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  1. Frankc

    Supercharger - Oxnard, CA (EXPANDED Jun 2018, now 20 total)

    Does anyone have an update on the Oxnard SC? We will be traveling down from Oregon to stay at Pepperdine U in Early May and are hoping this would be ready. Sounds pretty 'iffy' at this point.
  2. Frankc

    Oregon Superchargers (location speculation, discussion)

    Thanks for the update andyrebele. We are just about to leave for Grants Pass. Google lists from my house to the SC as 187 miles and I could do it in my 60, but probably won't chance it this time. Plus I many need a bit of a lead foot to get to the wedding on time....
  3. Frankc

    Oregon Superchargers (location speculation, discussion)

    We will be in Grants Pass (Gold Hill) this Saturday. I would definitely take the MS if I knew the SC was open. I'll plan on going by for pics in any event, although Andyrebele has been great at updating us. Interestingly - we were headed north a couple of days ago and entered I5 at the...
  4. Frankc

    Oregon Superchargers (location speculation, discussion)

    The 4 bays at GP are interesting. I did a little looking at traffic volume on the I5 corridor from socal thru Oregon and found the following data: Based on this, the volume thru this area is 1/4 as much as the metro areas of the two states. This could be misleading as trip volume vs daily...
  5. Frankc

    Supercharger - Springfield, OR - Kruse Way

    Congratulations Lyon. Sounds like your Model S battery isn't the only item that will need a fast charge at your house for a while. Imagine what transportation will be like when she is old enough to drive!
  6. Frankc

    Supercharger - Springfield, OR - Kruse Way

    I'm surprised that we haven't seen a photo update on the Eugene/Springfield SC.... Since it's right in town, I thought this would be updated daily. Does this mean the rate of progress is slower than Woodburn and others? Also, has anyone confirmed activity on SC's to the south?
  7. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    I'm late putting this up, but I promised several that I would post a copy of the video I took of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. It was great to meet many of you that day.... The video is just handheld with my point and shoot cam, so don't expect high quality cinematography, but I thought the...
  8. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    Here are a few more pics of the event, including the actual ribbon cutting by representative Phil Barnhart from Eugene (Lane and Linn counties). Representative Barnhart is a huge supporter, and both he and his son (also Phil) have a model S (Representative Barnhart's is the Red Sig). I also...
  9. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    It is my understanding the the Power Company was there until after midnight last night. I have not heard anything regarding glitches in installation. Also have not heard when the actual Inspection is set for. Hopefully all is still on schedule for Thursday.
  10. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    Looks like my credibility is still somewhat in tact....
  11. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    No problem with the skepticism. Frankly I was as well - and execution hiccups when installing the xformer, permits, etc can obviously still derail the 'plan of record'. Let's keep our fingers crossed that when we hit the 'lightning bolt' on the model s map app next Thursday, we get a ping at...
  12. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    Announcement: I have heard from two independant sources that should 'be in a position to know' that the official ribbon cutting ceremony is currently scheduled for 10:00 am on Thursday, August 29th. No more detail at this time, but looks like by this time next week we will be able to go from...
  13. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    Quick update.... I am currently in the Elmers parking lot and will post a few pics. Transformer is currently still not placed, and it sounds like the power of the entire area will have to be shut off in order for that to happen, so I assume this will happen late at night or very early morning...
  14. Frankc

    Firmware 5.0

    Thanks Nigel
  15. Frankc

    Firmware 5.0

    I may have missed this on the thread, but can someone confirm that 4G tethering works, and makes in car apps more responsive (particularly reloading of google map screens in full screen mode)?
  16. Frankc

    Firmware 5.0

    Thanks for the video FlasherZ. It takes me more than 13 seconds to get my coffee put in the drink holder and wait for the garage door to open.... I must admit I didn't take you for a "Monkeys" fan though...
  17. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    Looks like the crew was busy today. The first power cabinets are in...... (Thanks for the pics Eric).
  18. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    As Lyon mentions, several of us were able to have brunch at Elmer's on Saturday. Work is progressing quickly with the undergound portion completed and backfilled. One question that had cropped up earlier was how the position #1 (far left) would work, given the charger posts seemed to be in the...
  19. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    I have it on very good authority that the first shovels BROKE GROUND TODAY! Who's going to be the first to take pictures?
  20. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    Eric, Welcome to the forum! It was great to speak with you this weekend. As you can undoubted tell from this thread, a number of us are quite excited about the new Supercharger in your area. If you happen to see activity 'somewhere in Woodburn', we would appreciate it if you could keep us...
  21. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    His name is Eric, and he is both a Tesla enthusiast (although no model S just yet) and a really great guy. I spoke to him today, and of course he can't confirm anything either way until a public announcement. However based on the data that Odenator uncovered, I suggest we plan on having a...
  22. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    Sorry I took us a little off course as the OP for this thread. Thanks to Odenators nice work, I found the exact tax lot info that is owned by OLSON GROUP INVESTMENTS LLC, Lot 603. I then mapped this onto the google sat view site, and enlarged. Finally I looked at the street view going into...
  23. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    Anyone going by the Woodburn Factory Outlets this weekend? I'd like to see confirmation that work is progressing, and more indication that this is indeed the SuperCharger site.
  24. Frankc

    Supercharger - Woodburn, OR

    On my way back from TESLIVE this morning I decided to take a quick detour from the Airport to Corvallis.... At the Woodburn exit (mp 271), in the southeast corner of the Outlet Mall, I saw a trencher and horizontal boring machine. Upon closer inspection the pavement is market with notation...
  25. Frankc

    Dead car this morning at TESLIVE....(hint: it was a rental car)

    FWIW At 4:30am when I left the hotel for the airport I saw what must have been your car with the aux lights on (not headllights), but no idea who's it was. Glad you made it to the airport
  26. Frankc

    Pacific NW - Superchargers

    Brianman will do a much more comprehensive job, but I did the map of today's announcement for Oregon (thru winter 2013). If today's map is meant to be accurate, it would indicate systems would be in Salem, Eugene, Roseburg, and Medford. This is contrary to the notion of placing...
  27. Frankc

    Elon Musk at D11

    Elon at the D: conference - Reveals Supercharger network Great hour long interview with Elon by Walt Mossberg. Some Supercharger details revealed. Clearly many Model S owners in the audience... Elon Musk reveals Tesla's Supercharger network will triple its coverage area this month Who...
  28. Frankc

    Registration?

    Actually there are 4 of us here in Corvallis. Oddly, Thumper and I had never met until we both attended the Get Amp'd Beta factory event in October of 2011. Literally 'bumped into' each other there at the Fremont factory while picking out interior colors at the event. Small (Tesla) world...
  29. Frankc

    Registration?

    OK, I'm in as well, coming from Corvallis, Oregon.
  30. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    John - I have the same color configuration and roof. It would be great to see pics that show roof line as well.
  31. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    Congratulation John. It's been a long wait for those of us who made early commitments, but I think we have a number of additional benefits: 1). Able to purchase at the lower price 2). Many recent posts about the improved fit and finish 3). New door handles that have better tactile feel (and...
  32. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    DLM270 - Now that your the official 'Dean' of this thread, having received the very first factory delivery, what else did you see during the tour? How many Reds were there, what percent of the cars on the line were red, how many were finished outside waiting to be shipped, etc. How is the...
  33. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    Artsci, once you apply your ultra high gloss process to this, your going to blind people. Gives a whole new meaning to an automotive 'blind spot'. :rolleyes:
  34. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    Good one.... How was the virtual ride? :wink:
  35. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    DLM270- You must be one of the very first cars out of the factory! You might even have Elon come by to congratulate you (he did that when I was there a couple of weeks ago). If so, have him sign the visor or something. The tour will be amazing, but you may be so excited to get the car that...
  36. Frankc

    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    I would appreciate the detailer info. (location, cost, etc) I plan on picking up my model S (Multi coat Red, 60kW, tech, air, ) in a little over a week at the Portland Service Center. - Thanks.
  37. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    John - Congrats!! Great to see that after such a long wait, you're coming down the 'home' stretch. I received my vin as well. If Xhawk101's "one week from vin to out the door" example holds true, many of us will getting very close by this time next week. DLM270 - Looks like you...
  38. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    Congrats! The first one to report contact with your car! Now follow the path through the factory using gps, and tell us when your getting close to the exit. DLM270 should see cars going around the track in the next few days.
  39. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    Red's Roll Right on time. April 8th, precisely the date we had heard. I agree with Artsci, VINS should start rolling out very soon. The next big milestone will be our phone apps starting to talk to our actual cars on the line! Have we heard of anyone on the forum doing factory tours this...
  40. Frankc

    JB Straubel interviewed by Ira Ehrenpreis (43 minutes)

    JB discusses a wide range of topics at the 2013 Cleantech Summit. Interviewed by Ira Ehrenpreis, himself an early Model S owner, and a member of Tesla's Board of Directors. Click on the link below, and then select the video titled: "Tesla Motors: Revolutionizing the Automobile". Videos and...
  41. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    Artsci - Clicking on the red button should bring you to a new page immediately. Does a page start to load, or is there no activity at all? Have you tried to refresh your browser and click again? (perhaps all the html code did not load properly the first time).
  42. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    Red Delivery Button for my Red Model S ! ! ! Arrived approx 10pm (somebody's working late). Email confirmation delivery date April 12th - 26th. I feel like the kids in the Disneyland commercial - I'm too excited to sleep. Congrats to all who received their confirmations tonight. In the...
  43. Frankc

    Spare nose cone arrived today

    Wow. Great work. You've just turned the least favorite part of the car in my favorite part. What a great project to focus on while we continue to wait for RED. A couple of specific questions: 1). Did they sand or finish the raw material before applying the wrap? 2). Did the wrap conform...
  44. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    I have not seen one yet either John.....
  45. Frankc

    Tesla achieves 25,000 annualized run rate

    I was on tour a week ago, and in the middle of that group of engineers on the factory floor is elon's desk. On his desk is the COTY award. I was told he is there multiple times per week actually working from that desk.
  46. Frankc

    Tesla achieves 25,000 annualized run rate

    I was on tour this week, and noticed a white board that indicated congrats on making 109 cars in a day. I assume this is the 'high water mark'. I don't remember seeing a date associated with the number however.
  47. Frankc

    Factory Tour

    I was on tour late Wednesday and saw a board that listed 109 built in a day (seems to be the record so far). Amazing day. cross link to post: Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing - Page 28
  48. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    Artsi and all- I apologize for not sending this sooner. I had typed out a long summary very late last night as I was about to leave from SFO, and the system crashed as it sent, and lost the data. Bummer. Update from the factory floor 3/20/2013: My wife and I took the tour late yesterday...
  49. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    John - I think this is part of it. I would assume that another issue is that Tesla has an increasingly large list of batched systems. Colors are batched, and there are 11 alternatives. Batteries are batched and there are currently two, about to be 3 alternatives, etc. This would indicate to...
  50. Frankc

    Tracking Multi-red production and sequencing

    More Good News: Just called the factory delivery team. They confirmed hat RED is now 'in production'. My car (#4632 - 12-1 config) has been sent to production and should be done in roughly 4 weeks. Add ship time on to that, so her estimate for delivery to Oregon was late April. As luck...