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    MIT Tesla/Vehicle Technology Research

    You had me until you mentioned audio/video from the cab. I'm all for research and helping fellow enthusiasts, and I generally allow far more anonymous data gathering about my movements than most of my counterparts in IT, but no way I'm allowing remote storage of video and audio recorded from...
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    Model S Nature Pictures

    Beautiful!! And the scenery looks pretty good too ;)
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    Model S Nature Pictures

    Here's one I took yesterday. I've been waiting for a sunny day to get some better lighting, but nature hasn't been cooperating. This one was taken beside a reservoir in Connecticut that has several really interesting stonework pieces around it (not pictured).
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    Minimum ambient air temp to avoid regen limitations of a cold battery

    @Andyw2100 this is what I was looking for. I've been reading the other threads about separate battery heating controls, etc. and this is what made me curious as to what the temperature is that typically triggers the cold battery regen limiter. When I'm at home, and I know what I'm going to do...
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    We Are All Very Lucky

    I don't need to rent a car. I had to drive my pick-up truck this morning to take care of some errands for which the Model S is unqualified, and I hated nearly every aspect of the driving experience... and this is the pickup truck that I used to refer to as "the single most comfortable...
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    Minimum ambient air temp to avoid regen limitations of a cold battery

    Greetings. I went looking for this information because I could've sworn I had seen it elsewhere before, so apologies to the moderators if this has been asked and answered. Today I noticed that after the Tesla sits for a decent amount of time (raining, 50F air temp), when I get in the car the...
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    Cars,drivers that consistently (and foolishly) want to challenge the Model S

    There must be something about BMWs that brings out the idiots. When I used to own one, I would regularly (as in 2-3 times per week) get challenged at stop lights or on the highway by everything from Mustangs to modded Hondas to other BMWs... holy crap the guys with the M3s and M5s... you'd think...
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    Took delivery of my S70D in Milford, CT yesterday

    I thought we were well past the baby diaper stage as well. I have a 15 year old and a 14 year old daughter... so there's a bit of a gap before the babies :biggrin:
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    Took delivery of my S70D in Milford, CT yesterday

    Honestly the only reason I stopped in Brattleboro instead of continuing on to West Lebanon was because I had to get home to make dinner :) Otherwise I would've driven all night. I agree with shelbri's comment about West Springfield. I felt compelled to check it out (I actually feel compelled to...
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    Production and delivery

    It took, if I remember right, 8 business days from when the page said it was "in transit" until it told me the car was being prepped for my delivery at the store. BTW - congratulations on the car!! I picked mine up yesterday and I still can't wipe the smile off my face.
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    Took delivery of my S70D in Milford, CT yesterday

    Hey all, I picked up my 70D yesterday and spent the entire day with such a big grin on my face that I felt compelled to share my experience. First, here's a picture of our 3-month old checking out the frunk. She approves :) There were a few communications issues with the DS but I think much...
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    Breed of dog Tesla Owners and Fans have.

    I had a black lab/golden retriever mix. Now have a yorkie/bichon mix that probably weighs 9lbs soaking wet.
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    How Long for a Tesla with 400 Mile Range ? Vs. 500 Mile Range in a Decade !

    This is a great point. As long as I have enough range to make it from Supercharger to Supercharger and get from the last SC to my house on the way back from a trip, I don't really care if the max range is some huge number. Here's a great quote a friend of mine gave me when talking about this...
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    Tesla WeatherTech All Season Floor Mats

    I just went through this decision process myself. In a bizarre twist, the Tesla weathertech mats are $50 cheaper than the equivalent ones direct from WeatherTech. However, Tesla's are sold out and I'd spend more than the $50 difference cleaning fall/winter out of my floors while waiting for...
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    WooHoo! 10K miles!

    Congratulations! Can't wait to see the 20k picture!