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Worst part about this community is the minority of loud fanboy jerks. I’ve been to a couple of Tesla events - to your point, most of the loudest, most outspoken fanboys on Twitter and on forums like these lose all courage in person. Just a bunch of virtual know it alls, in real life socially...

Thanks for the measured and thoughtful response. I’ve owned many Teslas and love the car, put an order in for my first after a tour of a completely empty Fremont factory, bought and held tons of TSLA stock, etc, etc. I say all this to say that I am a longtime fan, but the Tesla fanboy has always...

I am in the same boat, wondering the same question - has my car been sitting in their lot for a month? I order a long time ago and kept pushing off/cancelling it, b/c I wanted at least 50K cars coming off the line before I picked up mine. I cancelled early August and I could swear they told me...

Anyone yet been to Smithtown or heard any news. I have a performance Model Y pick up scheduled for the 26th in Manhasset, but was hoping to get it in Smithtown. Despite all these posts on the thread suggesting August/September opening, last I heard it wasn't opening until late October. Anyone...

I happened by this the other day. No mention of it on Tesla Super Charger planned sites, but someone added it to Google Maps. It appears to be ready, but they have not yet removed the covers on the superchargers. Very nice to see these as this little center is sort of a health hub -...

Bummer that 20" Induction wheels (which I think look the best of all options), are not available for the Performance option Model Y. Performance Upgrade gives you one choice: 21’’ Überturbine Wheels (nice looking, highly impractical in a pothole city area). Non Performance Upgrade gives you one...

Black paint, black interior, performance/performance upgrade, FSD. Received email, selected delivery dates not available, finalized paperwork, waiting on specific date (late March).

My guess is that you ordered white seats (y/n?) or did not order FSD (y/n?) or 7-seat config (y/n?)... otherwise, not sure why you haven't been notified.

Got confirmation email last night. I ordered 1 month ago, from NY. I think what matters most is a) Performance + b) FSD (highest margin Y car for Tesla); I'm betting most of the notified had P + FSD. Can others confirm this? My order: Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive Performance...

Curious where you got the 0.4" number? I just got my delivery email from Tesla for my Model Y and don't like the idea of a lower suspension and also hate the 21" wheels (ugly), much prefer the 20" induction wheels.

.... does this tell us anything about where we sit in the production/delivery order? I just place my reservation last week.

Old thread, but worthwhile topic still. I've owned manual transmission cars my whole life and don't drive them with excessive engine/gearing braking. That said, when driving my MS on the highway, my brake lights come on when I only partially let off the accelerator, and my speed reduces much...

If we're not feathering the accelerator, we all look like tools slamming on the brakes all the times. I've commented on this before - there should be a medium regen setting that either delays brake lights by say 1 second, so that if you take your foot off accelerator for more then 1 second...

I am completely with you PV4EV!!! I am thinking that most people who have replied to this thread came from driving automatic ICE cars and have little to no experience with a manual transmission or never learned to drive them properly. Let me put this a different way: It is hard not to look...

US, in person, Manhasset, NY Store. Model 3 RN10806xxxx

I've spoken to Telsa a couple times about this, admittedly some lower level support folks. Short story is that there is no easy way to do this and Tesla will not formally allow you to do it. So, I'm going to simply cancel my reservation - too much headache - and simply enjoy our P90, which...

Hi all - I love the Model X. However, I don't need a 2nd car right now. My wife and I don't have kids and have relocated to NYC, so a 2nd ultra roomy vehicle like the X doesn't make sense for our needs. We'll be just fine with our 2014 Model S P90! I'm reservation #64 and was invited...

That's right, Gregincal. Look forward to the BMW i3 doing the same, definitely feels like the most reasonable solution. Volt alarm is absolutely annoying, but I can live with that while I'm charging, but something else must happen to Volt's b/c I have found owner's leaving notes on my car...

BMW i3 Will Not Let Non-Owners Remove Plug upon charging complete!!?? Anyone else run into this? I was at Moscone Parking in SF, checked for open slot. The Chargepoint display showed "Charge Complete" for a plug that was connected to a BMW i3. However BMW does not release the plug? WTH...

I'm at about 1000 to, picked up in April (I work two blocks from where I live), so for now a low-mileage guy. Steve841: I've had similar problems: -Flatbeded twice, w/battery issues - 2 12V batteries (car is getting it's second as we speak) and 1 HV battery replaced. Hopeful that we're...

Unlucky one... Flatbed Returns for my Car (12V!) Appears to be the 12V dead again. Happened in April to me also. Both times, car was dead, driver's side window down (luckily in good, safe places). Upside: Customer support was better this go round; still dropped the ball a bit with...

+1 Herbys - I could not agree more! I had a similar thread on this. Certain of the Tesla fan/owner population (a pretty big portion) seems unwilling to acknowledge clear misses. This was a huge whiff! All of those folks who say they 'quite like the empty space', I would ask if it came with...

Great point - this should be tweaked with next version!

AJ at West Coast Powder Coating in San Bruno - very solid work.

Thanks, man. Yours too. I'll look out for you on the roads! - - - Updated - - - Check on the Dr. Tara's thread: I believe they go pretty deep on the 12v battery - supposedly it is not an issue at all....

Anyone else used to yell out "Beetle" whenever you saw a VW Bug back in the 70s? I find myself with a similar reaction when I see a Tesla. Also, I love the wave from fellow Tesla drivers when we pass each other. I was on 101 heading north on Wednesday at around 6pm and a guy pulled up in a...

West Coast Powder Coat - AJ is the guy and he has you work a deal with Hanlon Tires. I believe it ended up costing $750 all in to leave the car at Hanlon for the day remove wheels/deliver to AJ/pick up/reinstall. Very pleased with the work.

Sure, here is the full car with de-chroming (vinyl wrap) and powder coated wheels. Leaving the handles, emblems and rear diffuser piece (at bottom) alone felt like the right amount of chrome to me.

Looks very cool. Chrome tone down was a key for me - less Jaguar/Infinity for me. I used Lyle to do that, only difference was that I also didn't like the stock wheel color so I had those powder coated. Needs a cleaning and some better pics, but here you...

Yep, same day. AJ wanted $125 per wheel; Tire shop charged $200 something to rent lift for day and take off/put on wheels.

Sure guys. I went with semi-gloss, also described as 40% - that's between complete Matte Black (10%) and High Gloss (90%). The look I'm going for is more mean than show-quality. I know I'm not going to be polishing the wheels enough to warrant high gloss - and brake dust build up is expected...

Agreed on getting the warning, but no acceleration. I have big, wide feet, happens a decent amount in any car for me, but thought the Tesla warning - audible and visual - was an elegant notification to my big feet.... This woman is likely embarrassed, but I really respect people when they take...

Good for you, Kevin. A car is meant to be driven and used the way the driver intends - awesome pic!

I love my Model S, it's by far the car that I have most enjoyed of all those that I've owned (E63, M5, S4, etc.). I also fully understand what it means to be an early adopter, particularly the patience required of purchaser. Lastly, I get that some revolutionary "choices" made by the...

+1 on being really pissed if I got the switcheroo from Alcantara to cloth... I picked up two weeks ago, car was ready a month ago (I was travelling) and mine came with Alcantara.

Absolutely love how they came out. Just clean as hell. "Sinister" is how a co-worker described them, which feels right.

Elon pushed this announcement until next Tuesday, end of quarter probably. His Tweet said: ‏@elonmusk "Slight change of date to ensure no end of quarter distractions -- will be Tues next week."

Hey All - thought I'd share some good news. I just spoke to Brent in Tesla service. He confirmed that, provided you use a legit tire shop, when you powdercoat your wheels the Wheel and Tire Protection Program remains in effect. Granted if you damage your factory Tesla wheel that you have...

I'm planning on having my 21" Gray Performance wheels done next week. Excited. Just completed install of 3M clear bra to front/rear ends/hood/mirrors, tints 45% - really clean looking. I wasn't planning on the full blacked out look, but I'm really not liking all the chrome. Many luxury cars...

Joepruitt - Thanks for the picture and the honest account of your disappointment. I was about to pull the trigger on those matts and would have been similarly disappointed. The gap on the right and left of the matts and side of trunk area is pretty rookie manufacturing. I had a 2012 535 and...

Love the chatter here about blacking out the chrome pieces. I had a 2012 BMW with "Shadow Line" option, which essentially blacked out much of the chrome, especially all the trim around the windows. Really a nice look. At this point, I have a quote for $1200 to do the same to my black...

This thread veered way off topic, but let's get it back on by saying, "Congrats, Desai" on the milestone. Very cool. I hope I'm not far behind.

"time to build" email came in yesterday. I am #3955. (a bit worried that they are moving up the emails/customer lock-in, but not matching that with ramped production....specifically, wondering whether Tesla is trying to hedge against production delays, questions around production, negative...