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Yesterday, 02:50 PM

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

Well, maybe in California :rolleyes: I think I've seen the power meter go up to 8 or 10 kW when standing still in freezing temps. I assume this is...

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Yesterday, 10:46 AM

mknox replied to a thread Do you miss the roar of a V8? in Introductions

A very large portion of my driving is on the freeway, usually with cruise on. To be honest, I don't find the cabin sound level much different than my...

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Yesterday, 10:41 AM

mknox replied to a thread Loud AC sound from outside (video) in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I notice a HUGE drop in airflow when I switch from recirculate to outside air. I'll have to try cracking a window to see if it has to do with how the...

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Yesterday, 10:03 AM

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

Actually, it hasn't been working well. Some owners on 4.4 and prior releases claimed that the car did draw shore power for pre-heating and...

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Yesterday, 09:50 AM

mknox replied to a thread battery swapping confirmed - no more "mystery" announcement in Model S: Battery & Charging

This could be how they're going to get the Gen III car pricing down to a comparable ICE. Buy the car and lease or rent the battery...

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06-17-2013, 07:10 PM

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

My understanding and experience is that this battery conditioning typically only happens once a charge cycle is started. I've only had my car since...

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06-17-2013, 06:52 PM

mknox replied to a thread What's with the tabs on the roof above the doors? in Model S: Interior & Exterior

They are for some as yet to be developed roof racks. (I find the little flaps are almost always up after going through a car wash blow dryer).

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06-17-2013, 02:21 PM

mknox replied to a thread First European Cold Weather Range Test in Video

In this weather, with 4.5, I've been charging to 80% and arriving home (after 80 - 100 miles) with just under 50%. I may try 70%. I'll Range Charge...

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06-17-2013, 02:14 PM

mknox replied to a thread Ontario delivery question in Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery

I may not be the best example because I was fairly early in the Production series deliveries. I noticed the car showed up in the mobile app and...

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06-17-2013, 08:04 AM

mknox replied to a thread Six Months Today: Life with a Model S at 6 Months in Model S

Noticed as I headed out this morning, my odometer was at exactly 7,000 miles (bit over 3 months).

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06-17-2013, 08:02 AM

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

With every update I've received, the car "forgets" all my phone contacts. I delete the phone and re-pair and all is well again. Both my...

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06-16-2013, 09:15 PM

mknox replied to a thread Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) can't be turned off? in Model S: User Interface

That depends... are DRLs compulsory in Japan like they are in Canada? No Canadian-spec car can have the DRLs over-ridden.

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06-16-2013, 09:08 PM

mknox replied to a thread GM Chevy Volt in Electric Vehicles

Nice :rolleyes:

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06-16-2013, 08:59 PM

mknox replied to a thread Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) can't be turned off? in Model S: User Interface

Correct. It reduces to the the "Parking Light" level.

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06-15-2013, 12:29 PM

mknox replied to a thread Plug Versus Pump in News

A number of years ago, I considered a natural gas conversion, and this is exactly the scenario you'd have at home.A compressor is installed on to the...

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06-15-2013, 12:25 PM

mknox replied to a thread Third Row Seats Air-Conditioning in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Here's my suggestion...

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06-15-2013, 12:19 PM

mknox replied to a thread Acceleration Whine Caused by gears, not motor in Model S: Driving Dynamics

In fairness to MichaelS, I think there are "desirable" car sounds, and "undesirable" sounds. When I was a kid, a big throaty V8 was cool while we...

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06-15-2013, 12:14 PM

mknox replied to a thread Right front door popped open while driving in Model S: Interior & Exterior

That's why I generally leave "Auto Present" off. I haven't (yet) had a door pop in that scenario, but I just don't like the wear-and-tear of the car...

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06-15-2013, 12:12 PM

mknox replied to a thread Door handle issues! Self-fix by fuse pull/re-insertion! in Model S: User Interface

I did that shortly after taking delivery of the car because I'd read of numerous issues with "loose" fuses. Most of mine were not properly seated...

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06-15-2013, 12:09 PM

mknox replied to a thread Did the Key design change? in Model S: User Interface

Yes, I do that too. Just checked my pocket and still absolutely no sign of trouble with my fob. (I do keep it in one of those Case Logic USB sleeves).

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06-15-2013, 12:04 PM

mknox replied to a thread Static interference on dash with microfiber cloth - fixed in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I use a microfiber cloth and duster all the time to clean the dash and screens and have never once run into this issue. Was the ground wire simply...

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06-15-2013, 12:00 PM

mknox replied to a thread GM Chevy Volt in Electric Vehicles

Isn't is great that we're seeing options in the market, and can finally have these kinds of conversations about EVs?

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06-15-2013, 11:58 AM

mknox replied to a thread Superchargers in Normal, IL in Midwest/Great Lakes

It would also inconvenience Tesla by having to pay a lot more to route power cabling up top. I suspect the location was largely influenced by...

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06-15-2013, 11:55 AM

mknox replied to a thread 60 vs 85: initial burst, 0-50 or so - how different does it feel? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I'm not a particularly aggressive driver, but I could not tell the difference between the 85 and the P85 on several test drives I took (both in...

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06-14-2013, 09:49 PM

mknox replied to a thread Did the Key design change? in Model S: User Interface

I don't unlock with the fob, but almost always lock with it. The walk-away locking takes much longer than with previous cars I've owned, and there is...

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06-14-2013, 11:31 AM

mknox replied to a thread EV courtesy in Pacific/Northwest

I use THIS card. I like that I can show my phone number along with an indication of when it would be okay to unplug. - - - Updated - - - ...

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06-14-2013, 11:28 AM

mknox replied to a thread First European Cold Weather Range Test in Video

Thanks. I think when I originally heard about that, I was thinking "upgraded battery heater" meant a more powerful heater which would seem to, if...

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