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    Update on the Salt Lake City Tesla store turmoil

    This surprised and saddened me. Since Tesla can sell used cars in the state here's a workaround I thought up this morning. Probably a lot of kinks to work out, but it's a potential start. 1) Contract the buyer/reservation holder to purchase a used car with configuration x, which can be...
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    Random Model X sightings

    My second Model X spot, this one was in a local sporting goods parking lot.
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    Am I supposed to receive an e-mail confirmation or?

    I did my reservation around then and the employee told me they didn't take Discover. :rolleyes: I had to put it on my Visa instead. Still no email or anything Model 3 related in MyTesla. My Visa shows a pending charge so I'm not worried.
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    How's your line?

    Was wrapped around the store in SLC this morning. Still 3/4th of the way around the store at 11:30.
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    SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 launch - DSCOVR satellite

    Looks like one of the Air Force's radar tracking systems went down, according to a Elon tweet: Apparently they're going to replace the first stage video transmitter as well (tweet):
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    EVERYONE Who Can Afford a Tesla Should Be Driving One

    In regards to the thread, I think that anyone in the market for car should at least give an EV an honest chance. (Not to go too far off-topic but I think that's a big reason for Tesla's recent "happiness guarantee", as Tesla has no need to hike demand.) While Tesla currently has a negligible...
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    Who prefers a Model 3 station wagon?

    I would be OK with a hatchback but I'd prefer a wagon. I can almost guarantee Tesla won't come out with a wagon, though, as they don't sell well in the U.S..
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    Glossy Yellow Wrap Completed

    I really like how that looks, it's fantastic. I'd keep the handles chrome or black and remove the "Model S" and "P85" badging (keep the "T"). Also look at painting the calipers yellow.
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    Random Model S sightings

    I spotted this one on the 28th on my way up to the University of Utah:
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    Michigan passes bill to ban Tesla!

    I'm not a lawyer but based on the news I've read it basically makes the Tesla Stores illegal in Michigan. It means Tesla cannot sell their cars directly (via company-owned Stores) and the law now states they can only sell them through franchised dealerships. Cars can still be configured and...
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    About time to unveil the D and something else

    According to the Design Studio the AWD is available on all trim levels. :biggrin:
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    How long is your wait at a supercharger?

    Tesla monitors Supercharger utilization and has added additional charging stalls to stations that are most frequently used. Because of this, even when the Tesla Factory is producing at full capacity Supercharging won't be an issue. Tesla will continue to add Supercharging stations as well which...
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    Short-Term TSLA Price Movements - 2014

    That is probably part of it. He worked with Andy Palmer (recently-appointed Aston Martin CEO) at Nissan for a long time according to this article. Maybe they had recently talked and wanted to join forces again.
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    About time to unveil the D and something else

    True, although I was basing that off the MarketWatch "article". I don't really believe a prototype Model 3 will be revealed, yet. Since Elon specifically said "other letter", that would lean more towards a Model X beta reveal. I don't see them showing Model 3 as the "something else" given that...
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    About time to unveil the D and something else

    Given that Tesla has (so far) taken ~3 years between a prototype reveal and the actual product release a Model ≡/Model 3 reveal could very well be the "something else". The "something else" could be a a truck based on the Model S/X platform (although highly unlikely). Elon mentioned that a...
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    Goldman Says Model X "Prototype" at Detroit Auto Show

    Maybe by prototype they mean "Beta". :wink:
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    What's your 6.0+ car name (if you are willing to share?)

    That's pretty funny and quite fitting considering Jolteon is the 5th fastest Pokemon in the series. Is it Sabrina from Charlie's Angels? (If so, I'll admit I don't get the reasoning behind it.) Sabrina Duncan - Charlie's Angels Wiki
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    Nevada Gov signs all Four Gigafactory Bills. It is now a done deal!

    Something like that would be fun to see. :biggrin:
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    Carbon Fiber Rotors

    Just to add to this, carbon rotors have a high operating temperature. Their optimal working temperature is in the high hundreds of degrees Celsius. They wouldn't get anywhere near warmed up in a Model S (or any EV). I believe they have fairly long stopping distance when cold, too, so they...
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    Gigafactory Press Conference

    Here's the direct YouTube link to the live stream: Governor Sandoval Economic Development Announcement - YouTube Alternatively it's embedded on the Nevada.gov site: Sept4
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    Anti-EV / anti-Tesla advertising from competitors

    I'm trying to figure out what they used for the cargo room calculation. According to Tesla's Model S Specs page the rear alone fits double what the Audi dealer said: Total cargo volume: 31.6 cu ft Rear cargo volume (seats up/down): 26.3/58.1 cu ft Front trunk cargo volume: 5.3 cu ft They also...
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    Announcement: SAE To Stream Webcast On Electric Vehicle Battery Development (21-8-14)

    True, I've updated my response as I don't (and never have) really expected anything like that to occur. According to the article the webcast is centered around (potential?) battery advancements discovered via computer-aided engineering.
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    Announcement: SAE To Stream Webcast On Electric Vehicle Battery Development (21-8-14)

    With Tesla's patents being open source I'd love to see that happen. :biggrin: (EDIT: I don't expect anything close to that to occur, it would just be awesome if it did.)
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    Bill Gates just challenged Elon Musk

    Looks like Elon said he's up for it:
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    Random Model S sightings

    Saw this P85 near a local fast food place about a week ago. A couple of college students were driving it and one of them said it was his dad's car. It had Cyclone wheels but I didn't have a chance to catch a good side-shot of the car.
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    Please don't do this...(park blocking multiple Supercharger spots)

    I disagree on this. I'm leasing a Leaf until Model ≡ comes out and I back it in everywhere except at home. The only reason I don't back it in at home is that the charge port is in the nose. With this particular situation it's not a huge deal as that particular station has ten stalls. If it...
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    Gen III name confirmed

    FWIW, according to the USPTO the trademark is for "Model 3". There are three trademarks, filed on June 5th, for "Repair and maintenance", "Clothing" and "Automobiles and structural parts therefor; motors": Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS)...
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    Random Model S sightings

    My aunt and uncle's neighbor owns a gorgeous P85+, I unexpectedly saw it in a church parking lot (nice plate!): I also noticed a black Model S this morning at a local high-end used-car dealership downtown:
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    Elon Musk

    That does appear to be a Tesla 'T' pin. :tongue: Here's a link to that tweet: Twitter / elonmusk: When holding my new white cat, ...
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    ? GM baling on their version gen 3 car

    Silly GM, they didn't study Tesla well enough as a lot of Tesla owners have proven this to be untrue. Also what are gas stations? They are very much "dots", they've just had 100+ years to expand around the world. In 1909, when the first Ford cars were being sold, widely-accepted transportation...
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    Model S Accident/Fire

    CNN just published an article on it as well. "Tesla S, praised for safety, catches fire": Tesla stock to fall again, after Model S fire - Oct. 2, 2013 I'm hoping Tesla publishes a Blog post with their findings in the next few days/weeks. Even if they don't post something it's nice to see the...
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    Short-Term TSLA Price Movements - 2013

    Yep. I am long TSLA so I would rather it go down for a while, it means I can pick up more shares at a relative bargain. It could also increase the short interest again which will eventually result in another squeeze. :cool:
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    Collective noun for a group of Teslas

    :crying: Coil is probably my favorite with Flux being a close second.
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    What other tech stock to consider?

    I grabbed a handful of FEYE shares and am planning to pick up more sometime in the next week or two. (Investing is fun but hard as a college student! :tongue:) The FEYE CEO (David DeWalt) told Reuters he is focused on growth over profitability so it might end up being a good stock to buy and...
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    Custom Keycap (keyboard key)

    I had this made, which I plan to use as an Escape key on my mechanical keyboard:
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    What do you think are the most popular roadster colors?

    That plate has a double meaning (in a good way), TSLA GR(I)N and TSLA GR(EE)N. :biggrin:
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    Wrapped the car painted the rims

    +1 I actually like the look of the wrap. :redface: Wrapping a car is nice as it protects the actual paint and the color can be (relatively) easily changed without much fuss.
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    "Help I shorted TSLA" via Reddit

    Oh man, that was funny. I've seen those parodies before but that one really hit the spot. :tongue:
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    To front plate or not to front plate; that is the poll

    I've never had a front plate attached to any of my cars and I don't intend to start now (especially with a Tesla). :tongue:
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    Short sighted to put the charging port on the rear?

    This is simply my opinion but I think that Franz and the Tesla engineers were trying to keep Model S similar to gasoline powered cars while showing off what an EV can be. The charger-in-the-tail-light helps folks remain comfortable with a "standard" fueling (charging) port location while keeping...
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    Tesla "Recharge" commercial

    I thought that was pretty cool. The only thing that threw me off was the modified Tesla logo at the end, aside from that it was very well done.
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    Incorrect use of Tesla vehicle names

    The word "Telsa" gets annoying but it's also a common typo. The "Tesla S"/"Tesla X" issue is probably because it sounds weird to say "Model? Model S/Model X". When most people hear "Model S/Model X" they assume the word "Model" isn't part of the actual model name. :eek:
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    License plate signed by Elon!

    That's pretty awesome, especially since your plate is "Nikola". :smile:
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    Certified Pre-Owned Roadsters (sold by Tesla)

    I think it's fabulous and amazing as well. The recent spikes in the stock probably has a lot to do with the recent sell out of CPO Roadsters. Employees were probably able to vest their stock options, which no doubt caused a few CPO Roadster sales. At least a few that invested in, or before...
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    P85+ test drive - the car conked out twice!!!

    Thanks for testing those formats and posting about it. I have always wondered if FLAC was playable in Model S (since I don't remember reading that elsewhere).
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    Random Model S sightings

    I saw my first "in-the-wild" Model S over the weekend. It was on the 6th of July in downtown Austin, TX (around 5th street, close to the Convention Center). It was white w/21" Grey Wheels. :love: I didn't have time for a picture since the next light was green and I was on foot.
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    Allow Tesla to sell directly to the consumer - Target: State and Fed Rep’s!!

    Signed and emailed to a few friends.
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    Edmunds Model S Long-Term Test

    I find it funny that they are denying themselves the "full-tank" benefit that EVs can give their owners. Plug it in at night (when the car just sits in a garage for 6+ hours) and you've got a full charge (or "full-tank") every morning. Range anxiety? What range anxiety?
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    Webcam's at Superchargers

    If I remember correctly there are wheel stops for each station. Why not just incorporate sensors in those? If a car is on them (so, the spot is occupied) then the SC will transmit saying that x number of spaces are occupied. They could even go further and have the station transmit if the...
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    New Petition to White House Requesting Direct Tesla Sales in All States

    That's just hilarious. Mr. Turner didn't read the Bloomberg article since it says: Porsche is already getting huge gross margins on their products and they have dealerships. That very fact invalidates Mr. Turner's argument that a lack of dealerships would result in Tesla price gouging...