Wouldn’t you think if we are getting plaids Bedford end of June they would have to realistically assign VINs like first thing this week…that leaves about 2 weeks left in June then. If they don’t assign VINs in the beginning of this week, I think we are looking at July then.
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Apparently Jay Leno his first run had 3 people in the car and was still able to get 9.5 at 150mph in the 1/4
After being jerked around for six months and deciding I may not be able to live with a yoke, I decided to take a little trip down to Porsche to test drive the Tacyan 4s. Sadly, my friends, I can verify that nothing comes even close to the MS. Even my original 2012 MS was breathtaking to accelerate, corner and handle. The Porsche, a supposed sports car, felt downright sluggish compared to the MS. Heck, my just-sold MX felt quicker and more agile.
At first, I thought it was because I wasn't in Sport or Sport+ mode. So, I kicked those on and noticed the car making a faux engine noise (silly), and, at one point, I saw a message telling me that HVAC was being shut off to preserve performance. Yes, you read that right. And, it's 93 degrees where I am. This was their 130k trim level. To get closer to the MS, you go way up in $ from there.
Ummmm, no thanks.
It's like the Tesla Gods are taunting me: "I told you you would never love anyone like you loved me. Don't try that again...."
At first, I thought it was because I wasn't in Sport or Sport+ mode. So, I kicked those on and noticed the car making a faux engine noise (silly), and, at one point, I saw a message telling me that HVAC was being shut off to preserve performance. Yes, you read that right. And, it's 93 degrees where I am. This was their 130k trim level. To get closer to the MS, you go way up in $ from there.
Ummmm, no thanks.
It's like the Tesla Gods are taunting me: "I told you you would never love anyone like you loved me. Don't try that again...."
TorqueMonster
Member
ok, somehow I missed this post. mind inserting a link to the post by any chance? there are so many threads here...lol
Maximus023
PLAID
This could also explain why 0-60 times are 2.7. Hopefully a SU will decrease that time.
umair239
Member
Difference is evident to me in my car when the battery is fully heated for Ludicrous+ especially in cheetah mode.
lbowroom
Plaid, white on black, CF, 8/27/21, Track Pack
Or it’s so good it doesn’t require special overdrive mode
TorqueMonster
Member
SK360
Member
Yes and stability control is so good it just reads the drivers mind to set it to one of 20 levels. Just like the D/R mind reading :|
I’ve watched all the videos posted the past couple days on YouTube. The car looks crazy fast in the ‘first ride’ videos. However, there’s 1 video posted of someone driving alone in the car and the acceleration seemed even more crazy. Maybe it was just my imagination but impressive either way.
I just realized I replied to myself ha
Fair enough, mine was an early build P100D.. it didn’t have cheetah stance.
It was still so impressive though. Mine maxed out at 540KW fully warm
Glad to see that yoke can be easily replaced with regular wheel. I would like to have that option. It would be nice to try the yoke (I am open minded) but have the option to choose regular wheel.
Needsdecaf
Active Member
I didn’t mean they were getting rid of it. I meant that they would be offering a round wheel as an option. Otherwise who would the yoke wheel be listed under “options”?
I did the same and came out totally unimpressed. They had $220k version but would not let me try it. I wonder why.
CWhite
2020 Model S LR+
So we clearly see that a few extra people that Jay had slowed home down almost .3 seconds. Not skill based, timing not triggered by the lights and just pin the pedal and let the computers figure out the rest. Amazing how folks are obsessing around the 2.7 sec 0-60. Car had multiple people, unknown state of charge, unknown battery prep condition AND a green track. Remember they just resurfaced it and asphalt can really oil up if heated for the first few months. I know folks are stressed with all the uncertainty around getting their cars but you are going to give yourself an ulcer.
lowtek
Active Member
Plaid mode doesn’t require a battery warm up, just Drag Strip.
Plaid is Ludicrous, Drag Strip is Ludicrous+
EVonly
Member
TSportline has a pretty extensive steering wheel offering for the Model S. The steering wheels are quite expensive, but they give you a $650 core credit when you return your factory wheel. I’m sure they will offer something for the refresh in the next few months.
Model S Steering Wheels
sflgator
Active Member
Sure okay, BUT what about all those buttons & functions on the new yoke steering wheel? If you swap out the steering wheel (not a Tesla steering wheel that can somehow match up all the buttons & functions), wouldn't that basically not allow you to do anything (or less functions, like the L & R blinkers for example) from a different steering wheel? I would say that Tesla has to be the one to give new owners the option of a different, round Tesla steering wheel with ALL the functions as seen on the yoke steering wheel, correct?
Wildcat
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