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    $8K Repairs on 2013 Model S

    Similar issue here. I went in because my AC stopped blowing out cold air so they replaced the fuse for a little over $900 then I got my car back and four days later it bricked 🤔 and now they're saying I need a gen 2 DC/DC converter retrofit which cost a little over $6k and can take up to six...
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    2013 Model S DC/DC converter bad - Tesla says $7k to fix

    What's the difference between the gen 1 and gen 2 DC/DC converter? Is the gen 2 supposed to be more reliable? Mine just failed right after Tesla replaced the fuses for the AC so the only option I have from Tesla is to do the gen 2 retrofit.
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    Most Superchargers Visited

    17 Superchargers: Barstow, CA Gilroy, CA Atascadero, CA Buellton, CA Los Angeles, CA San Juan Capistrano, CA Fremont, CA Vacaville, CA Corning, CA Mt. Shasta, CA Tejon Ranch, CA Harris Ranch, CA Grants Pass, OR Springfield, OR Woodburn, OR Centralia, WA Las Vegas, NV
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    Tesla wants to replace my drive unit - 900 miles on car

    I just took my car in yesterday and they said they need to replace the drive unit. I had no problems at all except for the fact that i hear the roof rattling and other parts of the interior doing the same. What's wrong with the drive unit? Did anyone ever find out?
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    Good red wine under $10 a bottle.

    Just want to see what the public says about a good red wine that is <$10 a bottle? I feel like trying some good cheap wine so please do reply.
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    My Stealth Pacific Blue Model S

    Got some new wheels!
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    Worse experience ever! More fast chargers needed!

    I got stuck on my way from Seattle to Portland. The whole trip took approx 9 hours. I had to get to Portland after doing some stuff in Seattle, but a change in events lead to this dilemma. Charged at Centralia then drove toward Seattle and Lynnwood to do some stuff but not enough charge to get...
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    TMC Connect 2014 - Save the Date - July 18-20

    I'm signed up. Hope to meet all you cool people there.
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    Tesla Cross-Country Trip

    Anyone know what tires these guys are using? Snow chains or no chains?
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    Tesla releases Model S price for China Market!

    Tesla announces price of car in China Nicely priced!? http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/fair-price Will this be good for the stock!? Good for the company for sure that they finally got a price out there in China.
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    Joining the club

    Good going! I did the same thing. I called them and upgraded everything all the way to a P85+.
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    Dent Damage - What should I do?

    Nope doesn't look like it because its on a corner and its aluminium.
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    Photoshoot Anyone? (Free!)

    I wish someone up here in the Bay Area could give a free photoshoot. I think my car would be different since mine is matte. I took some pictures by myself but I want to see it in real pictures.
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    Dent Damage - What should I do?

    Damn looks like something big hit it and not a small car because that is pretty high up there. I think this will be an expensive repair compared to a paintless dent removal. You'll probably have to get it repainted. I feel the pain because something like that happened to me too and I'm just...
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    North Carolina EV Road Use Tax

    First they need only $100 per year. . .then it keep rising year after year. That's how everything starts.
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    Parking lot fender bender

    I have been there and seen a bunch of Model S there but never seen a Roadster there. Stan was nice and pretty cool to talk to. There was also someone else there that didn't seem like they wanted to help. . .forgot his name. I would probably find another good bodyshop for a roadster. That's...
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    Attn female owners: journalist comments on lack of female Tesla drivers

    I think its just the fact the people need something to talk about. I've seen a good number for women driving around in Model S. I don't think Tesla is doing any marketing yet and in events people see Elon getting in and out of the car and he's a guy. Pretty sure if they have a female getting...
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    What's going to be at the 2014 NAIAS Tesla exhibit?

    Maybe AWD Model S? Based on this picture I found. Picture
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    Tesla Model S - Rear Diffuser OEM - SOLD

    Are those scratches on the forth picture?
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    Who would buy the Gen 3 as a beater EV?

    Well I rather have the Gen 3 as a beater car over a Leaf or any other EV. I guess my definition of a beater is a car that you wouldn't mind getting damage or wear on compared to a more expensive and nicer car. Not saying the Gen 3 won't be nice but you get my drift. . .
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    Who would buy the Gen 3 as a beater EV?

    Just trying to see who on here would buy the Gen 3 as a beater EV? For myself I would buy one even though I have a Model S. I would alternate between the Model S and the Gen 3 as a daily driver and going into the city (SF) I would use the Gen 3. Parking in the city sucks so I would rather...
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    Starts slow

    Maybe like 1-2 miles overnight!? I think that's how much I've lost. Could be around 1 mile. I think if you plug in every night you can just have energy saving off that way once you hop in the car everything starts up instantly.
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    Getting an i3 or other plugin cars just for carpool?

    I haven't got my carpool sticker yet. I plan to get it but not in a hurry. I mainly bought an EV because the fact that I don't have to go fill at the gas station. I hate the gas station. I wonder why some of you guys got your EV? Most of you got it for the carpool sticker just like many others?
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    Getting an i3 or other plugin cars just for carpool?

    I think California did the right thing. The i3 with the range extender is just another Volt. Do you guys really think the majority of the people buy these cars just to get into the carpool lane?
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    Locking Glove Box?!? Valet Mode?

    I also agree with this. There should be a way to lock these. I would really like the frunk and glove box to be locked. The frunk because I don't want people to close my hood to create even more damage to my already creased hood.
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    A Model S DESK

    "Deskla" the Tesla Model S office desk Did you guys see this yet? Any thoughts? Would anyone buy one of these? http://draperuniversity.com/meet-hero-city-deskla/ http://autos.yahoo.com/photos/tesla-model-s-office-desk-dubbed-deskla-slideshow/
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    Anybody gone Bay Area to Tahoe yet?

    I think you can run the heat just lower than you would normally run it.
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    Anybody gone Bay Area to Tahoe yet?

    Pretty sure you can with an 85. Just drive from 55-65mph range. I went from Folsom to Reno with 80 mile range left. Vacaville to North Lake Tahoe is like an extra 25 miles and maybe a little less mounting climbing. Oh and I also did a 90% charge and drove a little crazy for some of the way...
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    Wheel Locks for the Model S - anyone doen this or have an opinion?

    I don't think any thieves would want the Model S wheels. I don't think there is a market out there for these wheels. I don't think there are enough people out there that would want to use the Model S wheels on other cars. I say save that money and use it for something else on the car.
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    Care for leather seats? + How do the Tesla all-weather mats look IRL?

    Maybe it is a good thing that it attracts dirt? At lease you know dirt will not end up on the carpets or anywhere else in the car. Good thing you made the right choice and still bought them haha!
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    Frunk, slight dent

    This is how I have been closing it without ever seeing the video or being showed how to close it. I just did this based on what I read in the manual. My hood is creased just like the picture of the white Model S in one of the previous posts. Can't stop thinking that I have that stupid crease...
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    Care for leather seats? + How do the Tesla all-weather mats look IRL?

    You're welcome Alysashley79! Try to call up the service center near you to see if they have it in stock. Sometimes the service center would have it in stock while online is out.
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    Most Superchargers Visited

    Need to add one more supercharger to my count. I recently visited the Folsom, CA charger.
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    Care for leather seats? + How do the Tesla all-weather mats look IRL?

    There are only hooks on the driver side mat. The rest of the mats just drop right into place perfectly with little wiggle room.
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    Care for leather seats? + How do the Tesla all-weather mats look IRL?

    Here are some pictures for the request. Some close up pictures of a few parts too. You can also see the passenger side mat that I said should be extended to cover further up the front of the car. The car needs a detail. Been going everywhere with my Model S hence the dirt. The mats work like a...
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    Care for leather seats? + How do the Tesla all-weather mats look IRL?

    I have the mats as well and love them! If I had to do it again, I would get them again. One this I wish they did was to extend the front passenger mat to reach further up front. So I guess make the mat longer for the front passenger seat. As for the leather, I have a '93 RX-7 and just wipe them...
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    Frunk, slight dent

    Update on approaching Tesla. When I approached them with the hood issue, they just tried to argue their way out and say that I was supposed to close it one special way. The manual does not explain this technique clearly. The manual just said: "Lower the hood, then place both hands on the front...
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    Does your Model S have any dings or dents from parking lots yet?

    Rear bumper here and I've only had my car for a little over a month. Going to have to get the bumper replaced. Should I claim insurance?
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    Pics of people taking pics of Model S's

    I get this all the time! Feels like I'm a celebrity or a person of interest, but its the car.
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    Frunk, slight dent

    My VIN is in the early 26000. I wonder if anyone has approached Tesla about this issue and did they repair or replace hood?
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    Frunk, slight dent

    My frunk looks the same!!! This is not good at all!! I'm going back to Tesla about this. That bend is starting to annoy me more and more. Even my friends are noticing it, and soon strangers will start noticing it. They have to fix this for me! I can't show off a Tesla with that bend on the hood!!
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    My Stealth Pacific Blue Model S

    I think I'm attracting too much attention already. I have people driving at the same speed as me just to take pictures. Also seen people take pictures of my car at a stop light. The tint will attract even more attention. I even have cops stop and stare. Had one follow me for a bit too. I don't...
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    My Stealth Pacific Blue Model S

    Yea I'm #3 done by them. The #2 guy recommended me to him. I'm still waiting for some pictures from Blake. I can't wait! You're lucky that he's close to you. I couldn't find anyone around me to do the work.
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    Parcel Shelf - SOLD

    I would like to purchase that but I'm kind of far. I'm up in the Bay Area.
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    My Stealth Pacific Blue Model S

    Yea, has to be blue. If you have a black, it will just be matte black, red will be matte red. That's just my guess. I haven't seen any other colors with this wrap.
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    My Stealth Pacific Blue Model S

    Its the XPEL Stealth film.
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    Supercharger - Vacaville, CA (expanded in 2017, 16 V2 stalls)

    Here you go AMPd just got these up. Gotta get a pro to shoot some real photos. . . http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/25462-My-Stealth-Pacific-Blue-Model-S
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    My Stealth Pacific Blue Model S

    Here are some shots of my car. Keep in mind that I am not a photographer. . . If someone out there wants to help me take better pictures feel free to send me a message. Tesla calls their Blue color Pacific Blue.
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    Supercharger - Vacaville, CA (expanded in 2017, 16 V2 stalls)

    That's my car! Sorry for all the dirt. It is clear matte, Xpel Stealth wrap to be exact, and under it is the the Pacific Blue color. First Model S in CA to have it from my knowledge.