Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[drew1204]

If I owned a plaid when I was a teenager, I doubt I would have made it to 20.
I hope you are more responsible than I was at 16 hah

I’m jk — just felt like being dumb ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I’m 30 lol

 

[EndlessPlaid]

I’m jk — just felt like being dumb ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I’m 30 lol

OMFG! WTAF?!?! LMFAO!!

 

[Mokuzai]

Ambient lighting: I have ambient lighting inside my doors. Under the door armrest and pointing down, lighting up both door pockets. Was this present on other MS's already delivered?

Grats on delivery! The lighting in the door pockets is normal. The ambient lighting that supposedly already exists but needs software is in the thin hard plastic trim that goes around the upper part.

 

[Ed Hart]

Well, just picked up my beauty. Only 15 miles on the car.

This car is absolutely fantastic. Incredibly quiet compared to my prior 3 MS's. Massive difference. My 75D was fast enough. Super fast actually, and this car blows that one away.

The yoke is mostly a non-issue, except, exactly as I predicted, for the STUPID horn button!!!
I was planning on adding stalks, as per a hack on another thread, but really don't think that will be necessary. The turn signals function incredibly well. They are absolutely intuitive, and go off by themselves. I am actually really impressed on how the car knows whether I am just changing lanes to the left, or turning into a left hand turn lane. If just changing lanes, it immediately turns off. If I change into a left hand turn lane, the blinker stays on until I make the turn.

Ambient lighting: I have ambient lighting inside my doors. Under the door armrest and pointing down, lighting up both door pockets. Was this present on other MS's already delivered? Photo below. The light is actually white, not yellow. My phone did that.

Problems:
There are some mild panel gaps with the trunk and frunk, things I can live with, but will ask for adjustment.
There are some pretty large wrinkles in my driver's seat. No big deal, but I will ask for repair anyway since, heck, I paid a lot for this car.

The wife is away this entire weekend, so I get guilt-free time alone with my new toy!


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Yes, the youngest to the oldest. I’ve got 56 years on you. The thrills just never stop! Keep enjoying them while you can.
Upgrading from an M6.

I just got notified of a new delivery date. I assume Tesla is focused on getting high-margin Plaid units out the door in the fourth quarter, so not too surprised that the 22-31DEC delivery window for my LR was slipped and opened up to 1-31JAN. I sure hope that is 2022, not 2023!

 

[Denis Ch.]

I heard no changes at all with the 2022.

That's what a head of local Tesla showroom in Plano, TX told me as well.

 

[4SUPER9]

Grats on delivery! The lighting in the door pockets is normal. The ambient lighting that supposedly already exists but needs software is in the thin hard plastic trim that goes around the upper part.

Ah. The footwell lighting in this car is abysmal. Great for the rear seats, but terrible up front. I found the dimmer in the controls, and set that to max, but still horribly weak. I intend to add an LED strip later when I can figure out where to tap into them.

 

[IamGaryGnu]

Holy sugar! I got a call from my delivery advisor a short while ago stating that my car is ready to pick up now if I want it! I was originally scheduled for Monday. The only problem was, my bank has not sent me the final loan documents to sign. I called him and was on hold with them for 2 1/2 hours. They finally expedited it. Signed everything and good to go.

Then, my son calls me. He is stuck on the opposite side of town! I was very tempted to tell him to suck it up. But then, I realize that I love him more than my car. Anyway, he is all good and I am on my way to get my car right now! Woo hoo!

What’s the issue? Pick him up…in the Tesla

 

[Mokuzai]

Ah. The footwell lighting in this car is abysmal. Great for the rear seats, but terrible up front. I found the dimmer in the controls, and set that to max, but still horribly weak. I intend to add an LED strip later when I can figure out where to tap into them.

 

[impastu]

Reminds me of the guy who liked to post photos of his girl’s toes…who was that?

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Reminds me of the guy who liked to post photos of his girl’s toes…who was that?

@umair239

 

[impastu]

@umair239

Wow great memory. He changed his photo…maybe she dumped him because he spends too much time with his refresh…

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Wow great memory. He changed his photo…maybe she dumped him because he spends too much time with his refresh…

Thank you lol! Yeah ooohhh boi I don't wanna be in your shoes when he comes back lol!

 

[EndlessPlaid]

@impastu running from @umair239:

(PS I've never actually watched Initial D lol!!!!)

 

[lbowroom]

How is one supposed to find the pedals without lights?

 

[4SUPER9]

My absolute favorite movie ever!

 

[mspohr]

How is one supposed to find the pedals without lights?

I've been driving for 55 years and never had a problem finding the pedals.

 

[jebinc]

Deathly quiet today….

 

[mspohr]

Deathly quiet today….

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Everybody's looking for the pedals.`

 

[lbowroom]

I've been driving for 55 years and never had a problem finding the pedals.

I forgot to emphasize the heavy use of sarcasm

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Everybody's looking for the pedals.`

I forgot to emphasize the heavy use of sarcasm

@Bill Price