Recent content by RV8R

I am nearing the end of tire life and am looking for feedback on quality tire vendors for installation. There is a wealth of opinion regarding tire brands, but I am seeking feedback on quality service/installation, i.e. shops that won't do damage to the battery/frame during replacement, and...

I've got a 2018, 76k miles. 100% charge shows about 223 mi. range. Teslafi indicates a tad below fleet average, so you're doing well. I live with the limited range and now use FUSC every chance I get. I no longer worry about saving the battery. As has been said, they gonna die.

I was not aware that Tesla will sell parts directly to owners, i.e. small owner serviceable items.

Is there a Non-Tesla Source for window weather strip replacement? Tesla wants $250 for the $50 part and installation.

Thanks. Maybe that's why I couldn't find any?

Is there a spec for 'Factory Alignment' of the aim point for left and right main beam, i.e. X feet from car on pavement, or X inches high on wall screen Y distance from bumper? I have not found that spec anywhere and there seems to be a lot of personal preference. Thanks for any assistance.

After reading enough about getting 'bricked' I replaced my 12v battery yesterday to be proactive. The old battery was original 7/18, just over 5 years old. I figure I got my money's worth. Initially they brought a 'new' replacement dated 8/22. I refused it and asked for a newer manufacture...

I have standard tires and do a rotation every 8-9000 miles. Tesla comes to the house for $65. I've been getting 40k+ on tires, mostly highway and 'chill' driving habits.

I had mobile service come to rotate tires and replace the 12v battery after nearly five years use. The battery price, installed, is $251. When I looked at the manufacture date on the replacement, it was a one year old this month (08/22). I refused it and the only other one he had was also one...

I have two small dents in the hood under the PPF. Has anyone had experience with a PDR in SoFL that they would recommend? The two folks I spoke with already have doubts about a successful repair under PPF. There are comments on the forum where folks have had success, but not any in my region...

Thanks! I didn't pick that info up in the notes or from the Autopilot screen.

I just updated to v. 2022.45.12 and have lost the adaptive cruise control following distance adjustment (twist of lower left stalk). Am I missing some fine tuning in the new version, or has it been eliminated?

Will you get any indication when the 12V is starting to go? I've still got my original '17 and no issues. I don't want to get bricked at the wrong time for a $250 battery.

Unfortunately some of the recommendations are moot. He has to deal with what he has. F/W/I/W, on my delivery, there were so many paint issues I rejected the car and said I'll wait for a new one w/o flaws. In two days they redirected someone else's car to me and I was happy. Though now I...

As miles vary significantly based on speed and other factors, I use a simpler rule of thumb measurement. I add 50% during a number of charges while parked and unoccupied. (15% to 65%, 20% to 70%, etc.). double the kwh number and it should come out very close to remaining kwh life in battery...