Welcome to Tesla Motors Club
Discuss Tesla's Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster and More.
Register

Search results

  1. DrTaras

    Westlake, California Promenade Tesla Superchargers unavailable

    Just saw these all over parking lot entrances to the Westlake, California Promenade that the Tesla Superchargers were unavailable on Th. 5/13/21. Not sure how long they have been up but the signs look pretty official to be for a one day problem, IMHO. I went to the chargers (about 25 of them)...
  2. DrTaras

    Tesla App: Choose WHICH garage to open?

    I have 2 garage doors & both are able to be controlled from my CAR. When I use the APP, only the right one activates without asking me which I want activated. How do I get the app to ask me which to activate?
  3. DrTaras

    2016 Tesla Model X P90DL Ludicrous PIMPED-Unlimited SuperCharging-6 or 7 Psgr-TSportline 22" Wheels

    2016 Tesla Model X P90D Ludicrous PIMPED OUT 6 or 7 Passenger: TSportline Wheels Unlimited SuperCharging Transferable-Matte Black/Red Don't be hesitant to make an offer!!! This is MY car (I'm not a dealer)! Tesla Wrote Me (Warranty & SuperCharging): Super Charging: "Since your Model X was...
  4. DrTaras

    Supercharger Handicap Space

    This is in Westlake Village, California. Can I park here?
  5. DrTaras

    iTALIAN sTAMPEDE: LA2Monterey

    It's going down in 2 weeks: www.iTALIANsTAMPEDE.com A 100 EXOTIC car rally up from Los Angeles to Pebble Beach for #MontereyCarWeek for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance d'Elegance (The "SuperBowl" of car shows). It started 7 years ago and 3 years ago I convinced the organizers that a sub-4...
  6. DrTaras

    Who will join me at the Model 3 Reveal on Thurs. 3/31?

    I'm going to the Model 3 (wish there was a key for the 3 horizontal lines one on top of the other) reveal this Thurs. 3/31. Who else will be joining me there in Hawthrone? Apparently this is a more exclusive event with only 800 in attendance (usual is thousands - been to all of them).
  7. DrTaras

    DrTaras' Model X gets customized!

    7 years ago today, my life literally changed. Family followed by business aside, my commitment to preaching the gospel of weaning America off foreign oil took off at the intersection of Tesla Motors & realizing that an EV could be made sexy both by Tesla & super-customizer, Elie of Al & Ed’s...
  8. DrTaras

    2010 Most FAMOUS Customized Tesla Roadster SPORT Out There!

    Hope I'm not being redundant in posting here and on Panjo... 2010 Most FAMOUS Customized Tesla Roadster SPORT Out There! Honestly, you're here because you want a Tesla Roadster, tho I will note the the Roadster SPORT is faster than the regular Roadster. But why MINE? Well, its the most FAMOUS...
  9. DrTaras

    2012 P85 Tesla Model S - Green on Matte Black w/ Tan Interior - TSportline MODIFIED - No Longer Avai

    2012 P85 Tesla Model S - Green on Matte Black w/ Tan Interior - TSportline MODIFIED eBay listed: www.tinyurl.com/Tesla4Sale Contact: 866-991-4776 or [email protected] (No PMs-Please) Green Tesla Model S For Sale Asking: $79,900.00 Mileage: 38,000 VIN: 5YJSA1CPXCFP01364 This...
  10. DrTaras

    Tesla: Subsidized by the government

    Tesla: Subsidized by the government! Don't you oft hear that? Besides being able to debunk that so thoroughly, when you move on and explain how much big oil gets tax subsidies in the USA, they want to hear nothing of it and think you have 2 heads! Well Indonesia and Malyasia want to hear...
  11. DrTaras

    LA Auto Show-2014

    11/21-30: LA Auto Show An increasing number of vehicle models are considered for the Green Car of the Year as noted in this LA Auto Show Link. And you know what else will be at the LA Auto Show? Yup! The Hun! Fresh off an appearance at SEMA's Yokohama private-invite party, now Pirelli wants to...
  12. DrTaras

    Tesla Gigafactory seeps into US Congressional 33rd (CA) Race

    I went to a local forum between two candidates for the open U.S. Congressional 33rd district seat (L.A. area - Elan Carr vs. Ted Lieu) and happened to be wearing a TesLA Club t-shirt when one of the candidates (Elan Carr) came up to me beforehand and struck up a conversation. The rest is...
  13. DrTaras

    9/8/2013 Tour de Tesla - A Southern California Police Escorted Drive!

    I wanted to first thank TMC for helping to get the word out about Tour de Tesla - A Southern California Police Escorted Drive! We 'soft-launched' it a month ago and already have 31 cars signed up & 69 spots remaining. Tour de Tesla is now going to kick it in to high gear this week with...
  14. DrTaras

    SoCal Rally Run 2013

    Back in the day (you know you're old when you say that) when Tesla delivered their 500th car (a moment of silence) there was a SoCal Tesla Road Rally Run to commemorate it as seen in THIS TMC thread. We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun! "TESLAsterone" was King and "A Tesla the...
  15. DrTaras

    Dr Taras' Model S gets customized!

    I'm a fan boy of Al & Ed's of West Hollywood http://www.AE54.com I first met Elie the day I decided to bring my Tesla Roadster to him and his crew in 2009! He's meticulous at taking care of his customers and of course his cars! With my 1st Roadster at the Model S unveiling, Elie showed Elon (&...
  16. DrTaras

    Why is the Model X Reservation Agreement from FLORIDA?

    Curious, since I've reserved from Tesla once or twice or thrice before :wink: , but do not remember ever having it be an agreement with Tesla FLORIDA. What legal or economic reasons do you suppose for this? https://www.teslamotors.com/own/basic Model X Reservation Agreement This Model X...
  17. DrTaras

    Further (beyond the UI) way to adjust the Model S Suspension to make it stiffer?

    I know the guys who frequented the Roadster Performance Discussion knew a thing or two about DIY tweaking of cars in general and I'm hoping that people here have a similar knowledge base. I know next to nothing! I have a Model S-Performance (with the air suspension) and know that through the...
  18. DrTaras

    Tesla on O'Reilly Factor - 11/23/11

    Tesla & EVs have brought together a unique patch-quilt of people from varied parts of the political spectrum. From "Green" Liberals who see it as good for the environment to "War Hawk" Conservatives who see it as reducing our dependency on foreign oil. The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News (reaches...
  19. DrTaras

    plugging-in without permission

    My friend owns a business that has an outlet on the back side of the building. He noticed his electric usage increase and suspected that someone was plugging in. I've inquired if it was an EV or some other electric user, but he's still trying to snoop it out. In the mean time, he put a lock...
  20. DrTaras

    Wheel Rust

    I have this rust on all 4 wheels. More pronounced after I wash the car. I live in So Cal so no salt on the roads to deal with. Ideas on how it came, but more importantly how to get rid of it? :eek:
  21. DrTaras

    Tesla Roadster on SpeedTV's "My Ride Rules!" - Wednesday nights

    Four ultra-competitive, thrill-seeking motor heads who think their car is the best take a spin TOGETHER in each other's rides to see whose car really comes out on top and whose is left in the dust. Car owners must "put their motors where their mouths are" and prove to their competition why their...
  22. DrTaras

    Breast Cancer FUNraiser

    If you are on my e-mail list (old fashion, I know) then you've already gotten your fair-share of my pleas. Then I thought... why should my TMC friends be spared? So here goes nothing... In my FINAL plea (I can hear the applause now)... http://do.eifoundation.org/goto/ianTaras <-- Donate to the...
  23. DrTaras

    How Hot? Dog days of summer!

    We all know that the temps displayed on car thermometers when you 1st get in the car are not accurate, BUT it could be fun to see what is the highest temperature you've recorded none the less. You must post a picture, it must be of a Roadster VDS & must not be altered! Here is mine from...
  24. DrTaras

    tesla-roadster-loses-to-old-electric-vw-beetle-in-drag-race

    Any one know who the Red Tesla is who lost to this guy? http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/05/tesla-roadster-loses-to-old-electric-vw-beetle-in-drag-race/
  25. DrTaras

    2nd annual ReFuel: Sun 7/11/10 @ Laguna Seca

    This year's 2nd annual ReFuel (Alternative Vehicles $10 entry) is on Sun 7/11/10 @ Laguna Seca... Here are some details: http://www.refuelraces.com/Default.aspx Located just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean in beautiful Monterey, California Here is last year's TMC blog about it: Alternative...
  26. DrTaras

    Tesla on The Price is Right - Most Expen$ive Prize Ever

    Skip ahead to 3:40... Man Fails to Win Tesla Roadster on 'The Price is Right'
  27. DrTaras

    Other Blogs about Tesla

    Stumbled upon this thread about Tesla: Video link showing why you shouldn't buy or lease a Tesla. - Luxury4Play.com It was more about the Roadster than about the lease program so I chimed in. Figured I'd let you guys know about it if you had anything else to add. Also, when others find...
  28. DrTaras

    Roadster Owners Paid to have fun

    Hey friends, Dustin who does the www.Motor4Toys.com event and www.SuperCarSunday.com has a very exciting project for Tesla owners. It is an event that is both local (LA) and pays you :eek:. If you would like more information, please email him at: [email protected] . The event...
  29. DrTaras

    SoCalGreenSpeed

    The latest offering from yesterday: YouTube - Tesla Roadster: SoCalGreenSpeed: Malibu
  30. DrTaras

    Heated Headlamps

    Plucked these comments out of another thread about "Where they now" so that we could follow timely progress of others who get the FREE upgrade... :rolleyes:
  31. DrTaras

    Sticky

    Under "Tesla Roadster" there are threads that are "Sticky" so show up at the top of many others despite 5 of the 7 not being commented on since last decade. Not sure how they got sticky, but is there anyway to UNsticky them? :eek:
  32. DrTaras

    Airbag Deployment

    Moderator's note: Thread moved from here. With so much carbon fiber on the dash, I think they should have continued the theme on the airbag door in front of the passenger as well.
  33. DrTaras

    So Cal's SuperCar Sunday Returns!

    I understand that Super Car Sunday has popped up in the Westfield Promenade (Woodland Hills, Ca) in the North-West corner near Topanga & Erwin. Last week was packed (I was not there) and even Jay showed up. Supercar Sunday | Welcome Supercar Sunday "test" video-blog SuperCAR SUNDAY IS BACK...
  34. DrTaras

    Hotel & Other Deals for Tesla Owners

    It might have been 2-3 years ago when there was a buzz about some in the Hyatt family buying Teslas and creating a network of chargers outside their hotels with special deals for Tesla owners. I searched the TMC site and could not find any postings about it, but #750 driving LA to Detroit...
  35. DrTaras

    Tesla @ CES

    Thurs 1/7/10 - Sun 1/10/10, Elie @ www.AE54.com got a hold of my v2.0 and nearly $7K's worth of Alpine equipment and will be showcasing his work in the Alpine Booth @ www.CESWeb.org . I believe that Tesla Motors will be outside with a Roadster Sport giving rides. :cool:
  36. DrTaras

    Motor4Toys.com

    I will be there and I presume a few other Teslas as well on Sunday 12/6/09 from 6:30am - 12pm for the www.Motor4Toys.com event. Bring a toy and help out the kids; bring a Tesla and be amongst nearly 5000 other cars to help them out realize that EV is here to stay (& beating the pants off of...