San Antonio

[jerry33]

After reading in another thread about the laws about dealerships I realize how important the owners are for Tesla. In case any of you don't know what I'm talking about, there is a Texas State law that says that motor vehicle manufacturers cannot have dealerships in Texas!!! Tesla is screwed until the law changes or they sign up independent dealerships.

Independent dealerships add 30% to the cost of a car on average, provide zero value, and a horrible purchase experience. Tesla will never do that. It's more important to write to your state representative and ask for an amendment to the existing laws that permit a U.S. manufacturer that has no dealers to be allowed to sell directly. There are some threads on this in this section.

 

[mg012]

In case anyone is interested, it would be great if you brought your Teslas. There will be over 100 environment oriented people there:

The Green Spaces Alliance Spring Picnic Saturday, March 23, 2012 3:00pm - 6:00pm 7 Willow Way, San Antonio, TX 78214 ​ The Early Bird Gets the Best Deal... EARLY BIRD PRICING: ​ ​ ​ Members: $20 NOW: $16​ Non-Members:$35 NOW: $28 Kids 8-12: $5 NOW: $4​ ​ Kids under 8: FREE *Prices reflect a 20% discount. Valid only until March 11th. ​ You're invited to spend the afternoon with fellow friends of Green Spaces Alliance at Willow Way, the historic former residence of Wanda & O'Neil Ford, restored by James Lifshutz. The picnic will ​ feature good food, music, beer, and company. Don't miss out on our garden-themed sporting competitions, too: potato sack races, cucumber pass, timber walk, holey bucket races, and more! ​ ​ Become a Member or Purchase Tickets Today at: www.greensatx.org​ _________________________________________________________________​ We look forward to seeing you on March 23rd.​ _________________________________________________________________ ​ Special Thanks to: ​ James Lifshutz​

 

[jay o]

For anyone looking to have more extensive paint armor done, I've found a mobile installer of the 3M VentureShield film which I think is the same product Tesla uses (I'm trying to confirm that).

I'll report back on how the install goes but am looking to have the entire hood done.

Pinnacle Customs - Automotive Protection & Design
11844 Banera Road, #149
Helotes TX 78023
(210) 602-9597

On a vehicle as nice as this Venture shield is not a very good product compared to Xpel or SunTek paint protection film.

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There is one more Model S cruising around San Antonio as of last weekend!
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Looking good Phil!

 

[perphilip]

A meet-up before the picnic on 03/23 sounds good to me.

Below are some updated pictures of my car after tinting the windows and having some paint protection applied. I used Jay's Detail by the airport (Jay's Detail | San Antonio's Premier Auto Detailer) and he did an excellent job. I did not order paint armor from Tesla so Jay did a full polish/clay bar and then applied Opti-Coat Pro on all painted surfaces and glass; it looks amazing in the bright sun and comes with a lifetime warranty. He can also do the Xpel film but I feel ok with just the Opti-Coat for the main body (he did apply some film to the lights for extra protection there). The tint is 25% SunTek Carbon XP all the way around. He did all that in one day for about the cost of the factory paint armor and I am very happy with the results.

 

[mg012]

Perphilip,
looks great. I called Jay and will go visit him this week. I see that he offers cquartz or opticoat. Any particular reason why you chose opticoat? How much did that cost?

thanks
michael

 

[perphilip]

I went with the Opti-Coat because it seems to have a better durability reputation on auto-detailing forums over Cquartz. I was also heartened by the ongoing results from artsci's "Car Care: Controlled Experiment" (I don't know how to link to that thread but look under Model S - Interior/Exterior section of this forum). I haven't had to wash the car yet as the coating was applied just last week, but I expect it to make the whole upkeep process much easier - just soap it up and rinse it down.
(PS - I sent you a PM with my cost, but I'm sure Jay would gladly give you an estimate if you stop by.)

 

[mg012]

Philip,

Are you organizing the meet-up Saturday? Are we meeting before the picnic or after? Where would you like to meet?

thanks
michael

 

[perphilip]

I wouldn't call it "organized" but I think we will just meet at the Green Space Alliance picnic and possibly go to dinner afterward. dsm363 & Cattledog feel free to chime in if you have a preference (I'm not familiar with many south-side venues).

 

[mg012]

Ok, that's fine for me. There are lots of good southtown restaurants.

Thanks
michael

 

[dsm363]

Sounds good. We can plan something there. Wear your Tesla gear.

 

[mg012]

Spotted a grey Model S Eastbound on Olmos Dr in Olmos Park at 4:30 this afternoon.

congratulations to who ever owns that one.

michael

 

[Cattledog]

We're going to the Pearl Farmer's Market tomorrow, I'll check with the organizers and see if we can get a cool spot to park next weekend where we can essentially be a 'booth' fro 9-12 then go have a lunch. Report back tomorrow.

cattledog out.

 

[Cattledog]

Went to Pearl yesterday, there was a Triumph Spitfire group displaying about 10 cars halfway between Farmer's Market and La Gloria. They gave me all the info, I'll call Monday morning to see if we can do the same.


BTW - parked the Model S next to them, they were cool and coned off a spot for me. However, once the S was there, Spitfire show was essentially over - 2/3 of onlookers were over at my Model S. My wife did a good job of sharing, and once I finished talking with Spitfire folks we left, felt like we were stealing their thunder.


Check back in tomorrow and if it's a go we'll figure out how to organize.

 

[Cattledog]

UPDATE

I spoke with the right person at Pearl yesterday, they are getting back to me today about whether we can cone off a few spaces this Saturday. They would put us in their newsletter, and on its own the Farmer's Market draws lots of folks, so we could do some serious EVangelizing if they give us a spot AND a few of us show up.

As soon as I hear today I'll alert everyone.

 

[Cattledog]

No word yet from Pearl, I'll give them until tomorrow and we'll pick another weekend if nothing comes through.

 

[Cattledog]

Never got s confirmation. I'm gone next Saturday, I'll shoot for Saturday, 4/20.

 

[TESLIVE]

Will San Antonio represent?

 

[Cattledog]

I have contacted the Pearl Brewery folks again to see if we can set up in a lot Saturday morning. Sort of an Earth Day celebration, I hope they say yes. They said they'd let me know, I'll update you when I hear.

 

[Cattledog]

Who's going to Teslive?

I know dsm and I are going (and I'm bringing my 12 year-old son, cattlepup.) Any others from San Antonio going?

 

[mg012]

Wish I was going!

I'm sure it will be great. Lets get together after you get back to tell the rest of us all about it.
michael