So. Many. Jokes. Just. Sitting. There.Now that you have had some time to become intimately familiar with your new refresh Model S I have to ask - how is your wood?
Even though some of you will not admit it, I have no doubt that you have spent time just sitting in your car and playing with it. You have certainly touched your wood. It may have been brief and way too quick or long and deeply satisfying, but if you have it, you have definitely touched it.
I showed it to my service advisor and asked her to touch it. She did and thought it was not right. I even asked the lead technician to feel it and he also thought it was wrong. They are ordering new wood for me. Who new that all you have to do is show your cracked and split wood to Tesla and they would replace for you?
Among other things, I am a woodworker and have done it for most of my life. The feel of real wood under my hands has to be right. I know what it is supposed to feel like. When I feel cracked and split wood I find it disturbing. To me, it is similar to the feeling of listening to good music that is suddenly interrupted by the sound of a phonograph needle scratching across a record. I posted about my wood here:
2021+ Model S and Model S Plaid Refresh Issues Thread
Just charged my 21" Plaid to full to see what's up. It went to 95%.... and then just went straight to 100% without charging anything...! I've apparently lost 10% range given 348 is rated, and 318 is what is reported. No idea if this is a software issue or what's going on. Not to mention my...teslamotorsclub.com
Please forgive me if you are in the group that is unable to experience this but I really want to know, how is your wood? Is it smooth and satisfying? Or is yours cracked and split? Have you shown Tesla your bad wood? How did they handle it? They are ordering new wood for me. Who knew that all you have to do is show your cracked and split wood to Tesla and they would replace for you?
One last thought, if they can't do a quality natural wood replacement for me I'm going to ask for the artificial alternative, it'll last forever.
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So....uh... does the trim stain or not?
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
What's the verdict on taking the Model S to automated touchless car washes? Do they stain the trim similar to the matte Model Y trim?
(I know, I know...automated car washes are evil and all that.
I used a touchless once in a pinch. Did an okay job. Did not damage the car at all. There were no leaks past any seals.
you'll learn in a week. There is NOTHING like it. I promise.
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
Mine is at PPF. I do not have those notifications on bit I can see it moving around the building.
Driving one of our jeeps. This is lifted withv35" tires. The noise, ride, and steering is savage compared to the S. Also had to pump gas for first time since June. Did forget how much I loved the Jeep...
Driving one of our jeeps. This is lifted withv35" tires. The noise, ride, and steering is savage compared to the S. Also had to pump gas for first time since June. Did forget how much I loved the Jeep...
StiTChEs37
MSLR - 24-APR-21 - 19” - White - Black - FSD
There is a purple polish I've heard that works pretty well...Now that you have had some time to become intimately familiar with your new refresh Model S I have to ask - how is your wood?
Even though some of you will not admit it, I have no doubt that you have spent time just sitting in your car and playing with it. You have certainly touched your wood. It may have been brief and way too quick or long and deeply satisfying, but if you have it, you have definitely touched it.
I showed it to my service advisor and asked her to touch it. She did and thought it was not right. I even asked the lead technician to feel it and he also thought it was wrong. They are ordering new wood for me. Who new that all you have to do is show your cracked and split wood to Tesla and they would replace for you?
Among other things, I am a woodworker and have done it for most of my life. The feel of real wood under my hands has to be right. I know what it is supposed to feel like. When I feel cracked and split wood I find it disturbing. To me, it is similar to the feeling of listening to good music that is suddenly interrupted by the sound of a phonograph needle scratching across a record. I posted about my wood here:
2021+ Model S and Model S Plaid Refresh Issues Thread
Just charged my 21" Plaid to full to see what's up. It went to 95%.... and then just went straight to 100% without charging anything...! I've apparently lost 10% range given 348 is rated, and 318 is what is reported. No idea if this is a software issue or what's going on. Not to mention my...
Please forgive me if you are in the group that is unable to experience this but I really want to know, how is your wood? Is it smooth and satisfying? Or is yours cracked and split? Have you shown Tesla your bad wood? How did they handle it? They are ordering new wood for me. Who knew that all you have to do is show your cracked and split wood to Tesla and they would replace for you?
One last thought, if they can't do a quality natural wood replacement for me I'm going to ask for the artificial alternative, it'll last forever.
Also... I'd say most of the men on this site could also say they've been working with wood for many years... at least since some point in their early teens...
boonedocks
MS LR Blk/Blk 19”
Dropped off my LR this morning for STEK DYNOshield full body and DYNOflex windshield and inside screens. "Hopefully" will be ready Saturday mid morning.
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
Wiki - Model S Delivery Update
2021.11.102. If that’s the case it makes sense. Wish updates would come as they’re supposed to 😭 Cheers! Bingo, older version. Keep it on WiFi and consider "advanced" toggle in the car settings. You could also reach out via a mobile service appointment to see if they can push an update. Mixed...
teslamotorsclub.com
So, all the jokes aside
, I am also a woodworker, and I find the wood trim in my Plaid to be quite acceptable. Is not a smooth, high gloss finish, but still has open grain. It is otherwise smooth and even across the surface.LOL, I have a Raptor yet too and boy it does feel odd when I drive it now. It sits for months at a time, I only use it for camping and Baja. And usually I leave it running or in gear when I'm about to hop out for the first few hours of not driving it for awhile.
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
Now that you have had some time to become intimately familiar with your new refresh Model S I have to ask - how is your wood?
Even though some of you will not admit it, I have no doubt that you have spent time just sitting in your car and playing with it. You have certainly touched your wood. It may have been brief and way too quick or long and deeply satisfying, but if you have it, you have definitely touched it.
I showed it to my service advisor and asked her to touch it. She did and thought it was not right. I even asked the lead technician to feel it and he also thought it was wrong. They are ordering new wood for me. Who new that all you have to do is show your cracked and split wood to Tesla and they would replace for you?
Among other things, I am a woodworker and have done it for most of my life. The feel of real wood under my hands has to be right. I know what it is supposed to feel like. When I feel cracked and split wood I find it disturbing. To me, it is similar to the feeling of listening to good music that is suddenly interrupted by the sound of a phonograph needle scratching across a record. I posted about my wood here:
2021+ Model S and Model S Plaid Refresh Issues Thread
Just charged my 21" Plaid to full to see what's up. It went to 95%.... and then just went straight to 100% without charging anything...! I've apparently lost 10% range given 348 is rated, and 318 is what is reported. No idea if this is a software issue or what's going on. Not to mention my...
Please forgive me if you are in the group that is unable to experience this but I really want to know, how is your wood? Is it smooth and satisfying? Or is yours cracked and split? Have you shown Tesla your bad wood? How did they handle it? They are ordering new wood for me. Who knew that all you have to do is show your cracked and split wood to Tesla and they would replace for you?
One last thought, if they can't do a quality natural wood replacement for me I'm going to ask for the artificial alternative, it'll last forever.
Paid woodworker is one of the oldest profession. Just sayin'
That is what I am looking for. I don't expect or even want a high gloss piano smooth surface, open grain and smooth is what I expected. It appears that some have good wood and some got split wood like mine. I suspect that the moisture content was off when they formed the trim pieces leading to the splits. So far they are only ordering a few pieces to see what they look like when they arrive.So, all the jokes aside
I prefer the misery of constant notification that I don't have my car yet...thank you very little.
SgtPepper67
Member
Do you have that youtube link? I saw a website with PC and Mac written instructions and it looked like I'd need a PHD in computer programming to pull it off...
SgtPepper67
Member
I think touchless are fine. My concern is now whether it push and pulls at PPF edges wrapped and unwrapped.What's the verdict on taking the Model S to automated touchless car washes? Do they stain the trim similar to the matte Model Y trim?
(I know, I know...automated car washes are evil and all that.
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
Once PPF'd it will 100% handjobs.
jebinc
Well-Known Member
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
What is that on the cupholder?
Love the color combo. May I ask where you got that cupholder insert? One of the big issues I have is the cup holders are a bit wide and either I need to drive 1 handed or not grab a coffee on the way to work. Thanks!
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