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2012 Model S P85 with only 31,000 miles. Haven't driven much in the last 6 years. I have a recurring issue with the door handles that is not one of the common mechanical failures. After experiencing a static shock when touching a handle it will slowly retract (slower than normal) then...

The first pic is an extreme close up of the door jamb (on the car's body) at the end of the A-pillar just below where the chrome body trim ends. Its the point where the front fender, A-pillar, and side mirror trim come together. The chip is approximately 3/8" in diameter. The second pic is...

I always use Google maps to scope out unfamiliar parking lots in advance. If they don't pass we drive a different vehicle. (Even if the current S in the garage is a loaner)

Check your paint on the front door jambs by the side mirror trim. My trim is rubbing away the paint. Driver side is completely through to the metal and the passenger side is getting there. The wear point is visible on the chrome as well. Service is looking at it this week.

I hear ya, 15+ years of Assembler. Yes, I said Assembler. No I'm not (that) old.

Good grief! So they're going to add ground effects to make it less aerodynamic and some vinyl.

Agreed, the F-Type is uber sexy. If it had the Tesla drivetrain I would have bought this instead of the S.

I'm the only one who washes our cars.

Grey on grey. Wicked.

I thought we already decided on your plate - :)

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I prefer the classic handles as well, both the feel and the light output.

I use it for the sunroof in summer, fan speed in winter.

Genre has nothing to do with it. Some Hans Zimmer tracks sound absolutely awful.

Its not a matter of liking the sound system. There is definite distortion in the front a-pillar, that is a fact. I've heard it on a variety of tracks from slacker and USB thumb drive. Need to find a low bit rate and a high bit rate sample of the same offending track to see if that helps.

Just pulled the trigger. Already went for the 4+4 with Ranger, might as well top it off with more burnt plastic. :redface:

Seems people are starting to recognize them. Overheard a discussion amongst four young professionals near my S last night. "mumble mumble.... woah this is one of those new....mumble mumble... just announced...mumble mumble... Supercharger...mumble... around $100k....mumble.... but probably not...

Good choice. If you're in the market for anything between $50k and $100k, there's no argument against the Model S. None. Zip. It renders all other cars irrelevant.

But how is that plate legal???

Solar Impulse The Solar Impulse Across America plane landed at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati tonight. What an experience! We watched it fly in from Alms Park with a panoramic view of the airport and Ohio valley below. We could track the plane's approach live via smart phone through the Solar...

Grey all the way.

Yep, agree on all points. I wouldn't trade my S for anything else in the world. Can't wait to see what the next generation Roadster delivers. :biggrin:

I wouldn't trade my S for any other car on the planet, at any pricepoint.

I had a problem with the wind deflector on the panoramic sunroof today. There is a spring loaded plastic arm that pops the deflector up when the sunroof opens. When I opened the sunroof this afternoon the plastic arm snapped. The car was parked outside in ~90 degree sun for 8 hours today...

Nice to see it's been added, but no physics engine on the planet can compete with the video game parked in the garage.

I still love our MINI Clubman S, even though the ride is very harsh (coilovers). It fits like a glove and is amazing in the corners. We may have to trade it in when the next generation Tesla roadster is released. Our other two ICE trucks on the other hand, good lord. What a nightmare...

Every time I've had to valet (very few) there was damage done to the vehicle. I will never valet the S or any future Tesla we buy. I'm done with valets.

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I had the driver door handle freeze up twice in one hour, pulled the fuses both times to fix. It happened again 5 days later, pulled the fuses again and its been good for another 5 days so far. They were seated very firm in the fuse block, not loose at all. I now carry a pair of needle nose...

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My driver's door handle stopped responding Saturday. It would extend but not open, and would not retract into the door when locked. Pulled the door fuses, waited 15 seconds, and replaced the fuses. All handles worked fine. Opened/closed the door a few times, took a short drive and it stopped...

I received the email notification yesterday at 2:41 PM EST. The ESA is priced at $2,400 on the email, but $2,500 on the website. Wow prices are going up fast!

$30 is a joke for the slow 3G. I might pay $10 a month for 4G, might. But I have free tethering and unlimited 4G from Tmobile.

The brakes are already BBK Brembos. The Get AMPed cars had Brembo stamped on them, the production cars are relabeled Tesla but are the same brakes.

A few times my charge port has refused to open on the first try even though it wasn't that cold and not frozen. Pressed the charge cord button and hear a beep and click....press again beep and click...press again beep and click. Finally it opens. It's never not opened at all. Maybe the...

Our Mini is about the only other car that will fit in the garage with the S!

45 miles round trip daily. Love the one pedal driving and playing the wh/mile game with the trip computer. Got some of my best numbers today and really took a bite out of my lifetime wh/mile. Preheating in the morning with the phone app has been great. I check the app several times a day just...

I used to have a G60...VW Corrado G60. Loved that car.

Pic of the parcel shelf?

The form is ready, but still won't let you e-file it. Says it has to be filed by mail. My state taxes can't be e-filed either. :(

I'd be interested in some alternatives to the stock nose cone. It needs a more aggressive front end. Perhaps some sort of grille that still preserves the aero or a matte wrap.

Thread was about wheels, different tires were implied. These have the same Pirelli winter tires that Tesla provides on their 19" winter package. The stock 21" will go back on in spring. Regarding handling the stress of the torque. O.Z. are quality wheels so they should be fine, but I'll be...

19" O.Z. Superturismo LM from Tirerack. Running these for winter. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=O.Z.&wheelModel=Superturismo+LM&wheelFinish=Matte+Graphite+Silver&autoMake=Tesla&autoModel=Model+S&autoYear=2013&autoModClar=

The first rule is don't talk about it. The second rule is don't talk about it. At least that's how I'm trying to cope, and no eye contact.

Good gravy, I need to move.

I've been driving ~42 miles but discharging ~100. Cold weather is murder on EV range. Those in cold climates expecting to get the 40kwh pack should take note.

Congrats Dave! Watch out for those crazy KY drivers in the snow we're getting right now!

After 21 years of obsessive washing and waxing I've found what works best for me. This is best done out of direct sunlight to minimize water spots. 1. Immediately after rinsing use an electric leaf blower to blast most of the water off, don't neglect body panel gaps and grills. This is...

Haven't had a windshield fogging issue yet, but noticed fogging in the driver door side window. It only obscured the side view mirror and wouldn't go away regardless of vent settings. At the same time I felt a terrible draft coming from the little triangle piece of glass in the corner of the...