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Gen III Announced for Sale as Early as 2015

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by bonnie, Jul 11, 2012.

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  1. Grendal

    Grendal SpaceX Moderator

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    I wonder if we can get a discount if we provide the recycled aluminum?

    How many six packs would I need to consume, to provide all the aluminum needed for my Gen III car?

    Largest Ball of Aluminum Foil by *DigitalTeardrops on deviantART

    Hmm... Better start saving...
     
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    How many pounds is the the Model S frame? -30% / weight of a can...
     
  3. Lloyd

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    31.92 cans per pound of AL
     
  4. Grendal

    Grendal SpaceX Moderator

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    So if the frame weighs in at 1000 lbs. then I'm looking at consuming 5320 six packs! :scared:
     
  5. mlascano

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    At that rate you'll need a liver transplant before you get to drive a Gen III, not worth it! :tongue:
     
  6. jerry33

    jerry33 (S85-3/2/13 traded in) X LR: F2611##-3/27/20

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    The trick is to rent a trailer and drive to a five-cents-per-can state/province. Then you can pay for the GenIII.
     
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    :biggrin:

     

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