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Vexar replied to a thread Amusing Roadster problem in Roadster

Put some earphones on and use an electric leaf blower from the back seat. It's the only way you can respond to how the knob got there in the first...

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06-17-2013, 02:52 PM

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

You won't be disappointed, it is quite fun. My '60kwh is plenty fast, plus it is significantly lighter than an '85kwh vehicle. The g-force feeling...

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06-17-2013, 02:38 PM

Vexar replied to a thread Another EV only household in Model S

Way to go, Zythryn! My wife is also waiting patiently for her electric car, a Gen 3. Uh, not so patiently. At present, Livewire is (checking the...

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06-17-2013, 11:27 AM

J in MN replied to a thread Another EV only household in Model S

Congratulations Zythryn. You keep on being one step ahead of me. Just sold the Prius this morning in anticipation of the Model S delivery on...

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06-15-2013, 04:43 PM

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

Yep, it's here.http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16464-Minnesota-Test-Drives?p=351092&viewfull=1#post351092 @Colasec: There is HUGE...

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06-14-2013, 01:23 PM

J in MN replied to a thread Volt Onwers please.. Bose Audio vs Sound Studio Package in Model S

It depends on your source material. If you are listening to XM radio, or some over compressed FM radio station/internet feed, I would totally agree...

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06-14-2013, 01:09 PM

J in MN replied to a thread Blue or Brown: Opinions? in Pacific/Northwest

Brown is my favourite Model S colour, but my wife didn't want it. So now she is getting white.

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06-13-2013, 12:47 PM

J in MN replied to a thread Volt Onwers please.. Bose Audio vs Sound Studio Package in Model S

You call yourself and audiophile, but admit to listening to XM radio??? :scared: :crying: The Bose system in the Volt is better than anything...

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06-13-2013, 10:02 AM

J in MN replied to a thread GM Chevy Volt in Electric Vehicles

I absolutely and totally agree with you. Even though my commute is 50 miles, I just could not bring myself to take the Leaf over the Volt. After...

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06-12-2013, 05:25 PM

J in MN replied to a thread 2Q 2013 Model S Deliveries Potential Surprise in TSLA Investor Discussions

2013-05-31. I updated my post in the delivery thread with some corrections.

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06-12-2013, 09:03 AM

J in MN replied to a thread Model S Delivery Update in Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery

Reserved: 2012-04-07 (P8244) Finalised: 2013-05-12 (60 kWh) To factory: 2013-05-26 VIN received: 2013-05-31 End of line: 2013-06-11 Delivery:...

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06-12-2013, 08:55 AM

J in MN replied to a thread 2Q 2013 Model S Deliveries Potential Surprise in TSLA Investor Discussions

We have 12635.

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06-10-2013, 08:27 PM

J in MN replied to a thread Model S Insurance in Model S

Ditto for me, also after 17 years - ever since moving to the USA. My agent went out his way to run this up the ladder at Farmers corporate, but...

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06-10-2013, 09:48 AM

J in MN replied to a thread Model S Technical / Mechanical Issues in Model S

A stone stuck in the tread? A nail?

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06-07-2013, 06:19 AM

Vexar replied to a thread As promised, Wisconsin Dells Charging now available =] in Midwest/Great Lakes

Well, that's one way to put a small resort on the map! August is about the soonest I'd be coming by, but this is pretty exciting news.

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06-03-2013, 02:45 PM

Vexar replied to a thread Right front passenger door wouldn't open -- fixed itself in Model S: User Interface

I have occasionally had weirdness like what you described, DEinspanjer. I think it's suction, like water frozen/adhering on the rubber window gasket...

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06-03-2013, 10:58 AM

J in MN replied to a thread Tesla Stores in Tesla Motors

We haven't seen or heard from George since April. Has he been updating his resume?

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05-31-2013, 11:48 AM

J in MN replied to a thread Model S Brake & Accelerator Pedal Positions in Model S: Driving Dynamics

As soon as you depress the brake while also depressing the accelerator, motor torque is cut. There is also a double chime/dong sound and a message...

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05-31-2013, 10:15 AM

J in MN replied to a thread Minnesota Test Drives in Midwest/Great Lakes

@brianman, I've been thinking about how to respond to you without going into a lengthy lecture about experimental error, statistical error analysis,...

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05-30-2013, 08:23 PM

J in MN replied to a thread Supercharging: Twice is nice in Model S: Battery & Charging

Going on a road trip with a gasoline car, you have to stop at a pump, wait 5 to 10 minutes while the car fills up, move to a parking spot, then go to...

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05-30-2013, 10:46 AM

J in MN replied to a thread Model S Brake & Accelerator Pedal Positions in Model S: Driving Dynamics

A well designed brake override is already in place on the Model S. This was not the case during the July 2012 GetAmped test drives. I specifically...

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05-30-2013, 09:45 AM

Vexar replied to a thread Why We Need to Fight for Tesla in News

Mr. O'Connell is the right person to talk to. Likely, as they did in Minnesota, there's also a lobby group. My state's lobby group set up and...

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05-30-2013, 05:18 AM

Vexar replied to a thread Minnesota Test Drives in Midwest/Great Lakes

Good times, J! I think the "under our nose" announcement could be: there's mounts for autopilot sensors in the nose cone (look around in the forums...

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05-29-2013, 10:27 PM

J in MN replied to a thread Minnesota Test Drives in Midwest/Great Lakes

It wasn't my choice to have 4 people in the car - that's just how my GetAmped drive was done. The estimated mass of all the occupants was 290 kg,...

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05-29-2013, 10:56 AM

Vexar replied to a thread Minnesota Test Drives in Midwest/Great Lakes

J in MN and I will know this afternoon. The car weighs less but has a smaller motor. It will be good to have a full set of data for the different...

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05-28-2013, 08:17 AM

Vexar replied to a thread Minneapolis Service Center! in Midwest/Great Lakes

RE: Asset Lite, I had a chance to discuss with someone in Saint Louis who is also an owner and is interested in the position. She's probably "sold"...

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05-26-2013, 06:33 AM

Vexar commented on blog entry Road trip around town in a 60kWh Model S in Vexar

She has not knitted me my sweater, no. She has made me some special socks for wire-walking, though. On the Tesla side of things, now that it is...

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05-24-2013, 09:35 AM

J in MN replied to a thread Minnesota Test Drives in Midwest/Great Lakes

OK! :biggrin: As far as I know screenshots can only be sent to Tesla.

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05-23-2013, 04:55 AM

Vexar replied to a thread Minnesota Test Drives in Midwest/Great Lakes

Okay, at the time I finalized my vehicle, that wasn't clear about the cloth seats. Thank you. My wife commutes. I don't. You are not allowed to...

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05-22-2013, 11:11 PM

J in MN replied to a thread Tesla repays department energy loan nine years early in Tesla Motors

+1. Ford took our money, Tesla gave us a car.

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