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pilotSteve replied to a thread Tesla vs Ford, GM, Chrysler in US automotive history in TSLA Investor Discussions

Great letter to Detroit by Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley Research covering the BIG issues for autos: Yen devaluation, Used cars and TESLA! May...

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05-18-2013, 08:53 PM

pilotSteve replied to a thread CHAdeMO adapter frustration in Model S: Battery & Charging

Just noticed (via ChargePoint) that their Level-2 (30A/AC) charges cost $1/hr but the DC Level-3 chargers are **free**. Yet another reason for a...

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05-15-2013, 01:36 PM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Model S Software/Firmware Updates in Model S: User Interface

Encouraging! Sensor (blind spot, backup etc?) and Cruise control (adaptive?) improvements will really help finish off this class of car.

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05-15-2013, 01:32 PM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Firmware 4.5 in Model S: User Interface

Still waiting..... man I have't had the 'hate wait' syndrome so badly since waiting for my DS to call and schedule delivery! Come on come on...

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05-13-2013, 11:12 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Auto Present Handles Problem in Model S: User Interface

+1 on wanting a 'touch to lock' feature. BMW has this and I never had to take my key fob out of a pocket, briefcase, etc. for ALL normal car...

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05-13-2013, 09:16 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing in Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery

So if you find a test drive vehicle with colors/options that you want you can buy it for same price as if you ordered it (actually less because of...

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05-12-2013, 07:35 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread No Parts Available in Model S

And in front too :)

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05-10-2013, 04:16 PM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Elon tweet in Model S: Battery & Charging

Mr. Fusion and the half-empty can of beer. :biggrin:

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05-10-2013, 08:08 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues in Model S

As other have reported, I tried placing my iPhone5 in the cubby under the center screen. That seems to clear up 80+% of the distortion that my...

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05-10-2013, 07:33 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Performance Plus Package now available as option or retrofit in Model S: Driving Dynamics

It would be an exciting after market package if indeed for about $3k (if you have 21" wheels now) plus new Pilots (which need replacement at some...

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05-08-2013, 06:33 PM

pilotSteve replied to a thread SAE J1772 DC (Combo) Connector Adapter for Model S in Model S: Battery & Charging

Because if that what a nearby charger provides, I'd like to able to use it! Hey, its not (yet) a Tesla-centric EV world. So lets all...

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05-07-2013, 07:40 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Model S - HPWC in Model S: Battery & Charging

Any news about the "new" HPWC (assuming what we now have is the "old" version)? I still have 4.3 and happily charging at 80A never had a problem...

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05-06-2013, 05:27 PM

pilotSteve replied to a thread SAE J1772 DC (Combo) Connector Adapter for Model S in Model S: Battery & Charging

DC Level 1 - uses only the top J1772 AC half of the socket and provides up to 500V@80A = 40kW of power DC Level 2 - uses the bottom two extra large...

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05-01-2013, 06:43 PM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Tesla Model S 2.0 already on the drawingboard? in Model S

Is perhaps "the Topbewertung in the crash test" a special German requirement? :confused:?

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05-01-2013, 10:24 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread What to do with an S that will be sitting unused for a month? in Model S: Battery & Charging

FredTMC: I prefer to follow Tesla's advise and not over-think what might be 'better' for the battery. They say: keep it plugged in plus I assume...

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05-01-2013, 08:40 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread What to do with an S that will be sitting unused for a month? in Model S: Battery & Charging

I was traveling for three weeks. Left mine plugged into the HPWC and checked on charge status every few days with the iPhone App. Everything was...

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04-29-2013, 07:43 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread High Power Wall Charger - Tesla recommends temporarily cutting amps in Model S: Battery & Charging

I am still running 4.3 firmware and happily charging at 79A (55 mph) every night. No warnings appear and no problems of any kind. The cable from...

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04-29-2013, 07:37 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Firmware 4.5 in Model S: User Interface

Next update could be 4.5 or 5.0 or any number that Tesla chooses of course. I was a bit surprised that I've been on 4.3 for about five weeks and all...

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04-28-2013, 07:27 PM

pilotSteve started a thread Firmware 4.5 in Model S: User Interface

I've been running 4.3 since March. Reading about 4.4 from other owners I alternate between (a) wanting it and (b) happy to not have it! 4.3 has...

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04-28-2013, 10:41 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Key fob cracking on top in Model S: User Interface

yup, another owner "piling on". I try to only use one key (keeping the other as a spare) and yesterday noticed the cracked top on the key I...

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04-28-2013, 10:38 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Manual on/off driver's side dome light failure in Model S: User Interface

I noted to the DS that my driver side light was bad back in mid December. Same as you, automatic operation is fine but manual operation requires...

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04-24-2013, 08:58 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread [lolachampcar] Performance Upgrade Efforts in Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery

same here, count me in for a parts kit!

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04-23-2013, 08:26 AM

pilotSteve replied to a thread Auto Dimming Broken in Model S: User Interface

I think somewhere after 4.1 (4.3?) the google map caching was "improved" to reduce the times where no map tiles were loaded and 3G signal was weak. ...

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