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    Michigan Registration Fee

    Michigan has a backwards vehicle registration system that severely penalizes drivers of EVs and used cars in general. Here’s an interesting article on the subject which basically confirms that Michigan calculates license plate fees based on original BASE manufacturer suggested retail price. As...
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    WTB: hip strikers for RFS

    I’m also having trouble finding these through Tesla service. Any leads on these used or new. 1013626-00-D - ASY - HIP STRIKER LH 1013629-00-D - ASY - HIP STRIKER RH I’m also having trouble finding these through service center. Any leads on used ones.
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    Tow Hitch with Rear Facing Seats

    The aluminum crossmember will cover the hitch as picture shows for drawtite but the steel impact bar needs to be removed since hitch occupies that same space as this pic shows
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    Tow Hitch with Rear Facing Seats

    Pictures of Draw Tite hitch install and impact beam. The drawtite replaces beam as it goes straight across bumper. Other hitches drop down then go across.
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    ISO Model s third row seat parts

    Looking for the following parts for Model S with rear facing seats. 1013626-00-D (left) hip striker 1013629-00-D (right) hip striker 1013633-00-A - upper bezel and 1014277-00-A - lower bezel for 2nd row
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    Tow Hitch with Rear Facing Seats

    The drawtite hitch is definitely shaped different than other Tesla S hitches. Other hitches drop lower from bracket to accommodate the rear impact bar. The draw-tite runs straight across mimicking the placement of the impact bar. It's a heavy duty hitch though and is as thick as impact bar...
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    Tesla Model S - ISO Parts

    Looking for the following parts for our car. 1013626-00-D (left) hip striker 1013629-00-D (right) hip striker 1013633-00-A - upper bezel and 1014277-00-A - lower bezel for 2nd row
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    Michigan Winter driving in a Model S

    My p90d constantly slips and skids on turns in light snow. Michelin factory tires are installed with lots of tread life. not sure what issue is but this car is dangerous in current state on snow or ice. I have to have techs look at it because not safe to drive even in slight dusting conditions.