Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[EVonly]

I just got a call saying my car can be picked up today at 3pm. I was originally planning on getting it tomorrow. No software issues or other issues were noted.

I should head on over and say hello! You will be the first Plaid in San Diego. Congrats!

 

[EndlessPlaid]

All software updates are done OTA regardless of whether the car is at the delivery center or in your garage.

I know, but maybe they are still bringing all the cars that have been sitting at Fremont for the last 3 months up to the current software.

 

[Dcher]

I should head on over and say hello! You will be the first Plaid in San Diego. Congrats!

I’ll be there at 3pm. Stop by.

 

[HumanInput]

The roller coaster never stops, so you can’t get off. This is our life now

 

[Laddcruzer]

Mostly has to do with folks who have mental issues. Since CA stopped institutionalizing folks, they now end up on our streets. It's just plain sad.

It’s not just California by any means.

 

[CWhite]

Maybe there is a safety issue, has anyone heard from Omar in the past 136 minutes????? I am scared

 

[rhuber]

I know, but maybe they are still bringing all the cars that have been sitting at Fremont for the last 3 months up to the current software.

There are also cases where you might have to manually update a module due to some overlooked weird interaction. Tesla does a great job of not making changes that cut themselves off from future changes, but in software it is possible to "brick" a module accidentally if your update mechanism isn't as reliable as you want it to be.

Like when I broke the electronic power steering when I was hacking a 2016 honda civic. But I digress.

 

[tibook]

Agreed - and you may want to stay away from their cars for the next week or two - just sayin'

Just to be safe, they can park their cars on my property so that it can’t destroy theirs. I’m a pretty nice guy for offering!

 

[Caliboi707]

MT charging and range test

Tesla Model S Plaid Fast-Charging and Range Test: How Far Can It Go?

Tesla says its new Model S can charge faster and run longer, so we put it to a real-world test.

www.motortrend.com

 

[rhuber]

MT charging and range test

Tesla Model S Plaid Fast-Charging and Range Test: How Far Can It Go?

Tesla says its new Model S can charge faster and run longer, so we put it to a real-world test.

www.motortrend.com

OMG dat curve!

 

[RMG007]

Just personally saw 4 Plaids being prepped for delivery! All were dark colors, cream interiors with wood and had Arachnids.

A few quick observations: Screens are super high res, front and back side windows are double paned, trunk has alcantera lining at top of rear view window and is finished with carpet around auto button (nice touch instead of usual hard plastic), there is a permanent protective plastic film applied on the side panels behind the rear wheel wells (to prevent rock chipping), no power assisted closing doors

 

[rhuber]

MT charging and range test

Tesla Model S Plaid Fast-Charging and Range Test: How Far Can It Go?

Tesla says its new Model S can charge faster and run longer, so we put it to a real-world test.

www.motortrend.com

"As for Tesla's claim of adding 187 miles of range in 15 minutes of charging time, it is pretty dead-nuts accurate with a Model S Plaid. (At least with the standard 19-inch Tempest wheels.)"

Further down you can see that in the sweet spot of the charge curve, it adds 48kwh in 15 minutes!

 

[Drew-MS]

So I got the call on Thursday to switch order from CF to wood. The person said it would push my delivery up to hopefully before EoQ or at least within the next few weeks. This morning I had blank delivery. Now it’s saying August…..WTF..!!! I hope this is an error, or I would t of switched to the wood…

anyone else see this as well?

I learned something new in the past 24 hours regarding ‘lack of transparency’ changing orders from CF to wood. It wasn’t clear (at least not to me) that making the change is essentially like starting from scratch. Even though the RN number stays the same, the account gets updated with a new date: ‘Order placed with electronically accepted terms.’ This new date (the date the change was made) is treated the same as someone who places a brand new order on that date. I’m guessing that some of the SA aren’t even aware of this. So to sum it up; changing from CF to wood solely for faster delivery may or may not be faster after all.
You can probably switch back to CF at this point. If you prefer CF.

 

[ericw]

Just personally saw 4 Plaids being prepped for delivery! All were dark colors, cream interiors with wood and had Arachnids.

A few quick observations: Screens are super high res, front and back side windows are double paned, trunk has alcantera lining at top of rear view window and is finished with carpet around auto button (nice touch instead of usual hard plastic), there is a permanent protective plastic film applied on the side panels behind the rear wheel wells (to prevent rock chipping)

Sweet! Is this in San Diego?!

 

[asimo3089]

MT charging and range test

Tesla Model S Plaid Fast-Charging and Range Test: How Far Can It Go?

Tesla says its new Model S can charge faster and run longer, so we put it to a real-world test.

www.motortrend.com

5%-30% in 6 minutes!!

 

[Tigers]

I learned something new in the past 24 hours regarding ‘lack of transparency’ changing orders from CF to wood. It wasn’t clear (at least not to me) that making the change is essentially like starting from scratch. Even though the RN number stays the same, the account gets updated with a new date: ‘Order placed with electronically accepted terms.’ This new date (the date the change was made) is treated the same as someone who places a brand new order on that date. I’m guessing that some of the SA aren’t even aware of this. So to sum it up; changing from CF to wood solely for faster delivery may or may not be faster after all.

IDK man no one knows. I've asked tons of different Tesla people and all told me it didn't change my place in line. We also know none of them have any idea either lol.

 

[Ramphex]

I should head on over and say hello! You will be the first Plaid in San Diego. Congrats!

visiting there end of October, hopefully the weather stays nice

 

[EVonly]

Just personally saw 4 Plaids being prepped for delivery! All were dark colors, cream interiors with wood and had Arachnids.

A few quick observations: Screens are super high res, front and back side windows are double paned, trunk has alcantera lining at top of rear view window and is finished with carpet around auto button (nice touch instead of usual hard plastic), there is a permanent protective plastic film applied on the side panels behind the rear wheel wells (to prevent rock chipping)

Pics?

 

[Ramphex]

Resin shortages continue to affect composites supply chain

Power outages caused by mid-February’s U.S. winter storms led to immediate shortages from Gulf Coast petrochemical companies. Fabricators continue to report shortages.

www.compositesworld.com

I wonder if this is still an issue and that's what is affecting CF trim

 

[asimo3089]

IDK man no one knows. I've asked tons of different Tesla people and all told me it didn't change my place in line. We also know none of them have any idea either lol.

Let's be real. Is there a line?! Omar ordered his plaid just weeks before the event. Somebody here taking delivery in Florida ordered a week ago.