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Yesterday, 04:39 AM

kevincwelch replied to a thread What my Prius has and Tesla doesn't. in Electric Vehicles

That's a little unfair. The Model S isn't for everyone...yet. Sent via Tapatalk.

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05-21-2013, 04:27 AM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Floor Mat Erectile Dysfunction??? in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Cocomats! Nice and heavy...never have this problem. The Tesla stock floor mats are complete garbage.

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05-20-2013, 07:26 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Paint problem or super birds? in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I think these bird droppings are notorious for their below surface defects, so I don't think wax is going to help much. Like I said, wash it...

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05-20-2013, 02:40 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Feature: Volume drops with door open in Model S: User Interface

If you are alone in the woods, does the Model S make a sound? Sent via Tapatalk.

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05-20-2013, 02:38 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Feature: Volume drops with door open in Model S: User Interface

Because if you didn't, no one would hear the model S coming by...:) Sent via Tapatalk.

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05-20-2013, 01:17 PM

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

I put a car seat in my car today...without seat protection. (Killin' it!)

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05-20-2013, 12:15 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Feature: Volume drops with door open in Model S: User Interface

not sure why this feature exists either. It certainly isn't protecting your hearing since as soon as you close the door (with you in it), it goes...

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05-20-2013, 11:43 AM

kevincwelch replied to a thread I believe I solved my seat belt rattle! in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I disagree. It's not the belt rubbing. I've moved my Velcro strip -- and you're right, it could be any type of pad -- so that it covers only the belt...

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05-20-2013, 07:56 AM

kevincwelch replied to a thread I believe I solved my seat belt rattle! in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Ha! Now that my B pillar is silent, I'll probably notice something else...or at least convince myself that I hear something. Sent via Tapatalk.

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05-20-2013, 06:55 AM

kevincwelch replied to a thread USB, Music Files, Best way to transfer from iTunes? in Model S: User Interface

You can convert them using SoundTaxi. Works just fine.

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05-20-2013, 05:04 AM

kevincwelch replied to a thread I believe I solved my seat belt rattle! in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I tried the finger method as well, and that convinced me the padding in there would work. Sent via Tapatalk.

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05-19-2013, 06:54 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Owners delivery stories, photos and first impressions in Model S

There's no big mystery to applying Opti-Coat 2.0. The liquid comes in a syringe and you apply a few drops to the pad. Then you wipe the material all...

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05-19-2013, 05:59 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Owners delivery stories, photos and first impressions in Model S

I've been seriously considering the Opti-Coat 2.0. Of course, time is one of the considerations. The time it takes to wash, clay, strip, polish, IPA...

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05-19-2013, 03:48 PM

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

I believe each was 8 feet long. I used pads all around. Honestly, it wasnt that worrisome driving on the back roads. Sent via Tapatalk HD

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05-19-2013, 03:21 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread I believe I solved my seat belt rattle! in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I did some additional driving this afternoon. The only knocking I experienced was when the Velcro slid towards the back. After moving it back into...

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05-19-2013, 03:19 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Paint problem or super birds? in Model S: Interior & Exterior

While not knowing completely the situation, the scratches (really?) and swirls might have been from your washing technique. Did you rinse thoroughly...

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05-19-2013, 01:45 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Got my correction paint pens in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I have yet to scratch my blue paint, but I do have a scratch on the wheel that I'm not ready to touch up yet. Maybe I'll give it a try. How long...

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05-19-2013, 12:26 PM

kevincwelch started a thread I believe I solved my seat belt rattle! in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I have always felt that the gentle annoying knock heard by my left ear had something to do with the seat belt mechanism. While driving, this can be...

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05-19-2013, 10:45 AM

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

I posted this one some time ago...

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05-19-2013, 10:32 AM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Owners delivery stories, photos and first impressions in Model S

Detailer's Xtreme Foam Forumla Griot's Garage Wash Clay Rinse Griot's Garage spray on wax Blackfire wet diamond polymer spray Meguiar's Perfect...

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05-19-2013, 09:02 AM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Owners delivery stories, photos and first impressions in Model S

I gave it to Dr. Taras and instead of the brush steel vinyl wrap, he wrapped it in plywood vinyl!

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05-18-2013, 08:23 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Owners delivery stories, photos and first impressions in Model S

Detailed my Model S today...

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05-18-2013, 02:27 PM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Test Drive car in Illinois had rusty chrome badge in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I looked at mine. Drove through a good amount of salt this winter, and I wash my car weekly. No rust anywhere. Sent via Tapatalk.

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05-18-2013, 02:24 PM

kevincwelch started a thread Got my correction paint pens in Model S: Interior & Exterior

They're smaller than I thought they'd be: What's that? You don't know what a Mum-Mum is? For reference:

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05-17-2013, 01:57 PM

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

Well, that explains why there are two pieces of tape there now...I certainly didn't put them there. That didn't work. I may fiddle with it this...

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05-17-2013, 09:18 AM

kevincwelch started a thread Any solutions for seat belt rattle? in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I've taken my car twice to the service center to investigate a rattle in the B-pillar, whether it is associated with the seat belt mechanism or not....

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05-15-2013, 07:14 PM

kevincwelch started a thread Great Experience with the Chicago Service Center in Midwest/Great Lakes

I brought my car in a few weeks ago to have them address some rattles and the alignment. The alignment was very much off and the car pulled to the...

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05-14-2013, 09:27 AM

kevincwelch replied to a thread Pics: Model S w/ Lightweight Aftermarket Wheels in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Off to the landfill I see...it's OK. I do the same, but I put my Hefty CinchSaks in the back seat...cuts down on the immediate odor.

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