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  1. wiredprairie

    Thinkware F770

    I've never been able to fully silence my 770 either. But, as the only time it speaks is when I get in the car, and it's announcing what it recorded since I last left the car, it's an acceptable issue for me. I do wish there were some celebrity voices though for the announcements. :) For wifi...
  2. wiredprairie

    Insurance in Michigan

    There are a lot of threads about costs of insurance and the result is that everyone's situation is different and it's nearly impossible to get meaningful and useful comparison numbers without a lot of personal details and then comparing them to yours and .... None of which is very practical in...
  3. wiredprairie

    How to convince my wife to get a Model 3?

    Disclaimer: I've never owned a minivan. I have a LOT of friends that do own one and I can completely understand and appreciate why they usually like them far better than a SUV, especially when their children are younger.
  4. wiredprairie

    How to convince my wife to get a Model 3?

    Don't tell your wife that you asked for help to convince her on the Tesla Motor Club. ;) Buy what makes sense for your family. Don't try to convince her before the car is available for a test drive. As prices aren't available yet for the Model 3, it seems premature to discuss affordability...
  5. wiredprairie

    More dash cam install notes

    Interesting -- I have a December 2016 S and installed the F770 last weekend and used the mic connector as the constant power successfully. For switched/accessory power, I tapped into one of the wires for the mirror. I'd read that some folks had trouble when they connected to the 2nd and 3rd...
  6. wiredprairie

    Newer VIN constant 12v power options (dashcam)?

    Thanks, I had seen that, but I can't see how to get to that power. I posted a picture of what I'm seeing.
  7. wiredprairie

    Thinkware F770

    I'm not sure how to access the switched power shown above. The mirror in my S doesn't look like the photos. This is from a Model S manufactured Dec 2016.
  8. wiredprairie

    Newer VIN constant 12v power options (dashcam)?

    Does anyone know where the switched power in the microphone panel can be found in a HW2 Model S? The constant power was easy to locate. If you know and care to share (with photos if possible), it would be much appreciated. I'm trying to install a Thinkware 770.
  9. wiredprairie

    How many amps to setup 220 In the garage?

    When we built our house in 2004, we installed 2 150 AMP panels and the electrical service provider thought we were crazy going that big (they hadn't planned for homes in our small neighborhood to have more than 200A service apparently). We just went with a 50AMP circuit. We didn't forsee any...
  10. wiredprairie

    How many amps to setup 220 In the garage?

    And -- to add to what @TR5642 said, in many jurisdictions, you may be expected to pull a permit and have it inspected upon completion of the work. Check the forum post above for more details if needed.
  11. wiredprairie

    opinion on delivery

    I'll be pleasantly surprised if you have a Model 3 before 2017 year end. Thankfully however, you've got a lot of time to think about other options before then. o_O
  12. wiredprairie

    Configuration Feedback

    We have the all glass roof and thankfully haven't experienced any of the issues others have been reporting with wind noise. So, thankfully, it's not every car. (We really like the all glass roof!)
  13. wiredprairie

    Trouble with cancellation refund

    Not directly related, but I've had a refund posted to a closed credit card account and the credit card bank then issued me a check. (Admittedly, it wasn't many months after it closed like is being discussed here, but the account was closed nonetheless). There's a surprisingly long "limbo" time...
  14. wiredprairie

    Noisy jolt when backing up

    It's happened quite a few times to our S after driving home in rain or through snowy/slushy conditions (or washing the car), the next morning when we're backing out we'll hear the loud bump, thump noise.
  15. wiredprairie

    How many amps to setup 220 In the garage?

    Have a look on Tesla's web site for the recommendations: Home charging installation If you get the Tesla wall connector, you have more options: For vehicles with the Standard Charger: Install with a 60-amp circuit to match the standard on-board charger of your Tesla (20% faster charging than...
  16. wiredprairie

    Sun Visors - Missing Vanity Light?

    I'd go so far as to say: "I would buy!" (Caveats: Assuming it was available in interior matching color, reasonably priced, and was installable by the owner).
  17. wiredprairie

    New Tesla App is great

    The new app fails to connect to our S the majority of the time now (80% of the time it fails). No settings changed in the car (and sleep mode is not active). It just spins and times out. Over and over. Killing the app and restarting doesn't help. If it does start to work, it usually does...
  18. wiredprairie

    Tesla API Server Specs

    In a modern micro-service oriented architecture, those questions aren't often relevant. I'd think the programming languages and platforms being used would be far more interesting (and a good way to find that out is often look at their career postings). Why would you want to know the hardware...
  19. wiredprairie

    Model 3 or Buy my 90D when lease ends

    Honestly, given that it's 2 years away, you've got a long time to consider options. I wouldn't worry about it until you actually have 2 options to consider and it's closer to 2019. Possible: Maybe the Model 3 won't be to your liking (or even be available generally).
  20. wiredprairie

    Has anyone paid for your Tesla through Plastiq?

    I'm not sure that it's a funny idea. Assuming you have the funds to immediately pay off the transaction amount, this seems like a potentially expensive way to get credit card points, but I don't see why Tesla would care how the total purchase amount was paid.
  21. wiredprairie

    Will 4 Tires Fit in Rear Trunk?

    I'd add that I always put the wheels/tires in large strong trash bags if they weren't provided by the place that installed/delivered them to keep the interior clean (and I carry a backup trash bag in case a bag develops an unexpected tear/hole).
  22. wiredprairie

    A Question About Federal Tax Return

    It's not a refund, it's a tax credit. Did you read this or this existing thread?
  23. wiredprairie

    That was fast. Production time.

    Mine happened to be November 16th. (And then in production the 11th of December) Have a look here for a lot of detail about the status of orders and builds: Model S Order & Delivery 2017
  24. wiredprairie

    That was fast. Production time.

    Shorter production seems to be normal now. Our S was started on December 9, 2016 and finished on December 11th. We picked up our car at the Highland Park, IL location. It arrived on the 19th, so only a 7-8 day journey. Congratulations on your new car!
  25. wiredprairie

    Home charging setup question

    Personally, I'd do 2 things: 1) Not worry about it until Model 3 deliveries begin in earnest (and maybe wait until you've been notified that you need to specify the configuration). Then, when #1 is true, upgrade your home's electrical service to 200A and buy the then current HPWC (as it's OK...
  26. wiredprairie

    2016 Model X P100D for Sale

    (Maybe I'm missing something, but the Cash price new is around $162,550, so you're asking what you paid or more than a new car with no tax break and it's used?)
  27. wiredprairie

    Teslas in Movies & TV

    A large number of TV shows and movies do product placements. So, you'll often prominently see other automobile manufacturers in shows and movies as money exchanged hands. In the first season of Amazon Prime's Goliath, Molly Parker (playing an attorney named Callie) drove a white Model X.
  28. wiredprairie

    Timing of 100d order

    Are you sure you could make that 310 mile trip that on a single charge anyway? You probably would have been happy with the 90D. For example, using Tesla's calculator (Model S | Tesla) (and guessing that your trip involves some interstate highway travel): at 70mph, 70F outside, AC on, the 100D...
  29. wiredprairie

    cleanvehiclerebate rebate question

    Why not call (866-984-2532) or email [email protected]? That way, you're assured that there won't be a delay processing your application and you'll get the most accurate information.
  30. wiredprairie

    Would you drive with a stuck-open charge port door?

    I'd ask the service center (and ideally get it in writing) whether it's OK to drive in that specific condition. Make sure you're clear on what's happening (and include a photo if possible). If they respond "yes," then drive. If not, consider alternatives. Maybe they should provide a loaner or...
  31. wiredprairie

    Photo on Website

    A tiny bit of spelunking of the web page HTML: You can currently get it from here: www.teslamotors.com/sites/default/files/images/homepage/[email protected]
  32. wiredprairie

    Need 4 TPMS Sensors for new Model S

    Thanks! I've forwarded this info to my SC to see what the story is with the mysterious price discrepancy. :) I'll post an update when I've got one.
  33. wiredprairie

    Need 4 TPMS Sensors for new Model S

    What SC did you use? I just talked with a service center manager from an IL location and he said they're all $50 ..., so he'd like to find out where you'd gotten them.
  34. wiredprairie

    HW2: Still no rain-sensing wipers. No Auto-high beams

    Regardless, I'd like to try it ..., as it's on the list of features of my car. Then, I could decide that it's terrible. :) (Our BMW X3 rain sensors work quite well in most situations, so it will have to work very well to meet our existing experiences.)
  35. wiredprairie

    Winter tire recommendations

    Thanks for the link. I couldn't see what size those are though ..., as the center caps for the wheels I got need to be 60mm which is larger than the standard Tesla wheels.
  36. wiredprairie

    Seats and steering wheel that move out of the way for easier ingress and egress, request to tesla

    Having done software development for 20+ years, it's unfortunately rare that anything useful is as easy as 20 lines of code. :) Further, every feature has a downstream impact of requiring maintenance and ongoing quality assurance testing. I'm sure it just hasn't been a priority for Tesla yet.
  37. wiredprairie

    Changing to 100D, need insurance to the loaner till the delivery day

    I would strongly suggest you talk to your automobile insurance agent. If you're not paying for the loaner car, then credit cards, etc. won't cover the car with the necessary coverage. I suspect you won't want to be under-insured for this car. You may also be able to purchase temporary coverage...
  38. wiredprairie

    HW2: Still no rain-sensing wipers. No Auto-high beams

    There's not an obvious rain sensor on the HW2 package when compared to the sensor of a 2015 BMW X3. So, it's likely to be enabled via cameras as has been suggested. Our BMW has auto-dimming headlights and I can only hope that the HW2 Model S feature is leaps and bounds better than the BMW. It...
  39. wiredprairie

    Seats and steering wheel that move out of the way for easier ingress and egress, request to tesla

    I've owned one car with this feature and most without. I traded that car for the Tesla and don't miss it at all. If Tesla presented a list of features, and asked for priorities, and said they only had time to do some of them, this feature wouldn't make my top 10. (As an owner of a AP2...
  40. wiredprairie

    Winter tire recommendations

    I had Discount Tire install the following this morning: Nokian Hakkapelitta R2s Drag DR-37 All in, it was just about $2250 US (including the TPMS sensors mentioned below). FYI: The standard center cap sold by Tesla does not fit these wheels unfortunately. They're too small. I may try to make...
  41. wiredprairie

    Need 4 TPMS Sensors for new Model S

    I don't know why one SC would be that much cheaper than another. I just wanted to say what my experience just last month was for a Model S and how they'd handled it for me. (And I thought the sensors in that post were for the Roadster, not the S, but it was getting a bit hard to follow).
  42. wiredprairie

    WTB Tesla wheel center caps - set of 4

    My local SC sold me center caps for $5/each. (Plus S/H as it's not within a reasonable driving distance).
  43. wiredprairie

    Need 4 TPMS Sensors for new Model S

    I called my nearest service center (which is 155 miles away) and they FedEx'd them to me. I paid about $60 each (so I don't know where you saw $18?) plus S/H. When I asked, he said non Tesla provided TPMS sensors may not always work.
  44. wiredprairie

    Center console - which charger comes standard? iPhone lightning or Micro USB?

    Do you have a local service center where you might be able to try one? It may not fit without doing one of the modifications others have tried.
  45. wiredprairie

    360 Auto Concepts, Orlando

    Do you have any photos you could add? Sounds like a cool result.
  46. wiredprairie

    Orlando Home Charger Installer Needed

    From a desktop/laptop, the features can be found in the upper right corner of the web page in the menu. (click on the generic "head" icon that will be where my drawing is). You should be able to upload an image, etc.
  47. wiredprairie

    Orlando Home Charger Installer Needed

    Sorry, I wasn't clear -- our township did an inspection upon completion of the work by a licensed electrician. High amperage circuits modifications/additions apparently are one of the triggers that require an inspection upon completion of work. Our electrician arranged everything. We just needed...
  48. wiredprairie

    Orlando Home Charger Installer Needed

    Curious -- did you need to get the work inspected? I shouldn't be surprised how different the laws are anymore across jurisdictions... but I still am. :rolleyes:
  49. wiredprairie

    Orlando Home Charger Installer Needed

    While we don't live in Florida (so I can't speak to your state laws, or local laws), we needed a permit due to the nature of the changes we were making and how the wiring was being pulled.
  50. wiredprairie

    Orlando Home Charger Installer Needed

    I would start very soon. It took about 3 weeks for ours to get installed (not including time to get a few estimates for the installation). Then, 1 week for the inspection. Every house and situation is going to be different. (Plus, you'll need to order the appropriate wall adapter for your...