Search results

Now I'm curious how much the X's bullet-proofing conversion goes for... Bulletproof Tesla Model X - Armormax

I started a thread to discuss whether there would be luxury options for the X back in April: Do you think there will be a "luxury" Model X in the future? As I'm no rush to replace my current vehicle, I wanted to see what the 3's debut would bring in the meantime. So far, it's been a $20k...

What I'm most curious about is when the X is getting that 620-mile battery...

I just got to take a joyride in an X with AP1 and was very surprised at how smooth it was...smoother than my hands are capable of, for sure! I think anyone who has AP2 knows they are part of a beta program (as outlined on the ordering page) that is subject to change. I read Tesla's response to...

That's a pretty dang good warranty...although I enjoy waxing & the results I get DIY far too much to ever put a wrap on any of my cars. Get an MT300 from Meguiar's & go to town! A nice trick I learned from a car show guy is a 3-day split cure..use synthentic wax the first day, and carnauba the...

Wow, that is awful! Have you considered putting something on top like Wolf's hard body? If you've had the car awhile, do a polish, then glaze with their hybrid stuff, then put on the hard body nano sealant. They aren't as big in the states as they are elsewhere, but they have really great...

I think a HUD would be great. The Navdy is a great device (although it requires you to focus your eyes a bit too much, which takes the road out of focus...). I do like the updated darker small wheels & second-row center console. Order today, arrives by June! Although I'm not in "need" of a...

Is factory pickup an option for the X? I would love to go on a factory tour & then a cross-country drive using the Supercharger network...

Well that's a bummer! I am a big fan of Volvo's seats...have literally taken naps in them haha. Very anxious to see how the new V90 Cross Country feels...although I've heard the newer seats & interiors are smaller than before & possibly less comfortable, hmm...

I posted a thread the other day asking whether or not there would be a luxury Model X in the future. There are a lot of little things I would like to see in the X, especially for the $150k+ maxed-out price of the current revision. I am in no rush to order mine; I'm considering waiting until...

Replying to your original post - I feel the same way. The Model X is designed "minimalist" enough that it doesn't really stand out from the crowd (which imo is a good thing), but the doors generate attention. I would much rather have regular doors, or even better, sliding doors, even though I...

Excellent thanks! I really like the new second-row center console as well, was looking at the 6-seat configuration and that popped up the day before. I am in no rush to order, but I am pretty set on the X at this point. The S was just too snug for me. Contemplating an order later in the...

Wow, great feature!

Ah, excellent.

The heat is worth it thanks to the food trucks! We are several lacking here in the NE.

RAM mounts are great! I am curious if they'll stick to the new matte-backed seats as well as they do to the glossy ones. Those Seagate Wireless drives are really excellent devices as well, great battery life & streaming features.

Mark me down for interest in an AP2 version as well! I'm curious, has anyone here added a left & right dashcams? What happens if you get t-boned, how do you record that? I've seen some options like 4-channel+ recorders, or there's always the ones like this model from Amazon, which have two...

I've seen complaints about sound deadening in a lot of Youtube video reviews, although it didn't bother me at all. Certainly not as quiet as certain other cars, but no louder than any regular modern car with a quiet gas engine in terms of road noise. I do agree that most of the list is...

It looks like I overlooked this feature, is this for ride adjustment, not steering control? Thanks for the pointer, I didn't realize it offered that if so!

That makes a lot of sense, actually. I think they are focusing more on getting the products out the door than filling out every single feature checklist box right now. And having actually be in an X physically, I think I would be pretty happy in one regardless of the shortcomings that I'd like...

I was actually surprised at the ride in the X (this was my first, and to date, only test-drive in an X)...I had read a lot of criticism of it online, but I liked it. But then, I like a bit of a stiffer ride & tighter steering response myself. And I did find the ride to be better than the S.

Can you elaborate on why you wouldn't choose another Tesla in the future, please?

An honest assessment of an expensive investment & electing not to sugar-coat missing features isn't the same as complaining & doesn't mean that I am deterred by a lack of specific features. As I said in the first post, it's not my intention to criticize for the sake of knocking the car, but...

Hah! On a tangent, what is the proper etiquette when charging an EV? Do you have to wait until the person comes out of the local store or whatever for them to unplug the charger from their car? I'd imagine that touching someone else's charging flap & removing the public cord is grounds for...

I am a very haptics-oriented person; I like a combination of steering wheel controls & center-dashboard dials. Most cars are laid out horribly, however. And particularly in cars like the Tesla, it does make more sense to have a larger, multi-functional touchscreen that can easily be...

Correct, I should have clarified that I was referring to the driving dynamics of the S. I didn't see much difference between an S with coils and an X with bags, although the X did have a better ride (due to weight/size). Side note, I ruled out the S due to the size, felt too snug for me (I'm...

Downside is I test-drove the top-end model, so now I'm spoiled!

With my range requirements being as close to 300 miles as I can get, that pretty much leaves me with either the 100D or the P100D for options, so nearly $100k base at that level. But still, I get your point.

I would lean towards the evolution instead of revolution route, and I suspect you're right - most of the focus will be on the 3, for the foreseeable future.

Excellent points! Yes, the shifter did bother me! But as you said, muscle memory. And I do like the idea of sliding doors, especially with kids who tend to knock regular doors into cars parked next to you. I think the falcon doors are cool, but would prefer to have a different option...

Absolutely, and that is definitely the best argument. Highway Autopilot meets my wishlist for self-driving & a near-300 mile range eliminates the range anxiety with my maximum commute, so I think I would be pretty dang happy with today's offering. But as I'm in no rush, I am curious if the...

With the Model 3 coming out (and looking extremely nice, from the recent pictures & videos), I'm curious if Tesla is going to step up their game in the luxury department to really set the higher-end models apart for the more budget-friendly models. I am considering a Model X this year &...

How about an undercarriage airbag? No seriously, hear me out - Volvo apparently has an exterior pedestrian airbag on their S40: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57572794/volvo-adds-pedestrian-airbag-to-v40-model/ Or some other kind of active deflection system. A lot of new convertibles...

I don't see the issue. It's a sports car; sports cars are low. The Model S is definitely not the lowest around town. Some quick google results on stock ground clearance: (not sure if all are 100% accurate or measured to the air dam or what) Prius is 5.5" Volt is 3.7" Porsche 928 is 4.5" '14...

And short of reinforcing the bottom plate (as discussed, perhaps a shift from 1/4" aluminum to 1/4" steel, at the cost of more weight & a higher price to protect against a rare event), I don't know what else they would do. Initially I thought a stronger from lip with a catchplate, but as you...

Yes, it would be nice to run something over on the highway and not have your car catch on fire. Drivetrain damage on an ICE vehicle in that situation, sure, but your car typically doesn't burn down. Despite the safety features (the car's mechanical safety features as well as the "pull over...

Actually, did you see that article about the town that wants Teslas as cop cars? The bully bar up front actually looks kinda snazzy...

Previously, I (somewhat) understood people committing small crimes like theft or muggings for their next drug fix, but I always had a hard time imaging it on a larger scale outside of Hollywood movies. Then I started working in the corporate world and learned just how very real things like...

And that's exactly why Wrecked Exotics dot com exists :D http://www.wreckedexotics.com

Ah, I see you're interested in the 2014 Acura RDX in limited-edition forest green with the winter tire package :biggrin:

Even better, play up the PR & do a bait-and-switch - teslafires.com with pictures of Tesla accidents not on fire and captions to that effect :D I don't think we should push the no deaths/no permanent injuries thing, because that really is only a matter of time before it happens, and it will...

MG has a novel solution: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51584vty94L._SY300_.jpg New option as part of the Tesla winter package?? ;)

Hah, nice catch. I read XKCD for over a year before I realized you could hover :D I'm still waiting for Angry Birds on the Tesla's touchscreen: http://xkcd.com/864/ :D

Going to second Blackview. They have a 2-channel HD model out now that has a camera on the front & rear: (a camera is pointed backwards to capture if someone rear-ends you) http://www.blackvue.com/en/contents/sub1.asp?idx=17 Plus plenty of other great features like a super capacitor acting as...

Look at the speed & angle of the projectile - if he were back any further, his passenger wouldn't have a head. He could have been back several more car lengths and that thing probably still would have flown through his windshield! Leaving room doesn't always mean that you'll be safe, but it...

I'm going to label this link "NSFW" due to the violence of the car accidents, but if you ever want to appreciate the 5-star safety rating on your Model S and America's IIHS/NHTSA safety standards, just watch some of the dashcam captures of car wrecks in Russia...

I don't have links to those in particular, but these may be of some use: Giant thread on Model S accident pictures Front-end collision picture Head-on collision pictures Front-end vs. Utility Pole NHTSA front-end crash Unless the accident is severe enough to puncture the battery just...

I almost spit out my drink when I saw that picture, hahaha! I've seen sofas in the road before, but can you imagine if they hit an overhead wire or something? That's like someone's entire apartment contents!

It was raining and the FOD came shooting out from the car ahead of me, I think they ran it over and it was propelled backwards from their car. I had enough distance to slam on my brakes, but even with a 2-second (or more) rule applied, that doesn't give you much reaction time. I agree that...

It seems like I see an accident nearly every day on my 50-mile daily commute. I'd say 90% of the time it's from people following too closely. In my state, the person behind is always at-fault as well, even if the person in front swerves into your lane (which is why having a dashcam is a Good...