Well, guess I'm not used to how wide this car is compared to the roadster. I've already barely bumped a curb (one of those 3 lane 60 degree turns where the middle lane often cuts into your lane so I was staying far to right) and just a small amount the dark outer rim on the tire is ruffed up. It's pretty minor but just got the car on Sunday. I know you can't totally make it look new but is there any kind of touch up?
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W.Petefish
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gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
Bummer, Dave. But, don't worry about it; you car has 'character' now! And, you can heave a sigh of relief and get on with normal life 
Easier said than done though; I'll probably fret over my first bit of curb rash for days!
Easier said than done though; I'll probably fret over my first bit of curb rash for days!
steve841
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wiztecy
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Dave, touch up the rim with the same color paint. You can try using the coffee mixing sticks vs. the brush. Honestly the brush has always caused issues for me. Sticks work good on small areas, lots of detail. I don't use a brush for touching up dings on my roadster and prefer the mixing stick cut on an angle for the touch up tip. You can always wipe off the paint quickly before it dries if you don't like how its turning out. Once you've applied it you can do a finish on the touch up paint to rim paint border using a very fine wet (black) sand paper. Then use polishing compound followed by polish to complete.
Totally know how it feels but you grow out of the first scrapes and get to know your car better. The front right lower front corners I discovered are vulnerable to the V in the roads when coming out of a parking lot while making right / left hand turns. The first time I did this, it was slow, I was thinking... ok my first scrape... had to come sooner or later!
Totally know how it feels but you grow out of the first scrapes and get to know your car better. The front right lower front corners I discovered are vulnerable to the V in the roads when coming out of a parking lot while making right / left hand turns. The first time I did this, it was slow, I was thinking... ok my first scrape... had to come sooner or later!
Thanks. One of those end of long day things and someone did as they always do and start to cut corner (middle lane drifting into right lane) so I try and stay right. The Roadster is so small I'm not used to the Model S I guess. Hopefully my car has enough character now.
Kind of bummed my low placement of the plate is supposedly blocking air flow but that's discussed in the front plate thread.
Kind of bummed my low placement of the plate is supposedly blocking air flow but that's discussed in the front plate thread.
I just went through it a few days ago, so I think I can explain:
1. I got an email from Tesla HQ asking that I call a Product Specialist in Palo Alto.
2. He asked me a number of questions about my delivery requirements, registration issues, double checked the configuration, and after all questions were answered, sent me a 12-page "purchase paperwork packet" (in pdf). It was also provided using the DocuSign system. The turnaround between phone conversation and paperwork arrival took about 18 hours because another department completes the paperwork.
3. I electronically signed the paperwork and also printed a copy, wrote out my check for the balance (a personal check is fine, but you can also use EFT if you'd like), and fedexed the paperwork and the check to Palo Alto (TM gives you their fedex number to use).
4. After receipt of the check, the Model S is loaded on a truck for cross country delivery (I'm in Sofla). I've been told that the truck will make a number of stops as it moves across the US. I have not gotten hard confirmation that my vehicle is currently in transit (my "delivery specialist" in Dania Beach is working on it).
That's it. Relatively simple, no hiccups ... now, on to delivery.
steve841
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Like others, I was told the same thing by my delivery specialist. As I've mentioned elsewhere, I think that the reason that the cubbie is not included is that TM wants to sell an "opportunity console" add-on that is more substantial than the cubbie. I call it a VSO (vertical storage option) that will sit under the display and extend to the floor. By holding off on the cubbie, I think TM thinks it can sell more of the VSOs. As many of you know, I have another solution in the works, so you'll have options.
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Anytime, Steve. I'll post when I get the car, hopefully late next week. Send me an internal message. Your invited for a ride whenever you'd like.
Just sold my Jetta TDI at CarMax where they really screw you on the price but I'm all electric now! Can't wait for more people to get their car and spread the joy around. It's an awesome car so far and waiting for its first software update.
I agree. Carmax low-balled my Lexus SC430. Luckily, Craigslist came to the rescue, and I sold it in 4 days for a decent (but not great) price. I hope that TM gets better organized to handle trade-ins nationally.
sublimaze1
8Dec2012 / Leeroy Jenkins
A co-worker, whom I like very much and has always been a keen fan of my King Ranch Ford made a deal. It was a low ball for me, but He got the truck for a great price, and I did not have to pay anything on the loan (truck was almost new). I did not mind, as I know he is appreciative, taking good care of it, and it came when his daughter wrecked his vehicle. All things work as a master plan ....
I did exactly the same thing, and got another wheel yesterday. It hurts.
Tesla service is doing a touch up for me on Monday. I suspect I'll eventually stop bothering if I keep doing this, but I can't stand to let it go unrepaired yet.
sublimaze1
8Dec2012 / Leeroy Jenkins
How to: Fix curb rash...pics - evolutionm.net
This technique does work, but I used it once, eight years ago, when I turned in my Saab 9-5 aero after its lease. I will say that It is a temporary fix and makes the wheel look okay/nice (e.g. it passes the five foot test 100%) but it is labor intensive and you must take your time with the taping.
Now, you do not have to take the tire off, or even take the wheel off the car. I did not. But I highly encourage you to tape around the tire well, and cover the entire side of the car when you do this.
Again, just an option from someone you know not. Research and decide for yourself.
I hate curb rash.
WJ
P188
19" wheels !!!
This technique does work, but I used it once, eight years ago, when I turned in my Saab 9-5 aero after its lease. I will say that It is a temporary fix and makes the wheel look okay/nice (e.g. it passes the five foot test 100%) but it is labor intensive and you must take your time with the taping.
Now, you do not have to take the tire off, or even take the wheel off the car. I did not. But I highly encourage you to tape around the tire well, and cover the entire side of the car when you do this.
Again, just an option from someone you know not. Research and decide for yourself.
I hate curb rash.
WJ
P188
19" wheels !!!
If this had happened next year sometime I'd probably just let it ride but since it's brand new, I feel obligated to fix it once.
How much is Tesla charging? I got a call back from a mobile wheel repair place that is charging $125 which seems high for such a minor cosmetic wheel rash.
How to: Fix curb rash...pics - evolutionm.net
Again, just an option from someone you know not. Research and decide for yourself.
I hate curb rash.
WJ
P188
19" wheels !!!
Thanks. I'll check it out too.
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