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    Slacker Disappeared

    sm4llz, nanimac: Thanks, it worked! I also found this for future reference for when it does expire: Q: Does the slacker radio subscription expire? - Tesla Motors Wiki
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    Slacker Disappeared

    Yesterday morning, I listened to Slacker on the way to work. Last nite, my screen said that a signal couldn't be detected so I switched to Tune In. This morning, the tab for Slacker doesn't even appear in the Browse\Internet tab. I vaguely remember Elon mentioning a long time ago that Tesla...
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    Hawaii Service Center Staff Changes

    Akikiki: Thanks for the reminder, I forgot that I was in that group!
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    Hawaii Service Center Staff Changes

    I just had my car picked up to replace my 12V battery about an hour ago. Danny Bonilla, who just started a month ago and two other reps that started yesterday stopped by. Danny was super courteous and friendly, just like everyone else. I was surprised when Danny told me that the Manager...
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    Hawaii Service Center experience

    StephenM: Thanks! That is the best explanation that I've read on Tesla's unique business practices.
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    Retrofitted seats

    403portside: Thanks for the reply! Our service center offered to stop by with a new model and let me do an A/B comparison before I do the switch, as they told me that it is "irreversible." I believe in the preceding thread, Elon did mention that replacement seats may be available, but I...
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    Hawaii Service Center experience

    nanimac: Thanks for letting us know about the roadster. I had it briefly and was only able to do a lunch time errand, but they finished my MS a lot faster than they thought, so I didn't get to take it home. Luke was kind enough to offer to let me take it home overnight, but I thought that I...
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    Retrofitted seats

    Hi: Has anyone else with a VIN less than 38xxx tried the driver's seat retrofit mod to improve lateral support like ddruz? New Seats and Retro Fit Seats - Does anyone know when? - Page 3
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    New Seats and Retro Fit Seats - Does anyone know when?

    Ddruz: Did you have the chance to compare a "new" production seat like chickensevil did? How does a modified seat compare to the original? If you had the opportunity to try a new seat, how does the modified seat compare to the new seat?
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Drtko: Thanks! I also remembered that some times the Convention Center parking lot exit booths are unmanned, so you have to prepay at the office inside the Convention Center near the elevator, then after they code your ticket, you put it in the card reader upon exit. Have you encountered...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Drtko: Are the Convention Center EV stalls located on the ground level near the Kalakaua entrance?
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    Confession Auto-tilt mirror idiot reporting...

    Evan: Don't feel bad--I did exactly the same thing! Didn't see the mirror auto-tilt toggle switch. Fortunately, I had some suspension noise that needed to be checked.
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    New Hawaii EV Tax Being Proposed in Legislature - SB2324

    drtko: Good. The legislators have to think that what they are doing is based on fairness. Then we hit them with the clincher: $100/EV x 1,500 EVs = $150,000, but $10/motor vehicle x 800,000 or 900,000 total motor vehicles = $8-9 million! That will go a lot further in funding road...
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    New Hawaii EV Tax Being Proposed in Legislature - SB2324

    Akikiki, dsmith: Perhaps we could try to explain to our legislators this way-- one taxes behavior that you wish to discourage (cigarettes, alcohol) & you give credits for behavior you wish to encourage (photovoltaics, charities) or subsidize things that benefit us all (mass transit). EV owners...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Thanks Nigel!
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    Hawaii Safety Check Sticker Placement

    Dsmith: +1--agree it's 3x2. Please post photos if you beat me to it.
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Hi Nanimac: I'd like to get a calendar. I'll PM you w/my contact info.
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    Fog Lights Gone?

    A big thanks to ZBB, SUPRKAR, Merrill, Andrewket & scaesare: My service center has the fog lights on order & will install them for free. I never would have known without your help.
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    Fog Lights Gone?

    Hi ZBB: If I finalized my order on 11/27/12 w/the tech pkg & received my car on 6/15/13 without fog lights, would they retrofit them for me? For free?
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    Hawaii Safety Check Sticker Placement

    drtko: I have the same situation & concern. Akikiki showed me his blank plastic plate at the service center last year. That same idea could be modified to fit the new horizontal only sticker. I intended to use a variation of the plastic sheet. My plan was to use the 6" x 18" 21 gage sheet...
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    Hawaii discussion on v5.6 update

    Went from 4.5 to 5.8 this morning. You guys should check out the discussions on the Tesla and TMC forums. Attached is a screen shot of what's new.
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    Trouble re iTunes MP4a files playing on usb

    Hi Doug: I have a library of ALAC files in my itunes library that I ripped from my CDs and CDs that I had borrowed from others. When I tried dragging the files from itunes onto a USB drive, it automatically converted them to Mp4a, just like Lawsteve. Appreciate if you could give some...
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    Tesla Model S Car Art Poster Print on Amazon

    Looks like the concept car prototype.
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    If my car is damaged, can I file a claim with State of HI?

    Akikiki: The distinction that each motorist suffering wheel damage has to make is to determine whether it is a state or county road. Here is a brief summary of state-owned roadways: Oahu State Roads and Highways | Highways. Note that the boundary between state and county roads extend way...
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    Checking Tire Pressure

    Cosmacelf: jerry33 is very knowledgeable source and I do concur that waiting for the TPMS monitor is way too low to prevent damage to your tire. I did something similar with my first car and the blocks on my tires developed a sawtooth pattern that created a racket. Only way to resolve that...
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    Wiper blades are driving me crazy

    I applied Accuvision (supposedly the same formula as Aquapel, but available in a bottle) right after I picked up the car and got a lot of stuttering. The service center told me that their detailer sprays on a liquid was all over the car, including the glass. I scrubbed the windows with Dawn...
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    Hawaii Safety Check Sticker Placement

    Akikiki: I think a $5 boost is a small fee to pay if it can cut down sticker thefts. A friend of mine had a hole cut in his bumper so they could steal his safety check sticker. That's why I like those sticker plates such as yours. Far less costly to replace the plate than an entire bumper...
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    Free airport parking in Honolulu is back!!

    nanimac: Alii Place is privately owned. It offers 235 stalls at municipal rates as the condition to replace the original 235 municipal stalls that used to be there, but is not required to comply with Act 168 for free parking at state & county lots because it is private. I didn't think...
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    Hawaii Safety Check Sticker Placement

    Akikiki: I sure do remember your safety check mounting plate. Thanksnfor showing it to me. You inspired me to do something similar in aluminum so I could trim it myself with metal snips. Turns out that Home Depot sells 18"x6" aluminum sheets. Unfortunately, I can't remember where I put...
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    Tesla S - Daily Driver or Second Car?

    Another daily driver. I can't afford to just have a weekend only car. And wouldn't you rather drive the "fun" car?
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    Tesla Sightings in Hawaii

    On Sat night (8/10), I saw 2929 charging on the Chargepoint in the Smith St. Municipal lot. I am 2928. It looked like my twin. If you are out there, do you have a Chargepoint acct? By any chance, was it the free card that they were distributing a few months ago? I got one of those, but...
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    pete8314's Key Fob Cover

    Pete: Put me down for a blue & red. The blue pushed me over the edge--I just gotta have it!
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    Hawaii Tesla - Fun and Interesting Stories -

    We were waiting at a red light behind a couple of kids that were slouching in their seats and wearing their baseball caps backwards (like those kids parodied in those Kia Soul commercials). Both saw my car in their reviewer mirrors, hopped up on the door sills, turned around to face us and gave...
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    Hawaii - Pre-paid Service Plans

    Thanks everyone--I just signed up for the 4+4 service plan.
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    Hawaii - Pre-paid Service Plans

    I have 7 more days to decide and would appreciate the input from our local group. I realize that this has been discussed before, but curious as to whether any of you have had any thoughts after having the car awhile. I anticipate that I will be a low mileage driver, 5,000-6,000 miles per year...
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    Hawaii's EV Incentives

    gmtom1: None of those places are City run. Alii Place is has an agreement to replace the 235 stalls of the former municipal garage at that location by charging municipal rates, but they are not subject to Act 168.
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Limited time offer on the extended warranty at the original $2500 price until July 3 noted elsewhere in this forum & the official forum
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    Extended Warranty Price Increase

    Markb1: You are correct that this would have been better to have been posted in a non-regional location. I guess that I have been primarily struggling with the service plan issue because we tend to be a particularly low mileage group (50 miles to the most distant point on the island of Oahu)...
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    Extended Warranty Price Increase

    How many of you were planning to purchase the extended warranty? Until yesterday, I was certain that I would. I have 18 more days to decide whether I should get the service plan or go ala carte. Some time around midnight PDT, the price jumped on my dashboard and the main web site from $2500...
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    First Hawaii Tesla Meet Up!

    jatk: If you are free, show up, with or without the car. Great place to get new ideas, like Akikiki's safety check mount.
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    Where is the odometer? (Hawaii)

    jatk: Yes, use "Controls" to turn on the headlights. There is a lot to absorb. I'm on week 2 and still haven't gotten to media functions yet.
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    Tips on Auto Registration of new car (Tesla) in Hawaii - Things to do

    Nanimac: My bill of lading is white. Tax clerk just glanced at mine.
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    Hawaii's EV Incentives

    hawaiikaiguy: Act 168 required 1% of stalls to be reserved for EVs for public and private lots. ProPark (who runs the Queen's and POB lots) has taken upon itself to reserve the EV stalls only for those actively charging, which requires a credit card swipe and this fee is tacked on to the...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Spleen: I would say that most of it was user error. I was pressing the learn button after the 3rd continue button on the screen--should have been the other way around. I also had problems with my 2 button remote. A friend/fellow owner suggested using separate remotes for each. I don't...
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Nanimac, ddruz: Success! Homelink works!
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    Tips on Auto Registration of new car (Tesla) in Hawaii - Things to do

    Akikiki: Could you make the first post a sticky? It would be useful for new owners. P.S. I think that the DMV registration fee is closer to $400 for 40/60s and a bit more for 85 owners.
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    Hawaii Tesla Owners

    Nanimac: we are so happy for you! Don't worry, you won't be driving so cautiously after a week. Akikiki: great to finally meet you in person. I am grateful for all of your guidance & help.
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    Where is the odometer? (Hawaii)

    deonb: Thanks!
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    Where is the odometer? (Hawaii)

    I see the miles since last charge & the 2 trip odometers, but where is the actual odometer? I'll be getting my permanent safety check Saturday morning after I go in for my seat recall fix. My mechanic was already laughing last weekend as I tried to figure out how to turn on the headlights...