About time to unveil the D and something else

[efusco]

Why is this so difficult to sort out?
1)Someone, with an invitation or a link to the actual start time...what time does this event actually begin?
2)Is there or is there not a live stream? If so, where?

Moderators...would be great if we had an informational thread that summarized this information. Maybe lock it until the event starts so it doesn't turn into this thread redeux.

 

[Raffy.Roma]

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People are saying the pylons look like they are setup to show off 0-60 times.

Don't think so. IMO the Model S D could take 1 sec to reach the last pylon. (Unless they are going to add other pylons)

 

[capt601]

boo, I looked at #ElonsD and didn't see anything new.

you keep looking for #ELonsD and you may end up at a site you don't want to be on :wink:

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Why is this so difficult to sort out?
1)Someone, with an invitation or a link to the actual start time...what time does this event actually begin?
2)Is there or is there not a live stream? If so, where?

Moderators...would be great if we had an informational thread that summarized this information. Maybe lock it until the event starts so it doesn't turn into this thread redeux.

7pm Pacific. hasn't changed from OP.

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Excellent... We're taking the S. Better half did not want to take her Roadster. Anyone else from the OC Tesla group?

not sure.

 

[austinEV]

Right, it goes from 0 to 60 in 1s. Solved.

 

[chickensevil]

Don't think so. IMO the Model S D could take 1 sec to reach the last pylon. (Unless they are going to add other pylons)

alternatively it looks like there are cones that potentially wrap around the white barrier and so maybe this is just some kind of driving course to show off the car... in either case, cars will be driven!

 

[ckessel]

Right, it goes from 0 to 60 in 1s. Solved.

 

[R²B]

Perhaps Elon is planning to strap a SpaceX rocket to the back of the S.

 

[Hugh Mannity]

I am still struggling with elon's "magnitude", comment. To me that suggests something bigger than dual motor or model x or model 3. i surmise some breakthrough has been reached. Ultra low cost battery pack or perhaps a solar city install with vehicles going forward or something else equally as "impossible" or inplausible. If so i will be glad to spend $50k or less on my upcoming model x

 

[Raffy.Roma]

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This is nice. ^_^

 

[palmer_md]

no live webcam at the airport, but there is one at the freeway exit right next to the airport...

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[Zythryn]

Perhaps Elon is planning to strap a SpaceX rocket to the back of the S.

Of course, a Dragon rocket:tongue:

 

[timpoo]

I am still struggling with elon's "magnitude", comment. To me that suggests something bigger than dual motor or model x or model 3. i surmise some breakthrough has been reached. Ultra low cost battery pack or perhaps a solar city install with vehicles going forward or something else equally as "impossible" or inplausible. If so i will be glad to spend $50k or less on my upcoming model x

But his magnitude comment was linked to the "D" that has already been guessed. As in, people already know what it is, but underestimate its magnitude. Which is why I think it's more likely a crazy 0-100 time, or crazy improvements in handling, rather than something new like an ultra low cost battery pack or a solar city install, as nobody has been saying those things.

 

[NSX1992]

I think D might stand for Dashboard. The latest Motor Trend issue has a rumor that the AWD S will have an upgraded interior that will spread across the range. Tesla has been keeping both upgrades hush-hush so people won't cancel their current orders or delay their purchases until the upgraded models arrive.

 

[Nubo]

But his magnitude comment was linked to the "D" that has already been guessed. As in, people already know what it is, but underestimate its magnitude. Which is why I think it's more likely a crazy 0-100 time, or crazy improvements in handling, rather than something new like an ultra low cost battery pack or a solar city install, as nobody has been saying those things.

I'm speculating dual-motor drive proved so advantageous when testing Model X, that they have decided that all Tesla vehicles will sport "The D" from now on.

 

[brianman]

Cool! But I am afraid to get in telepathic contact with brianman (because of his headaches). :smile:

I said bonnie, not me! I won't be at the event is just one of the reasons.

 

[AnOutsider]

It's already being discussed in the D thread

 

[Hugh Mannity]

But his magnitude comment was linked to the "D" that has already been guessed. As in, people already know what it is, but underestimate its magnitude. Which is why I think it's more likely a crazy 0-100 time, or crazy improvements in handling, rather than something new like an ultra low cost battery pack or a solar city install, as nobody has been saying those things.

Good point, i re watched the video and agree with you

 

[DriverOne]

Could the magnitude comment refer to a quantifiable way that it's better than regular all-wheel-drive?

 

[jive_devil]

Excellent... We're taking the S. Better half did not want to take her Roadster. Anyone else from the OC Tesla group?

Dennis and OC crew, I'll be there tonight as well.

 

[InTheShadows]

Could the magnitude comment refer to a quantifiable way that it's better than regular all-wheel-drive?

I believe so, I also believe that it will take advantage of torque vectoring and the handling will jaw dropping.

Any giant barrels of vegetable oil setting around that they can pour all over that little track to demo the handling.