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Today, 12:08 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread What should my ideal charge %age be? (FWv4.5) in Model S: Battery & Charging

I find the comment about rated range an interesting one. The very first experience I had with my 2012 Zero DS was that I did not make anywhere near...

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Today, 05:06 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread P85+ in the real world in Model S: Driving Dynamics

dennis, You're killing me........ I want it!

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Today, 05:04 AM

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

I found the two OEM bushing suppliers. The composition is bespoke Tesla which means developing my own bushing to move forward. These are OEM...

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Today, 04:03 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Managed to use up a set of rear tires in 5400 miles... in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I need to start keeping track as there are a good number of owners saying they are getting great milage from their tires. It could all come down to...

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Yesterday, 12:54 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread P85+ in the real world in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Anyone in South Florida take delivery??

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Yesterday, 04:22 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Mode S P85 Performance For Sale, 5,200 miles, $92,000 in Tesla for Sale

no bids on mine on EBay :(

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Yesterday, 04:18 AM

lolachampcar started a thread Anyone taken delivery of a P85+ near West Palm Beach? in Florida

and would you be interested in educating a P85 owner about your new toy? Bill

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Yesterday, 04:05 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Managed to use up a set of rear tires in 5400 miles... in Model S: Driving Dynamics

If they were Pilots, it would have been $1050 plus M&B. More humor please!

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05-22-2013, 05:03 PM

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

A question for all the financially talented types out there.... I was always led to believe that you normally never do something with equity that...

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05-22-2013, 02:19 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Why are the rear brakes disks larger than the front brake disks on the Model S? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

ah, I was not aware of that. I stand corrected.

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05-22-2013, 02:18 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Managed to use up a set of rear tires in 5400 miles... in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Manufacturers make directional tires of which these are examples. I have moved tires across the car (dismounted and remounted) effectively running...

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05-22-2013, 11:36 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Try my new driver profile "Eject" in Model S: User Interface

nice :)

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05-22-2013, 11:34 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Tesla Reservations Model and Demand Generation in TSLA Investor Discussions

and one very forward thinking country setting a good example for us all.

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05-21-2013, 03:58 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Managed to use up a set of rear tires in 5400 miles... in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Yes, and in short...... Tesla engineered the roughly 2 degrees of negative camber in the rear of MS to control transient response. That is a...

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05-21-2013, 01:27 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Managed to use up a set of rear tires in 5400 miles... in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Three cars now (including MS) with camber changed to a more tire friendly number and all are doing much better wearing the whole tire. I typically...

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05-21-2013, 09:39 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Why are the rear brakes disks larger than the front brake disks on the Model S? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

It has a lot to do with why the car stops from 60-0 in 108 feet with no drama. Normally the center of gravity on most cars is much closer to the...

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05-21-2013, 03:38 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Valet Mode! in Model S: User Interface

ouch....

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05-20-2013, 03:51 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Mode S P85 Performance For Sale, 5,200 miles, $92,000 in Tesla for Sale

... and that is the only reason I am considering doing this.

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05-20-2013, 01:35 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Mode S P85 Performance For Sale, 5,200 miles, $92,000 in Tesla for Sale

Mine's up on EBay now with 4,500 miles.... Link to pics here Tesla Model S Performance 85 Silver

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05-20-2013, 05:12 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread What should my ideal charge %age be? (FWv4.5) in Model S: Battery & Charging

and the default will likely be 90% when the SW is installed thus you only need to think about it when you need max range... kinda like it is today.

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05-20-2013, 03:59 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Performance plus package, any ride comfort compromise at all? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I have seen a few of his interviews and he has made comments like- Yes it is doing well but it is not a real company until it is profitable. I do...

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05-19-2013, 10:45 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Performance plus package, any ride comfort compromise at all? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

no, he did not just say that........... :)

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05-19-2013, 08:13 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread VIDEO: Fox's Tesla Re-Coil (http://mediamatters.org/) in Video

I saw a TED Talk a bit back that basically said nothing, not any other issue, matters until money is removed from politics. I tend to agree. ...

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05-19-2013, 06:29 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Consumer Reports: "The electric car that shatters every myth" in News

So you can not use CR to advertise your car but you can use CNN (who CR uses to advertise CR) to reference CR to advertise your car. NICE.

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05-19-2013, 04:48 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread What Options I would Buy now that I have 2 teslas in Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery

Happy with the twin chargers... There have been times when I come home for lunch to grab 90 miles when I need to make an unscheduled trip that...

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05-18-2013, 06:04 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Performance plus package, any ride comfort compromise at all? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

++ MP4 --- Dennis

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05-18-2013, 06:03 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Loud Revving Noise while driving in Model S: User Interface

I got the rev for the first time today. Darn, I need an ICE in the frunk to cover up that AC noise.

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05-18-2013, 08:12 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread P85+ in the real world in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I'm on the task of doing the kit in the event my car does not sell. So far there is no parts availability from the service centers.

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05-17-2013, 02:00 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread P85+ in the real world in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Just a quick thought on that P+ retrofit price..... The parts plus labor could easily add up to $6500 even if the P+ parts are sold for the exact...

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05-17-2013, 01:53 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread TMW (Tesla Member Works): the Ultimate Buying Machine* in Tesla Motors

I already do this including putting people in the driver's seat and, if I know them well enough, lending them my car. Any transfer of cash would (1)...

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