These stories are spooking me, I take delivery of my red AWD with 19's on Friday in Bellevue. I might have to swing by the lot to see if it's there. My rep was based out of NV, and she assured me she always plans for a few days in case of issues, but that it was already en route back over a week ago...
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iamec
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I didn't ask. Haha. I just figured getting it on 9/1 (Saturday) is a better option than trying to find a time after work during the week. The IDA also offered me 8/31.
Don't think so, I have a (hopefully delivered in about 40 hours) mine being delivered.
Configured 6/28
Emailed 8/13
VIN 8/19
Delivery scheduled 8/24
Red / AWD / Black Interior / 19's
I'm goin going by tomorrow to talk to them in person, hopefully confirm all is on for Friday.
nwdiver
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Not advising against inspections... just that they very rarely ensure an installation is correct. From what I've read the DIY / insurance bit is an urban legend. It's 'negligence' that's the catch all. Doing your due diligence to DIY an outlet is far less negligent than keeping oily rags near the space heater in the garage. Both would almost certainly be covered because that's why we buy insurance... Having a gasoline fight in the garage? That's probably a grey area....
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voip-ninja
Give me some sugar baby
My electrical inspector was a journeyman electrician before he went to work for the county so he saw both sides of it.
He mentioned that when he was in the field some of the things inspectors got hung up about seemed idiotic to him and a waste of time and money. After inspecting for five years and seeing some of the “hair on fire terrifying” things (his words) that pros and especially homeowners do he understood why inspections are required.
He was pretty competent, complimented me on my work but pointed out some minor things neither I or my electrical sub who did my conduit entry aluminum pull caught.
nwdiver
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Hmmm... that's a first... what area. Here in NM journeyman electricians make ~$30 - $40. Inspectors make ~$15 - $20.... so not many electricians become inspectors...
But there are other options that would satisfy a temporary need and will hopefully push Tesla. People (like myself if it becomes necessary) could go out and lease a Hyundai Kona EV (within a month or two), Kia Niro EV (hopefully by the end of Q1 of 2019), or longer range 2019 Leaf (also sometime in Q1 of next year) for another 3 years until other vehicles show up with AWD and 120+kW charging (particularly as the Electrify America stations get built out) for similar pricing to the Model 3.
voip-ninja
Give me some sugar baby
There have been several AWD 19's but not certain combinations. White interiors on non-P AWD with 19s are few and far between. I don't believe I've seen a single one of my config yet (Blue/White/AWD/19s/EAP)
It's been a busy week, but wanted to update with our VIN. Our edit button disappeared Sunday and we received our first IDA email Monday. Our IDA had everything confirmed that day and sent our MVPA and VIN (96,0XX) Tuesday evening. The bank transfer was initiated yesterday, and it should be completed today. It then gets shipped to Texas, then trucked to Oklahoma. Fourteen days is the general estimate he gave, but we will have better dates once it actually ships. Our IDA, Brenden, is really great. We have had multiple emails back and forth each day so communication hasn't been an issue at all.
Reserved: 4/24/2017
Invited: 6/27/2018
Configured: 6/28/2018
Edit to White Interior: 7/24
Edit button disappeared: 8/19
IDA contact: 8/20
VIN: 8/21 (96,0XX)
LR AWD
Midnight Silver Metallic
Premium White Interior
Aero
EAP
Reserved: 4/24/2017
Invited: 6/27/2018
Configured: 6/28/2018
Edit to White Interior: 7/24
Edit button disappeared: 8/19
IDA contact: 8/20
VIN: 8/21 (96,0XX)
LR AWD
Midnight Silver Metallic
Premium White Interior
Aero
EAP
Swampgator
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Checked Troys spreadsheet again this morning. Not one AWD, 19, White interior has a VIN assigned.
the_danimal
Member
This is my EXACT situation. First was with permit. Second is without. I’m conflicted now on what to do. What are the ramifications/risks of not getting it permitted?
The electrician I talked to had the same comment you mentioned RE: time vs. the work. I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons here to determine if $400 is worth the piece of mind.
So weird that this particular combination is delayed. Seen a number of AWD or blue or white interior or 19 but none with all of the above. Doesn't make sense to me why only the AWD/blue/white combo is getting delayed due to 19s
Swampgator
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Swampgator
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How much is a permit where you live? I can't believe some of these prices. 550 bucks! My county charged $80. My total cost including the permit was under $300, and I needed 50 ft of 6/3 Romex, which was the bulk of the materials cost.
I feel like I have pretty solid evidence that the PRICE of the configuration is playing a big part in the cars they are making and assigning right now. I have had my car ordered for a month and a half now.
Two people within my same state that are picking up at the same SC as me ordered within the last few days already have deliveries scheduled.
My build is a basic AWD car. Theirs has EAP and/or white interior or white exterior.
They also ordered later so they are paying more for paint + AWD.
I think it seems strange that they got theirs scheduled and I have nothing.
Bare in mind, I'm not complaining. I actually think waiting could have it's benefits. I want as many problems resolved as possible when I get my car and I would like for things like my badge to be installed by the time I get it so I don't have to worry about going back and doing that later.
I just think it's interesting how they are doing everything. If i knew 100% for a fact that adding EAP, or white interior would get me my car faster. I might would consider doing that. I don't know. I would just like to understand how it works.
Edit: None of people in this story had reservations.
Two people within my same state that are picking up at the same SC as me ordered within the last few days already have deliveries scheduled.
My build is a basic AWD car. Theirs has EAP and/or white interior or white exterior.
They also ordered later so they are paying more for paint + AWD.
I think it seems strange that they got theirs scheduled and I have nothing.
Bare in mind, I'm not complaining. I actually think waiting could have it's benefits. I want as many problems resolved as possible when I get my car and I would like for things like my badge to be installed by the time I get it so I don't have to worry about going back and doing that later.
I just think it's interesting how they are doing everything. If i knew 100% for a fact that adding EAP, or white interior would get me my car faster. I might would consider doing that. I don't know. I would just like to understand how it works.
Edit: None of people in this story had reservations.
shanejackson
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Not true IF the work was permited and inspected!Pssshh. Turning off the main breaker is for p*ssies. Real men work on hot wires.
On a more serious note, I'd not recommend to DIY even if you have the skills. If there is an electrical fire and your house burns down, and the insurance finds out the installation wasn't done by a certified electrician, you might be in deep trouble ...
If your paying an electrician. Just keep the invoice for liability. From an insurance perspective nothing negligent about hiring an electrician to install a 240v run to your panel. I would think that most people would NOT get a permit for something as simple as that. Technically your supposed to pull a permit if you change out your hot water heater....
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