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Yesterday, 07:49 PM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Valet Mode Confirmed By Elon in Model S: User Interface

I'm guessing happy hour! :cool:

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Yesterday, 01:26 PM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Swapping is Coming [Discuss how it will be accomplished] in Model S: Battery & Charging

They use what are called 'center lock wheels' where there is a central point (think of it as a single nut) that unscrews. They are faster than nuts...

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Yesterday, 12:37 PM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Swapping is Coming [Discuss how it will be accomplished] in Model S: Battery & Charging

I am pretty sure every racing outfit, except NASCAR, use center lock wheels. So they only have one 'screw' to hassle with per wheel. And turning a...

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05-22-2013, 05:10 AM

Alpha replied to a thread Digital Energy Monitor for Home Charging Station? in Asia and Australia

Now that some time has passed, can you comment on how well the meter is working for you? I'm thinking about getting one for my Model S... I think...

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05-19-2013, 03:29 PM

ElSupreme replied to a thread What Would You Put in Your S? in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I work out of a trailer on a client's site. I have put some awful smelling garbage in my car. And in my previous GTI I never did that. Granted I had...

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05-18-2013, 01:52 PM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Why doesn't the younger generation "love" cars like the older? in Cars and Transportation

I found out today if you go into a jewelry store looking pretty rough (I was at work this morning, doing some physical, and very messy labor) that a...

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05-18-2013, 01:36 PM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Proof of Concept, parcel shelf lifting with tailgate in Model S: Interior & Exterior

If you just let the string fall on top of the shelf a small one, if your cord is very flexible I highly doubt it would happen, but a stiff cord I...

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05-18-2013, 01:32 PM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Tesla Pickup Truck in Future Cars

I would think a 120kWh battery pack would be needed. You could get ~350 miles unladen. And about 150 towing a trailer. Probably between 200 and 250...

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05-18-2013, 11:22 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Anyone in Augusta GA with a HPWC? in Southeast

I am really hoping for a supercharger in Augusta. Or just east in SC. It is a really good spot to get to all the SC beaches.

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05-17-2013, 03:14 PM

ElSupreme started a thread Proof of Concept, parcel shelf lifting with tailgate in Model S: Interior & Exterior

So I am waiting for other people to finish up at work, and all I want to do is go home. Because I have to be here tomorrow anyway. So I decided to...

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05-17-2013, 11:00 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Tesla Pickup Truck in Future Cars

But how often would do you really drive a pickup truck over 100 miles? I really think Tesla could leverage 2 60kWh packs, or a single 120kWh pack...

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05-17-2013, 09:32 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread One thing I miss about refueling at gas stations... in Off Topic

I was complaining about this to my wife on Tuesday night. I parked under a tree and my whole windshield was covered in sap at the end of dinner. I am...

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05-17-2013, 08:53 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Options you wish you chose...but didn't in Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery

I almost didn't get the pano roof. The first two months I only used it to use it. I thought it may have been a waste. But with the weather nice now I...

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05-16-2013, 08:24 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread A giant Mr. Fusion? in Energy, Environment, and Policy

Or rather ethanol production, using waste food products, and then burning it. So inefficient solar power. Which I guess is delayed solar fusion, so...

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05-15-2013, 10:07 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Proof of Tesla's plan for battery swapping in Model S: Battery & Charging

No one is saying it is impossible. Just costly, and at a marginal benefit above supercharging, at increased cost. I am not sure how the 'business...

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05-15-2013, 09:41 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Gauging interest on "Redisigned Sun Visors" in Tesla Parts for Sale

They have 'upgraded' the mirrors already. I have real glass mirrors on my visors, and got my car in January. And yes I have seen the 'funhouse'...

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05-15-2013, 07:56 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Tesla Motors Fans - Atlanta, May 2013 - Meetup Event (Tuesday May 14th at 5pm) in Southeast

Bummed I couldn't make it. I was stuck at work until 6:30.

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05-15-2013, 07:51 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Holy Hot Handles, Batman! in Model S: User Interface

I find this the case when parking with the handles in direct sunlight also. If I hold the handles for 10 seconds it is hot, but to open the door it...

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05-14-2013, 11:54 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread The chromed bits on my S have the measles... in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Funny Orange Coke seems to be working fine for me!

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05-14-2013, 10:23 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread The chromed bits on my S have the measles... in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I assume you tried Coke. Dilute phosphoric acid. It does a good job on chrome in general. And wonders on rust spots. I actually recommend diet...

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05-13-2013, 11:20 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Lifetime Average Wh/mi in Model S: Battery & Charging

I am fairly certain that pre-cooling does not affect your Wh/mi numbers on the dash. I am also fairly certain that cooling while the car is 'off'...

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05-13-2013, 08:26 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Short-Term TSLA Price Movements in TSLA Investor Discussions

Naked shorts have sold shares they do not have (or have borrowing rights too, which cost borrowing fees). When they buy stock they have already...

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05-13-2013, 07:21 AM

ElSupreme replied to a thread Metal or rubber pedals in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I have the rubber pedals. 85kWh, no-perf, no-sig. Number 03182 so somewhat early.

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05-13-2013, 07:03 AM

Alpha replied to a thread Swapping is Coming [Discuss how it will be accomplished] in Model S: Battery & Charging

What typical car gets 500 miles on a full tank?? More like 300

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05-13-2013, 06:02 AM

Alpha replied to a thread Swapping is Coming [Discuss how it will be accomplished] in Model S: Battery & Charging

If Elon announces this, the stock will go wild. Of course it's already gone wild, but it will go even more wild!! I'll go wild too, I would LOVE to...

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