Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[AMGF]

I saw this. It is also flagged as invalid because of a 4% downhill slope. Missing the 3.1 with that much of a downhill slope doesn't validate the specs in my book. I'm hoping someone achieves a legitimate 3.1 at some point.

I wish more LR owner would plug a Dragy and do runs. We don’t have much yet.

 

[Venom]

From my experience, there is way more than enough power for the stock 21s to be having "traction issues". If feels like the stability control is hard at work anytime I try using the upper power regions.

Interesting, do you think 295/35/R19 rears and 250/40/R19 fronts would still cause traction issues?

 

[BobbyRitz]

I wish more LR owner would plug a Dragy and do runs. We don’t have much yet.

Agreed. I'll certainly get one, but I'm months away from delivery...and December runs in MD on summer tires won't be special.

 

[headcase]

Ah might have the rethink on the tires then, definitely don’t want any hydroplaning to happen

Yeah, after I heard a few folks complain about that on the stock tires, that was my one concern. We get plenty of rain here in NC...

 

[Bayern55]

Thank you! Yes those are stock 21’s Wheels are Signature SV104.
@impastu Thank you! The emblems are stock. Must be the light.

Use the arachnids for winter or sell?

 

[headcase]

What is the config of your car? I am still waiting on my blue /cream LR with 19” order date 3/2/21. Now that you rejected your car, did they say that you would get the next car up in the queue that matched yours?

I think you meant to quote someone else. My car was flawless so I accepted it.

 

[boonedocks]

@boonedocks there's a lot by the train station I've seen them store them until the trucks load them up and take them. I can go over with my drone and see if there are cars in that lot.

YES!!!!! And do a close fly by of any Blk/Blk 19” LR looking for VIN MF4399XX.

 

[boskog]

I think you meant to quote someone else. My car was flawless so I accepted it.

Yes I realized that’s what I did & deleted it but apparently not fast enough

 

[ssv22]

Use the arachnids for winter or sell?

Planning to sell them. There’s no winter really where I live

 

[boskog]

I think you meant to quote someone else. My car was flawless so I accepted it.

Glad to hear that you had a good experience with your pickup at the Raleigh SC…enjoy your beautiful car!

 

[sconnor]

Called Tesla yesterday to learn that my car had just left CA and was in Nevada at the time. They were seeing a 9/3 arrival date in NY. I had a 9/4-9/8 EDD in my account.

Today my EDD moved up to Aug 31 - Sept 6. Maybe it's being hauled by a PLAID car carrier.

Called SC on Friday and they confirmed it’s still estimated to arrive on 9/3 or 9/4. I made an appointment to pick up on Sunday 9/5 at noon from Mt Kisco. Next week is going to be the longest week.

 

[charliepmayer]

Efficiency report:

Used 3 years of TeslaFi data from old S100D to compare with new Plaid (19") (only 1 trip's worth of Plaid data so far).
Similar speeds and weather conditions - as close to a valid comparison as I can achieve. Used Chill mode for entire trip.

Leg 1: 121 miles - 1/2 curvy, hilly 2-lane, 60 mph, 1/2 Interstate 80-85 mph.
S 100D average: 40.14 kWh (14 data points) Plaid: 41 kWh (+2.14%)

Leg 2: 90 miles - All Interstate - 85 mph.
S 100D average: 36.17 kWh (23 data points) Plaid: 33 kWh (-8.76%) (!)

Leg 3: 107 miles - All Interstate - 85 mph.
S 100D average: 42.02 kWh (23 data points) Plaid: 40 kWh (-4.80%)

Leg 4: 100 miles - Slower rural 2-lane (78 mph), slower, steep uphill (70-5) at the end.
S 100D average: 36.8 kWh (22 data points) Plaid: 38 kWh (+3.26%)

Not enough data yet to make firm conclusions, but initial trip seems to point to significant aero improvements.

Just my opinion - YMMV.


Biggest difference between the two cars: Plaid charges much longer before throttling. 3 Supercharges: 8, 16, and 12 minutes.

 

[jebinc]

Good morning all! Whilst you were all sleeping, I was impulsively ordering a MY Performance (White on White) to replace my 2021 CrossTrek! Decided to go all Electric. I wonder if the gen2 HPWC will allow a gen3 HPWC to power share? Anyone know?

Edit: Does Tesla still match others trade in values, or is that a thing of the past?

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Ah might have the rethink on the tires then, definitely don’t want any hydroplaning to happen

Hey @Venom, just FYI, he's talking about the Michelin Cup 2 tires, which are one notch ahead of the PS4S tires. You don't have to worry about the 4s's gripping in the rain. I've had plenty of IRL experience in them, and they're really good IMHO.

 

[DBV1]

Stopped by Cleveland location to see if my car was on the lot, since delivery is supposed to be this week. They did have about 4 or 5 LR and a couple Plaids. I got to go in one of the cars and really liked the look of the inside, the yoke and how the screen is more integrated now. It was not as nice/luxurious as my 2021 BMW 5 Series though. Seats seemed nice too, but again I don’t think as comfortable as my 5 Series. Tesla Model S was definitely minimalist inside, but very nice.

 

[umair239]

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.

Thank you. I'm glad to hear that. I'm waiting to get my hands on Plaid. Having never been in one and reading posts that say the acceleration wasn't as impressive makes me question my decision sometimes. Hopefully, I'll be able to clear things up when I get my car. You're a great guy to even offer to show your car. I appreciate that a lot. Oh I forgot @sflgator account of being in your car, which was an extremely positive. Okay, I'll take you guys' word for it. After all you definitely know more about this topic than I do

 

[Venom]

Good morning all! Whilst you were all sleeping, I was impulsively ordering a MY Performance (White on White) to replace my 2021 CrossTrek! Decided to go all Electric. I wonder if the gen2 HPWC will allow a gen3 HPWC to power share? Anyone know?

Edit: Does Tesla still match others trade in values, or is that a thing of the past?

Good luck! Just selling my White on White MYP that I got this March to carvana haha.

 

[sflgator]

Thank you. I'm glad to hear that. I'm waiting to get my hands on Plaid. Having never been in one and reading posts that say the acceleration wasn't as impressive makes me question my decision sometimes. Hopefully, I'll be able to clear things up when I get my car. You're a great guy to even offer to show your car. I appreciate that a lot. Oh I forgot @sflgator account of being in your car, which was an extremely positive. Okay, I'll take you guys' word for it. After all you definitely know more about this topic than I do

I do not think you'll be disappointed. If anyone is questioning the voracity of just how quick and powerful the MS Plaid is (in comparison to pretty much ANY other street legal stock or even moderately modded high performance vehicle), then please watch this video again...especially when Brooks takes the Bugatti, Lambo & Ferrari guys out for a little test drive ~ 6:30, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! ...

 

[Venom]

Hey @Venom, just FYI, he's talking about the Michelin Cup 2 tires, which are one notch ahead of the PS4S tires. You don't have to worry about the 4s's gripping in the rain. I've had plenty of IRL experience in them, and they're really good IMHO.

Awesome glad to hear

 

[grossmak]

Just confirmed that my car is sitting at the SC.