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Today, 06:36 AM

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

> being charged by manually-wound "spring" timer. The spring-wound timer, GE brand ~$25-US, for example, @ any hardware store, has a low-power...

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Today, 05:38 AM

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

You can absolutely control your charge duration by installing a 50 Amp, 70 Amp, whatever, (2 or 3 pole) contactor in series with your present...

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Today, 05:06 AM

wycolo replied to a thread What Would You Put in Your S? in Model S

> = thread title > Awkward. > Shouldn't this thread be called "What do/did you put in your S?" Ok, now I see where I hit the soft shoulder...

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Yesterday, 01:40 PM

wycolo replied to a thread What Would You Put in Your S? in Model S

@youlikeadajuice: No No, not John Waters!! Think Benny Hill. BH is a "clean" old man! :wink:

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05-19-2013, 08:17 PM

wycolo replied to a thread Roadster: Should I purchase? Options? in Technical Discussion

Have had mine exactly one year, from 3k to 7k miles. Currently (since getting ModelS) used for 3 mile trip to get mail and then 3 miles back. Also...

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05-19-2013, 06:49 PM

wycolo replied to a thread Tesla Supercharger network in Charging Standards and Infrastructure

Re: Normal, IL SuperCharger - If this is planned for the TOP level of a parking garage I fear for winter visitors. Better to nestle in on a lower...

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05-19-2013, 10:49 AM

wycolo replied to a thread What Would You Put in Your S? in Model S

At the annual high school girls car wash I hope to arrive when they have the max # of girls there. Then have them all climb aboard, the wetter the...

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05-19-2013, 10:31 AM

wycolo replied to a thread Centralia Supercharger found! in Pacific/Northwest

>Normal, IL, I guess. Heyworth, IL better for E-W traffic & just as good for Chi-StLou. Plus outside of cities. Hey - Hey - Heyworth ! ! ! --

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05-19-2013, 09:47 AM

wycolo replied to a thread Negative Camber in the Rear and Expensive Tires in Model S: Driving Dynamics

>there is a minor amount of camber adjustment in the bolt play. LCCar] This just seems lame. An eccentric bolt would be far superior to relying...

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05-19-2013, 09:38 AM

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

Since last firmware upgrade over a month ago, I've noticed a distinct two phase Regen which increases significantly somewhere around 10 mph. Then it...

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05-19-2013, 09:18 AM

wycolo replied to a thread Adaptive Cruise Control in Technical

What, a handful of ACC users will decide to trade in their Audi for a new one since they have become addicted to ACC? Rather than buy a ModelS which...

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05-19-2013, 08:52 AM

wycolo replied to a thread IMPORTANT: New Model S torque specification for mounting wheels in Model S

>The old spec was 140N.m. (103 lb/ft) . . . The NEW spec is 175N.m. (129 lb/ft) You do not give a source for the old spec, so I repeat...

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05-19-2013, 07:21 AM

wycolo replied to a thread Lifetime Average Wh/mi in Model S: Battery & Charging

So bell curve begins @323 . . . --

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05-18-2013, 09:57 AM

wycolo replied to a thread Lifetime Average Wh/mi in Model S: Battery & Charging

So, based on the last compile the bell curve (85th %ile) begins @316? Or did I use the wrong median? @7500ft I'm below half the atmosphere (true...

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05-18-2013, 07:37 AM

wycolo replied to a thread VIDEO: Fox's Tesla Re-Coil (http://mediamatters.org/) in Video

>$5 billion is a small amount for the oil industry... But as a sign of Respect it is invaluable. All those political contribution$ producing the...

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05-15-2013, 09:50 AM

wycolo replied to a thread uploading attached images in Site Feedback

I usually CROP and always reduce file size to around 200 to 300 kb. The quality looks 'the same' and I *never* get the dreaded upside down photo...

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05-15-2013, 09:37 AM

wycolo replied to a thread Short-Term TSLA Price Movements in TSLA Investor Discussions

> Entering a new position at the current time exposes you to unnecessary risk when we don't know what the floor on the price is. True. From 35...

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05-15-2013, 09:15 AM

wycolo replied to a thread Aftermarket Wheel Sets now available in Technical Discussion

Discount Tire is in Ohio & NC, but no further north or east. Momo has office on US-1 in central NJ. Fronts cost 100- rears 110-. They ride nice @85+....

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05-14-2013, 05:30 PM

wycolo replied to a thread Negative Camber in the Rear and Expensive Tires in Model S: Driving Dynamics

> So we are discussing giving up handling for better tire wear on a high performance car? This reminds me of a discussion about hyper-miling in a...

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05-14-2013, 03:54 PM

wycolo replied to a thread Aftermarket Wheel Sets now available in Technical Discussion

Finally took off the snows on the rear, so here is the full set of the MOMO rims:

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05-14-2013, 03:46 PM

wycolo replied to a thread Snowfall Glare in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Exhibit #2: Roadster offering: plan view: Shows why driving thru heavy snowfall is a non-issue with Roadster. Do 'white' ModelSs have the...

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05-13-2013, 06:52 AM

wycolo replied to a thread Request for Enhancement: Pedestrian Horn in Model S: Driving Dynamics

An inexpensive piezo sound horn could be mounted somewhere anywhere, just so it projects to the outdoors. Wire this horn to one of the stereo...

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05-13-2013, 06:25 AM

wycolo replied to a thread 12V battery issues (error messages/car charging problems) in Model S: Battery & Charging

I did blip the fan up & down- not the slightest drop in voltage. Seems that the failures are coming early on in ownership. Result of inability to...

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05-13-2013, 06:11 AM

wycolo replied to a thread Performance Plus Package now available as option or retrofit in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Makes you kinda wonder just how the factory sequences the assembly of the suspensions. THIS is where you pull out the video cam during the factory...

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05-12-2013, 09:59 AM

wycolo replied to a thread My bikes fit! in Model S: Interior & Exterior

> I think the ideal number of bicycles to own is around 7. I think you should add one more: a 'circus' bike of some sort. My Dahons (folding...

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05-12-2013, 08:34 AM

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

Just drive the tires up onto the edge, say on the passenger side. Then the driver will have full space to exit. So tires sit on an edge all day; try...

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05-12-2013, 08:24 AM

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

Guessing you frequent hilly locales like many of the old PCH towns. Agreed, you need a hill hold solution to avoid energy waste. Why not practice &...

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05-12-2013, 07:45 AM

wycolo replied to a thread Performance Plus Package now available as option or retrofit in Model S: Driving Dynamics

> I would not have been able to reassemble the suspension. Shirley you were using some sort of screw-press thingy!? --

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05-12-2013, 07:23 AM

wycolo replied to a thread 12V battery issues (error messages/car charging problems) in Model S: Battery & Charging

When turning AC on there is no effect on power socket voltage. So the major food groups appear to be lunching directly off one of the dc-dc...

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