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Mine used to sound like a large swarm of very angry bees when it was hot outside. I wouldn't use it in the presence of people, it was so loud. However, just had my car in for service and asked them to take a look. The report says they changed the bracket and installed some sound insulation...

Are you looking to secure it when you're not using it or also when you're using it? I used to live in a townhouse complex with carports. I had a weatherproof box installed with a Nema 14-50 plug. When you're not using it, the box closes and you can attach a small padlock to keep it closed...

Bay Area news was showing this dash cam video of a big rig crash on 101 last Friday. When you look closely, you'll see a silver Model S coming in the opposite direction that is almost crushed by the big rig. It swerves and runs over the debris, but came through ok. Looks like the car handled...

Mine is plugged in behind the mirror and left on 24/7. Never had any issues with power drain. If I am out of town for an extended period, I'll probably turn off the wifi, but that's about it.

I'm biased, but definitely go with the grey wheels. I think they look much better than the silver 21's. If you're fixed on the black exterior, that's a good choice. However, here's a pic of my blue/tan to try and sway you my way... :) You'll be thrilled regardless.

Blue on an overcast day in San Francisco

Here's my blue performance. It's amazing how it can look black in some light conditions. This was an overcast day and you can barely tell it's blue. On a sunny day there's no mistaking it for black, as the blue really pops.

He was standing by the rear door on the driver side looking down through the sunroof. Rear door was open and I think he was standing on the floor of the car in front of the seat.

First use of a Model S in an engagement photo shoot? Huge props to my fiance for letting me have a car in a couple of our engagement photos and then suggesting I post them on TMC! :)

I made a request to Tesla Ownership to add functionality to automatically close the sunroof when a call comes in. Could be a simple toggle switch on the Settings screen.

Yeah, I wasn't able to find one that fully covered the plug. The door on mine doesn't close all the way, but it does protect the plug from rain. When it rains, even very hard, no water gets on the plug or outlet. The cover acts as an umbrella and it closes enough so rain can't get in from the...

You may want to check out these threads. They have some useful infor our outdoor charging solutions. I have a carport where the car is protected, but the outlet is exposed. If you have questions, feel free to ping me. Will the UMC fit when the cover is closed? Outdoor Outlet Installed...

Here's my MacGyver'd solution. Seems like it will solve the problem. Parts Needed: 1/2" Pipe Repair Clamp Small Piece of Foam Drawer Liner Tape Small Padlock Cable Lock Tape the drawer liner around the UMC cable between the plug and box thingy (technical term). This acts as padding. Lay the...

Seems like overkill and I'm pretty sure my HOA wouldn't be wild about a huge cage covering the outlet. Not sure how yours is on those sorts of visual aspects. There must be a way to fit some sort of lockable ring over the UMC cable and then thread a cable lock through it. I just need to find...

I live in a townhouse community too and have the same box. I currently unplug my UMC each day and store it in my trunk. I only plan to be living here another year or two, so hopefully the box will last long enough. I've been thinking about how best to rig up some sort of locking solution...

Mine is outside and mostly uncovered. I haven't had any issues with the UMC getting wet in the rain. The charge port on the car is always under cover, however. The cover on the outlet box also keeps the plug out of the rain. I've attached a pic showing my set-up on a rainy day.

Good info regarding the curb rash. I've been very careful so far and haven't had an incident yet (knock on wood...).

Just happened to me as well. The other day my rear passenger door opened by itself. This morning it was my front driver side door. I logged an issue with service with the exact date and time of the driver side incident. It happened when I put the car in park and the door just popped open...

I have blue with tan and the grey 21's. They look awesome and I've received many compliments. I think it comes down to personal preference, but I'd take my grey's over the silver any day of the week.

Sorry if this has already been suggested before, however I'd really like an option to have the car automatically close the sunroof when a phone call comes in. I took a call for the first time yesterday with the sunroof open and the caller couldn't hear anything other than wind noise. I had to...

That's my exact config and have zero regrets. Send me a message if you want to discuss or request specific pictures.

+1 on this. Would be a nice feature.

I'm having the same reaction as when I see a guy who just recently shaved off a mustache...

FYI to you folks waiting for Bay Area deliveries. I was at the service center in Fremont yesterday and there were a TON of cars queue'd up for final inspection and detailing. I chatted with the service guys a bit and they said they were all getting ready for Bay Area deliveries. Must have...

I may be mistaken, but I thought that the car wouldn't let you turn on and drive away with the charge port door open. This morning, after getting 4.2, I started driving out of my driveway with the port door still open (I always forget to close it). Anyone else notice this and is this a 4.2...

Yesterday I took my car in to Fremont service and they took care of my 12V error and due list. Very nice people there and quite helpful. It's clear they are still ramping up their service department, but pretty smooth experience, all in all. The 12V issue was described to me as a firmware...

Interesting that you were able to have service remotely "reset the gateway" and install 4.2 to resolve this issue. They tried to push 4.2 to me last night and it failed because of the low 12V warning. I called them again this morning and was told that I needed to bring the car in to the...

That's my best case scenario hope as well. Fingers crossed here too.

I got the 12V battery warning/replace message this morning. I've called service and they have told me they will view the logs and see what's going on. I haven't heard anything back yet, but they did say I could continue to drive as normal. Definitely makes me nervous, however. I'll provide...

I was thinking along the same lines. Was considering clear nail polish, but am a little afraid to try it. I have a small area of leather wear that I think could be stabilized using the nail polish.

I washed mine for the first time last weekend and was pleased with how it turned out. I hand washed it using the two bucket method and two micro-fiber cloths. I alternated each time I went back to the rinse bucket, to make sure all the grit was out of each cloth. I then used a clay bar to get...

That's funny, that looks like mine. Wait a minute, that is mine! Always nice to be noticed... :)

Thought about doing that, but it doesn't seem necessary at this point. The plug and outlet have remained dry. Rain is all on the exterior. We don't get much rain here and never any snow. If I was in an area with worse weather, I probably would look in to a different or additional cover.

Glad you like my set up. I must admit, I was pretty nervous about the outlet staying dry in the rain. It rained and blew a gale here last night. When I went outside this morning and looked under the cover, it was bone dry. Lost a little sleep over it, however... I added a cord hanging...

For those of you that need to install an outlet outside or in a carport, here are some pictures and a description of my installation. I only have access to a carport and the outlet needed to be attached to a fence that is not under the carport roof. Based on a recommendation I received from a...

Picked up my car at the factory yesterday. Still getting used to everything, but the usual accolades certainly come to mind. Due list included the carbon fiber spoiler, trunk panel that covers the recessed cavity in the trunk and a full detail (they forgot to do it...). Not having the detail...

I'm picking up my car this afternoon at the factory. The app timing question is on my list of things to ask about. I'll pass any new info along if I get it.

I'm VIN 2808 and I'm picking my car up at the factory tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. Was very surprised to get it that quickly, since I only received the VIN on Tuesday evening. Got the call to pick up on Wednesday evening.

I just got "The Call"! Car is ready. Picking it up at the factory Friday afternoon. VIN 2808. Res 6,233. It's going to be a long 36 hours....

Got my VIN last night! 2808. Hope to get a factory pick up date soon. Interesting about the possibility that this weekend is the last factory pickup window. Will post any details I get on that.

I just got a phone call and email mail saying my car is in the "final stages of manufacturing and will be ready for delivery by the end of the year". No VIN yet though... Tesla asked for a copy of my drivers license and insurance so they could do the final paperwork and schedule delivery (I'm...

Just ordered my plate for my Model S Performance.

Congratulations! My exact build and seeing these pictures eliminates any last hesitation I had about blue with the performance grey wheels. Looks fantastic! Looks like you also have the tan interior. If you take some pictures of the interior, please post. I think the blue with the tan is...

I've got the same thing. You could download all that stuff from their "manuals" page before, however, so I don't think it changes much. I was told yesterday to check daily for my VIN. Should be coming soon.

I got my delivery window of December 15 - 31st. P6,233. I never got a response to the Dec or Jan email, where I said "Hell Yes!". However, the red "Delivery" button was activated on my My Tesla page and that's where the window was given. Blue Performance Tan Interior Carbon Fiber Pano...

I struggled a bit with the performance vs. non-performance decision as well. With the options I want (21" wheels, air suspension, etc.), the price difference between a performance and a non-performance works out to $8,500. I prefer the carbon fiber and I also prefer the grey performance...

I just received my build email and finalized my order for P6233. Estimated delivery in Jan or Feb. However, I’m guessing it will most likely be Feb or March. • Model S Performance • Pacific Blue with tan interior and carbon fiber accents • Pano roof • 21” performance grey wheels • Tech...

Enough discussion of tire pressure gauges... Here's a new review from Wired. At least I think it's new. Haven't read it fully as of yet. Review: Tesla Model S

Found a new video on Motortrend. This could practically be called Tesla's first commercial for the Model S. Nice to see a drive video that isn't so focused on range, but more on performance and other benefits. Pikes Peak Meets and Drives the Tesla Model S - WOT on Motor Trend

I've been struggling with the same question myself. I've seen the spoiler in person on a number of different color cars. I think the color does really impact the decision. On the white car above, I'm not wild about the spoiler at all. On a darker color (blue, gray) I think it works. I've...