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Yesterday, 01:50 PM

Alpha replied to a thread Next up... JD Power and Associates... in Model S

I got the impression that they didn't even look at the Tesla...

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Yesterday, 05:29 AM

Alpha replied to a thread Model S Brake & Accelerator Pedal Positions in Model S: Driving Dynamics

You see! That's what I'm talking about. I routinely take my shoes off when driving now - haven't had an issue that way. Makes it much easier to feel...

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06-18-2013, 03:05 PM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Cincinnati Model S owners: I need a favor in Midwest/Great Lakes

Garage is way too clean. You look like you have time on your hands, I have 2 different garages you can organize for me. :)

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06-18-2013, 09:57 AM

Alpha replied to a thread Linux is not a RTOS and should not be running Tesla controls in Model S: User Interface

Sorry, I thought it was clear from the beginning of the thread-- it's the issue where the AC starts cycling on and off when fiddling with the nav....

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06-18-2013, 09:47 AM

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

If they're stored indoors, inside the Service Center, there would be no need for thermal monitoring and pumps*. And I believe Tesla/Elon has already...

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06-18-2013, 08:47 AM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Curious about electrician quotes in Model S: Battery & Charging

It depends on your power company. My power company charges $34/month for an additional meter / service, while service upgrades are free. They...

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06-18-2013, 07:05 AM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Superchargers in Normal, IL in Midwest/Great Lakes

I'm a bit off the path but can offer my HPWC that weekend. You'd be taking I-55 south from Chicago to St. Louis, to get to my home you'd have to go...

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06-18-2013, 06:08 AM

FlasherZ replied to a thread How can I use a NEMA 10-50 at a Bed and Breakfast in Model S: Battery & Charging

Yes, 24A is the maximum you should pull through this for sustained periods of time, since the breaker is rated at 30A and the wiring is unknown. ...

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06-18-2013, 06:05 AM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Supercharging Progress in Charging Standards and Infrastructure

In the midwest thread we have pictures of the SC going into the parking garage in Normal, IL. The cabinets are mounted, the pedestals for the...

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06-18-2013, 05:54 AM

Alpha replied to a thread Truth Or Myth: Most People Still Don't Get Tesla in TSLA Investor Discussions

I went from driving a Corolla to a P85 Would never spend over 50K on a car before this. But Tesla changes everything. It's *different* No regrets!

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06-17-2013, 11:28 AM

FlasherZ replied to a thread How can I use a NEMA 10-50 at a Bed and Breakfast in Model S: Battery & Charging

See the FAQ, specifically the question "I HAVE AN OLD-STYLE ELECTRIC RANGE OUTLET AVAILABLE (NEMA 10-50), CAN I MAKE AN ADAPTOR CORD TO THE TESLA’S...

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06-17-2013, 10:39 AM

Alpha replied to a thread Linux is not a RTOS and should not be running Tesla controls in Model S: User Interface

I've started having this issue daily on my car... Very annoying, especially when it's hot out.. I'm still on 4.4 -- I hope they push 4.5 to me soon!

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06-17-2013, 09:14 AM

jvonbokel replied to a thread Superchargers in Normal, IL in Midwest/Great Lakes

I have (almost) no idea what I'm looking at, but I still find it thrilling! :biggrin: Thanks for the update, zerompg!

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06-17-2013, 09:10 AM

Babylonfive replied to a thread CHAdeMO adapter frustration in Model S: Battery & Charging

I agree about the engineering of a third-party adapter -- the risk of a Tesla design ultimately begin available WW is likely and kills the product...

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06-17-2013, 08:44 AM

Babylonfive replied to a thread Six Months Today: Life with a Model S at 6 Months in Model S

Great review! Four months and 6600mi. here.

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06-16-2013, 09:55 PM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Splitter for a 14-30 exist? in Model S: Battery & Charging

Technically, to accomplish what you want to do, any "splitter" would have to be fused so that it didn't overload the supply plug. I'm not aware of...

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06-15-2013, 06:55 PM

FlasherZ replied to a thread New HPWC is out (soon?) in Model S: Battery & Charging

I guess one point I should make is that since the HPWC is the same (same part number and revision), even if you have the fixed model I suspect the...

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06-14-2013, 08:22 PM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Superchargers in Normal, IL in Midwest/Great Lakes

Which would be fine, except that ratings are rarely published in this way. They won't push a big load through the neutral. They're using the...

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06-14-2013, 12:35 PM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Superchargers in Normal, IL in Midwest/Great Lakes

Wow, yeah, I shouldn't do this when on vacation. 3PH power on a wye system is 3 * L-N voltage * current, so 3 * 277 * 160 is 132.9 kW. 3PH power on...

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06-14-2013, 11:33 AM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Question about charging problems at a 120v outlet in Model S: Battery & Charging

It should be ok to test, and it's rated for 15A, so you should be ok at the 12A charge rate. Just a simple word that most on the forum have seen...

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06-14-2013, 11:29 AM

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

We've also seen that a single car will start drawing 275A as well, so it's clear those numbers aren't quite correct. It is indeed weird. As I...

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06-14-2013, 11:24 AM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Superchargers in Normal, IL in Midwest/Great Lakes

Yeah, the input specs don't line up, either... 160 amps @ 480VAC is 77 kW, and 280A @ 240V is only 67 kW. Can't explain it. :) (EDIT: yes I can,...

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06-14-2013, 07:38 AM

jvonbokel replied to a thread Superchargers in Normal, IL in Midwest/Great Lakes

Am I reading this right... Output 410V @ 210A = 86.1kW? I would assume that the "Supercharger 120" would mean 120kW, so I'm guessing I'm just...

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06-14-2013, 07:11 AM

jvonbokel replied to a thread Anti-Tesla Gibberish in Tesla Motors

It sounds like you just answered your own question, but it varies from person to person. For me, I used to dream of owning a Mustang GT (~$40k). I...

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06-13-2013, 07:38 PM

FlasherZ replied to a thread New HPWC is out (soon?) in Model S: Battery & Charging

It sounds like they're going to take them back for rework/retrofit and use them as replacements.

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06-13-2013, 07:35 PM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Video of Firmware 4.5 pulling juice from wall, NOT battery. in Model S: User Interface

From my experience, "top up" charges occur every 24 hours or so based on the last charge, so it likely respects the timer in that way. Shore power...

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06-13-2013, 07:33 PM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Am I the only person here that thinks that the front grill looks like a Ford Taurus? in Model S: Interior & Exterior

My point was that Ford did a good job of stealing from Tesla, not the other way around. Some of the same lines on the new Fusion are seen, like the...

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06-13-2013, 06:46 PM

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

Visited the Normal, IL site. See the Midwest forum for pics and progress. I'll leave this nugget though:

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06-13-2013, 06:40 PM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Superchargers in Normal, IL in Midwest/Great Lakes

Progress... hardware installed, bases poured... couple of weeks more...

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06-13-2013, 04:09 PM

FlasherZ replied to a thread Superchargers in Normal, IL in Midwest/Great Lakes

Taking our ICE unfortunately... but I'll PM you if I get free time Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

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