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    Model S - Range in winter and Driving dynamics in snow (Prospective Buyer)

    Live in NY. Not as cold as Michigan, but some snow/cold. Would definitely recommend snow tires. Car handles well with them, but not so well without in snow/ice conditions (high torque rear wheel drive is not a recipe for winter driving success with all seasons). Range depends more on how...
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    Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues

    How to adjust headlight height: Pop off the long black plastic pieces on either side of the frunk (they just lift off - push down on the rubber circles on either side to get them through the holes). They need to be pulled away from the frunk as to the side of the car they have a lip that...
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    Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues

    2300 miles here, no issues with noise. Only real issues we have had to date were a bad charging cord (apparently the early ones had a somewhat elevated failure rate) and getting the headlights aligned properly. (If anyone wants to adjust the headlights yourself, I can now walk you through...
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    Car Care: What is the best way to dry car after a wash?

    Synthetic chamois is the best way to dry a car. The Absorber has roughly 80% of the market for a reason (quality): The Absorber Synthetic Drying Chamois, 27, Natural : Amazon.com : Automotive
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    Car Care: Practical car care, what to do?

    Quick car cleaning The Glosser is a great solution for getting normal road dust off and leaving a nice coat of wax. They work really well and we always have some in the car: The Glosser Microfiber Detailing Wipes 5-pack : Amazon.com : Automotive For more significant cleaning needs, if...
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    Coated windshield impacting door openers and EZpass

    NY EZ Pass Green Pass link: Green Pass Discount Plan - New York State Thruway (Tesla is listed)
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    Revised Poll - How often have you charged away from home?

    The Model S is our first electric. We've had it since mid october and have put about 1500 miles on it so far. What is surprising to me is that with one exception*, we've never charged it anywhere but at home; with 250-300 miles of range, charging anywhere other than at home is simply...
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    Owners delivery stories, photos and first impressions

    We're in Larchmont with our Model S. Still haven't seen another in the wild here outside of the Motor Trend COTY event.
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    Headlights - Contantly getting flashed by other cars thinking I'm using high beam

    I had to have my headlights adjusted by a ranger too - they were set almost undriveably low. Not user adjustable. The fact that three of us have needed this tells me the factory doesn't (yet) have a proper process for setting them/checking them. Only time people flash high beams at us is when...
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    Regen limited due to cold today

    I take it for granted that this is good engineering by Tesla given it probably preserves energy and more importantly battery life (most critical given battery costs). My biggest issue is the lack of communication/education on how this works. My wife was very freaked out by the non-trivial...
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    Tesla will introduce few "other variants of Model S" next year.

    A fleet version (more legroom and headroom in back, basic option set like cheaper wheels/tires, etc.) would make a lot of economic sense once they can further scale production and as a hedge if their reservations don't keep growing at the same rate. Lower ASP but a standard vehicle that would...
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    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Vin #190 delivered Monday night. Pics and a more thorough review this weekend, but in short, it's awesome. Actually haven't driven it yet since my wife has been swiping it each day and loving it.
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    Rear jump seats

    Took delivery Monday night. No rear facing car seats - they were put on the due bill. Hopefully they'll come soon so my wife and I plus the four kids will fit. Delivery specialist thought the hold up was getting the seats approved by the DoT.
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    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Got a call early evening (EST) Saturday from Tesla letting me know an estimated delivery window of 9/29-10/13 for Signature #501. Can't wait. Delivery will be to westchester county, ny.
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    Get Amped Tour: New York, 7/20- 7-/22

    No Pearl white on saturday, at least at 9-10am.
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    Get Amped Tour: New York, 7/20- 7-/22

    Couple of additional tidbits: - The tesla person on the test drive with me noted that they had electronically limited the speeds on the test drive to 80 mph after some of the experiences in the earlier test drives. (No, I didn't test the limits). - Everyone swore up and down there was no...
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    Get Amped Tour: New York, 7/20- 7-/22

    Vin numbers and pictures, Black car
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    Get Amped Tour: New York, 7/20- 7-/22

    Vin numbers and pictures Performance silver. A little blurry, I think the last three are 116 or 110?
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    Get Amped Tour: New York, 7/20- 7-/22

    Vin numbers and pictures Green
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    Get Amped Tour: New York, 7/20- 7-/22

    Vin numbers and pictures Sunset red
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    Get Amped Tour: New York, 7/20- 7-/22

    Vin numbers and pictures
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    Get Amped Tour: New York, 7/20- 7-/22

    Vin numbers and pictures The one we drove, brown non-performance (but wow, it's great).
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    Get Amped Tour: New York, 7/20- 7-/22

    Kids area was great; would have no hesitation bringing little ones to a test drive event despite the "no kids under 8 in the car during the test drive" rule. As others have noted, the kids room was a large interior conference room (well populated by kids and adults) with "Cars" playing on a TV...
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    Model X Tally

    S21, email confirm came through 731pm est on the 10th.
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    How to wire the garage...question for the electrical engineers in the crowd...

    Thanks. Any thoughts on safety issues with a 50A circuit, or is it straightforward for a good electrician? any safety features to build in?
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    How to wire the garage...question for the electrical engineers in the crowd...

    We're remodeling our house, and in the process are going to build a new garage. Any recommendations on what to install power-wise with an eye towards future proofing? Was thinking two circuits of 240V/50A (2 car garage) to power the model S on order and maybe someday a model X in the next bay...