Muzzman1
Active Member
This is my exact config in LA too. Congrats! See you on the road, hopefully I get mine. 11 months since my order.
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Just make sure you dust off and install the curb feelers! Would hate to scratch up those sweet arachnidsI’ve never had any PPF or ceramic coatings, and I have no idea where to go. It’s time to start my research. I’d also have a hard time turning over my new car to a stranger.
I might have an old bra from my last Firebird, but I’m not sure that it will fit, and it would mess with the parking sensors.Do they make bras for the MS? How about a louvers for the rear hatch? No tint needed!
sandman1330
Member
@MAHahh congrats on delivery! Could you share some pics, inside and out? You have my exact config (except plaid vs LR) and I haven’t seen it yet. I’m starting to have second thoughts given my late EDD (I’m worried about the new Canadian luxury tax on 1 Jan that will add over $6K in taxes alone). I’m seriously considering settling for an M3P, I need a reminder why I should stick with the S and hope for delivery Q4
yerEVan
Active Member
Where are you planning on getting the work done?I chose full XPEL, due to feedback on rock chipping after just a few miles. I’m biting bullet and picking up Thursday and dropping off Friday for PPF/ceramic/tint. Keeping chastity belt on for a few more days.
Ormond
Endless Peacock
That’s probably a good idea for me. I’ve had a couple scrapes in my old MX at the drive through bank teller window. Some door edge guards and body side molding might also be necessary for the total protection package.
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AnselmDante
Porn Stunt Double
I'm planning on putting a foam pad on my garage wall at the driver door edge. This car is so wide, I can't fully open the door without touching the wall. Only a matter of time before I do something stupid.
GrnSqrl
LR,blk/blk,19”,rcd 8/25;VIN4392; only waited 235d
Total Detailing in Pottstown. Got great reviews.
I did the whole car when I got my LR+ and loved it. Like you I was on the fence about front or full body. I decided that I wanted protection from side door scrapes, keying, etc and I wanted to ensure the finish looked uniform over the years. It turned out to be the right decision for me. I'm getting fully body coverage on the Plaid as soon as I can get it in.
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XPEL Ultimate Plus here. Had it before and loved it.
lolachampcar
Well-Known Member
Off topic
Just put my daughter on a plane to school. Anyone need a 2015 63k mile blue leaf?
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Just put my daughter on a plane to school. Anyone need a 2015 63k mile blue leaf?
2015 Leaf Blue 63K $8k
Just put my daughter on a plane to school and her Leaf needs to go. Reasonable condition likely needs tires and half shafts in the next 5-10k miles. $8k. Has fast DC charge option. Bill
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Ordered 5/8/2021, MSLR black on black 21 inch wheels. Kansas city, Mo
Was blank till about 6/15 with an EDD of September. 7/26 I started showing 14 day ranges.
7/26 showed 8/10-8/24
7/27 showed 8/11-8/25
7/28 showed 8/12-8/26
7/29 showed 8/13-8/27
7/30 showed 8/14-8/28
7/31showed 8/15-8/29
8/1 showed 8/16-8/30
8/2 showed 8/16-8/30
8/3 showed 8/17-8/31
8/4 showed 8/18-8/31
8/5 showed 8/20-9/3
8/6 showed 8/22-9/5
8/7 showed 8/23-9/6
8/8 showed 8/25-9/8
8/9 showed 8/27-9/10
8/10 showed 8/27-9/10
8/11 showed 8/25-9/1
8/12 showed 10/16-11/5
8/13 showed 8/27-9/7
8/14 showed 8/28-9/7
8/15 showed 8/29-9/7
8/16 showed 8/30-9/7
8/17 showed 8/31-9/7
8/18 at 7am showed 8/31-9/3 with VIN
8/18 at 9am showed 8/28-9/4 with VIN
8/18 at 11am shows 8/27-9/3 with VIN
VIN is 5YJSA1E50MF440XXX
Noon 8/18 I called and asked "since I have the VIN should I go ahead and figure out my financing with the bank" the rep at the Tesla dealership said that "it looks like we will receive the car 8/31 or 9/1 and we will get ahold of you to schedule a pick up 9/2 or 9/3.
8/19-8/23(today) the EDD has stayed the same at a 6 day range of 8/28-9/3.
I'm hoping what the rep said stays true!
Was blank till about 6/15 with an EDD of September. 7/26 I started showing 14 day ranges.
7/26 showed 8/10-8/24
7/27 showed 8/11-8/25
7/28 showed 8/12-8/26
7/29 showed 8/13-8/27
7/30 showed 8/14-8/28
7/31showed 8/15-8/29
8/1 showed 8/16-8/30
8/2 showed 8/16-8/30
8/3 showed 8/17-8/31
8/4 showed 8/18-8/31
8/5 showed 8/20-9/3
8/6 showed 8/22-9/5
8/7 showed 8/23-9/6
8/8 showed 8/25-9/8
8/9 showed 8/27-9/10
8/10 showed 8/27-9/10
8/11 showed 8/25-9/1
8/12 showed 10/16-11/5
8/13 showed 8/27-9/7
8/14 showed 8/28-9/7
8/15 showed 8/29-9/7
8/16 showed 8/30-9/7
8/17 showed 8/31-9/7
8/18 at 7am showed 8/31-9/3 with VIN
8/18 at 9am showed 8/28-9/4 with VIN
8/18 at 11am shows 8/27-9/3 with VIN
VIN is 5YJSA1E50MF440XXX
Noon 8/18 I called and asked "since I have the VIN should I go ahead and figure out my financing with the bank" the rep at the Tesla dealership said that "it looks like we will receive the car 8/31 or 9/1 and we will get ahold of you to schedule a pick up 9/2 or 9/3.
8/19-8/23(today) the EDD has stayed the same at a 6 day range of 8/28-9/3.
I'm hoping what the rep said stays true!
Maybe. It seems they are releasing a lot of cars for reasons like lack of response from buyer or financing failure. My VINN is a 431xxx and I was seriously sweating the reason for a getting a car that had been sitting for 2-1/2 months. No major problems found so far and I'd take this one again in a heartbeat.
Check online sites like Yelp to see how shops local to you are reviewed. I would suggest that you go visit the shop you are considering and speak with a manager or owner. This gives them a chance to sell you on their services. After you get their price ask if there is a cash price. In my experience most will have a cash price which can be significantly discounted. As long as you get a receipt and the warranty documents it should make no difference to you assuming that you have the cash on hand.I’ve never had any PPF or ceramic coatings, and I have no idea where to go. It’s time to start my research. I’d also have a hard time turning over my new car to a stranger.
I might have an old bra from my last Firebird, but I’m not sure that it will fit, and it would mess with the parking sensors.
Lose the bra.
Any day now you can start calling and asking them to 'ping' the car to see if it is in transit. Once in transit your dates will be pretty firm. When it arrives you will likely get it within 2 days if you stay on them.
StiTChEs37
MSLR - 24-APR-21 - 19” - White - Black - FSD
Someone may have already beaten me to this... but... "That's what she said"
jebinc
Well-Known Member
I'm interested to know this as well. Switched 12v and ground under the rear view mirror cover, perhaps? Anyone know?
jebinc
Well-Known Member
@Ormond They do make vintage 80's style bras.... I had one made for my Model 3+.... No louvered rear hatch shade, however!I’ve never had any PPF or ceramic coatings, and I have no idea where to go. It’s time to start my research. I’d also have a hard time turning over my new car to a stranger.
I might have an old bra from my last Firebird, but I’m not sure that it will fit, and it would mess with the parking sensors.
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Happy Monday Everyone! Got my Plaid Friday afternoon and drove it a good deal over the weekend. Figured I'd post my initial impressions:
Overall:
This is hands down the best car ever made. It's like Tesla built a time machine and went forward to 2055 and brought this car back with them. The combination of performance and technology is truly mind blowing.
Performance:
Otherworldly. For those of you like me who haven't owned a Tesla before, nothing prepares you for what this car can do. The best way I could describe it to my dad was that it is like driving a life-sized slot car. Unlimited acceleration. One of my other cars is a 50th anniversary 911. I drove that briefly yesterday. It felt like a dinosaur. What's most amazing about this car is that it's so approachable. I was afraid of it at first thinking it was going to eat my face off, but just driving around normal, it is incredibly civilized. Then, when you make the conscious decision to bury the accelerator a little... There goes your face.
Quality:
Near Flawless. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones, but this particular car is basically flawless. I spent a good hour going over the car trying to find something wrong with it. Panel gaps? As close to perfect as one could hope for. Paint flaws? None. Overspray? there was a drip of red paint on the driver's door handle when extended. I'm confident I can get that off. On the inside the seat bolsters have the "wrinkles" along the seam of the bolsters like most do. The driver's airbag has a slight "worm" in it as most do. There are couple places where gasket seal around the door isn't perfectly flush. My car arrived from CA with a cracked windshield that the local Dallas service center insisted on replacing before giving me the car. Perhaps they took extra care in prepping the car before delivering it to me? I don't know, but the overall quality of this particular car exceeded my expectations.
Exterior Looks:
If you want to peacock, buy RED. This thing is a head turner. Received a ton of complements on it over the weekend and caught plenty of people pointing at it on the road. You know the car looks good when you catch people speeding up to get a look at it. The black accents work so well on the red paint. Makes the car super aggressive looking. I think it's the color to go with that complements the car's performance most. (though admittedly I'm a little biased.)
Interior Looks:
The combination of Cream and Carbon Fiber is epic. I was surprised by how light the cream interior was. It's more of an off white than tan. The carbon fiber trim is incredibly nice. It looks/feels "expensive" and is the perfect complement to the black piping on the seats. If you're on the fence or tempted to accept a wood car, hold your ground. the CF is so worth it with the cream interior. FWIW, the SA that delivered my car said it was the best looking build for a new model S he'd seen. He was in love with it. I agree with him.
Technology:
This should go without saying but the amount of tech in the car is just comical. The center screen is stunning and incredibly responsive. I've had no issues navigating thought all the UI. It's pretty intuitive and easy to get through. For whatever reason, it took over 100 miles of driving to get the cameras to calibrate. Maybe I wasn't doing enough highway driving. It had gotten to the point where I thought something was wrong with the cameras but all the calibration finished yesterday afternoon while on a major highway.
The Yoke:
I don't see what the big deal is. It's "fine". Took me a day to acclimate to it, but it's pretty second nature now. Is it better than a wheel? Nah. Is it worse? I don't know, marginally? Does it add to the "damn this car is ridiculous" nature of the car? Absolutely. The only complaint I have about the yoke are the turn signal buttons. They are awkward. I have brushed them numerous times while reaching for the thumb wheel. Historically, I'd say I very good with signalling on the road, signalling probably 95% of my lane changes/turns. With the buttons, I got lazy real quick. It was just easier to change lanes than to mess with the buttons. Oh, and the horn button is the worst. I had someone blow a red light friday night nearly hitting us. I slammed that airbag with my hand so hard. I can't imagine ever getting used to having to press that little button.
TLDR:
I waited 6-months for this car and felt the same frustration that most of you have with regards to the wait and lack of communication from Tesla. All that frustration went away the moment I drove the car. This thing is incredible and seriously the best car I've ever driven. (to the point that the 911 will be going up for sale). I've gotten a taste of what the future of cars is and I like it, a lot. I can't imagine ever purchasing a non-EV at this point. I hope all of you have as good of luck with your cars as I had with mine.
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