strider
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Based on the size of the factory and how much they're going to need for Model S the test rides may very well be INSIDE the facility.
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Model S Beta Test "Rides" and the Fremont, CA, Factory tour!
- Thread starter gg_got_a_tesla
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I'm really really hoping it's a circuit around there test track at the factory!
nummi, fremont, ca - Google Maps
-Dennis
nummi, fremont, ca - Google Maps
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NigelM
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Math:
10% of reservation holders show up =500 people plus guests =1,000 people.
It's in the evening so let's say 4 hours =250 people riding every hour.
12 Beta's =21 people riding per car every hour.
3 people per ride (Tesla employees's driving!) =7 drives per hour
Therefore, rides will be 5-6 minutes long with a couple of minutes embark/disembark time.
That sound about right?
10% of reservation holders show up =500 people plus guests =1,000 people.
It's in the evening so let's say 4 hours =250 people riding every hour.
12 Beta's =21 people riding per car every hour.
3 people per ride (Tesla employees's driving!) =7 drives per hour
Therefore, rides will be 5-6 minutes long with a couple of minutes embark/disembark time.
That sound about right?
Well looking back at my vids, my Model S ride at the LA unveiling was about 3 minutes and the Menlo Park ride was about 60 seconds. Compared to that, 5 minutes would be a treat. Hopefully they'll have a car that's just parked so people can check out the interior, etc.
NigelM
Recovering Member
I made a lot of assumptions. Change the event to 3 hours and 10 cars and you're down to about a 3-4 minute ride.... Driving a Roadster every day, I trust Tesla on the driving experience and I'm more interested in the looks and functionality (that doesn't mean I'll give up my ride though!).
Kipernicus
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If everyone comes with a guest, they'd have to split people up to have 3 per ride. I'd be miffed if I couldn't ride with my wife. Maybe they'll pack in 4 people per ride, and someone gets to sit on the hump?
Just how small do you have to be to sit in the jumpseats in back?
They do have an indoor track
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NigelM
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One of the Tesla Sales Managers told me my daughter would fit fine - she's 8 - but not much more.
goyogi
Member
Okay, I'm upping the ante. 
Anyone that has room for a guest I'll buy ya lunch or dinner! PM me!
Anyone that has room for a guest I'll buy ya lunch or dinner! PM me!
Sure, I was just putting it in perspective with what has been done in the past (and that was with only one vehicle). Hopefully they've made some progress with the screen interface and they'll be a stationary car people can test it out on.
W.Petefish
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WhiteKnight
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Clearly the reason we have to RSVP is so they have enough Betas and allot enough time for every person in attendance. They don't tell us the time because the start time will change based on how many people show up. If all 5,000 reservation holders RSVP with guests then the evening event will be magically transformed into an all day event.
strider
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W.Petefish
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The CSI treatment takes longer than they show on TV!
And juries still expect forensic evidence within days. (CSI Effect)
Just out of curiosity, how many people do ya'll think will be at the event?
