Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[Kdogasu]

All we can hope is that the monkey is hard at work removing estimated dates and replacing with vins for eoq

 

[Fred42]

I'm thinking of changing my car config to add the arachnids. I have been blank for over a month, so I don't see how it can affect a delivery date that doesn't exist. I really don't like the hub caps. They were okay as silver, but the grey just looks too much like those base model 3 rims. I'll reach out to my SA for the very first time tomorrow and see how that goes.

I also prefer the silver and black wheel covers to the new ones, but there are too many disadvantages with 21" wheels for me to change.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

All we can hope is that the monkey is hard at work removing estimated dates and replacing with vins for eoq

And let's hope that is sober today!

 

[Ramphex]

Can we do a vote on who thinks deliveries will slow down after EOM and who thinks they’ll continue or speed up?

 

[Fred42]

I was able to push the car much harder than I expected. It explodes out of corners and is a total thrill. Naturally I had the suspension dialed up to max stiffness. This car is not just a straight line speedster that’s for sure. Windows were tinted today. I will be getting the car wrapped next week the a radar detector and laser jammer mounted in the front bumper which consider essential given how deceptive the speed is on this car.

Remember to watch for bicycles and pedestrians.

 

[Needsdecaf]

Well I heard from a friend of a friend who’s friends with Elon’s sister that he had an epiphany while in the shower and figured all this stuff out. Still thinking about the X.

But what does she know about how Ferris Bueller is doing?

 

[AnselmDante]

I also prefer the silver and black wheel covers to the new ones, but there are too many disadvantages with 21" wheels for me to change.

Range is not an issue for me. Mostly doing 40 miles a day, maybe 100 a day on a busy weekend. I am concerned about potholes, but I really don't like the idea of dropping close to 90K on a car that has plastic hubcaps. It didn't sit well with me from the beginning, and it finally ate at me enough to make the change.

 

[CWhite]

Yeah, should have been more clear. It kinda is a button (walks like a duck...). It does the job, just not a fan of the design choice.

Omar: how hard is it to use the manual override handle to open the front door, the manual says it’s in front of the window switches.

 

[Hayseed_MS]

and you get the coveted RED CALIPERS

And active spoiler...
(and CF trim - which I do not care too much for but at least it is available)

 

[Crb003]

For those folks in the same camp as me that switched from CF to wood to get a faster delivery, while the Wood is now listed on the description, the estimated date is still August.... Did you guys see that date change once the wood was updated or it just jump from August to "vin assigned" status? Getting anxious. Also, annoyed if I changed to wood from CF and don't see an accelerated delivery.

It took about 24 hours for account to reflect Wood from cf. about 24-48 hours later account went from blank to august. Now back to blank.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Pretty sure everyone by now has seen how to do this, but just as a full overview:

2021 Tesla Model S Plaid: How to Use Launch Control to Eclipse Ludicrous Speed

Follow these simple steps to accelerate really, really quickly.

www.motortrend.com

 

[Needsdecaf]

Just got a text... 8pm CST.

• Model S Plaid
• Pearl White Multi-Coat
• 21" Arachnid Wheels
• Cream Premium Interior with Walnut Décor
• Yoke Steering
• Autopilot
• Full Self-Driving Capability
  
  
• VIN 5YJSA1E6XMF4xxxx !!!

Now I'm excited. Delivery to Houston facility June 24-30.

Congrats, that's awesome! I see you're in Lousiana, but would you mind if I stopped by to check the car out before you drive back home ? Would love to see one in person. Thanks!

 

[Cysco]

Dang that CF trim looks really good. Must hold the line. Will not convert to wood.

 

[ChrisOtt]

And active spoiler...
(and CF trim - which I do not care too much for but at least it is available)

I would rent for a month or two and hold out.

 

[Sbaimo]

Might be getting slower because the Tesla monkeys are punching VINs in. At least that is what I am telling myself...

 

[Crb003]

So I drive by the Devon Pa SC. They had about 8-9 model s on the lot. All black and MSM except 2 white. I couldn’t walk around a creep much as it is down pouring here in PA. Plus, one of the employees was giving my the stink eye for getting out of car and taking a picture. But this tells me they are going to push HARD for EoQ if there is 8 or 9 on that lot. One matched my order too, so hoping to get a VIN.
Also, ebony is a darker brown wood. The pictures we saw must have been bad light. I was CF or digitally and switched for earlier delivery. After see wood trim it looks awesome. And the car looks 100% better in person, just like everyone is saying.

 

[omarsultan]

Omar: how hard is it to use the manual override handle to open the front door, the manual says it’s in front of the window switches.

It is easy, but two caveats:

• You need to know its there
• Assuming it uses the same mechanism as the Model 3, you cannot use it every day. When we got a prepped to do Model 3 deliveries at our store, one of the things they wanted to make sure we emphasized was the override was only to be used on an exception basis, its not designed for everyday use.

 

[Sbaimo]

So I drive by the Devon Pa SC. They had about 8-9 model s on the lot. All black and MSM except 2 white. I couldn’t walk around a creep much as it is down pouring here in PA. Plus, one of the employees was giving my the stink eye for getting out of car and taking a picture. But this tells me they are going to push HARD for EoQ if there is 8 or 9 on that lot. One matched my order too, so hoping to get a VIN.
Also, ebony is a darker brown wood. The pictures we saw must have been bad light. I was CF or digitally and switched for earlier delivery. After see wood trim it looks awesome. And the car looks 100% better in person, just like everyone is saying.

I do not miss the weather in the northeast. Moved here from NJ 2 Years ago.

 

[drdonger]

Plaid with Tempest and CF interior has landed at our SC

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Any pics of the tires? Are they the same size as specified in the manual?

 

[HumanInput]

So I drive by the Devon Pa SC. They had about 8-9 model s on the lot. All black and MSM except 2 white. I couldn’t walk around a creep much as it is down pouring here in PA. Plus, one of the employees was giving my the stink eye for getting out of car and taking a picture. But this tells me they are going to push HARD for EoQ if there is 8 or 9 on that lot. One matched my order too, so hoping to get a VIN.
Also, ebony is a darker brown wood. The pictures we saw must have been bad light. I was CF or digitally and switched for earlier delivery. After see wood trim it looks awesome. And the car looks 100% better in person, just like everyone is saying.

Thanks for the sleuthing! Great info and photos

Does one of the cars have protective film over the exterior trim pieces, or is that chrome?