Model X Mule Sightings

[NigelM]

For those unaware,......

Not sure why you keep wanting to rehash this? If you mean this:

My approach, for example, has been to try and mend fences, build bridges.....

 

[BHUtopia]

Was very surprised to see the Model X plugged in and Covered with a car cover that was obviously custom made to fit the Model X. There were at least 4 guys, very young eating next to the covered Model X and a gray Model S also charging. What are the chances of showing up at this supercharger and finding this happening. I take it as a sign I needed to keep the faith. Not sure what they were doing in Petaluma on a Saturday.

I saw them there Saturday also. Took a couple pix as they left but none up close. Is it cool to post them? Just some shots from the back. Didn't want to incur any wrath. It's an imposing rear end. Loved the custom car cover. It even seals the car side plug from rain (if we ever get any more). The crew was definitely chowing down on junk food. The Petaluma charger has quite an assortment to choose from. There was a number 35 on the driver's side by the window. All the windows were blacked out. Glad to see this in road test mode but so happy I bought my S 2 years ago and didn't wait for the X.

 

[AnOutsider]

I saw them there Saturday also. Took a couple pix as they left but none up close. Is it cool to post them? Just some shots from the back. Didn't want to incur any wrath. It's an imposing rear end. Loved the custom car cover. It even seals the car side plug from rain (if we ever get any more). The crew was definitely chowing down on junk food. The Petaluma charger has quite an assortment to choose from. There was a number 35 on the driver's side by the window. All the windows were blacked out. Glad to see this in road test mode but so happy I bought my S 2 years ago and didn't wait for the X.

poooooost!

 

[Merrill]

Pictures please.

 

[gene]

Of course it is ok for you, Joe Public, to post pictures of something you see driving down the street.

 

[pgiralt]

I saw them there Saturday also. Took a couple pix as they left but none up close. Is it cool to post them? Just some shots from the back. Didn't want to incur any wrath. It's an imposing rear end. Loved the custom car cover. It even seals the car side plug from rain (if we ever get any more). The crew was definitely chowing down on junk food. The Petaluma charger has quite an assortment to choose from. There was a number 35 on the driver's side by the window. All the windows were blacked out. Glad to see this in road test mode but so happy I bought my S 2 years ago and didn't wait for the X.

By all means post. Nothing wrong with posting a photo taken in a public place.

 

[jerjozwik]

By all means post. Nothing wrong with posting a photo taken in a public place.

unless its a metro station...

 

[stev]

 

[Local host]

From Bay Area Car Spotters:

 

[timf]

Those wheels look insane. They have to be about 24" and even more impractical than the Model S 21"s.

 

[ohmman]

Those wheels look insane. They have to be about 24" and even more impractical than the Model S 21"s.

I can't tell the size, but they do look huge. That's not an SUV tire profile. That said, easy enough to go aftermarket rims if they don't offer something more to our liking.

 

[timf]

I can't tell the size, but they do look huge. That's not an SUV tire profile. That said, easy enough to go aftermarket rims if they don't offer something more to our liking.

I have no doubt the standard wheels will be a more typical 19"-20". We've seen several different wheel styles on the mules already of which I expect most if not all to be selections on the production model, although perhaps not in the same colors.

 

[n88]

I have no doubt the standard wheels will be a more typical 19"-20". We've seen several different wheel styles on the mules already of which I expect most if not all to be selections on the production model, although perhaps not in the same colors.

Who knows, maybe that mule is testing various size wheels [this one being the largest] for performance, handling and general usage... one of the final 'nuances' Elon spoke about at the shareholder meeting.

 

[JST]

Who knows, maybe that mule is testing various size wheels [this one being the largest] for appearance, appearance, and looks ... one of the final 'nuances' Elon spoke about at the shareholder meeting.

Fixed.

I do love the way the 21s look, but there's no performance reason to have them. Anything bigger I am sure is worse.

I think the jury is still out on whether these wheels actually are bigger than 21s. The next time someone sees a mule (esp parked) it would be great if you could try and peep the tire code...

 

[Merrill]

Fixed.

I do love the way the 21s look, but there's no performance reason to have them. Anything bigger I am sure is worse.

I think the jury is still out on whether these wheels actually are bigger than 21s. The next time someone sees a mule (esp parked) it would be great if you could try and peep the tire code...

The Model X that I saw at the Petaluma supercharger did not look like it had 21's, and I was not able to look at the tire size. It was hard to judge the wheel size because the body size was fairly large.

 

[DCWitt]

Is it just my aging eyes, or is there a badge that has been blurred out on the lower right portion of the hatch?

 

[HankLloydRight]

I saw that too, but I think that's an out-of-focus spec on the windshield.

 

[cantdecide]

Reflection from the sun is that bright area.

 

[efusco]

Is it just my aging eyes, or is there a badge that has been blurred out on the lower right portion of the hatch?

Suspect that's a windsheild bug

 

[Johan]

Suspect that's a windsheild bug

Sure it's not a new fancy electromagneticchromatic360degreeinfraredlaswremittingultrasonic sensor? Lets speculate some more!