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  1. ryanjm

    Roadster 203X

    I don’t think there’s any reason to expect 4680’s in the new Roadster, necessarily. It might use them, certainly, but at this point it’s probably at least equally likely that it uses 18650’s. The high-performance S and X Plaid already use them and they’re already the “low-volume” cell. Tesla is...
  2. ryanjm

    Roadster 2023

    I definitely interpreted Franz’s comment as the Roadster not coming this year (I’m the guy that did the interview). Fingers crossed for 2024!
  3. ryanjm

    Is it possible to use the Tesla 2020 Roadster as a daily driver ?

    They do in the die cast scale model, which is likely (but not guaranteed) to be an indication that they will in the non-SpaceX Roadsters.
  4. ryanjm

    The competition?

    I was more interested in the fact that it’s 4400lbs. Not sure what the Roadster will end up being, of course, but presumably similar. Maybe Roadster is a bit less thanks to the 4680 cells doing more work with fewer cells. But assuming Roadster is carbon fiber as the Rimac is, this seems like a...
  5. ryanjm

    See Roadster in real life

    It’s 77” wide — same as the S — and 14” shorter in length than the Model 3. And yes, I brought a laser tape measure to the museum with me to get these numbers. :cool:
  6. ryanjm

    Visited Tesla Regarding Status of 2020+ Roadster

    FYI the original Roadster was built for four years (2008-2012), not just in 2011.
  7. ryanjm

    Current best guesses on delivery time, please.

    Considering Elon said on Joe Rogan’s podcast that the Roadster is coming until after the Cybertruck, and he just said on the earnings call this week that they might deliver a small number of Cybertrucks in late 2021 if all goes well, it all but confirms 2022 at the earliest for Roadster. My...
  8. ryanjm

    Polishing the CT

    haha no. That is a very bad idea. They’ll blind themselves and other drivers off of the very flat hood at late afternoon hours.
  9. ryanjm

    Referral Reward: Forged Performance Wheels

    Finally got mine! And wow I totally love them! If nobody else has posted a picture of the Zero G’s on a red P3D+, here you go! (And yes, as you can see in the third pic, I peeled the green shipping stickers off the wheels when I got home :D)
  10. ryanjm

    Base vs Founders

    Congrats on your reservation! Unfortunately we just don’t know the answers to any of these (good) questions yet. I tried asking Elon, point blank, “What’s in the Founder’s Series for the extra fifty grand?” during my interview with him last year, but he wouldn’t answer. For THAT much extra...
  11. ryanjm

    JEDA Wireless Pad - iPhone slips into console well

    Yeah the spacer should do the trick for you. I installed mine without the spacer at first and thought “This can’t be right; the phone will go flying u der hard acceleration!” Turns out it was indeed not right. Got the spacer installed and all is well now. :D
  12. ryanjm

    Referral Reward: Forged Performance Wheels

    Congrats! They look great! I see that you're in SF, as I am. Out of curiosity, how long did you have to wait to get them? When did you put in your "order" (i.e. your referral prize claim)? I am about at my wit's end with this. I understand they're free, and I sincerely appreciate that, but my...
  13. ryanjm

    Referral Reward: Forged Performance Wheels

    I have checked in with my assigned rep at Tesla SF every other week and still nothing, sadly. It’s now been over two months since they ordered my wheels. I know it’s tough to complain when these are free, but it is a bit frustrating when it’s taking THIS long.
  14. ryanjm

    Roadster taking a back seat

    Probably safe to relabel it “2022+” at this point.
  15. ryanjm

    Referral Reward: Forged Performance Wheels

    I've been in contact with Tesla SF after my wheels and associated parts were ordered three weeks ago now with no progress. Finally heard back and was told, "I got in touch with our vehicle accessories team and they informed me that there is a national backorder on this package. This explains why...
  16. ryanjm

    Just installed my referral wheels!!!

    Mine have been on order for two weeks through Tesla SF with no progress or updates. I don’t want to look a gift horse in the mouth, certainly, but the ongoing lack of any movement is frustrating as I watch others get them — as that means they’re being shipped out and installed. Fingers crossed...
  17. ryanjm

    Just installed my referral wheels!!!

    I haven't been able to get mine installed yet, but best I can tell it's really just a question of which wheels you prefer the look of. Both wheel variants weigh the same, apparently, and they run the same size tires, so it's just a matter of personal preference. I'm looking forward to getting...
  18. ryanjm

    Excessive Wh/mi at highway speeds

    This may not be helpful at all but because 350 does seem about 10% or so too high under those conditions (I have a P3D+ too and have done a few road trips), here’s a left-field thought: is it possible one of your brake calipers might be off or stuck and ever so slightly rubbing against the rotor?
  19. ryanjm

    Just installed my referral wheels!!!

    Looks awesome @kbecks13, congrats! And to @stonelance and @Skione65 I too am eager to see these on a (and in particular my) red P3D+. :D My appointment is no longer today (Thursday) as SF needed to order the performance offset version of the wheels for me. Hopefully it won’t be long — and I...
  20. ryanjm

    Just installed my referral wheels!!!

    Let's see what they look like on top of the PUP brakes (I'm due to have mine installed on Thursday; we'll see if they can source all the parts in time) :D
  21. ryanjm

    Just installed my referral wheels!!!

    Congrats! They look fantastic. And kudos to you getting the mobile installation. I'd love for the same, that way I wouldn't have to try and figure out transporting my old wheels back home (I ordered tire totes recently from Amazon, as Tesla doesn't seem to sell them anymore, but as a...
  22. ryanjm

    Just installed my referral wheels!!!

    Good call. I wonder if the Performance cars get the wider 245 wheels, since that's what's in the Track Package (which is of course only for the P3D)?
  23. ryanjm

    Wow, is there no cross beam across the roof?

    Having ridden in the second row of the prototype Y at the unveiling, I can confidently say that second row Y passengers are in for a treat with that all-glass roof overhead.
  24. ryanjm

    TMC Member Spots Tesla Model Y in the Wild

    It's probably real -- that Y was probably doing a photo/video shoot for marketing purposes (or on its way to one). Those kinds of fake plates show up in marketing all the time.
  25. ryanjm

    Wheels wheels

    The big unanswered question (AFAIK -- if it's been confirmed let me know!) is whether or not the PUP package on Y has a different offset, like the P3D, which would thus make the 19" Gemini and 20" Induction wheels not fit on a PYD+. There's also the larger brakes on the PYD+ that could affect...
  26. ryanjm

    Still no size information?

    Considering they're both 1:18 scale that's actually quite useful, thanks! You don't happen to also have the Model 3 1:18 model, do you? Would love to see the Roadster model next to that as well.
  27. ryanjm

    Founders or Base?

    You did also have the option of Signature White interior, which it looks like you (beautifully) chose! :D
  28. ryanjm

    Still no size information?

    I did a very un-scientific measurement using a pic of Roadster at a car show last year. It had a license plate on it in the photo so I extrapolated from that and, in short, it seems like it’s as wide as the S. Can’t speak to the length of it though.
  29. ryanjm

    TMC Member Spots Tesla Model Y in the Wild

    I spy with my little...3Y3...:p
  30. ryanjm

    Anyone know which location has the 2020 roadster in lobby?

    It's not on display anywhere publicly, to the best of my knowledge. When I went to interview Franz at the Design Center in late October I politely asked if I could see it and I was told it was put away. The recent photos of it in a lobby that I believe you're referring to were from the Design...
  31. ryanjm

    Which color do you prefer your Roadster 2020?

    I should hope the $200k+ supercar is offered in more colors than the other models, and with better paint quality (read: more coats/depth/brilliance) too.
  32. ryanjm

    Would be great if we get a Roadster update tonight

    It was just at the Design Studio Christmas party too. Saw a video on Reddit. Apologies I don’t have the link handy. Here’s hoping that we start to hear more about Roadster in 2020. Which we might by default, because it’d be tough to hear LESS than we did this year. ;)
  33. ryanjm

    Roadster - FSD or not

    Of course it will have FSD. Any car is capable of simply not doing 100% full throttle at all times, whether it’s being driven by a human or FSD computer. But I would agree that I don’t think a version of Roadster will ever be sold that doesn’t have driver controls (read: a steering wheel and...
  34. ryanjm

    Cleaning/Detailing Cybertruck

    You’ll be fine! There is no protective barrier; it’s just stainless steel.
  35. ryanjm

    Cleaning/Detailing Cybertruck

    IIRC it was a 25-year body warranty, but I’m not 100% sure. You might be right! also I just noticed I accidentally typed “kiss” instead of “miss” in my post. That’s what I get for posting from my phone, LOL. I did love my DeLorean but I can honestly say I never kissed it. :p
  36. ryanjm

    Cleaning/Detailing Cybertruck

    Had a DeLorean for 12 years. Just soap and water is all you need. Between proper cleanings you can use windex and paper towels. The stainless is what I kiss most about that car; it’s absurdly easy to care for.
  37. ryanjm

    Tesla Roadster 2 die cast 1:18 model

    Here’s a quick unboxing I did of mine:
  38. ryanjm

    Disappointed with Jeda

    I'm very sorry to hear of your trouble with them. I had no issues in my personal, ordering-as-a-regular-customer transactions with them, and I can count the number of complaints I've heard from my listeners on less than one hand of the dozens and dozens of people that have ordered through my...
  39. ryanjm

    20" Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tire Life (P3D+)

    Whatever Tesla decided to do is what was done. :D
  40. ryanjm

    20" Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tire Life (P3D+)

    Just curious if anyone here has worn through a set of 20" tires on their P3D+ yet. If so, how many miles did you get out of them, and how often did you rotate them? I'm at 13k miles, just rotated for the second time, and mine seem to be doing OK. I'm curious what to expect out of them.
  41. ryanjm

    Possibly how they are getting the Roadster to 620 mi range

    You mean Megacharging? I wonder how the Tesla Semi truck drivers would feel about a Roadster rolling up on their charging stop every now and again. :p
  42. ryanjm

    When did you order your 2020 Roadster ?

    We knew a Roadster was coming eventually because of the secret level that opened up in the referral program earlier in 2017. Nobody knew anything about the car itself until the Semi truck reveal, however.
  43. ryanjm

    0 to 60 time now 2.1 seconds

    To be explicitly clear in case of any confusion: Electrek got this completely wrong. There is no performance downgrade on the next-gen Roadster.
  44. ryanjm

    Will The 2020 Roadster Have Some Form Of Sound?

    Considering the Roadster will have three motors and with the sound system off I can hear my Dual Motor P3D’s motors whine, I’m expecting a nice OG-Roadster-like sound for R2020 under acceleration. ;)
  45. ryanjm

    2020 Roadster Pricing

    Well, I tried you guys. I tried to get Elon to reveal what the extra $50k for the Founder's Edition gives you during my interview with him, but he wouldn't reveal it just yet...
  46. ryanjm

    Ride The Lightning: Elon Musk Interview

    I went in being told I had 30 minutes, so in that sense I didn’t have time to let Elon wander too far from my questions.
  47. ryanjm

    Ride The Lightning: Elon Musk Interview

    Tesla did not see or approve my questions ahead of time.
  48. ryanjm

    Ride The Lightning: Elon Musk Interview

    I hope you all enjoy it! I am honored and humbled to have been able to do it.
  49. ryanjm

    Would you put a front license plate on your 2020 Roadster even if required by law?

    I saw a McLaren in Santa Monica earlier this week while on a business trip and it had a front plate on it. I was almost offended. :p If you can afford the car, you can afford the fix-it ticket. Don’t ruin the look of a beautiful supercar (IMHO)!
  50. ryanjm

    2020 Roadster Pricing

    Just a website bug, most likely.