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  1. lookmtb

    Tri motor and single motor have swapped production times

    So when I first hear that the tri-motor was going to take so long to arrive I was puzzled. There is some rumor that the tri-motor drivetrain is the same as what will eventually be in the next gen model S which launches in late 2020. I think this new timeline makes some sense given they are the...
  2. lookmtb

    Made a couple small changes to the Cybertruck. Thoughts?

    I don't think you have any credibility to say that. Unless you have access to the CAD data that is... This truck will have the greatest towing capacity of any "unibody"/exoskeleton truck ever. That's gonna need some serious strength.
  3. lookmtb

    Name for the Tesla Truck

    S3XY P? Doesn't sound like the best time....:p:D
  4. lookmtb

    Gauging Interest: Model S Front Caliper Upgrade Kit

    I can't figure out how to quote from other threads, but please look at the following link: Vendor - Mountain Pass Performance Intro - Updates @MountainPass seems to not agree with this method of brake upgrade. For those who have installed MS rotors on your 3 how did the ABS react?
  5. lookmtb

    Electric Pickup Roundup: Musk Says Tesla Truck 'Not Like Anything Else'

    Not saying that you're wrong, its just that it would be SOOOOO EASY to bolt up some fake pipes to fool everyone. If I was on the development team that's the first thing I would do!
  6. lookmtb

    "The S and X are better cars than the Model 3" - Elon

    This is exactly the opposite. The MS and M3 share very similar front motors, but the rear motor on the M3 is a completely different classification. It is more advanced in that it is a completely new architecture for an EV application and it is significantly more efficient than BOTH the small and...
  7. lookmtb

    Additional Range in a new LR RWD Model 3?

    I've never understood this argument. There are so many instances where a optioned up cheap car can be faster/ more luxurious or whatever than a base high end model. you might be right, I honestly don't know, but I think there are many more reasons to want one over the other than just range.
  8. lookmtb

    Additional Range in a new LR RWD Model 3?

    I just hope they'll be more honest about this going forward. making the cars look like they all got the same range ended up being more confusing for owners than just explaining there's a slight range hit for AWD
  9. lookmtb

    Additional Range in a new LR RWD Model 3?

    @YusufT You're saying the Wh/Mi internal calculation would change correct? That's my guess is all they're doing. I highly doubt they're doing this, but maybe they could reduce the "anti-brick" buffer a bit?
  10. lookmtb

    The GREAT Gamble: Online Sales

    I agree with this. To buy a car is a difficult process. Insurance and a loan would all have to be lined up. That means my credit takes a hit too! also, what about trade ins? If I give them my old car are they gonna keep it on their lot till the trial period is over? This is a lot of effort...
  11. lookmtb

    Ohio Proposed EV Ownership Fee

    @Knightshade I agree with your position however, I've always believed 18 wheelers and dump trucks are the vehicles that should bare the weight of this more so than a sedan owner. I would like to see a tax structure based on vehicle weight and or mileage(since that is usually the factor in...
  12. lookmtb

    Price Drop/Delivery Push

    This is a classic case of how Teslas direct sales bites them in the a$$. Most auto companies don't advertise the actual price of the vehicle, they advertise MSRP and then use hidden rebates to adjust based on demand. It helps hide the fact that the cost of the car over a year is all over the...
  13. lookmtb

    Hey Tesla, where's my $1000 worth of white paint?

    I think you guys should take this seriously and add it to your pre-delivery inspection list :p
  14. lookmtb

    [Updated] Model 3 CCS / CHAdeMO adapter

    Please correct me if I'm wrong (I don't want to spread misinformation), but doesn't the CCS standard prohibit the use of adapters? I've read and heard this, but I've never dug into the documentation myself.
  15. lookmtb

    This made me laugh at yesterday's conference call

    I would have to agree! Though I think his point was more that an EV has this strong of a desire. The high desire of a quality EV has been completely ignored by most auto manufacturers.
  16. lookmtb

    Need opinions on two dedicated sets of tires

    Speaking to Tire choices a dedicated season tire is always going to outperform an "all-season" tire. My feelings are dedicated winter tires are a must. For summer I give some leeway, but know you're leaving performance on the table if you go with all seasons. If you want the best braking...
  17. lookmtb

    Vendor Track Day Guide for Beginner and Experienced Model 3 Owners

    @SammichLover will that be your first track day? Honestly your speed on the straight away should be the least of your concern. I lap motorcycles more than cars, but I usually don't bother with wide open throttle on the straights unless I'm gunning for a personal best. It's better to focus on...
  18. lookmtb

    Model S 100D < $65,000 by end of 2019?

    6 months maybe, 1 year definitely...:p:p:p
  19. lookmtb

    Toyota's confusion

    I obviously can't. My statement is still generally true. Just like if I said Americans are fat. Statistically yeah we're kinda heavy, but that doesn't mean we're all that way. An innovative person clearly got to try something new. I never said that could never happen.
  20. lookmtb

    Toyota's confusion

    So quck background, I work for a Japanese automotive supplier. Something that I am reminded of when reading this article, is that Japanese culture is very risk avoidance in nature. In general they move slowly when it comes to change. You can see this on their cars. Design changes are on a 3-5...
  21. lookmtb

    Your comments on Elon's letter to Tesla employees

    Excess assembly staff != service center staff. maybe we should get the accountants to service the model 3? I doubt any civilian knows exactly where these cuts are being done, but we should hope they're not in the service or delivery branches.
  22. lookmtb

    2170s for the Model S soon [Speculation]

    I think there is a market for a bigger, more expensive battery. People already shell out more for some Mercedes and the like. I think to justify it more Tesla would have to add more of those ultra luxury features though. Frankly if I wasn't already priced out of a new MS I would be interested in...
  23. lookmtb

    Poll: Roadster to Hover?

    That thing is amazing! However I don't see how this guy stuffing a jet into a car in his garage is even remotely applicable to Teslas liability in mass producing vehicles. Obviously they play by different rules that that guy, and it sure seems like a technicality that that car is road legal:D
  24. lookmtb

    Poll: Roadster to Hover?

    Link to these bad boys? Every street legal turbine powered vehicle I've seen (like that chryslter prototype in the 60's or something)does not use thrust to propel the vehicle for the obvious reason that it's freaking HOT right behind a jet engine.
  25. lookmtb

    How come no (p)105d yet?

    @David99 do you have a link to that thread or data? I'd love to read more on this topic. Thank you.
  26. lookmtb

    How come no (p)105d yet?

    Tesla does indeed have a buffer at the bottom of their charge to protect the battery as you say, but that does not effect EPA range and should not be subtracted from the range indication. How The EPA Rates Electric Cars: Range, Efficiency & More "An electric vehicle is tested after being...
  27. lookmtb

    Vendor MPP Model 3 Build Thread

    I think we might be mis-understanding each other. I tried to draw in paint (Very poorly) what I was tying to say. The red arrow represents a force such as braking or acceleration (forward or backwards). That force results in a torque on the front member. The rear member only exists to...
  28. lookmtb

    Vendor MPP Model 3 Build Thread

    That orientation is pretty common actually. My old Subaru used a very similar looking bushing. A bushing orientated that way resists forces on the wheel in the front to back direction of the car and it's very capable of flexing as the member moves up and down through the suspension travel.
  29. lookmtb

    WSJ Panamera - Why?!?

    https://www.porsche.com/usa/connect/ Funny, I think their app does more?
  30. lookmtb

    Tesla Rear Facing Camera For Sale

    Bump. Realized you can get it for about $40 online. $35 plus shipping.
  31. lookmtb

    Tesla Rear Facing Camera For Sale

    I have a Tesla Rear Facing Camera I purchased for a project that didn't pan out. The Camera has never been used. Asking $50 Thank you
  32. lookmtb

    Model S P85+

    @Target, thanks for bidding. The car is still for sale. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me.
  33. lookmtb

    Model S P85+

    Bump and Price Drop $55,000 2014 Tesla Model S P85+ | eBay
  34. lookmtb

    Model S P85+

    Sorry, this car didn't come with 3rd row seats.
  35. lookmtb

    Model S P85+

    For sale is my 2014 Model S P85+. The car currently has approximately 71,xxx miles on it. I drive it daily so that will continue to go up. The car was purchased from Tesla in July of 2017 and was fully refurbished then. Since then there has been no new damage. The car will come with two sets...
  36. lookmtb

    Brake/Rotors for Model S

    -Warped- Brake Disc and Other Myths
  37. lookmtb

    Trade silver 21" for grey 21"

    Hello, I have a set of silver 21" staggered turbines that I would like to trade for the grey. I'm located in Columbus Ohio. I'll add pictures of mine soon, but they are nearly mint. 2 were replaced about 1000 miles ago when I picked up the car as a CPO, so they're literally brand new. The other...
  38. lookmtb

    P85+ Battery Range @ 90% and 100%

    I just picked up my 2014 P85+ and my 100% read 251. I haven't charged up to 90 yet. The car has 57xxx miles for reference.
  39. lookmtb

    Got my ride de-chromed.

    Looks awesome! What method did you use? Vinyl or plasti dip?
  40. lookmtb

    My CPO Experience

    Oh yeah I forgot to mention that. She's a 2014. Best I can tell a June or July build! VIN is 43xxx
  41. lookmtb

    My CPO Experience

    So for the last month or so I've been reading though this forum preparing for my own delivery of a CPO model S. Some of you had good luck, while others... not so much. I wanted to share my experience, to help others gage what they can expect. For reasons I'll explain I feel I got on pretty well...
  42. lookmtb

    CPO loan rate change

    So just to close this out, one last update for those who might find this later. I called back and spoke with another person at the bank. They told me I was approved for the original rates. When I asked what these rate changes were about, she told me that while there was a rate change in the...
  43. lookmtb

    Close windows via Key Fob

    I ran across this video the other day: He claims you can Open/Close the windows with the key fob! I'm guessing this was for pre AP cars, but I just took delivery of my 2014 and I cannot do this. For anyone who has had their car for a while, did they take away this feature?
  44. lookmtb

    CPO Profit Margin

    I would be curious to know what their profit margin is as well. I just took delivery of a 2014 p85+ that according to my delivery specialist required almost 17k in new parts. I'm sure it depends case by case, but I can't imagine they really made much on mine.
  45. lookmtb

    CPO loan rate change

    @candersoh originally it was 2.99 for 72 or 4. 5 for 84. Their "adjusted" rates are 3.74 for 72 and 5.2 for 84. They also added a slight stipulation that if I opened a checking account with them that would cut my rates, but still not as good as it was originally... Keep in mind I'm young with...
  46. lookmtb

    CPO loan rate change

    @Mickie thank you for the response. That was assumption on how it should go. Also I should have noted that their offer is good for 45 days, so I still have some time to figure this out with them. @Az_Rael I'll have to double check. It's kinda weird with these guys because of the whole...
  47. lookmtb

    CPO loan rate change

    Hello all! I'm a fairly new member here and a (soon to be) proud owner of a CPO P85+. I'm currently still working out financing this thing and I've run into a situation that I'm not sure what to do about. Around June 11th I sent out a bunch of loan applications. Several came back approved...
  48. lookmtb

    Got my ride blacked out today :)

    @Medpilot that looks amazing! I have the blue as well and I've been planning on that same look
  49. lookmtb

    2nd run of camera switch that show a front image on the touch screen

    Count me in too! Watching closely!
  50. lookmtb

    Model S Awesomeness Delivery Experience (Sarcasm)

    Just curious, What exactly did you find wrong with the car? Was this a CPO?