Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[EndlessPlaid]

Haha. Now I just need a winter set LOL. What spec tires would you recommend for winter, if I still want to race?

Ok so I'm not too familiar with winter tires and good ones.... If I had to say, I would say look at Michelin or Pirrelli, as they make great tires. Tesla should have a winter wheel and tire kit coming out soon, so you could always look at that.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

I actually think the range will be within 1-2 miles! If you check out the video @planetary linked (up to 3 min 50), you will notice that an increase of 205mm width to 305mm with changed the range by just 1.7 miles!

True, but that was aero drag only. Rolling resistance can take a big chunk out of range too. I imagine these Michelins to not be horrible though, hence my guesses.

 

[Venom]

True, but that was aero drag only. Rolling resistance can take a big chunk out of range too. I imagine these Michelins to not be horrible though, hence my guesses.

Oh yeah you're right. The extra width will definitely increase rolling resistance. Perhaps i'll do an experiment when i get the car and see what the difference is in range! Not sure the best way to measure it though.

Gotcha, for winter tires would you say the same front and rear sizes? Just winter rated?

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Oh yeah you're right. The extra width will definitely increase rolling resistance. Perhaps i'll do an experiment when i get the car and see what the difference is in range! Not sure the best way to measure it though.

Gotcha, for winter tires would you say the same front and rear sizes? Just winter rated?

I absolutely would. The car dynamically should then have the same bones, just with less dry grip obviously.

 

[Venom]

Oh crap @Venom. Didn't see your edit until now....... at this point then, I would go down to a 285, and see what they have still for sidewalls. The compound is the biggest factor in grip, so it will still be really fast.

I see you deleted your post haha. Do you take that back?

 

[Venom]

@2021plaid It looks like they have 295/35 as well as 285/35! The 295/35 would have the same diameter as the 255/40 fronts!

 

[EndlessPlaid]

@2021plaid It looks like they have 295/35 as well as 285/35! The 295/35 would have the same diameter as the fronts!

Wuuut? 295 all the way then my friend! Whoooooo!

 

[Venom]

Wuuut? 295 all the way then my friend! Whoooooo!

Wooohoo!

Now for winter, I'm going to go with with:
Fronts - 255/40R19
Rears - 275/35R19

Do you think that'll be okay? They dont make winter tires wider than that in the Vredestein Quatrac Pro tires. They were amazing last winter in my Y.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Wooohoo!

Now for winter, I'm going to go with with:
Fronts - 255/40R19
Rears - 275/35R19

Do you think that'll be okay? They dont make winter tires wider than that in the Vredestein Quatrac Pro tires. They were amazing last winter in my Y.

Absolutely! Go for it!

 

[Venom]

Absolutely! Go for it!

Which tire are you going for in your plaid?

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Which tire are you going for in your plaid?

Wiki - Model S Delivery Update

Does the sound system get loud and clear enough? I don’t mind not having a too much bass buy in the Y I got my parents it did not seem to get loud enough without sounding like it was clipping. Honestly I am kind of picky when it comes to sound quality. The m3p has been the only system I have...

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[Ohmster]

Did someone say Porsche? Try again, bub.

Tesla Model S Plaid at 20% battery after 40 quarter-mile runs is still a monster — TESLARATI

Back when the Taycan Turbo S was released, Porsche made it a point to highlight that the all-electric sports car is capable of maintaining its performance despite multiple launches, unlike its main competitor, the Model S Performance which tended to lose power as its battery was discharged. This...

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If I can get over the lights, I might just take that October delivery……but I look at the 3 and wonder, WTH?

[Edit]

Looks like I don’t have to worry….my EDD skipped 2 months in 2 days. It’s now

December 16 - January 05

No way I’m taking an EOQ/EOY vehicle. Not from any manufacturer.

 

[WiLz]

Any reason why you didn't go for roof tint? We're both in NorCal and I'm definitely considering it, especially coming from a M3 with the physical mesh roof shade.

Most of the shops I asked about the roof tint said they have to drop the headliner to do it properly. So I decided to hold off, as I didn’t want anyone messing with the headliner on a new car. Might decide to do it later though.

 

[BobbyRitz]

Finally caught up with the posts. I missed the entire day of activity. I see I missed some shenanigans with politics. That's too bad. I do enjoy adding more idiots to my ignore list.

I spent the day with my girls, and their boyfriends, enjoying the literal exact opposite of a clean, environmentally friendly, Tesla.

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My son loved monster trucks when he was a wee lad. They are incredibly loud and the drivers are pretty impressive.

 

[TrevTremaine]

Totally, and I already have a DEAD Long Range at my SC, it has 35 miles on it. I guess I am the FOOL for thinking they would treat me different, they didn't even care to come outside and look, the next question was, do you want the order canceled? I said yes. I have been driving Tesla's since 2015. They don't care.

That's pretty stunning. That level of treatment is unjustified but makes me wonder what the heck is going on with your SC too. I would hope escalating it would improve the situation, but I doubt it. Wishing you good luck through this.

 

[patt0n]

So I got a VIN yesterday. My EDD changed to August 27-31.

I’ve never had a SA. I’ve never talked to anyone at Tesla.

I don’t have a MVPA yet.

I called the St. Louis SC. Got an answering machine and left a message. No callback yet.

Obviously there will be no delivery by August 31.

Suggestions?

I called Tesla yesterday proactively and set up my delivery date & time. I had to wait on hold for 27 minutes, but they were helpful. Call this number and follow the prompts for new car delivery/sales: 1 (888) 518-3752.

 

[impastu]

No opportunity spared to shamelessly post a pic
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She looks amazing. Did you get blacked out emblems?

 

[lolachampcar]

This is quite underwhelming especially since 0-60 in 2.3secs was the advertised number for Raven. Whether it actually did that number or not is another story. Having currently driving a 2020 Model S, I am questioning my desire of becoming a peacock after reading posts like this one

Find a forum friend and drive the Plaid. The two cars are not even in the same league let alone the same ball park. One drive should clear the issue up one way or the other. I wish you were closer.

 

[Bloomj]

Ordered an LR. Plaid is out of my price range…but I’d like to experience the acceleration. Anyone near Greenville, SC with a plaid?

 

[lolachampcar]

Cup 2’s are great tires. Would love to see how it improves 0-60 times. I thought the pilot 4S’s were good but when I slapped cup 2’s on my previous car the grip was way better!

Lovely tires. They also do not last like the 4S and get a bit sporty in the rain