Bonnie's Xcellent Adventure w/X Sig 2 - Config, Delivery, Roadtrip

[pvogel]

Okay, I admit I thought the self-closing doors were a gimmick. Step on the brake & driver door shuts. Bam!

I took the X over to Rocklin yesterday to have that missing diffuser bolt replaced (turns out it's a diff sized bolt than the S diffuser bolts, so didn't happen - but that's another story). Anyway, they gave me a loaner Model S P90D. And I got in, stepped on the brake, door didn't close .. so without thinking, reached over and gave the interior door handle a small tug, expecting it to shut the door. ... Nope. No 'Close Door' button on the screen presenting to me. Then reality hit: OMG I HAVE TO SHUT THIS DOOR MYSELF

Awesome! Describes *exactly* how I feel about having to dig a key out of my pocket when I rent a car after more than a decade driving a Prius with smart key.

Of course, my wife has 25+ years of 'self' opening and closing car doors (well, any door actually) 'cause that's how I was brought up. A guy opens the door for a lady and her vision doesn't allow her to drive, so I'm the chauffeur!

Peter+

 

[Rob Fairman]

Then reality hit: OMG I HAVE TO SHUT THIS DOOR MYSELF.

You truly are at the cutting edge of first world problems.:biggrin:

 

[bonnie]

Sorry if this has already been answered, Bonnie, but how did you mount your front license plate? Is it possible for you to send a pic of where it mounts?

I haven't mounted it. I'm only keeping this X for a short time, since I'll ultimately have a Founders (by referral) in my garage. I'll leave it up to the new owner to decide if they wish to put a front plate on.

The front frame is still wrapped in foam, sitting in the frunk. If today's rain clears up, I'll take a closer look.

On another note.... They have P90D loaners?!?! Wow! Maybe it won't be long before they have X's for folks to test drive after all....

Pretty sure it was a sales demo. But you missed the important point .. the doors didn't shut automatically! I had to manually close my door. Where is the sympathy for my plight????

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You truly are at the cutting edge of first world problems.:biggrin:

A pioneer, really.

 

[Nevek]

Then reality hit: OMG I HAVE TO SHUT THIS DOOR MYSELF.

The horror, the horror!

 

[Cyclone]

I took the X over to Rocklin yesterday to have that missing diffuser bolt replaced (turns out it's a diff sized bolt than the S diffuser bolts, so didn't happen - but that's another story). Anyway, they gave me a loaner Model S P90D.

They just wanted an excuse for your X to stick around so the techs could gawk over it!

 

[bobbykansara]

Pretty sure it was a sales demo. But you missed the important point .. the doors didn't shut automatically! I had to manually close my door. Where is the sympathy for my plight????

I didn't miss that. IIRC when you first got your X that you noted that the self-presenting door didn't work, but was to be fixed with an OTA software update. I assumed that this would update in the loaner car/sales demo as you drove it around, and you would not need the sympathy for much longer. Be that as it may, I offer sympathy, gratitude, and anything else you wish for being so gracious with your time and guidance and very gracious help to all who need it. Thanks again!

 

[beths11]

I didn't miss that. IIRC when you first got your X that you noted that the self-presenting door didn't work, but was to be fixed with an OTA software update. I assumed that this would update in the loaner car/sales demo as you drove it around, and you would not need the sympathy for much longer. Be that as it may, I offer sympathy, gratitude, and anything else you wish for being so gracious with your time and guidance and very gracious help to all who need it. Thanks again!

Bonnie's loaner was a model S

 

[chickensevil]

About the "Rear Fog" button, I noticed this a few weeks ago on a European photo of a Model S, and had asked about it and got no response. The Photo was also in another language setting but you could clearly tell it was where the fog light button was normally and above it was a representation of what would be "rear fog". This from a guy who took delivery of his car not long after my new S, so it might be something they have already started putting in both cars without mentioning it yet.

So I would really love someone to clarify on this, and it may be better suited as a different thread/discussion, but it would appear that this is something new that they haven't overtly mentioned and is being pushed to both cars.

 

[bobbykansara]

Bonnie's loaner was a model S

D'oh! Not enough coffee yet.... I try to read very carefully, but my eye caught P90D (and missed the "Model S" part). Since the Model S isn't available in 90.... Anyhow, off to Starbucks!

BTW, someone else mentioned on this thread about 3rd party customizations for front license plate solutions. Can someone post links for some of those? Just want to see what's out there for the S and track those sites for when they offer solutions for the X. Thanks in advance!

 

[dirkhh]

Bonnie, would you mind entering your firmware information in the tracker? I'd love to be able to track the build numbers in the new Model X and how they relate to what's in the S.
I promise I will not abuse the reputation system and give you reputation points for it [emoji3]

 

[brianman]

Hate to see what's going to happen when I get in the Roadster.

When you decide it's time to let the Roadster go, my offer still stands.

 

[Andyw2100]

BTW, someone else mentioned on this thread about 3rd party customizations for front license plate solutions. Can someone post links for some of those? Just want to see what's out there for the S and track those sites for when they offer solutions for the X. Thanks in advance!

That was me.

I'm posting from my phone now, so I'll come back later and update this post with links. Two, off the top of my head, are Magneplate and The Law.

Edit:

Magneplate- No Drill Tesla Model S Front License Plate

The Law (Torklift Central) - Torklift Central | The Law - Tesla Model S Front License Plate Bracket-Aluminum (Auto Pilot Compatible) X7283

 

[bayareaever]

Bonnie, thanks for providing all this information about your new car.

Can you please clarify whether the 2nd row seats are indeed individually reclining and if so how (especially the middle one)? They don't look like they recline from the pictures. Also, I assume the third row seats don't recline?

thanks again!

 

[RichardL]

While we were checking out Bonnie's car, one person was sitting in the middle row and was able to separately recline the middle seat. It didn't go all the way back (maybe they simply stopped doing it, I don't know) - but it did recline and the reclining was each seat separately

 

[siucity]

D'oh! Not enough coffee yet.... I try to read very carefully, but my eye caught P90D (and missed the "Model S" part). Since the Model S isn't available in 90.... Anyhow, off to Starbucks!

The Model S is available with the 90kWh battery option. 90D, P90D, and P90D​.

 

[ohmman]

While we were checking out Bonnie's car, one person was sitting in the middle row and was able to separately recline the middle seat. It didn't go all the way back (maybe they simply stopped doing it, I don't know) - but it did recline and the reclining was each seat separately

By recline, you mean tilt backwards, right? The seat backs don't move independently of the bottom, as far as I remember. My understanding was that they only tilted and moved independently, so the bottom would be sloped backwards if it "reclined".

 

[tomas]

That was me.

I'm posting from my phone now, so I'll come back later and update this post with links. Two, off the top of my head, are Magneplate and The Law.

there's entire thread called front license plate solutions here

i have skene, which can be done in many configs. There are many, including some good home brews. Suggest using that thread vs reinventing, though placement options on x likely different.

 

[bayareaever]

"By recline, you mean tilt backwards, right? The seat backs don't move independently of the bottom, as far as I remember. My understanding was that they only tilted and moved independently, so the bottom would be sloped backwards if it "reclined"."

My wife is 5'1". It sounds like her feet would be dangling in the air if she reclined the seat? Does it also moved vertically to be closer to the floor? Especially without armrests, this doesn't sound too comfortable, especially for someone on the shorter side.

 

[bonnie]

My wife is 5'1". It sounds like her feet would be dangling in the air if she reclined the seat? Does it also moved vertically to be closer to the floor? Especially without armrests, this doesn't sound too comfortable, especially for someone on the shorter side.

To be clear, I'm not going to find someone 5'1 to sit in the seat. (Not that you were asking that.) Seats are normal height. Does your wife have problems with other seats? And do you usually make her sit in the back seat?

I'll check the other sometime in the next few days. Christmas prep today. But since there are so many new Sig owners, perhaps one of them will respond...

 

[highedu]

But since there are so many new Sig owners, perhaps one of them will respond...

+1 My sentiments exactly