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05-16-2013, 09:43 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread License Plate Bulb replacement in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Yes, but not necessary on the Tesla as it doesn't sense on the license plate lights.

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05-16-2013, 09:12 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread What Options I would Buy now that I have 2 teslas in Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery

Even here in pricey Seattle you can get the full front (full hood, bumper, front fenders, side mirrors - no seams) wrapped with Xpel Ultimate for...

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05-16-2013, 08:34 AM

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

After the last secondary offering last October at $28 to the tune of 8 million shares the stock went up. This offering is considerably smalller at...

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05-15-2013, 01:37 PM

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

Let's not forget that last time Tesla did a secondary offering, last October at $28 to the tune of 8 million shares, a dilution of roughly 8%, the...

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05-14-2013, 10:01 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread National Post: Hype alone won't sell EVs in News

That driving.ca "Going Green" site is clearly nothing but a front for oil and gas interests. Just look at all the articles touting "hydrogen" and...

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05-14-2013, 01:27 PM

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

Did anyone else look at those structures and think "Angry Birds?"

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05-12-2013, 10:14 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Battery operated car vacuum in Model S: Interior & Exterior

I bought one of these to leave in the garage for car duty. $47. It's decent. The rotating brush attachment works the carpet well. Only gripe is...

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05-12-2013, 10:08 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Rear jump seats in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Has anyone tried a mesh window shade? Something like this: Shade Styx ERT-RW39 Black Universal Rear Window Sunshade Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive...

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05-12-2013, 09:09 AM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Twin chargers physically included with all cars in Model S: Battery & Charging

He (bellwilliam) most certainly has the slave charger box from his photo of the rear bench removed. Questions are: 1. Is it the full deal, or just...

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05-12-2013, 08:56 AM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Proof of Tesla's plan for battery swapping in Model S: Battery & Charging

Another data point: the service tech that came out to swap out my 12v battery mentioned that he's done 4 high voltage pack swap outs and that they're...

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05-11-2013, 09:08 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Car Care: @#)$(*!% Curb rash... in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Touch-up paint, including silver and grey wheel paint, is now available at the online Tesla store.

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05-11-2013, 05:12 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Clever Vanity Plates in Model S: Interior & Exterior

When I got the car back in January it was pretty rare around here still. I had people zooming up and tailgating me all the time trying to figure out...

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05-10-2013, 09:25 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread 12-volt battery: Proactive fix (Replacement) in Model S

All the stickers and labels looked identical. I could not find a place of manufacture printed anywhere. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that.

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05-10-2013, 08:56 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Has your Model S suspension lost its new-car crispness? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Just did mine - they all needed considerable tightening. My drive train slop is gone now. Thanks!

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05-10-2013, 08:53 PM

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

Thank you for posting this. My Model S had developed what felt like a slight "stickiness" to what I thought was the motor, noticeable when starting...

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05-09-2013, 11:58 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Power drain while idle (Vampire Load) in Model S: Battery & Charging

Keep the faith. 1% per day is absolutely real, as anyone who had v4.1 with sleep mode enabled knows, or still knows if they ignored the firmware...

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05-09-2013, 11:25 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Miles per kWh in Model S: Battery & Charging

Oh god, they used data from one my posts in their short seller hatchet job. Ugh, I feel dirty... violated... used... and also rather surreal.

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05-09-2013, 08:38 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Need Feedback from real world users - long commute in Model S

I've driven Seattle to Vancouver, BC several times. 150 miles each way. On cold (35F) rainy days with the heater cranked and driving 70mph I...

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05-09-2013, 07:12 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread 12-volt battery: Proactive fix (Replacement) in Model S

My 12v was replaced this morning. The replacement was the same make and color (gray) as the original battery.

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05-09-2013, 01:11 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread 12v battery issue explanation, sort of... in Model S: Battery & Charging

Wouldn't you know it, a day after this revelation I get the "12v battery warning - service soon" error when I start the car this morning. One...

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05-09-2013, 09:02 AM

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

Wow, he was completely effusive, just gushing over the car and the earnings call. He mentioned in there he went and test drove the car for the first...

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05-07-2013, 07:53 PM

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

About today's "melt up, sell off" I have a question: when someone covers a short position by buying the shares back at the current price, doesn't...

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05-07-2013, 09:04 AM

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

Massive volume so far. I'm thinking it's a combination of profit taking by the recent momentum buyers coupled with and triggered by a resurgent...

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05-05-2013, 11:50 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Teslas at Exotics at Redmond Town Center TOMORROW (3/23)! in Pacific/Northwest

Were you able to make it? Did they let you in? Did they put you down in row 5 with the other oddities, like they did the time I went? If anything,...

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05-05-2013, 11:44 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Antennas in exterior mirrors in Model S: User Interface

DonD, Sorry to hear that. Hopefully not too expensive to replace. Do let us know what it costs as I'm sure others are curious. I know I am with...

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05-05-2013, 11:25 PM

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

Zero issues here over the course of 4 months on v4.1. I've left the car to sit in deep sleep, unplugged for days at a time with very little vampire...

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05-05-2013, 06:22 PM

EarlyAdopter replied to a thread Model S under wraps in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Your Tesla looks very happy - big grin under that cover.

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05-05-2013, 05:37 PM

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

Let me know how sleep mode works out for you when you get it back. Still working great here. :)

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