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  1. RandyS

    CHADEMO ADAPTER

    I've used my Chademo adapter quite a bit over the years, although not so much lately. I still carry it, though. It charges at a lower power level than what we're getting used to with the current version of superchargers, but still comes in handy in a pinch.
  2. 2021 Model X Long Range Plus
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    For sale 2021 Model X Long Range Plus

    Located in San Diego, CA Multi-Coat Red color Long Range Plus model Cream Premium Interior Currently has 42,100 miles 100% charge is 341 miles Desirable 6-seat configuration Upgraded MCU Autopilot with full self-driving computer (ready for FSD subscription) Tow package Pay as you go...
    $59,900.00
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    • Model X
    • Category: Model X
  3. RandyS

    Sold 2021 Model X Long Range Plus

    This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing 2021 Model X Long Range Plus. Please add to the discussion here.
  4. FS: Tesla OEM 2021 Model Y AWD Suspension Parts

    For sale FS: Tesla OEM 2021 Model Y AWD Suspension Parts

    I upgraded the suspension in my 2021 Model Y AWD and am selling the Tesla OEM parts. The mileage on the car was about 7,000 when the swap was done. I'm in San Diego and open to local pickup, but I'd be willing to drive and meet a buyer halfway in the SoCal area. I have no idea about the value of...
    $500.00
  5. RandyS

    Available FS: Tesla OEM 2021 Model Y AWD Suspension Parts

    This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing FS: Tesla OEM 2021 Model Y AWD Suspension Parts. Please add to the discussion here.
  6. RandyS

    New tires with sidewall?

    I have 18" wheels and Michelin Defender 2 tires (downsized from 20" wheels on my 2018 Performance Model 3 for better ride quality and less pothole damage worry). The tires ride very nice and have a 60K mileage warranty. I'm on track to get that many miles on this set of tires. Highly recommended.
  7. RandyS

    My on going battle regarding my purchase of a used 2013 Model S P85+

    That is a performance motor part number....
  8. RandyS

    Available OEM Springs and Shocks Front and Rear - Model 3 RWD/Standard Plus - $600

    What's "them" for $300? There's a set of shocks and springs listed here. I have the same thing just removed from my Model Y and am trying to figure out how to value them as well...
  9. RandyS

    My on going battle regarding my purchase of a used 2013 Model S P85+

    Do the seats have a different color piping on the edges? That's a sign that the car is a Performance model. Are the wheels staggered? That was what they did with the + model. I'm suspicious of the dealer saying "we put a standard motor in it"...Most dealers wouldn't know how to do that. And...
  10. RandyS

    My on going battle regarding my purchase of a used 2013 Model S P85+

    Anyone can get current stickers on an EV that has never had them before. Either from a previous CA owner, or if the car comes in from out of the state.
  12. RandyS

    Buy EV in another state with No Sales Tax?

    Not sure where you are located, but here in CA they charge sales tax when a car is bought new in the state and a "use" tax when a used car is bought (either in-state or brought in from out of state). The use tax is equivalent to the sales tax rate. So if I buy a new car here, I pay sales tax...
  13. RandyS

    Weird ChargePoint Electrical Inspection in NJ

    Where I live, the average commute (pre-Covid) was 30 miles per day. Since so many work from home a day or two here and there, the average commute could be a little bit less than 30 miles per day now. A 20 amp circuit at 208v or 240v that will charge at 16 amps continuously is perfectly fine for...
  14. RandyS

    Help with Grand Canyon Road trip

    In 2014, we made a trip to the Grand Canyon in our Model S and ended up charging at the campground there for a few hours so we could get back out to Interstate 40 and on to the next Supercharger. They were very nice about it...
  15. RandyS

    Shipping CEO Angela Chao, sister of former Cabinet member Elaine Chao, died after car became submerged in pond, WSJ reports

    Since the initial post / news story, more information has come out about the incident. Toxicology tests showed that Ms. Chao's blood alcohol level was 0.233 (about 3x the legal limit), and she backed over a limestone block wall before the vehicle entered the water. Very sad...
  16. RandyS

    Alternative, DIY refresh Model X rear camber correction

    Thanks...Paul, the owner of the shop, worked on my car. He was trained by his Dad and has been in the car repair / alignment business for many years. My GF is a cousin. They invited us back so I could see him make the final adjustments after ther camber arms were installed. Very interesting...
  17. RandyS

    Alternative, DIY refresh Model X rear camber correction

    I only bought the UP rear camber arms and had them installed and adjusted while in the low position. Here is a readout of the final alignment numbers. I blanked out the initial numbers because they aren't accurate and I didn't want to distract from the discussion.
  18. RandyS

    Alternative, DIY refresh Model X rear camber correction

    All I can assume is that the Plaid suspension is different from non-Plaid. My (very knowledgeable) alignment guy got the car up on the rack, looked the parts over and looked over the rear suspension and said they weren't correct for my suspension. So I bought Unplugged Performance adjustable...
  19. RandyS

    Alternative, DIY refresh Model X rear camber correction

    I bought a set of the red shims and bolts as described on page 4 of this thread, but they won't fit my Model X (non-Plaid). If anyone is interested in them, please let me know...
  20. RandyS

    Expired FS: 2018-2020 Model 3 USB-A to USB-C Retrofit Adapters [Expired]

    Can you please more about how these are installed? The pictured wiring harnesses are the retrofit adapter? Will I get a higher powered connection than what I currently have? Thanks.
  21. RandyS

    Big hole in rear engine cover and oil leaking

    I would schedule a service appointment. It could be serious, it could be more minor. But Tesla would be who I would go to for diagnosis and repair...
  23. RandyS

    Yoke peeling

    If at some point, they want owners to pay for a yoke replacement (that might have the same peeling issues), I would recommend that folks go in the direction of an Aroham yoke. Not only does the leather feel very thick and substantial, I really love the "tips" on the left and right side that give...
  24. RandyS

    Will Other Car Companies Standardize Charge Port Location?

    Hard to see from the photo in the link you posted (I've been watching that product for a while myself), but I have concerns that what is pictured would be able to handle 600-700 amps for any length of time (250kW at 350 to 400 volts)...Would love to get my hands on one to see what the...
  25. RandyS

    Will Tesla Service Center replace rear hatch/trunk lid?

    I've had bumper replacements done on two cars at the local Tesla service center. Like you mentioned, they ordered it in the matching color, and installed it pretty quickly on my appointment day. I loved it, no risk of overspray from a body shop on other parts of the car (and who knows if a...
  26. RandyS

    Will Other Car Companies Standardize Charge Port Location?

    The newer superchargers (with the skinnier cords) have liquid cooling built in as part of the dispenser hardware. So if an extension cord were to be used, for safety's sake, the dispenser would have to detect it and de-rate the charging session appropriately to prevent overloading/overheating...
  27. RandyS

    Staggered Tires - Rotation?

    Aside from the rotation recommendations here, I would also recommend going to a third party alignment shop that can tell you specifiaclly what your rear suspension measurements are. I've had a Model S in the past and had to install adjustable camber arms to help mitigate the extreme negative...
  28. RandyS

    Model X Glass Roof Sunshade

    I bought a 2021 pre-refresh Model X and have been looking for a roof sun shade. Does anyone above that had an older X want to sell theirs? Thanks very much...
  29. Model X 22" Onyx Black Wheels and Tires
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    For sale Model X 22" Onyx Black Wheels and Tires

    I recently purchased a used 2021 Pre-refresh Model X from Tesla and it came with these 22" Onyx Black satin finish staggered wheels and tires. I replaced them with a 20" wheel/tire set, so I'm selling the 22" set. Local pickup in SoCal; willing to meet halfway if you're out of the San Diego...
    $2,400.00
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    • Aftermarket parts & accessories wheels & tires
    • Category: Wheels & Tires
  30. RandyS

    Sold Model X 22" Onyx Black Wheels and Tires

    This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing Model X 22" Onyx Black Wheels and Tires. Please add to the discussion here.
  31. RandyS

    Supercharger - Melbourne, FL - Shoppes Dr

    I think the make-ready is for two rows of chargers. On photo IMG_0032, the left-hand make-ready is for pull-in stalls, and the make-ready on the right side will feed the parking spaces that are slightly covered up by the installation equipment....
  32. RandyS

    The Cybertruck is more expensive to supercharge than a Ford F-150 costs in gas

    Years ago, there were no base charges. Energy was priced by the kWh. Now, for various reasons, including the adoption of solar, etc., utilities are trying to shift over to a model of a base charge plus reduced prices per kWh. If you really want to compare apples vs. apples pricing for energy...
  34. RandyS

    The Cybertruck is more expensive to supercharge than a Ford F-150 costs in gas

    Santee Cooper in South Carolina (if that's your utility) has regular residential rates as well as EV experimental rates. If you are on the EV rate, there is a monthly charge of $19.50 and then on peak energy is 25 cents/kWh, off-peak energy is 9 cents/kWh and super off-peak is 4 cents/kWh. Not...
  35. RandyS

    Model 3 Tire replacement

    I have a ton of great things to say about the Michelin Defender 2 tires. They have a long warranty (80,000 miles) and I have put on about 35,000 miles on my set and am still measuring 7-8/32" of remaining tread left...If you buy the softer "Summer" type tires, the tread will wear much faster...
  36. RandyS

    Supercharger - San Diego, CA - Fenton Pkwy (under construction Oct 2023, 16 stalls)

    Made a visit last night to the construction site. Much progress has been made; dispensers are installed, ADA stall leveling asphalt in place (must be plus/minus 2%), paint striping completed, bollards in place, construction fencing removed around the dispensers, just no transformer yet. And...
  37. RandyS

    San Diego N2ITIVE link install with alignment?

    I don't know if they've done the installation on a plaid Tesla before, but I used D&E alignment in Escondido (760-743-4002) near Auto Circle to install adjustable camber arms on my older Model S and do an alignment. Paul the owner does the work and his Dad Ron answers the phones. Very nice...
  38. RandyS

    Range Extension Stupidity

    There is a user on the Cybertruck forum that has posted a theory about the lack of 500 standard miles of range, and the slightly reduced payload from 2019. His theory is that it with the larger battery and the larger payload being part of the standard truck offering, the CT could reach 10,000...
  39. RandyS

    Pre-refresh 2021 Model X: Dashcam/Sentry USB solutions

    Ok, thanks. I got one of the Samsung USB drives that looks the same as the one Tesla sells, and put two partitions on it, one for dashcam/sentry and the other for music. Tested it out and so far it works pretty well...I wanted to keep the phone charging function and my phone does fit...We'll...
  40. RandyS

    Will Tesla Service install non standard tire sizes?

    Are you anywhere near Louisville (Shelbyville Road)? There is a Discount Tire store there and they have done good work for me here in CA on my Tesla...
  41. RandyS

    Will Tesla Service install non standard tire sizes?

    It may be a little extra hassle, but if a tire place is unsure about working on Teslas, then you probably don't want them doing it. They could damage the battery if they lift it incorrectly. If they are saying a 20" wheel won't fit their machine (when other cars have larger wheels), then you...
  42. RandyS

    Will Tesla Service install non standard tire sizes?

    If you've done your research and are sure that the tires will have clearance, won't rub, etc. then depending on how many jacks you have, jack the car up and take a couple of wheels/tires in and have the swap made at the tire store off the car. Come back and put those two on and take off the...
  43. RandyS

    New "Universal Wall Connector" doesn't charge the Rivian.

    Drew Baglino from Tesla clarified this...
  45. RandyS

    Cybertruck Foundation Series Reservation Holder Reveals Cost Of $120,000: Only 1,000 Will Ever Be Made

    No, it doesn't. I'm not sure that the extender battery pack is ready for market. Even so, it would be better to add the extra pack as an accessory later so it doesn't get counted in the original vehicle cost that determines the DMV registration costs initially and going forward (in CA)..
  46. RandyS

    Cybertruck Foundation Series Reservation Holder Reveals Cost Of $120,000: Only 1,000 Will Ever Be Made

    To be a little bit fair, though, :) It does include "premium accessories, charging equipment with PowerHome backup, All Terrain tires, FSD capability and more"... They're basically starting with the Beast mode truck price and then adding in all the extra stuff...Like I've always been saying...
  47. RandyS

    Pre-refresh 2021 Model X: Dashcam/Sentry USB solutions

    For a 2021 pre-refresh Model X, given the limitations of USB ports in the center console (with one port used for wireless charging and limited physical space), what solutions are people using to plug in an SSD or another USB stick for Sentry/Dash cam recording? I currently have a USB stick with...
  48. RandyS

    208 volt 20 amp

    I'm dying to see photos of a multimeter test that shows 208v on that circuit and 240v on other household circuits....I've certainly never seen that before (assuming they come from the same electric service)...
  49. RandyS

    Looking to buy a 2023 Model 3 Key fob

    From website: Note: This product is a key fob shaped Tesla key card, and its functions are the same as those of Tesla key cards. It does not have the function of "FOB".
  50. RandyS

    Supercharger 250kwh vs 150kwh

    In order to get near 250 kW of power in a charging session, you need: * A car/battery that can support those charging speeds * A very low state of charge on the battery * A very warm battery (navigate to the SC site and it will pre-condition, but this takes awhile and doesn't happen in 5 or 10...
  51. RandyS

    Thread for the most minor of suggestions

    My simple request is to fix up the software that allows me to play mp3 files from a usb stick. When I get out of the car at home, remember the position of the last song played and resume from there when I drive again. Evidently when the car goes to sleep, it forgets all of that and I have to...
  52. RandyS

    M3 SR+ failed battery replaced under warranty, with a very used pack

    Let's say you're Tesla and you have a warehouse full of remanufactured battery packs that will be used for Model 3 warranty repairs. They probably run the gamut from lightly used to older with more charge cycles. If you were running the business, wouldn't the goal be to match up the...
  53. RandyS

    Tire Cost > Electricity Cost

    I run Michelin Defenders on my Model 3 inflated to 45 psi and they are wearing very well. They have an 80000 mile warranty...
  54. RandyS

    Big power’s EV charging strategy: Raise rates, overpromise, underdeliver, repeat

    See the definition of "used and useful" when it comes to utility assets... From wikipedia: In the utilities industry, the Used and Useful Principle is a concept that requires energy assets to be physically used and useful to current ratepayers before those ratepayers can be asked to pay the...
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