Recent content by Simian

Thanks for the warning! It has also happened to our Model X Performance order (also with free ludicrous upgrade).

A photo of our deep blue metallic P90DL yesterday night.

My order was similarly fast: ordered 2-27-16, order confirmed 3-5-16 and delivery confirmed for 3-29-16 (although I've decided to delay it until 3-30-16 instead). 6-seat P90DL with all options. VIN 25xx. Still quite surprised it was this quick. I was expecting to wait a few months.

I got the email too, and I only confirmed my configuration last week. Expected delivery of Mar 24 - 31. Reserved: Sept 30, 2015 Invited to configure: Jan 11, 2016 Confirmed configuration: Mar 5, 2016 Expected delivery: "Your estimated delivery date is March 24, 2016 - March 31, 2016". VIN 25xx...

My understanding is that, everything else being equal, there are three primary factors that determine how hot a surface feels in the sun: 1) Solar Reflectance: the fraction of incident solar energy which is reflected by the surface 2) Thermal Emittance: the ability of a hot material to shed...

That Car and Driver article reports a 0-60mph time of 3.3s but a slower 5-60mph rolling start time of 4.1s. Anyone understand why that would be the case? I believe that it's fairly common for ICE vehicles to have a slower 5-60mph rolling start time (for the standing 0-60mph run they can spin up...

Same thing happened to me when submitting an information update. So I resubmitted with an $8 check. A few days later I received the check back with a note say that there was no need for payment! :confused: I hope they at least updated my information.

Looks like the CA DMV is planning to issue vintage style plates. The program still looks tentative, and might not happen. The vintage style plates could look better than regular plates, particularly for darker colored Teslas: CA Legacy Plates

Thanks! I've just posted 2880x1920 resolution versions of that photo and a couple new ones over on the owners photos thread. Here's a link to the post: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/10246-Owners-delivery-stories-photos-and-first-impressions/page9?p=203784&viewfull=1#post203784

Picked up Pearl White Performance Sig#565 (VIN 451) yesterday evening! A few 2880x1920 resolution photos:

Thanks! It's pearl white. Decided to reschedule the factory tour until next week since it was getting late and wanted to get home. I don't know whether the factory floor was fully active, but it's clear some of the folks were around to prep the cars and also manage the sales process.

Got a call at 3.30pm saying that the car was ready today! Picked up Sig#565 (VIN 451) at the Tesla Fremont factory this evening. Safely back home now!

Two days ago I received the delivery email for Sig#565. Expected delivery: Oct 5 - Oct 19 in the SF Bay Area. Signature Performance Pearl White Panoramic Roof 21" Silver Wheels Tan Performance Interior Carbon Fiber Décor Paint Armor High Power Wall Connector (probably not available at time of...