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Today, 12:53 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread Tesla's Present & Future: When cars have become home appliances in News

How about Google Translate

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Today, 04:46 AM

dj905 started a thread Windshield tinting (for heat rejection) in GTA/Oakville area in Canada

I just had 3M Crystalline 40 tint installed all around, except for the windshield - primarily for heat rejection, but it looks fantastic too! I am...

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Yesterday, 12:26 PM

mknox replied to a thread Permit for NEMA 14-50 install? in Model S: Battery & Charging

In Ontario, Canada a permit from the Electrical Safety Authority is required whether an electrician does it or you do it yourself. A recent amendment...

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Yesterday, 12:21 PM

mknox replied to a thread Deceleration on Turn-in in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Could be Tesla trying to balance maximum re-gen against not having your rear wheels break free in slippery conditions.

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Yesterday, 12:19 PM

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

Same here. I had mine set to something like 70 or 71 and definitely not LO. It does quiet down after a bit.

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Yesterday, 05:46 AM

Doug_G started a thread Design News - Is Tesla's Model S the Best Ever? in Model S

Design News - News - Slideshow: Is Tesla's Model S the Best Ever? Reporting on Consumers Reports...

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05-17-2013, 08:40 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread Tesla vs. TSLA in Tesla Motors

Well, I have a couple of Teslas and no stock so...

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05-17-2013, 08:05 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread I hate thread merging in Site Feedback

Quick Links at top, Today's Posts would be a good place to start.

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05-17-2013, 06:36 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread Tesla Motors Announces Offerings of Common Stock and Convertible Senior Notes in TSLA Investor Discussions

Comments are mostly horrible FUD.

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05-17-2013, 03:22 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread "Air suspension needs service" in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I think if the brakes are on when you adjust height, the tires try to slide on the pavement a little.

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05-17-2013, 03:18 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread 3rd Row Child Seats Now Factory Only in Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery

Photos or it didn't happen. :tongue:

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05-17-2013, 03:15 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread Open Flat Bed Ranger Vehicle in Roadster

More likely someone did something dumb at the service center, and it was loaded on the truck with water in the brake fluid.

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05-17-2013, 02:11 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread Deceleration on Turn-in in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I dunno, I tend to take corners the way I was trained to do for the track. The physics is exactly the same on the street, so it's good practice: ...

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05-17-2013, 02:08 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread I hate thread merging in Site Feedback

What I really hate is six people starting a new thread about the same @!%$# thing on the same @!%$# day. Huge waste of time chasing them down. ...

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05-17-2013, 02:04 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread Trade-Ins in Canada

Bug them about it. My trade didn't get sorted out until the day before.

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05-17-2013, 01:01 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread GM Chevy Volt in Electric Vehicles

One major nit here: Uh, yeah right. Did you look at the NUMBERS? You get "Rated Range" on the display. Precision to the nearest mile /...

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05-17-2013, 12:24 PM

Doug_G replied to a thread Open Flat Bed Ranger Vehicle in Roadster

I find it very hard to believe that this was somehow caused by carrying it on an open trailer. I mean, how the heck is a large quantity of water...

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05-17-2013, 10:42 AM

mknox replied to a thread Panoramic roof creaking noise. in Model S: Interior & Exterior

With the warmer weather, I've got the creak more often now. I find simply opening the roof to "vent" and closing again seems to fix it... at least...

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05-17-2013, 10:40 AM

mknox replied to a thread Any solutions for seat belt rattle? in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I have, on rare occasions, heard the rattle in the B-pillar too. I hadn't thought of the seatbelt mechanism. In my case, it doesn't happen all the...

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05-17-2013, 10:38 AM

Doug_G replied to a poll Ranger Service Response Times, etc.... in Tesla Motors

Have you tried email, neroden? Most of my communications with Tesla service have been through email, and they respond promptly.

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05-17-2013, 10:36 AM

mknox replied to a thread Standard 110v (?) Outlet to 240V outlet in Model S: Battery & Charging

Yep, a brand new 20 A dual-pole breaker and labeled the outlet as such and yeah, I know it's not code, hence my "I almost hate mentioning this"...

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05-17-2013, 10:32 AM

mknox replied to a thread Steering "Click" at stop and low speed--normal or not in Model S: User Interface

I guess my normal driving routine doesn't usually see me making sharp turns, but yesterday backing into a tight spot, I had to crank the wheel...

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05-17-2013, 10:14 AM

Doug_G replied to a thread Deceleration on Turn-in in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Turning will scrub off a little speed. Just the way tires work.

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05-17-2013, 06:45 AM

Doug_G replied to a poll Ranger Service Response Times, etc.... in Tesla Motors

If you have a minor nit, it will get fixed the next time a Ranger is in town and has sufficient time to work on your car. If your car has a more...

6 replies | 379 view(s)

05-17-2013, 06:19 AM

mknox replied to a thread Stranded! (forgot keyfob at home, was still able to drive car away) in Model S: User Interface

I do realize that, but I have usually walked quite a distance away when they flash, and have to walk away looking over my shoulder for the visual...

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05-17-2013, 06:10 AM

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

I would have to agree with that. I got the Tesla armor and it only goes part way up the hood. I already have two stone chips on the hood beyond where...

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05-17-2013, 06:04 AM

mknox replied to a thread Standard 110v (?) Outlet to 240V outlet in Model S: Battery & Charging

I almost hate mentioning this because it is a temporary solution at my house. I had a dedicated 20 amp, 120 volt circuit fed to my garage with #12...

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05-17-2013, 05:59 AM

mknox replied to a thread Expectations Blown away in Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery

That is so true. I think I'm going to have to revise my response to "who makes it". I generally say it's made by Tesla Motors in California.

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05-17-2013, 05:54 AM

mknox replied to a thread "Air suspension needs service" in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I never actually tried adjusting my suspension until last week when I thought I'd put it in "High" to enter an underground parking lot with a steep...

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