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Model X Unveil When??

Discussion in 'Model X' started by NigelM, Oct 5, 2011.

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  1. JRod0802

    JRod0802 Member

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    It was announced during the conference call this morning that at the Feb 9th event, there would be test rides being given :smile:
     
  2. AnOutsider

    AnOutsider S532 # XS27

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    Yeah... I'm not flying back out to the West Coast lol.
     
  3. WhiteKnight

    WhiteKnight _____ P85 #549 _____ Sig Red / Sig White

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    I heard Elon say that there would be too many people and only 1 vehicle so there would not be enough time for test rides.
     
  4. Doug_G

    Doug_G Lead Moderator

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    Maybe just for the press, then.
     
  5. bonnie

    bonnie I play a nice person on twitter.

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    Has anyone on this forum been invited to the event? I'd like to go! I'm interested in the Model X, would love to see the unveiling.
     
  6. JRod0802

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    He said there wouldn't be enough time for test drives, so because of that they'd be giving test rides. At least, that's what I heard. Maybe I misheard him...
     
  7. Citizen-T

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    I think he said there would not be time for "test drives" but said that there would be "test rides". I imagine they would be similar to the Model S Prototype event, just a quick little circle with a fully loaded car. I doubt they will get to everyone, but I'm sure it'll be more than just press.
     
  8. JRP3

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    I heard the same as CT and JRod.
     
  9. WhiteKnight

    WhiteKnight _____ P85 #549 _____ Sig Red / Sig White

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    I hope y'all are right!
     
  10. gg_got_a_tesla

    gg_got_a_tesla Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913

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    Yeah, how does one get invited to such an event?! Can we simply drive down to Hawthorne and er... crash the party?! Our Model S reservations can be a reasonable excuse if a bouncer pulls us up?! :wink:
     
  11. Kevin Harney

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    Usually in the past just calling and expressing an interest got you an invite. I mean they really do want to sell cars :)
     
  12. gg_got_a_tesla

    gg_got_a_tesla Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913

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    Tried that and heard from a Tesla product specialist that it is a very limited, private event and that all attendees have already been selected :frown: Okay, will have to wait for a public event in the future then...
     
  13. Teslawisher

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    3 week countdown!! whooo hoooo!!!
     
  14. AnOutsider

    AnOutsider S532 # XS27

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    hmm... just got an email... did you?
     
  15. dsm363

    dsm363 Roadster + Sig Model S

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    Didn't see you posted this already. Started a new thread but it's probably more appropriate here. I got the e-mail as well.
     
  16. Mycroft

    Mycroft Life happens

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    Most likely all Signature reservation holders received the invitation.
     
  17. Larry Chanin

    Larry Chanin President, Florida Tesla Enthusiasts

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    Hi Mycroft,

    Yes, probably. A Signature reservation holder that I know just received an email invitation.

    Larry
     
  18. neroden

    neroden Model S Owner and Frustrated Tesla Fan

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    I used to think I needed AWD, but I've been doing fine in a FWD car for several years now, and the Model S should be a lot more stable than the average FWD due to its center of gravity, so I just went "forget it".

    In the long run I think all cars will go with independent motors for each wheel -- individually sprung with universal joints to transmit to the wheel -- but it will be a while before Tesla does this. When those start being produced in high quality, I'll want to replace my Model S, but that'll likely take quite a while, as manufacturers seem to be very slow about such advances, so I'm guessing it will be more than a decade. :biggrin:
     
  19. AnOutsider

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    Just a quick clarification Nero. The model s is RWD, not FWD, so it may in fact behave differently than you're used to.
     
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