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  1. StoicKiwi

    2023.20.7 Bricked 2014 Model S

    EDIT: False alarm, it was more than likely my 12v battery that failed during the update.... TL;DR: After doing a software update this afternoon, my 2014 Model S is undrivable and unresponsive. Full details: Got a software update notification this afternoon to install 2023.20.7 and so, as...
  2. StoicKiwi

    Tesla Offering $5,000 Trade-In Credit for "Classic" Model S

    This morning I received an email from Tesla offering an additional $5,000 on my vehicles trade in value to "exchange" my unlimited free Supercharging miles. I have a super early P85D with the + suspension (heck even the struts say "prototype" lol) and FUSC has saved me over $1k in the nearly 4...
  3. StoicKiwi

    Hit a Pothole, Received Alignment, Car Still Pulls Right

    TL;DR: Hit a pothole, got car aligned, car is still pulling to the right. What should I check? While travelling to the east coast from Texas, I hit a gnarly pothole which knocked my car out of alignment and slightly bent one of my turbine wheels (thankfully the tires were okay). To go straight...
  4. StoicKiwi

    Steering "Dead Zone" with 14' P85D

    I've had an issue for a few months with my early (11/14)Model S P85D and need some help in diagnosing it: TL;DR: There's a "dead zone" in my steering that offers no turning resistance. Detailed list below paragraphs. Back in March during a road trip, I did some spirited driving down a mountain...
  5. StoicKiwi

    Powerwall Move / Convince My Wife Powerwalls are Worth it

    **TL;DR:**How much does it cost to move a powerwall to a new home? Can you provide any info that would convince my SO that having a Powerwall + Solar is worth it vs just solar? --- So I am mulling over getting Medium Solar + two Powerwalls at our home and my wife is really hung up on getting...
  6. StoicKiwi

    Wall Connector Current Fluctuating

    TL;DR: When using Wall Connectors in load-sharing, will the current fluctuate 2A when only one car is plugged in? I recently installed two Gen 2 Wall Connectors with load-sharing in my garage to prepare for my wife's Model Y along with charging for my Model S. Strangest thing happens when...
  7. StoicKiwi

    240v Charger Installation Advice

    I've had my S P85D for about a year now and I've been on the fence about how to set up a good 240v charging solution. My wife wants to get a Model Y sometime in the near future so, with the 30% federal tax credit coming back, I thought now would be a good time to look into it. Unfortunately...
  8. StoicKiwi

    Permanent Texas Plates

    Hey all, My second temp tag expires on Sunday and am just looking for some recent experience on the purchase process here in TX. Not sure if I missed something or I need to go to my assessor's office to do anything as I thought the process was all done on Tesla's side. Long story short...
  9. StoicKiwi

    Howdy from Texas!

    Hi from San Antonio everyone! This weekend I reserved a new-to-me 2014 Model S P85D from the Tesla CPO program. I had been stalking it for quite some time and found it at an amazing price that just kept coming down (it's rare to have 70D's in this price range in Texas). It's in Houston so...