I think the guy that tweeted the pics in the first place is probably in trouble though... considering he deleted the tweet.
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I think the guy that tweeted the pics in the first place is probably in trouble though... considering he deleted the tweet.
When I mentioned seeing pictures on twitter, the service guy said that shouldn't have happened but he wasn't going to ask me for names. So hopefully not too much trouble.
geoffreak
Driving My Model 3
Are videos cool to post here? I saw this one posted over on the Tesla subreddit.
For anyone who happens to see a Model 3 in the wild, don't be like this guy. No touchy the car please.
For anyone who happens to see a Model 3 in the wild, don't be like this guy. No touchy the car please.
BluestarE3
Active Member
To reduce interior heat buildup and off-gassing on new cars awaiting customer delivery?Great pics. But what's this with all driver door windows down (other than to give the photographer a better view of the interior)? Can't be a coincidence can it?
BluestarE3
Active Member
Videos are just a bunch of photos in succession, so they're cool.
Anyway, that's likely going to be my configuration: silver with aero wheels. Although every time I see a new photo of the blue, I get conflicted.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
I know someone mentioned this before, but I really see what they are saying now. It really looks like the tread width should be wider as the tire does look stretched to fit on the wheel.
Best picture yet to directly compare.
I assume the relatively narrow 235 width is to help with efficiency and decrease the rolling resistance.
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dennis
Model S Plaid
I visited Fremont today with my daughter to look at various color combos for her upcoming Model 3. We toured the employee charging area of the parking lot and saw 11 Model 3's, all in the VIN range of 11-179. Later I stopped by the Delivery Center and saw one Model 3 being delivered. The DS was explaining the adapters to the new owner who seemed to be unfamiliar with EV charging.
I point this out because the VIN was 000310. You know, in the VIN range that was previously thought to be for validation cars still owned by Tesla. Maybe they are finished validating and are now selling those cars to employees.
I point this out because the VIN was 000310. You know, in the VIN range that was previously thought to be for validation cars still owned by Tesla. Maybe they are finished validating and are now selling those cars to employees.
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boiler81
Member
So what does it take to get access to the delivery area? If it's only requires being a reservationist, why aren't more folks doing it every day, rather than all this guessing on what VIN's they have built?
dennis
Model S Plaid
First off, they aren't delivering Model 3's every day. And the delivery process takes maybe an hour, so your timing would have to be good. Plus there is a lobby you have to go through, staffed by Tesla personnel - unless you find another door that happens to be wide open.
I got lucky.
Or there could simply be "holes" in 3xx VINs range and they are using them as they go.
Certainly "310" was not seen before, the production date (8 or 9/2017 and not 7/2017) on the Monroney sticker would be telling.
Yuri_G
Member
Or they use the same number with a different check digit.
Check digit is for parity (or whatever) validation. It can't be changed on a whim. It's calculated using math formula from all the other.
RCs (the ones with red buttons inside required by law as those where test vehicles) had "bad" VINs (no proper VINs required in test vehicles) with:
5YJ3A...
> Digit 5, Body Type: A = 5 Door Hatchback LHD
E.x. RC's #42 VIN: https://i.imgur.com/xsyfReE.jpg ( from Model 3 found in San Luis Obispo carrying a big red self destruct button )
bad number of doors, inductive motor, produced in 2009...
Production models have VINs: 5YJ3E1EA?HFxxxxxx where 5th digit is an E:
> (5YJ3)E-Body Type (E=4 door sedan)
this include those from 3xx range, as they are proper production models and have to comply with an official VIN table (
Model 3 VIN Decoder )
Tesla brings a Model 3 to New York to sell its new bonds
(from comments)
RCs (the ones with red buttons inside required by law as those where test vehicles) had "bad" VINs (no proper VINs required in test vehicles) with:
5YJ3A...
> Digit 5, Body Type: A = 5 Door Hatchback LHD
E.x. RC's #42 VIN: https://i.imgur.com/xsyfReE.jpg ( from Model 3 found in San Luis Obispo carrying a big red self destruct button )
bad number of doors, inductive motor, produced in 2009...
Production models have VINs: 5YJ3E1EA?HFxxxxxx where 5th digit is an E:
> (5YJ3)E-Body Type (E=4 door sedan)
this include those from 3xx range, as they are proper production models and have to comply with an official VIN table (
Model 3 VIN Decoder )
Tesla brings a Model 3 to New York to sell its new bonds
(from comments)
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T34ME
Active Member
The nose on that 3 reminds me of a predatory shark on the prowl. Very aggressive. I am really liking this! I could see doing a wrap with dark blue on top fading to silver on the lower body, sort of like the old Corvette Mako.
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dennis
Model S Plaid
I thought I was being pretty bold walking into an area where I didn't belong, and then walking right past the DS to stare at the VIN number. No time to look for the Monroney.
Next times - someone go there with a ladder. Nobody stops the man with a ladder!
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