Years ago I was quite devoted to the "mission" of getting more people aware of how superb Finnish snow tires were, as represented by Nokian. However, as our winters have gotten milder I've turned from full-on snow tires to "all weather tires" and discovered that Nokian was... well, let's just say I'm not impressed:
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Winter Tire Plans -- Changing My Recommendations
Years ago I was quite devoted to the "mission" of getting more people aware of how superb Finnish snow tires were, as represented by Nokian. However, as our winters have gotten milder I've turned from full-on snow tires to "all weather tires" and discovered that Nokian was... well, let's just say I'm not impressed:
Monday, January 15, 2024
Under the Frunk: Rerouting the AC drain line to prevent battery damage/failure
Many Tesla Model S battery pack failures have been traced to water ingress/moisture issues. Partly this is due to aging pack seals, but it's also commonly linked to the factory placement of the AC drain line. Click through for an easy DIY every Model S owner should do:
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Tesla TPMS issues and how to fix them - system variations, sensor options and troubleshooting
There are basically two types of Tesla TPMS and I'll explain the differences between them and how to troubleshoot the earlier system (in particular) when replacing/updating your sensors.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Will it fit? Getting dimensional with the Model S (finally)
Like many of you, I've found myself wandering through the hardware store with a project in mind and ready to start pulling lumber... And then caught myself wondering, "Will it fit??" After years of this I finally got around to answering that question once and for all.
Monday, November 16, 2020
Friday, October 30, 2020
Friday, October 2, 2020
Unplugged Speaker Caused "Treble" For Years
I'm a bit sheepish to admit this-- well, more amazed really...
When my panoramic roof was replaced in 2017 (and about 35,000 miles ago) it seems my "tweeter" speaker on the passenger side was never plugged back in... and it took years for me to notice.
Friday, September 18, 2020
First Accident - Part 5: Three Shades of Grey
Our Tesla had been sodomized by a Honda minivan, found to be dissolving deep under the bumper and delayed because of wrong parts sent from the factory while we swigged gas in The Gangster... But finally the call came: she was ready. It was time to get our Serena back.
Monday, March 11, 2019
Tank Slapping Tesla Veers Back Into Retail.... For Now
It seems an appropriate metaphor for the recent developments at Tesla, ironically, as the company seems unable to just pick a direction and stick to it.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Tesla Disrupts Retail by Closing Their Own Stores
There it is, ladies and gentlemen. The long-awaited Tesla Store, snuggled in a nest of affluence at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh's northern suburbs has unceremoniously closed. If Elon is to be believed, that gate won't open for customers until a new company name adorns the header.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Introducing My Video Blog - Please SUBSCRIBE!
TO SUBSCRIBE: Go to my channel here: www.YouTube.com/NZCUTRHey everybody! Launching a video blog today, many more to come (I hope)-- but only if you subscribe on YouTube! VIDEO LINK: https://t.co/3UUvgg6PKq #Tesla #Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/Cu2YtvfJeG— Tesla Pittsburgh (@TeslaPittsburgh) January 25, 2018
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
First Accident - Part 4: Eaten Alive
The first major modification we had done to our Tesla-- and one of the first reviews I did for Teslarati-- was the installation of our Torklift EcoHitch. It was a huge opportunity to get functionality we wanted but I was very nervous about the installation process and, three years later, I’ve discovered my concerns were justified.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
First Accident - Part 3: Living with The Gangster
We arrived home from our big road trip and immediately the car shuffling began. The Hunger Games’ motto “may the odds be ever in your favor” kept rattling through my brain as I scrambled to keep two cars on the road at all times. Then came The Gangster.
Sunday, December 10, 2017
First Accident - Part 2: Sourcing Parts
Thursday, December 7, 2017
First Accident - Part 1: Dashcam's Big Day
Monday, November 20, 2017
DASHCAM REVIEW: Thinkware F770 vs Blackvue DR650GW
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Here's the Pudding: "Franklin Park" Supercharger?
I had a number of people question my "confirmed" proclamation on a previous post regarding the Wexford Supercharger. They said the white cabinets could be "anything," despite my assurances they weren't some kind of new vending machine installation for your MTOs. Well I've been doing this a long time...
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Wexford / Franklin Park Supercharger CONFIRMED!
As one of our sharp-eyed local Tesla owners put it, "That looks familiar." ANOTHER Supercharger location found and under construction in western Pennsylvania and-- you guessed it-- it's at ANOTHER Sheetz. Elon, you gonna come get your MTO n'at??
Friday, August 4, 2017
Hermitage / West Middlesex Supercharger CONFIRMED!
Hot on the heels of the DuBois / Falls Creek Supercharger getting turned on and our own unofficial charge at an unopened Supercharger near Corning, NY... we now have yet ANOTHER new Supercharger that was spotted by my very own father near Hermitage, PA. Wanna guess who is hosting the latest Tesla Supercharger?
Saturday, July 1, 2017
DuBois / Falls Creek Supercharger CONFIRMED!
Not content to wait for others to claim the glory, Darren and Joseph mounted up and headed for the hinterlands of Pennsylvania to see if the rumors of a DuBois Supercharger were true. Here's what they found...
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