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Yesterday, 09:11 PM

Jason S replied to a thread 20" Aftermarket Wheels - Decisions Decisions! in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I'm curious how 7lbs off the wheels makes any difference at all on a 4700 lb car. I think you'd get the most range on thinner tires, just for wind...

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Yesterday, 09:07 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Rated range stopped going down at 9 in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I haven't run it down that far in recent firmware patches, but have run it to exactly 0 before. Maybe 9 is the new 0?

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05-19-2013, 09:18 PM

Jason S replied to a thread First max charge in Model S: Battery & Charging

I'm not clear on why, but there is a small variance even day to day on standard charge. Just in the last few days I've seen 240-245 on standard. ...

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05-18-2013, 11:56 AM

Jason S replied to a thread plugshare shows supercharger in Idaho in Model S: Battery & Charging

Coeur D' Alene Resort -- "Ask for Greg, he is an awesome help with power!" ... all in caps (sorry, I just couldn't bring myself to write it that way)...

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05-17-2013, 11:26 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Current gen vs. Sig in Model S: User Interface

No footwell lights OR rear lights on my Sig, other than the lights in the doors. It is a bit dark in there. Never really bothered me, I guess.

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05-17-2013, 07:07 PM

Jason S replied to a thread I hate thread merging in Site Feedback

... The "What's New" thing in the top menubar? The "New Posts" button below that? I live by those buttons, just to see what is ... new... ...

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05-15-2013, 11:07 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Let's say you drive it like you stole it. in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Acceleration isn't a huge problem for overall charge, mostly because of lack of opportunity. Sustained high speed is what really kills the mileage,...

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05-15-2013, 10:19 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Let's say you drive it like you stole it. in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Sometimes, around town, I'll see 400-500 watts per mile. So taking the high end of that, maybe 160 miles on a full charge. Lifetime average is...

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05-13-2013, 09:44 PM

Jason S replied to a thread How do updates to programs in Slacker occur? Talk radio in particular. in Model S: User Interface

AHA! Found it. (Went out to the car and browsed around) You are working with the other internet radio included: Tune-In. That has a bunch of...

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05-13-2013, 09:19 PM

Jason S replied to a thread How do updates to programs in Slacker occur? Talk radio in particular. in Model S: User Interface

I've just tried searching Slacker for "TED talk", "Freakanomics", "IDEA" and found nothing available on Slacker. Surprised me a great deal that such...

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05-12-2013, 11:39 PM

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

Might be a Sig feature as well as a Perf feature. I think most of the website photos were Sig (or pre-Sig Beta) cars.

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05-12-2013, 10:41 PM

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

It is either a Signature or a Performance feature. Not sure which since I have Sig Perf. I think Perf feature. Many of the folks customizing...

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05-12-2013, 12:23 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Any way to reduce the width, tire-to-tire? in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Many of the platform designs pictured wouldn't support that. The 19" tires are the best bet. And if that doesn't work... I don't see a good...

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05-12-2013, 12:14 PM

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

I'd really like to have the option to get *my* battery pack back. Perhaps using the swap as a 'loaner' or 'rental' till I come back through the same...

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05-12-2013, 12:06 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Driving shoes for autocross / lapping in Performance Discussion

I wear the leather 5fingers for everything and figure those would be find. I'm not clear on the definition of "closed shoes" tho.

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05-11-2013, 11:27 AM

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

What exactly are folks waiting on? Rlsarch is waiting on his P85+ and other commenters are waiting on... Rlsarch's review of his P85+.

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05-10-2013, 11:46 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Early adopter peak is this over yet? in Model S

My neighborhood is near Bonnie's, but the questions around here vary. Most will just accept that electric car works. Many times people don't...

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05-09-2013, 08:56 PM

Jason S replied to a thread What is Tesla's upcoming 'under your nose' announcement? in Tesla Motors

Battery swaps. That is all.

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05-01-2013, 10:00 PM

Jason S replied to a thread 1,000 Mile Battery? in Model S: Battery & Charging

Good thing gas isn't sold by the bottle! Just read the article (short article!) and I think that we now know what the frunk is really for! Just...

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05-01-2013, 09:56 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Tesla in my hospital, Tesla in my garage in Off Topic

Grats on the order and a lovely choice of options. Take delivery at work! :smile: Thanks for the MRI terminology lesson too.

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05-01-2013, 09:47 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Hill Hold Function in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Um. This maybe is too obvious but... Have any of you tried to just use the accelerator? That's what I do; just give it a little power and it...

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05-01-2013, 09:42 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Consumer Reports takes delivery of their Model S in Model S

The 'no ducking for elderly' actually doesn't describe the Model S. Took my 95 year old grandfather around and he did find it difficult to get...

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05-01-2013, 09:14 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Floor Mat Options - They come, they go... in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Ditto. There was also a big thread on Lloyd's mats in the forums too. Lots of pictures and reviews.

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05-01-2013, 09:06 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Teslive charging? in TESLIVE

The last few times I've been through San Jose I've used the Gilroy Supercharger and the Santana Row Roadster charger. If going to SJ in the morning...

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04-30-2013, 09:11 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Wickedly quick in Model S: Driving Dynamics

My wife's daily driver, but I look for reasons to drive it (nights and weekends!). After 8200+ miles, this is still true:

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04-28-2013, 10:54 PM

Jason S replied to a thread Slacker radio interface in Model S: User Interface

I'm pretty sure the first one gets interrupted and I know the second one gets a msg saying something like "Are you in two places at one time? Hit...

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