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So all is well (Thanks Mike). After a long......long phone call referring to the regulation note above and referring to various team leaders etc they have acknowledged a mistake and are sending out a new form....the girl was unable to say if it was only my car or a mistake for all Teslas. I...

Thanks Mike - I'll ring on Monday - looks like it is the written interpretation not the original legislation!

Not worth challenging - worth the $100 for amusement value...I will use it whenever a Victorian poli or bureaucrat is pushing their green credentials. PS - I did put in a "complaint" so will see if this yields anything.

I have received my renewal and no discount so rang Vic Roads. The hybrid discount does not apply to Teslas it only applies to hybrids as defined as driven by "both electricity and fuel"...as the Tesla is electricity only it does not receive the discount! Now this is one of the funniest rulings...

Another great job by Dan - and a cautionary tale.... http://www.detailparadise.com.au/showthread.php?13331-Tesla-Model-S-85-Blue-A-Cautionary-Tale

Good point - and no I didn't.... yes this obviously would have helped.

The track day was a little frustrating. The format was a 20 min session each hour – and the conditions varied between sun, rain and hail so it was important to get a feel for the track on the first lap of each session. So around once, get a good handle on the conditions - give it the boot -...

Might be worthwhile asking Moemoke and see if he has any local knowledge.

Cars are not allowed to race each other - or to time themselves .... Not sure about hill climbing - I associate this with lots of mud?

I am sure they will accept registrations right up until they are sold out!

Apparently the third Tesla was a mirage....so only two.

And for those in Melbourne I recommend: Dan http://dansgaragedetailing.com/ He has done most of the Teslas in Melbourne - including the demo cars. Dan also has OCD - very important for a detailer! http://www.detailparadise.com.au/showthread.php?12810-Tesla-Model-S-P85-Multicoat-Red...

I have booked on Sunday 26 July with Driver Dynamics. There are two other Teslas attending that day - I know one owner but not who the other is. I would like to discuss recharging options - hopefully he/she monitors this site. I have a borrowed 3-phase charger (thanks MP) and will also have...

Thanks :smile:

Hi Adapptor, was this a kit? and where/what touch up did you use?

I think it is a great alternative period - free or not!

Some original Australian TV cop shows were exported to the US - the chase scenes were inverted so the cars looked like they were on the right side of the road!

And my guestimate is just over 300 to the end of May - so expect around 340 by end of June.

I was in CA last week and arranged a test drive at the Pasadena Tesla store. I am still buzzed – once the “co-pilot” saw I could drive he changed plans and took me to the hills – great windy road with minimal traffic, apart from the steep drops and rock walls a fantastic place to test drive the...

Hi LGGD, the photo seems to be missing...

In regard to the source I endorse the move to Powershop - not only cheaper but one company that SUPPORTS the RET - even if it was more expensive I would support it on principle. I just looked at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpX-9OyEr4 Based on the guestimate from this video the...

I don't think this is a Tesla issue - I had the same message using TuneIn on my phone.

If I recall correctly the Amsterdam model was to exchange a low charge car for a full one. Obviously this would have to at a depot to make it work. I also can't imagine that a supercharger would not be installed at the depot - not sure how many km hire cars do a day but it would seem silly...

My (very) educated gestimate is a total of around 245 to the end of March. This seems consistent with what LGGD has tabulated based on actual sightings.

Mine is a D - one of the Signatures. I put it down to "luck of the draw" they would have been using the Ds until they ran out - seems like I was at that point...

The one cosmetic body change I considered was to use a carbon fibre wrap on the nose cone (approx. $100). However, with the number plate in place the nose cone doesn't look as shiny as the naked nose cone does.

I like to answer the question of time to charge "20 seconds - 10 to plug in and 10 to unplug"

+1 for Powershop

Ahaa - a Swedish "red herring". This may be correct for Sweden - somewhat different in Australia. It is a supported technology in Australia, does deliver a better audio experience than TuneIn or Rdio (as well as faster access when changing channels) was on the test cars, was a promised...

Whoops - just started a new thread - should have used this one which I missed somehow!

And for the record that's mine.

Radio Reception + DAB I am patiently waiting for some resolution for the radio issues of poor AM reception but more importantly no DAB. I was originally told that that was available and it certainly was in the cars that I test drove. I was subsequently told that DAB was disabled as Tesla was...

Re valet mode: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/11509361/Italian-parking-300000-Ferrari-destroyed-by-attendant.html

I think most of us will still be there at 12....and if you let the Tesla have its head you will be there before then.

And I will be there as will Kieron and Jeff.....our interstate visitor cant make it. Not sure how many others.

Aussie Yank, As I posted before to Michael you realise that they are toying with you? The whole delivery issue is a giant experiment: 1. they are analysing each user and developing a curve showing breaking point. 2. This then is compounded by frequent changes to see how you react. 3...

Hmmmm...maybe there is a market!

Strange though it may seem I have not really listened to music yet. I keep catching up on podcasts!

Michael, you realise that they are toying with you? The whole delivery issue is a giant experiment: 1. they are analysing each user and developing a curve showing breaking point. 2. This then is compounded by frequent changes to see how you react. 3. They monitor all communications to...

Thanks for the suggested routes ... I will take the longer route but after brunch..

OK - when sitting on the seat put your hand between your legs and down the front of the seat - you should find a pocket (and hopefully nothing else)!

wpapua - From a mobile perspective and as you live in the country the technology is dependant on the operator. If you are a Telstra user you would most likely be on NextG/3g which operates on 850mhz and gives the best range. If you are on Telstra it is unlikely that you would be on 2g unless...

Try the using the pocket in front of the seat - just the right size.

PS: Let me know if you can make it.

Hi Aussie Bob, It will be great if you can come - it will be great to exchange info with someone who has owned a Tesla for more than 3 months! We will also have Mat from Sydney who will be driving his Tesla to Melbourne... In terms of owners there are about 14 or so on this site, plus those...

Hi all Melbourne / Victorian Tesla owners and potential owners and visitors from interstate. Sunday 29th March 10:30 am brunch (it is Sunday in Melbourne after all!) at the http://www.piggerycafe.com.au/ seems to work for those I have spoken to. 10:30 is early enough to have relatively clear...

The off-road one's obviously are Blimps...

I think that the figures for Australia up to January are around 180.

Now if I could only find out the Victorian registration figures....I estimate that some 180 cars were brought in up to Dec/Jan. That leaves around 115, some would be NSW registrations in Jan - most would be for the other states.

Thanks - it looked a little odd!