Drucifer
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You really only want to add 3rd-row seating to a Model S that has the reinforced back bumper. That isn't anywhere near 99%, but they are out there.
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Supercharger - Hickory, NC
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You really only want to add 3rd-row seating to a Model S that has the reinforced back bumper. That isn't anywhere near 99%, but they are out there.
Thanks to this great forum it was brought to my attention that the reinforcement can be added to any S (except a dozen 2012 VINs) in about an hour.
We are off topic! Still probably going with a Model 3. Still excited about a supercharger in Hickory for topping of for trips to Asheville!
The 3rd row seat stuff is OT here, but I've been subtly and not-so-subtly trying to get people to reconsider the rear-facing seats in the S for years now...
Jason Hughes on Twitter
I probably should stir up more trouble with a full PSA at some point... including pics of a car with the rear-facing jump seats fully crushed in a rear-end collision (fortunately unoccupied at the time). Probably worth it if can get even one kid out of those stupid *** rear seats.
Edit: No, the "reinforcement" does jack sh** to protect anyone in those rear seats.
Jason Hughes on Twitter
I probably should stir up more trouble with a full PSA at some point... including pics of a car with the rear-facing jump seats fully crushed in a rear-end collision (fortunately unoccupied at the time). Probably worth it if can get even one kid out of those stupid *** rear seats.
Edit: No, the "reinforcement" does jack sh** to protect anyone in those rear seats.
muleferg
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Jason. I noticed it was plugged in and charging. Is this one of the salvage car you bought?
Mule.
Mule.
So you are saying that a rear end collision in addition to heat in the un-ventilated area will kill them? Got it. Now two reasons not to use the RFS....
Drucifer
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I would argue the RFS is safer than any seat in any of the 7 cars I owned 1981-1991.
It certainly isn't as safe as the regular seats in Model S, however.
It certainly isn't as safe as the regular seats in Model S, however.
Safest place in the Model S is the 2nd row, for sure. After handling something like 100 vehicles to-date, I've never seen the 2nd row area damaged to the point where I suspect there would be any serious injury to occupants there. The 3rd row area, however, I've seen anywhere from completely crushed to ripped entirely from the car.
I should be in that area later today. Will check it out.
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