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  1. Roamer

    Production X Configuration Has Begun!

    The on board charger is for AC charging the Super Chargers are DC direct to the battery. Home and destination chargers provide AC electricity to the onboard charger that converts it to DC to charge the batteries. So the 48 or 72 discussion has no relationship to Super Charging.
  2. Roamer

    Production X Configuration Has Begun!

    I would not consider a $500.00 difference on a $144,000 order significant. It is more like a rounding error when you stack up all the options individually on a production order. The time value of the 40k deposit should maybe get a little thank you also. I have two sigs ordered. One with six...
  3. Roamer

    Production X Configuration Has Begun!

    LED headlights are standard equipment an all configurations. LED Turn lights are included in the upgrade.
  4. Roamer

    First Trip Tips/Suggestions - Phoenix to San Diego

    I might add that the car gets smarter as you drive it. Using the trip energy consumption graph I found that initially it would be off by as much as 6 to 10%. After a few legs, and maybe a software update, it calibrated energy use to how I drive. Now it displays estimated energy use almost...
  5. Roamer

    First Trip Tips/Suggestions - Phoenix to San Diego

    Exactly how I drive from Mesa AZ to Oceanside. On the return I take the scenic two lane to the SC in Indio then Quartzite and home. I charge higher and longer at Quartzite so I can skip Buckeye. i have made this round trip more than 30 times and have charged at every SC on 1-10 and I-8 as I...
  6. Roamer

    5 days to decide between S and X

    You can drive an S before year end. If you buy an X you can have it........soon....... The way the X is going you could wear out a S waiting. I have. 35,000 miles on S cars bought while waiting for the X. I ordered a P85+ in 2013 because I didn't want to wait for our X order. My wife took over...
  7. Roamer

    Q3 2015 Report & Conference Call

    Also check your front bumper sensor. Dead bugs can disable the system.
  8. Roamer

    Bonnie's Xcellent Adventure w/X Sig 2 - Config, Delivery, Roadtrip

    Bonnie, Get the bee hives moved and enjoy the day. I agree completly that all the vibration and postulating accomplishes absolutely nothing. I have purchased three Model S cars and have two Sig X cars confirmed. I have never visited a Tesla store, have never called Tesla to ask a delivery...
  9. Roamer

    How Satisfied Are You With Autopilot?

    It is absolutely amazing. And you are correct that it will keep getting better.
  10. Roamer

    How Satisfied Are You With Autopilot?

    Just did two nights of driving. i have found that now that I don't have to concentrate on the road right in front of me and spend so much effort staying centered in the lane I tend to look further down the road. An hour ago on I 15 I was flying along and spotted a large traffic cone standing...
  11. Roamer

    How Satisfied Are You With Autopilot?

    I absolutely love using it. Amazing what it can do right out of the box. It will only get better from here. Drove 300 miles of varied highway last night. Super easy. I love that all the newly striped roads in AZ have dotted lines in front of exits. Makes it easy for auto pilot to stay locked.
  12. Roamer

    Signature delivery now mid/late January

    You must be young. Remember the Apple Lisa computer that was a total bust, then the Macintosh that was hyped and hyped and delayed and delayed. Then Apple fired Jobs and brought in a really smart Experienced CEO to fix the company and all its problems and the company was almost destroyed...
  13. Roamer

    Signature delivery now mid/late January

    I have to blow it all, $$$$, before Bernie confiscates it. But then it will be great to have no reason to get out of bed or go to work any more.
  14. Roamer

    Signature delivery now mid/late January

    Sig X 309, VIN 265 Ordered 9/15 and Sig 593, No VIN Yet, Ordered 9/24 Call from DS this afternoon. First car mid December second car late December Identical cars except seats, the first is six seat the second seven seat Sig red, black and black, figured ash, 20's, Ludicrus, tow and heat. For...
  15. Roamer

    Very Difficult decision..Canceling my Sig X reservation

    I am rather surprised that people thought the X would be a full up off road four wheel drive SUV.... From the very first prototype it looked exactly like a crossover style to me. Maybe the distinctions have been muddled over the years as companies create all manner of vehicle configurations...
  16. Roamer

    Model X towing 5,000 up mountain passes at the speed limit?

    Just like a gas car reaches a power output limit when working hard the Tesla will also have limits. Physics can be tough. i have maxed out battery output on a P85+ climbing long grades at highway speeds. Push the accelerator and the car says sorry nothing left to give. It it is pretty...
  17. Roamer

    Value of Signature Red Color

    I have wanted Sig red ever since I supercharged next to a detailed and polished sig red on a beautiful sunny day. My opinion; The the sig red adds value because it is rare and beautiful. BUT it lowers value because it also says, very early production car. I think it's a wash. I see little to...
  18. Roamer

    How many Sigs have ordered?

    Two Sigs. Both ordered and confirmed. Waiting.........
  19. Roamer

    Very Difficult decision..Canceling my Sig X reservation

    We are replacing a BMW X5 with a Sig X. To get that tow rating you need the largest engine they offer and with that big engine you get absolute crap mileage 24/7. You get the same crap mileage with or without a trailer. So to tow once in awhile you burn buckets of fuel everyday. Much smarter...
  20. Roamer

    Very Difficult decision..Canceling my Sig X reservation

    Did You think it was in a "class" with 3/4 ton diesel trucks ? Now know why I haven't replaced my old Denali with a VIA truck. Waiting for the 3/4 ton model.
  21. Roamer

    Very Difficult decision..Canceling my Sig X reservation

    Anyone thinking an X would tow 10,000 lbs never looked at a trailer tow rating chart. I could not find a 2500 Denali listed. If you put on heavy duty tow options you can get a Sierra over 10,000lbs. The tow capacity is also reduced by what ever you put in the truck. Towing Capacity Chart |...
  22. Roamer

    Very Difficult decision..Canceling my Sig X reservation

    I have been watching that truck for some time and hope to replace my old Denali with it someday. I don't see a true 100 % EV truck anytime soon from Tesla or anyone else. Towing requires too much energy to make sense with today's battery capability. Battery capacity would need to triple...
  23. Roamer

    Very Difficult decision..Canceling my Sig X reservation

    Deonb, My Quadra steer Denali is over ten years old with only 75,000 miles on it. Won't buy another one until they offer Quadra steer again. I love the Quadra steer. But I only drive it when I absolutely have to use it as a truck. Over the years I have gone to great lengths to fit things into...
  24. Roamer

    Very Difficult decision..Canceling my Sig X reservation

    AIMc, I feel your pain but must say I am happy Tesla did not go with carpeted slab box seats on such a nice looking interior. My bet is after they make enough classy cars with out the boxy flat carpeted slabs they will come out with a slab seat carpet coated option. I have owned many flat...
  25. Roamer

    Very Difficult decision..Canceling my Sig X reservation

    $300 solution to flat fold seat anxiety. Utility Trailer 4'x8' - Heavy Duty Folding Utility Trailer
  26. Roamer

    New renderings of storage space and 2nd row seats! (9/15)

    Finalized my order a few days ago. So far from what I see I like the seats. Easy access to the back and the second row seats look to be the same as the front seats. Flat fold is not a feature I care about. i like that the seats are full size and adjustable. They have built in seat belts so...
  27. Roamer

    All but one supercharger spots used for hotel parking

    You have obviously never been to Wyoming. Pretty low tolerance for social parasites and idiots in a place like Wyoming. Cracked up to hear someone from the Northeast comment on something in Wyoming. I can pretty much guarantee you don't need to lock your doors in Lusk unless someone from the...
  28. Roamer

    How long did it take you to get used to one-pedal driving?

    Took about one minute. Its pretty intuitive.
  29. Roamer

    The longest service/repair ever...need advice

    Who buys a used, discounted demo car then expects the dealer to make it look like a new car. It's a used car. I am surprised the service center didn't just say it's a used car and send you on your way.
  30. Roamer

    Checking Tire Pressure

    Tire inflation Inflate your tires to the number specified on the sticker on your door post. Inflating your tires to the tire max inflation rating printed on the tire is not a good idea. Your traction will be reduced and your cars handling will be effected. The only time I would vary from...
  31. Roamer

    Checking Tire Pressure

    Nitrogen Inflation Here are my 2cents on Nitrogen I run nitrogen in all my tires. Added it up one day and had over 150 tires, many on collector limited use cars, so I bought a commercial Nitrogen machine. NitrogenMan Nitrogen Tire Inflation The nitrogen tires run cooler and hold a constant...