Welcome to Tesla Motors Club
Discuss Tesla's Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster and More.
Register

Search results

  1. Born 2 Skydive

    Looking For High-End Audio Installers In North Carolina

    Has any North Carolina Model S owners installed a after-market subwoofers? I'm looking to install the NVX subwoofer and I have the premium sound system in my S. I have seen the video but I don't trust myself to do the wiring. Any recommendations in the Charlotte or Raleigh/Durham area would be...
  2. Born 2 Skydive

    Marriott Crabtree Valley in Raleigh

    Have you tried the Hyatt Raleigh West? They have three 50 amp Clipper Creek J1772 Hyatt Place Raleigh West Raleigh, NC | CarStations
  3. Born 2 Skydive

    Boone, NC: Installed a Public Charger and HPWC For Our Customers & Our Tesla

    Beautiful Brown S Charging On Our HPWC On Mother's Day. www.makotos-boone.com
  4. Born 2 Skydive

    Boone, NC: Installed a Public Charger and HPWC For Our Customers & Our Tesla

    Restaurant In Boone N.C. Installs Tesla HPWC & Nema 14-50 Oh! And we have great food too. Makoto's Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Boone NC Restaurants EV Charging Location - Makoto's Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - Boone, NC
  5. Born 2 Skydive

    Ugh. Another Model S fire - 2013-11-06

    Mercedes-Benz catches on fire and explodes - Tampa Bay sports car | Examiner.com lexus cars catching fire - Google Search Chrysler Rejects U.S. Request to Recall Millions of Vehicles At Risk of Fuel Tank Fire | TheBlaze.com Audi car catches fire in Mumbai - Indian Express Nissan recalls 140,000...
  6. Born 2 Skydive

    Responding to the "Rich Man's Car" Comments

    Every time someone throws "The average person can't afford a Tesla," comment at me. I very politely reply, "It's The Law of Diffusion Of Innovation." It usually stops them in their tracks and they will wait for me to explain. Watch the video, Simon Sinek will explain it far better than I ever...
  7. Born 2 Skydive

    Things you may not have discovered about your Model S?!

    Finally figured out how to exit highway in cruise control without harsh regen jerk. I would double click down cruise control stalk three times and cruise control will slow the car down 15 mph smoothly. (One click down for 1 mph, 2 clicks down for 5 mph.) I will keep double clicking as needed for...
  8. Born 2 Skydive

    Trouble in NC: Senate Bill 327

    And the fight continues........Dealership law change could preclude Tesla electric car sales in NC :: WRAL.com
  9. Born 2 Skydive

    Trouble in NC: Senate Bill 327

    Just got an email from my Senator's aide, Bill 327 has be re-schuduled for Thursday SENATE NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING AND BILL SPONSOR NOTICE SB 327 Clarify Motor Vehicle Licensing Law. Senator Apodaca Thursday May 9, 2013 11:00 AM Room 1027/1128 LB
  10. Born 2 Skydive

    Trouble in NC: Senate Bill 327

    Just left the Legislative Building in Raleigh. Bill 327 was taken off the agenda. Meet with my Senator Dan Soucek and voiced my opinion with the bill and gave him a little background on Tesla. He said he will get in touch with Senator Tom Apodaca, sponsorship of bill 327. Will keep everyone up...
  11. Born 2 Skydive

    Trouble in NC: Senate Bill 327

    A public hearing on SB 327 will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in room 1027 in the Legislative Building where supporters will be welcome. NC Tesla owners and Reservation owners we need to show our support. They are trying to kill the electric car. Again!!!!!!! I will be making the...
  12. Born 2 Skydive

    Audio Info Not Showing up on screen behind Steering Wheel

    Hold down the left scroll for 2 sec and it will show options you would like to display on the left screen. Scroll to music note and click scroll wheel again. Works on the right side too.
  13. Born 2 Skydive

    Steering "Click" at stop and low speed--normal or not

    My P85 started doing it too. I only hear it during parking maneuvers. Javier from Tesla Raleigh NC came and took care of it. He removed the bin from the frunk and we could hear where the sound originated from. He loosen a couple of bolts and lubed it and the clicking disappeared
  14. Born 2 Skydive

    Putting some numbers on the factors that affect range

    Has any 85 kw Model S owners Max Charged their cars and got 300 mile range? So far I have Max Range Charged the car twice and only received 271 Rated.
  15. Born 2 Skydive

    Car Care: What is the best way to dry car after a wash?

    Check out this fluffy micro fiber towels from Chemical Guys. Chemical Guys MIC_1995 - Woolly Mammoth Microfiber Dryer Towel (25 x 36) I pad the car dry instead of rubbing so as not to scratch the surface. Check out the hand held blower too. It's great to blow dry places the towels can't reach...
  16. Born 2 Skydive

    Boone, NC: Installed a Public Charger and HPWC For Our Customers & Our Tesla

    Yes. We have a few customers that drive Leafs and Volts. I meant to post this on the Model S forum.
  17. Born 2 Skydive

    Boone, NC: Installed a Public Charger and HPWC For Our Customers & Our Tesla

    Installed a Public Charger For Our Customers & Our Tesla My beautiful wife charging our beautiful car at our restaurant's public charging station we installed last year. You can find us from the following cell phone apps "PlugShare" "CarStations" "Recargo" or our website Makoto's Japanese Steak...
  18. Born 2 Skydive

    Boone, NC: Installed a Public Charger and HPWC For Our Customers & Our Tesla

    My beautiful wife charging our beautiful car at our restaurant's public charging station we installed last year. You can find us from the following cell phone apps "PlugShare" "CarStations" "Recargo" or our website http://www.makotos-boone.com
  19. Born 2 Skydive

    Jamie & Adam Tested

    Tested Test Drives the Tesla Model S Electric Car - Tested
  20. Born 2 Skydive

    Inside Scoop on Tesla’s Super-Smart Supercharger Network

    Inside Scoop on Tesla’s Super-Smart Supercharger Network | PluginCars.com
  21. Born 2 Skydive

    Maintaining a dark paint job

    Check out Chemical Guys. I just washed, clayed and waxed my wife's black Range Rover Sport and just maintain it with Chemical Guys' Eco Waterless Detailer and premium micro fiber towels it alway looks good. Waterless Detailing; Waterless Car Wash System - WATERLESS CAR CARE SILK BANDED PREMIUM...
  22. Born 2 Skydive

    Early adopters

    Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action | Video on TED.com I would like to share this video with all my fellow reservation holders. It explains why we believe in Tesla whole heartedly.
  23. Born 2 Skydive

    Model S: Clever Vanity Plates

    I photoshop the vanity plate to see what my Model S would look like.
  24. Born 2 Skydive

    What charge port connector?

    Why don't we start with wireless charging and forget about wires and connetors. Found an interesting website, Delphi Wireless Charging System
  25. Born 2 Skydive

    Wireless Charging

    Check out this wireless charging by Delphi Delphi Wireless Charging System
  26. Born 2 Skydive

    Conversion Tesla Adapter to Mennekes socket

    I was at the Model S Ride Event and spoke with a Electrical Engineer about high voltage wireless charging using electromagnetic induction mats and his reply was the technology is 5 to 10 years away. Here's a interesting link I hope will get to Elon Musk before production of the Model S so we all...
  27. Born 2 Skydive

    Pictures, videos, and news from the Model S (pre-)event Oct 1, 2011

    Wow!!!! What an awesome event Tesla rolled out. If anyone had any doubts, the test ride would have changed that. Talking to the hardware and software engineers was enlightening. Got to meet the designer. Enjoy
  28. Born 2 Skydive

    Model s ride event question

    Yes I emailed Tesla and they called me back and apologize they can't make any exceptions. I'm hoping some reservation holder overseas can't make the trip and would gladly give it up.
  29. Born 2 Skydive

    Model s ride event question

    Are there any Model S Reservation Holders out there not using their plus one invite to the Ride event? My wife and I have a very disappointed 12 year old boy that can't go. We are scheduled at 5 pm October 1. We are flying in from North Carolina and would greatly appreciate any help from my...