefer the rear USB more) but I love having a magical wonder boat of myth and joy way more. Given how crazy I was during production, waiting another two weeks may well have killed me.
  46. alexvirital

    Ordered yesterday. AP hardware question...

    Thanks! I'd found that just shortly after I posted. Whomp whomp.
  47. alexvirital

    Ordered yesterday. AP hardware question...

    Uh, what's your source on the USB/Cupholders? I picked mine up two weeks ago and no sign of em.
  48. alexvirital

    UMC button sometimes doesn't unlock cable

    I thought it was just me - but yes, I have been having this experience as well. Holding down the button reliably allows me to remove the cable. Otherwise it just cycles.
  49. alexvirital

    Where can I find this key fob cover???

    @samori01 , if you're ever in the Northern VA/DC area, let me know. I've got two and I don't really care for them, so if you'd like one it's all yours.