This month’s TOCWA casual meetup as at
Clancy’s Fish Bar, 195 Challenger Parade, City Beach
from 6:30pm Wednesday 4 September 2019
Come along and say “g’day” and watch the weather over the ocean!
Web Browser is here, plus School Zones – version 2019.32 updates
We’ve had our first update to bring some new functionality for a while (unless you count games).
Software v2019.32 adds the long-missing Web-browser to Australian cars
It only functions in Park, as soon as you engage a gear, it closes, but it’s still handy to have.
Also added in this version is support for Australian School Zones – the display now shows the time-based speed limit below the default one
(sorry for the slightly blurry photo – taken by my son while I was driving)
The database of school zones is still taking shape – some are missing, so keep an eye out, and feel free to let us know if you find missing ones – I noticed that it doesn’t know about the school zone on Pearson St adjacent to Churchlands Primary School but it does seem to know about the ones around Churchlands SHS and Newman.
New Gwelup DC Charger
A few of us met up at the opening of a new DC fast charger at PrimeWest Gwelup
There is a 50kW Chademo/CCS2 as well as a twin 22kW Type-2.
For now, you either need a Chademo adapter, or a Type-2 to Type-2 cable to use the charger. Model 3 Owners can simply plug in with the CCS2 connector
August Casual Meetup – Mt Henry Tavern
This month’s casual meetup will be at
Mt Henry Tavern, 27 Manning Rd, Como
from 11am onwards on Sunday August 4th
Come along and say hello and grab a bite
Service Bookings via the App
Tesla have now finally set up access to make service bookings for Perth through the App:
Be careful, though, the calendar link that gets emailed with your booking computes in EST, so you’ll need to move it 2 hours forward in your calendar.
Drive Day – Sunday 18th August
The next TOCWA drive day will be held on Sunday the 18th of August to Dwellingup, approximately 100km south of Perth.
Tesla owners and enthusiasts are welcome to join TOCWA for a leisurely drive from UWA to Dwellingup, followed by lunch and an optional ride on the historic Hotham Valley Railway.
Programme
9:30 – Meet at UWA Car Park 3 (near the DC charging station)
10:00 – Depart UWA for Dwellingup
11:30 – 11:45: Arrive at the Dwellingup Visitor Information Centre
12:00 – 1:45: Lunch at the Blue Wren Cafe
2:00 – 4:00: Ride on the Hotham Valley Railway (optional)
Route
A detailed route will be provided on the day, but we will likely take a scenic journey along the South West Highway, before turning left onto Del Park Road in North Dandalup for the final leg to Dwellingup.
Charging
The proposed route from UWA to Dwellingup is approximately 110km, so owners are asked to plan ahead and arrive at UWA with a high state-of-charge. This will ensure charging facilities are available for those with smaller-capacity batteries, or for those who have traveled long distances to join us.
Charging is available at both the start and finish points – UWA offers 50kW DC charging, and the Dwellingup Visitor Information Centre offers 22kW 3-phase AC charging for suitably-equipped vehicles.
Adaptors are required for both charging facilities, so don’t hesitate to ask for further information via the TOCWA Facebook page or online forum if you need further information or would like to borrow an adaptor.
Hotham Valley Railway
The Hotham Valley Railway will be operating a return steam train service at 2:00pm from Dwellingup to Isandra Siding (14km away). Tickets are $40 for adults, or $20 for children, and proceeds support the preservation of the historic Hotham Valley Railway. Tickets can be pre-purchased direct from the Hotham Valley Railway via credit card by phoning (08) 6278 1111, or they can be purchased on a cash-only basis on the day. The return journey is 2 hours, and arrives back in Dwellingup at 4:00pm.
RSVP
If you would like to join us on the drive, or just for lunch at the Blue Wren Cafe, please RSVP via the event on TOCWA’s Facebook page, or email trevor.pinnington@gmail.com.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
(If you have trouble going to the Facebook event, you can join the Facebook group here)
July Casual Meetup – Wembley Golf Club
This month’s casual meetup will be at:
Wembley Golf Club
200 The Blvd, Wembley Downs
on Wednesday July 3rd from 6:30pm.
Come along for a chat – a few of us will be there.
White is the new Black
Elon says:
Starting next month, Tesla will charge $1000 for color black (same price as silver)
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 19, 2019
He confirmed later in the thread that a new “standard”, non-pearl white colour will be the default, no-cost colour.
This seems like a better choice for Australia.
Future Vehicles Expo
Some of us will be at the Future Vehicles Expo on Friday – come down and say hello
Wellard Tech and Tinkering
A few of us met at Wellard Community Tech and Tinkering today. They had awesome demos of VR and AR and 3D Printing, and we set up outside and had some great chats with people coming and going.
Remember that we’re also at Heathcote tomorrow around midday for a couple of hours if you want to come and say hello, or talk about ordering a Model 3.