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Yesterday, 07:05 PM

Mike_Schlechter replied to a thread Accessories to fit a Model S in Model S

I find a BoundTree Tactical Response Bag, with O2 tank, a ANSI 4 reflective coat and quick response kit fit nicely in the back well, and turnout gear...

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Yesterday, 06:50 PM

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

I'm still laughing about the horses comment. Seriously, that is probably the best way to explain why innovation happens outside the focus group /...

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Yesterday, 01:07 PM

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

Just now on Twitter: ‏@elonmusk Battery pack swap works with all Tesla Model S cars, past and present. It was always there. Anyone else think...

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Yesterday, 10:43 AM

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

In regards to the "media team must hate him" and comparisons to Apple's PR machine and how they announce product innovations, I actually think this...

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06-11-2013, 03:15 PM

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

Got 4.5 Friday. I've notice auto-presenting handles isn't quite right, Bluetooth, especially for music, is iffy if my phone (iPhone 5) is in my...

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05-31-2013, 04:29 AM

Mike_Schlechter replied to a thread Major accident for me tonight (5/26) in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Like everyone said, I'm glad you and your family are ok! That looks like one hell of a wreck, especially for the BMW. Clearly Model S is tank-like...

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05-29-2013, 09:34 AM

Mike_Schlechter replied to a thread UMC safety questions in Model S: Battery & Charging

My four year old, who has successfully spidered the windshield on a car with his head (just stood up and boom), torn the door off of a fridge...

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05-28-2013, 07:04 PM

Mike_Schlechter replied to a thread Key fob cracking on top in Model S: User Interface

Just noticed this on my wife's fob, which by all accounts has been lost somewhere in her purse for months. We pulled it out this weekend as I left...

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05-28-2013, 06:47 PM

Mike_Schlechter replied to a thread Brake dust in Model S: Interior & Exterior

This is one of those strange Model S things - the back especially is always dirty. I am sure someone a lot smarter than my can explain why, but...

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05-28-2013, 11:16 AM

Mike_Schlechter replied to a thread Random Model S sightings in Model S

Sort of the opposite of this point of this thread, but driving in SoHo near West Broadway and Spring and three guys in Tesla jackets took a picture...

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05-28-2013, 06:13 AM

Mike_Schlechter replied to a thread Valet Mode! (confirmed by Elon) in Model S: User Interface

In my case, I did note the mileage - I zeroed the trip odometer. They went 7ish miles (can't recall the actual number now). When I spoke to the...

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05-25-2013, 06:59 AM

Mike_Schlechter replied to a thread Range Trip & Superchargers in Model S: Battery & Charging

I've done to trip from Weston. Get the ReCarGo app (really useful, especially when you are getting a feel for range with how you drive) so you can...

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