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Today, 09:30 PM

strider replied to a thread Minor adventure this weekend (trip to KC) in Model S: Battery & Charging

Well, that's the problem with a word like "traffic". It can mean thousands of different things. Just this weekend I was heading back into town and...

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Today, 02:46 PM

strider replied to a thread Minor adventure this weekend (trip to KC) in Model S: Battery & Charging

Well, unless it's bitterly cold and you're truly stuck (ie not moving) for a long time, traffic will actually help as your energy use will go down. ...

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Today, 02:35 PM

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

You lost me. Are you running the HVAC or sitting in the car w/ the radio/touchscreen on between when you come home from work and midnight? If not...

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Today, 12:57 PM

strider replied to a thread Mission Motorcycles in Electric Vehicles

That was how I understood your position but in light of your "in my garage next summer" statement I didn't know if you had ponied up. As I said...

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Yesterday, 09:33 PM

strider replied to a thread Mission Motorcycles in Electric Vehicles

Did you reserve one? I should really wait until September when I know the outcome of our next quarter and what that will do to my stock options and...

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Yesterday, 09:25 PM

strider replied to a thread Model S floor mats in Tesla Store in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Weathertech Car Mats, Floor Mats, Cargo Liners, Side Window Deflectors | WeatherTech.com is supposed to be working on some. Not sure as to status...

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06-13-2013, 12:56 PM

strider replied to a thread List of all June 20th announcement hints in Tesla Motors

"Hero" is a web design term to describe a visible banner or graphic - more specifically, the "first thing to grab your eye" on a web page. Hero...

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06-11-2013, 02:31 PM

strider replied to a thread Update reduced the standard charge on my P 85 from 242 to 212 miles in Model S: Battery & Charging

As close to 50% as you can get without needing a tow truck. That being said, it's a good idea to do a more full charge every few weeks to give the...

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06-11-2013, 02:21 PM

strider replied to a thread Charging regularly from a 10-30 outlet in Model S: Battery & Charging

Yes. I had a 10-30 in my garage but back in December Tesla didn't have 10-30 UMC plugs. So I went to Home Depot and for $5 bought a 14-50 outlet...

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06-11-2013, 01:05 PM

strider replied to a thread Watching Vidoes?!? in Model S: User Interface

The problem is that this will be technically difficult as Tesla would have to literally modify the behavior of the web browser based on the car's...

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06-11-2013, 01:01 PM

strider replied to a thread Why isn't regen integrated with the brake pedal? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

How do you know it doesn't maximize regen? Regen is limited by traction and the capacity of the electronics and battery back to accept power from...

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06-11-2013, 12:51 PM

strider replied to a thread Charging regularly from a 10-30 outlet in Model S: Battery & Charging

Hi Mitch. I would love to have it if no one has claimed it. When I got my Model S Tesla didn't have the 10-30 plug available yet so I swapped the...

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06-10-2013, 03:37 PM

strider replied to a thread Grey or chrome rims in Model S: Interior & Exterior

My wife and I agree that the grey rims look more masculine and the silver wheels less masculine. Since the model S is her car she chose Grey paint...

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06-10-2013, 03:28 PM

strider replied to a thread Tips? Need to tint windows in Silicon Valley in California

Another +1 for Auto Image. They did our Roadster and Model S.

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06-07-2013, 11:21 AM

strider replied to a thread Mission Motorcycles in Electric Vehicles

July as in next month!? You reserved an R right? Not an RS? Hand....moving....towards....wallet......must....resist....

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06-07-2013, 11:15 AM

strider replied to a thread Thoughts on Self-Driving Cars...From a Car Enthusiast's Perspective. in Future Cars

I concur w/ Mycroft. I imagine something like they had in "I, Robot" where the car had both manual and automatic modes. There would be "auto" lanes...

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06-06-2013, 11:10 AM

strider replied to a thread Model S on the Track - A Review in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Garage 1 at Sonoma has a NEMA 6-50 but that is the only publicly accessible (and you typically have to pay to rent a garage for the day) high voltage...

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06-04-2013, 03:54 PM

strider replied to a thread Mission Motorcycles in Electric Vehicles

Congrats! I'm torn. I waited to buy my Roadster until I felt comfortable the company would survive to honor the warranty and service the car. My...

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06-04-2013, 03:38 PM

strider replied to a thread Politics of Charging at Work in Energy, Environment, and Policy

You will not be able to escape this until more people (at various levels) in your company buy EVs and charge at work. The optics are not in your...

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06-03-2013, 06:36 PM

strider replied to a thread 4.5 broke my workflow! (changed unlock procedure) in Model S: User Interface

If you can get a hand into your pocket to long-click the trunk button, why not just double-click the top (unlock button) instead? Can't see how...

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06-03-2013, 06:28 PM

strider replied to a thread Mission Motorcycles in Electric Vehicles

Yeah. And it looks like I might have blown the motor on my Benelli at Laguna yesterday. I'm assuming summer of 2014 for R models? I'm local -...

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06-03-2013, 10:02 AM

strider replied to a thread Mission Motorcycles in Electric Vehicles

I like that they're using AC induction. Weight spec is conspicuously absent unless I missed it somewhere.

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05-31-2013, 02:06 PM

strider replied to a thread Electric Motorcycles in Electric Vehicles

Interesting thought. On the merits I would agree. However, I think there is an emotional/buying group aspect to this. I would say that those...

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05-31-2013, 01:35 PM

strider replied to a thread Ambient heat effect on charge rate in Model S: Battery & Charging

This.

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05-31-2013, 01:34 PM

strider replied to a thread Why isn't regen integrated with the brake pedal? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

The (magnetic) resistance of the generator to being spun is what slows down the car. When you're hand-cranking a generator you are having to...

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05-30-2013, 02:00 PM

strider replied to a thread Why isn't regen integrated with the brake pedal? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Just think about using your arm to turn a crank generator radio, flashlight, etc. You are taking energy from your muscles and spinning a motor (motor...

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05-24-2013, 01:51 PM

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

I don't think this is quite correct. If you are running the A/C, the car seems to divert some of it to the battery even if it's at nominal temp. ...

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05-24-2013, 01:39 PM

strider replied to a thread Is "Servotronic" steering possible? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

But that's the point. The wheel should be easier to turn at parking lot speeds.

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