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  1. ikjadoon

    Model Y - let the Photoshopping begin

    I don't know why we should expect the Model Y to look good. They really buggered it with the Model X ("polarizing", even without the Falconwing Doors), IMO. In the hottest segment in automotive and this is what Franz delivered: There are very few angles the Model X looks sporty. I think...
  2. ikjadoon

    So all model S are 100D now

    Sure, but you gotta compare kWh to kWh. The Model S 40kWh is a slow-poke compared to the Model 3. A fair comparison is the same battery size, which helps illustrate baseline potential. The Model 3 does charge faster from 10kWh to 50kWh (which removes tapering concerns; see the OP article linked...
  3. ikjadoon

    So all model S are 100D now

    Plenty of Tesla's can sustain 110kW+ peak power for 15+ minutes. See ~800 Tesla's from A Better Route Planner. Model 3 LR (BT37 battery) -- peak power for ~17 minutes S/X 100Ds and P100Ds (BTX6 battery) -- peak power for ~22 minutes But, not so on the older 85kWh packs, which is only ~7...
  4. ikjadoon

    75 S and X discontinued

    I'd like it to be next week, but if dependent on Panasonic opening up more capacity, that's apparently just starting in April 2019: Source
  5. ikjadoon

    General Discussion: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    And InsideEV's does count sales the same as Tesla, as they self-compare to the quarterly numbers. That's the relevant rate, then, because that's when money exchanges hands: the backlog of transit and delayed deliveries should smooth out (i.e., the same relative number of customer/transit...
  6. ikjadoon

    General Discussion: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    Thus, by your estimates, a minimum of 6,000 Model 3's are in transit or have been delivered to customers in April 2018? Or the re-work is so minimal, it's not relevant to take into account for production numbers?
  7. ikjadoon

    General Discussion: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    In my defense, I'm stupid. Thank you for the correction. So we have three different numbers: production (not ready to be sold for some reason) -> sales (have been marked to depart the factory) -> delivery (customer found a time and made an appointment).
  8. ikjadoon

    General Discussion: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    InsideEV's is only estimating production, not deliveries. Does it say deliveries somewhere? I'm curious about the CBS interview screengrabs: were those including re-work? Does that count as a car that's been produced, if it needs another few days for re-work?
  9. ikjadoon

    General Discussion: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    I would imagine it would be low because of the temporary shutdown. Because they're still behind in the ramp (hitting internal targets would've netted roughly 10,000 units in April 2017), each day's shutdown will hurt bottom-line of month production in exaggerated fashion. And a pretty funny...
  10. ikjadoon

    q1 2018 earnings estimates

    What was misleading? The link to the full letter was given by the OP: that isn't enough? I'm clarifying for myself when I post. On the actual point, Tesla said "we have plans in place to achieve them" on "weekly Model 3 production rates". This wording absolutely does mean sustained rates. Tesla...
  11. ikjadoon

    Tesla Model 3 Down: Won't Power Up, and is Inaccessible

    My money's on bad ground as it seems more manufacturing related.
  12. ikjadoon

    Tesla Model 3 Down: Won't Power Up, and is Inaccessible

    Roadsters that were drained in that manner were bricked. It would be unwise and outlandish to take a single incident and now cast that as "the new definition for all Tesla vehicles henceforth." If you all have such issues referring to technology failing outright needing a proprietary repair as a...
  13. ikjadoon

    Tesla Model 3 Down: Won't Power Up, and is Inaccessible

    @MarkS22 You've done a hell of a job maintaining composure on explaining what "brick" means. The word has regrettably been co-opted by the first 1% of Tesla owners, but I think almost everyone else completely understood your literally-the-definition meaning. I like to add that a brick often...
  14. ikjadoon

    Aero Efficiency

    Excellent testing. 4% is solid, still. If you're ever interested in another test, I wonder if the charge indicator is linear at different SoC? That is, is the drain from 90% to 80% the same as 70% to 60%? I remember once reading that at higher SoCs, the drain is faster? Though, as @Zoomit...
  15. ikjadoon

    Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

    I don't think they're going to change it any time soon. "This was planned since the beginning". If they didn't adapt to the thousands of people remarking on the lack of a binnacle or HUD, this won't budge Tesla an iota. Add another review showing the now unicorn Model 3, just published today in...
  16. ikjadoon

    Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

    Good points. Honesty and communication are a lot cheaper than alcantara. The extra salt in the wound is that "this has always been planned" doesn't gel with "we continued to show the never-again-to-be-produced version to the public, Motor Trend again, Wall Street investors for the bond...
  17. ikjadoon

    Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

    Eh, you're right. I did miss it. I apologize for the miscorrected "correction". I was looking at the first sentence and here, But there is an "everyone talking about it" earlier and that's a little much: if we're not accurate, then what are we? Politicians?...
  18. ikjadoon

    Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

    He didn't speak for everyone; he wrote "should", as a suggestion. Speaking for someone is different than suggesting something to someone. I really wish you'd just understand posts before accusing someone of doing something else entirely. :p From my angle, it's a red herring to discuss the car...
  19. ikjadoon

    Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

    At least one person at Service Center, according to @CuriousG. But no official word what happened.
  20. ikjadoon

    Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

    Bait for the PUP package, sure. Why did they give test rides, official stock photography, a press kit, videos, reveals, and the first ~1500 customers an option they knew for months now (i.e, "always been planned") would never be offered again and still not communicate any of this to your...
  21. ikjadoon

    Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

    Tesla has replied. No *sugar*, this is what they said Tesla updates Model 3 interior with new headliner material I'm laughing how inanely this was handled. Here we go, then: these first ~1500 Model 3s may the only ones to ever receive alcantara. A legitimate bait-and-switch. Tesla, get a grip.
  22. ikjadoon

    Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

    If anyone listens to The Tesla Show podcast, this Wednesday they just talked about this looming problem of supplier contracts. My pulled-out-of-my-ass speculation: Months ago, Tesla ordered tens of thousands of parts in supplier contracts. Tesla told suppliers "to get ready for a massive...
  23. ikjadoon

    Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

    The greater issue, as always with Tesla, is communication and honesty (i.e., intellectual consistency).Shamelessly pulled from the reddit post via the Q4 2017 letter If Tesla has this poor communication addressing a change at ~1000/week Model 3s, how the hell will they deal with these issues...
  24. ikjadoon

    Time for repairs have made Tesla a laughing stock in my family

    True, but I think you need to include the other variables here. 1) Tesla has a relatively tiny number of cars on the road here in the USA; any incident will affect a proportionally huge percentage of Tesla owners and the "average Tesla experience". That means, Tesla has far fewer part orders to...
  25. ikjadoon

    Poll: What will the Tesla Semi's range be at 80,000 pounds gross weight?

    Who calculates the range? Tesla, it seems. That doesn't give us a lot of insight, as they can bias it any which way they like. The EPA doesn't seem to rate ranges (though it has a heavy-duty cycle). From all I can find, Tesla has only said this regarding the Semi's range: Long-range is likely...
  26. ikjadoon

    estimation du prix de la model 3

    Most forums divide by language for ease-of-use, not bigotry nor racism. Informal exposure to languages is actually wonderful (I'm multilingual), but dividing topics by language isn't ill-intentioned. It's like the immigration line in some airports: English speakers here, non-English here. This...
  27. ikjadoon

    Dash Cams (2 channel)

    I also had a PowerMagic Pro on my DR650S-2CH, but my unit was trash. Worked great for a week and then it failed, killing my admittedly old 7-year-old car battery. :( I went all out: bought the Cellink lithium battery that gives me a long enough parking mode without touching the car battery. The...
  28. ikjadoon

    .23Cd ?

    An update. @stopcrazypp, it seems you were spot-on. CR admitted a few things recently. 1. They set their Tesla to the less-aggressive regenerative braking (this negatively impacts the Tesla more because of its massive weight) 2. They disable "extended range" modes, which presumably means the...
  29. ikjadoon

    Pictures of production Model 3s

    A twofer to make up for all the non-picture posts I've cluttered this thread with: The Tesla Show on Twitter The Tesla Show on Twitter 9 new Model 3's, headed for delivery
  30. ikjadoon

    I didn't expect to pay $35,000 for a model 3

    I like how you still haven't visited the Mercedes website. Were any of you ever in the luxury car market before Tesla? Mercedes includes the transportation fee. :p Even the Mercedes is right up there. Model 3 w/ power seats: $41,200 ($1200 transportation fee) Mercedes Benz C300 w/ power seats...
  31. ikjadoon

    I didn't expect to pay $35,000 for a model 3

    Just hold up. I agree with many comments here, but.... Power seats cost nearly nothing to add and most cars in this segment have it. The BMW 320i is the only exception, not the rule (and you mates don't realize...a 320i with power seats is only $34,445--still $500+ cheaper than a base Model...
  32. ikjadoon

    Superchargers super-slow

    Two more this week, with 5 more people confirming in the comments: PSA: Charlotte Supercharger Crippled • r/teslamotors Tesla Supercharging Speeds Problems • r/teslamotors @JonMc Is this on the radar? Why can't these be dealt with proactively, as not everyone knows to report these (especially...
  33. ikjadoon

    Aux 12v battery

    I lost the thread, but I got the new notification once it moved! Right, but that can be a 100% price increase over traditional lead-acid--that is, they are relatively more expensive, but essentially pennies on a $35k+ purchase. The cycling: a great question. Lots of speculation here on TMC and...
  34. ikjadoon

    [Speculation] Production 18" Wheels without Aero Cover

    The people debating rims vs. wheels, i.e. Sportstick: you may have noticed the wheel and the rim are one part here. Changing the wheel = changing the rim. Languages evolve; please take the next exit off the highway of evolution--plenty of people are happy to stay behind. To avoid being fathomed...
  35. ikjadoon

    White/White Model 3 in the wild

    At the same time...if they made 30 cars, these are basically at hand speed. Moving a white versus a black set of interior panels/seats sounds pretty simple, right?
  36. ikjadoon

    Aux 12v battery

    What? Tesla absolutely uses a specialized battery, absorbed glass-mat (AGM) lead-acid batteries--which are more expensive than typical batteries. It's not rare, but it's also not a $50 lead-acid you buy at Walmart. Syonyk's Project Blog: Tesla Model S 12V Battery Analysis AGMs are often used...
  37. ikjadoon

    [Spoiler Alert + Mild Speculation] Tesla has created a monster!

    Can't be dual motors, though. Unless Tesla has done something insane with a driveshaft (but no hump between the rear seats) or a centrally-mounted motor ( but, where? inside the battery??) linking both axles or a "non-drive front-axle generator" (but why not just include a proper motor? How much...
  38. ikjadoon

    Has anyone seen any info on the next 100 Model 3s to be delivered?

    The driving dynamics between a black, aero wheel standard vs a red, sport wheel LR....are hardly different. You get 0.5s faster 0 to 60mph, an 1" bigger wheels, plus a bit more weight; most Model 3 owners will never be able to tell the difference. The Prius Prime (the one he was probably...
  39. ikjadoon

    XM or AM?

    Why Electric Cars Are Ditching AM Radio A good read. I'm disappointed, too. Seems like HD Radio, XM, and AM would've been useful. What is up with Tesla and not giving us the right media in our cars? I doubt Spotify is coming any time soon. The media player is still resentful. You have to suffer...
  40. ikjadoon

    Pictures of production Model 3s

    Agreed; I hope Tesla grows out of the shiny plastic phase (and it used to be on the exterior, too, e.g. pre-facelift Model S). Reminds of me first-gen iPhones: On the interior, muted textures might not sell the picture, but damn it if they don't like classy.
  41. ikjadoon

    PMAC vs induction motor for model 3

    www3 is legit; lots of big websites do this. Still could be an error in the selection menu, but the typo isn't found in the Bolt's CSRI, so it looks like Tesla or the EPA--whoever fills out the form--meant to write "permanent", as none of those letters appear in "induction" besides the "n" and "t".
  42. ikjadoon

    Ok, I admit it, I was wrong.........

    If this is a thread to offer repentance for our wrong predictions: 1. I was wrong about free Supercharging on the Model 3 (I soothe myself by predicting idle fees). 2. I was also wrong about the HUD on the Model 3. (still on #teamHUD, but maybe refreshed S/X). EDIT: after reading further...
  43. ikjadoon

    .23Cd ?

    The EPA dyno test apparently takes into account wind resistance (do they take the cars to a wind tunnel??) and the vehicle weight. Still, they should both err on the same side. Either the EPA testing is too conservative or too demanding. Very true: average speed is a bad summary: the...
  44. ikjadoon

    PMAC vs induction motor for model 3

    This document states it's 2-Wheel Drive, RWD only, which we expect from any EPA certifications in July. My pet theory: it's either a typo or they've included a small generator that connects the front axle to the battery: it might easier to switch to AWD (just switch the generator for a proper...
  45. ikjadoon

    Elon, Where is the FSD features you promised?

    Exactly. Elon can say something 100% confidently and absolutely...and still not make it. He's admitted he has hubris. We gotta take that hint. Until the @TeslaMotors account writes their own Tweet with the same information, I'm taking every Elon tweet (even ones guaranteeing features) quite less...
  46. ikjadoon

    Model S is hogging upload bandwidth

    You'd think it would be overnight anyways; this isn't mission-critical data.
  47. ikjadoon

    Superchargers super-slow

    Degraded superchargers are a continuing problem • r/teslamotors Not to bump unnecessarily, but this issue still seems to be occurring often enough. How are other people's Supercharger stops working out now that we're in August? Still frustrating Tesla hasn't been able to progress to automating...
  48. ikjadoon

    .23Cd ?

    Did anybody ever explain these Consumer Report results vs. EPA ratings? I think Chevy should've been sucker-punched in their range with 65mph testing vs a Tesla Model S, but apparently it overperformed its EPA rating. CR EV range test methodology: Cabin heating/cooling is turned OFF Primarily...
  49. ikjadoon

    No heated steering wheel? (Leaf and Bolt have it)

    Right, we should say a Silicon Valley company instead of California. 25F? I don't think I'd even care about heated steering wheels at 25F. The car heater is fine. -10, -20, -30F; these are harder. Yeah, sure. "Gloves". Everybody, please wear goggles because we're not including a windshield...
  50. ikjadoon

    Battery Warranty not unlimited miles?

    Haha, true. I actually wrote gas tank initially, but it sounded too ridiculous. I thought, "OK, this gas tank is a bit more complex. But it surely isn't as complicated as an engine." Right, that's also true, but you'd think they've matured enough to have figured it all out by now. Oh...