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  1. rayng

    Expired 21 OEM Tesla Model S Turbine Wheels and Tires [Expired]

    interested if you'd ship to 91803 at my expense. thanks.
  2. rayng

    Tesla branded tire repair kit?

    I'm in the Los Angeles / San Gabriel Valley area and would recommend a patch if you have a slow leak, especially if the nail or screw is in the surface of a tire with a good amount of life left. Sealants and other generic repair kits don't do a very good job, especially if you don't have the...
  3. rayng

    What changes to production Cybertruck ?

    i'd add a black strip below the windows.
  4. rayng

    Stockholder? Do you own a Tesla?

    shareholder, 2 mx ('16,'18), 1 ms (17) (sold '13 to friend), helped friends and family purchase 4 m3s
  5. rayng

    Hi, I’m a short seller

    I challenge the shorts to justify to their grandkids the reason to short a company like Tesla. There are many other companies to short in the stock market. But why Tesla? Why do you want Tesla to fail? Is making a few dollars all that matters? Should our aspirations to an self-sustaining world...
  6. rayng

    Wiki Model X Order/Delivery Tracking - Google Sheet

    Orderd x75D on 3/30/18 Confirmed on 4/3/18 Assigned VIN on 5/15 In production
  7. rayng

    Model X Crash on US-101 (Mountain View, CA)

    while any fatality is tragic, this driver may have turned off those warnings. i hate all beeps, bells and chimes on my teslas and generally turn them off. some objects can appear faster than the brakes can be applied. what's salient here is that aeb, abs, or your air bags do not prevent car...
  8. rayng

    Let Tesla know what features or tech the Roadster should have to make it even more awesome?

    track credibility is very important. if i were elon, i'd hire randy probst, chris harris and Walter Röhrl to help tune the suspension. sub 7 minute ring times are crucial too. tires, battery cooling and even braking are also huge concerns for me. i'd also need some sort of automatic fire...
  9. rayng

    Tesla to Inject Capital Into Model Y SUV Program, Will Leverage Learnings From Model 3

    From a cost standpoint, falcon wind doors (FWD) should be replaced by standard doors to better compete with competitors by 2021 or 2022. Tesla's AI and supercharger network will differentiate the Y from the crowd. FWD are great for moms with toddlers. Car seats and kids are so much easier with...
  10. rayng

    General Discussion: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    As a Porsche 911 owner, your friend probably could have benefited from a test drive or a turo rental prior to purchase. 911s are fast if you get the turbo s or gt2 variant. My S and wife's X are American hotrods. European sports cars are too fast for most crowded public streets and freeways to...
  11. rayng

    What Exactly Happened with the Battery Assembly Automation?

    My take from Elon's explanation was the automation worked but not at the required or specified rate. Building modules at 1k per month is not the same at 10k per month. While the process can prove to work, at volume and full production speed, any one glitch can cause the entire module line to...
  12. rayng

    Photo Thread: The Trifecta is complete!

    2017 s 75 2017 3 premium 2016 x p90d
  13. rayng

    New 60 can be charged to 100% daily without harming long-term battery

    I would stick to 90% for warranty's sake. Tesla has records of every time you charged to 100% and pressed the screen to ignore the warning. So if you were to ever need battery service within the 8 year time, Tesla may have the option to not cover you due to improper use. Just pay the 2k and...
  14. rayng

    New S60 > S75 @$2k -- Not Really a Deal?

    in my humble opinion, the s60 are obsolete just like the s40. is that fair? probably not but the perception would be the s60 is just a larger version of the 3--a $35k car. i think the 75 is more valuable than the 60 when i sell the car in 3 years. plus, the 75 would give me a few more miles...
  15. rayng

    22" tire swap to 20"

    i'd like to get forged 21s too. But the wheel diameter should be the same as your 20s which means getting a lower profile tire. What brand, specs and price?
  16. rayng

    Is buying a Model S still worth it?

    get a used ms. you'll love it.
  17. rayng

    Autopilot: Crashed at 40mph

    I use AP just like cruise control. I am not particularly amused when it turns or adjusts speed. Sometimes it's easy to just assume technology can take over. I wouldn't want that. I would want technology to make driving safer, which is what AP should be designed for. I'd encourage Tesla and all...
  18. rayng

    To Wrap or not wrap your Model X

    paid eliteclearbra in huntington beach to wrap the x in xpel ultimate two weeks ago with seat backs and headlights. great job. coffee, juice, bird droppings and dust come off fast and easy. no regrets and would do it for the other rides in the stable. now we need to wrap the huge windshield...
  19. rayng

    Elon tweets - count @ 198k & rethinking prod - east coast doomed?

    that little fremont factory better ramp fast or lose a lot of this momentum. while some of us have waited as many as 4 years for the x, few first time tesla 3 reservation holders will be as patient. what will it take to add capacity at the fremont plant? triple shifts?
  20. rayng

    Was your Model 3 reservation symbolic?

    i'm in for two; wife for one. all three cars are already spoken for by family and friends. so if anything we may get one more. many of our friends and family want a tesla without the high admission price. some may buy used but i think autopilot and its related safety features will make buying a...
  21. rayng

    Tax Credit

    If the Model ☰ is compelling enough, then tax credits don't really matters as much. Most people don't buy a car just to receive tax credits or rebates. Koch brothers are lobbying to get rid of all ev-related tax credits or rebates. The issue for me is not really tax credits or rebates, but...
  22. rayng

    Mary Barra, what is going through your mind right now?

    hey mary barra, in 1985, my dad took our family savings to a local oldsmobile dealer to buy a cutlass ciera from the lot. the salesman insisted on a protection package and other fees hidden in the sales contract. after hours of futile negotiation, my dad got up, and marched us down the street...
  23. rayng

    Guesses on "token of appreciation" for line waiters tweeted by Elon Musk

    Those who queued should get exterior-color matching key fobs.
  24. rayng

    Model 3 Reservation Numbers Appearing in My Tesla

    i reserved 2 two hours ago, but have no confirmation nor a 2k charge on my credit card yet.
  25. rayng

    Interior color and kids

    the white seats are the most beautiful i've ever seen in any car, including bentleys and rolls. the tone, texture and comfort of the seats are truly exceptional. yes, they probably will get dirty but the contrast with the black seatbacks remind me of the porsche 993 hardback sport seats. i just...
  26. rayng

    Light or Dark headliner with Black Leather Seats

    we have white seats and the light headliner. if we had to reorder, we'd go with black.
  27. rayng

    How many people got a "problem-free" Model X?

    our vin157 has no issues so far.
  28. rayng

    anyone thinking about running 21 inch model s rims on the model x

    tesla service techs strongly recommend against installing the 21s. why? the circumference difference is too big (5.6%) over 20" oem. i bought a set for the x but may need to either install them on the s or sell.
  29. rayng

    Model X Tally

    just picked up vin157 friday. no issues so far.
  30. rayng

    Clear protective film kits for the X

    Any recommendations for a reputable shop in 91803 (San Gabriel Valley) area?
  31. rayng

    Midnight silver metallic on the model x??

    after ordering on dec 2012, we finally got the car. p90d with all options except wheels. yes we should have ordered the signature. we love it. it's rolling art.
  32. rayng

    What to say when asked how much your X costs...

    The x is one of the safest family cars anyone can buy despite the high price tag. I don't see this as a "car" but as a gadget for the family. Our Teslas make our life's journey a true pleasure. Enjoy the ride.
  33. rayng

    Porsche 911 out - Tesla Model S in?

    which year 911? what options? manual? i have 911s and a ms. both are fast and fun yet very different. the 911 drives better but is less practical. the ms is more practical but handles worse. one cannot replace the other. i'd recommend keeping both. the 911 is a fun weekend car. the s is our...
  34. rayng

    Can't sleep...delivery tomorrow...

    The S will rock your world. Driving will never feel the same.
  35. rayng

    Depreciation / resale value

    i drive a leaf every day and the wife the S. the reason why we are not holding out for any type of leaf with 120 or even 240 mile range is because the leaf is not a very good car. it is a very good first try, but there's such a long list of deficiencies and bad engineering and design that turned...
  36. rayng

    Tesla Model S 19" Factory Rims and Tires with 32 Miles - No Longer Available

    Tesla Model S 19" Factory Rims and Tires with 32 Miles Complete Set of four Tesla Model S Factory 19" Rims and Tires with 32 total miles with no tire pressure monitors. Factory Goodyears. Will consider local delivery within Los Angeles County. Buyer pays shipping via logistics truck. I will...