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Ok my partners in Model X refresh deliveries, let’s discuss the front windshield and 3 degree sunburns.
I have a fair skin and burn looking at photos of the Sun. How are you all managing the Sun since Tesla stopped including the sunshade.
Yes, I can apply Sun screen 50 uv protection so that’s covered…. What ya got people?
Spectra Photosync tint is quite spendy indeed, but It's the best tint out there blocking the highest number of uv for the more sensitive bald head dudes/dudettes. Like me. And only the best tinters even can get it in house, which adds to the total price. Most all the time I don't even need the shade anymore with the Spectra Photosync lightest shade.
 
Couple of things. Agree that Superchagers are not typically located in garden spots. Why would you be limited to SC locations for food? We drove from Seattle to SF last summer and found some SCs in BFN, but found some really great food stops along the way. All in all the trip was quite civilized - no kids though.
Question about the sun screen. Someone mentioned that it is not furnished with the Refresh. Use mine (2018 XLR) all the time. If so, will the older screen fit into the Refresh.
Agree with the sun visors. I cart along a newspaper to hang from the visors.
 
Most folks tinting are not following the laws ;). 70% on the windshield won’t be noticeable especially if you do the sides at 25-30%. Should still get all the heat reduction benefits and UV blocking etc
The 70% on the windshield on mine is good. Cuts down the heat significantly while not impairing night visibility. It also cuts down on the work the a/c (and thus the power consumption) has to do especially in the summer - no more sounds like an airplane taking off. UV should already be included in the window though.
 
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DELIVERY UPDATE
LR MX, Blue, 5 seats, FSD, Ebony Interior

Sunday AM: My delivery window went from July back to 4/28-5/4 in the app/on the website
Sunday 2 PM: A delivery specialist called from SC in Kennesaw, GA to check my contact info, told me my car was still @ Fremont, that Tesla would send me a text to schedule a delivery appointment sometime this week
Monday AM: Text arrived from Tesla inviting me to schedule my delivery appointment, gave me 4/30 thru 5/3. I chose Sunday 5/1 @ 1 PM
Snafu: And only one. When I attempted to upload the insurance rider in the app as requested I got the Tesla spinning T of death, it failed to upload.

I'm having a hard time grasping this. After 15 months of slipping delivery windows, it finally came and it looks like I'll have an MX to drive a week after Tesla first contacted... plus 15 months!

I can take photos and stuff, but do you really need 'em? Lots of people have already posted theirs, nothing spectacular about what I'm picking up regarding MXes. While I look decent for my age, my cover hunk photo for romance novels days are behind me.

Really can't believe Godot is finally arriving. He was a loooooonnnggg time coming.
Some hope! I ordered this exact configuration in late Jan of 21. I had a April 19-May 12 window, which flipped to July with everyone else’s and has stayed there so far.

I need to decide about ppf, buying floor mats, etc. Has anyone made a list of aftermarket options to consider ?
 
At least 4 large or extra large suitcases typically. And a cooler for drinks/snacks but that normally goes in the car.
Oof. That may be a little too much. You have the frunk space which doesn’t fit a large bag and in the trunk cubby, you can’t fit a large one either. So my guess is 2 large max? Possibly only 1 depending how “large” is defined.

Most folks tinting are not following the laws ;). 70% on the windshield won’t be noticeable especially if you do the sides at 25-30%. Should still get all the heat reduction benefits and UV blocking etc
I did 70% on front windshield and it made a heck of a difference. You’re correct that it goes unnoticed and it’s oh so worth it. Just not cheap. I got Spectra Photosync 70% and I think for front windshield alone it was $1200. I did all windows except the little ones above the FWDs.
 
I just got an interesting email from Rivian. They explained that to streamlin the production ramp, they are going to batch certain interiors, wheels and exteriors together for efficiency purposes. They mentioned that people may have the option to change their configuration and possibly get their vehicle sooner.

At least they are being transparent about what they are doing and why. Doesn’t get the car in my hands any sooner, but it feels good knowing what the decision making process is.
I got the same email. I am sure that I will be getting the Rivian before my Tesla...:rolleyes:
 
Spectra Photosync tint is quite spendy indeed, but It's the best tint out there blocking the highest number of uv for the more sensitive bald head dudes/dudettes. Like me. And only the best tinters even can get it in house, which adds to the total price. Most all the time I don't even need the shade anymore with the Spectra Photosync lightest shade.
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Popping back in, still radio silence on my 5/2021 LR order (and shocker, SA didn't respond again after the one time she responded a few weeks back). Still July. Boo.

Any movement on other orders from around the same timeframe? I'm not scrolling back through 100+ pages lol
Nope - the airbag issue is still not resolved. Apparently nothing being delivered, which is why this forum has gone into topics like snacks at super chargers and tinting on different windows in different parts of North America.

Need to shake the VIN machine.
 
Popping back in, still radio silence on my 5/2021 LR order (and shocker, SA didn't respond again after the one time she responded a few weeks back). Still July. Boo.

Any movement on other orders from around the same timeframe? I'm not scrolling back through 100+ pages lol
April ‘21 order EDD stays at July. i prefer to chill vs fret. Build will only improve imo. Had to get a temp vehicle while waiting after turning in our 2019 M3P. Not thrilled but 🤷‍♂️