TMC is an independent, primarily volunteer organization that relies on ad revenue to cover its operating costs. Please consider whitelisting TMC on your ad blocker and becoming a Supporting Member. For more info: Support TMC
  1. TMC is currently READ ONLY.
    Click here for more info.

Tesla Roadster Sport Model

Discussion in 'Roadster 2008-2012' started by Palpatine, Jan 7, 2009.

Tags:
  1. DrComputer

    DrComputer Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2009
    Messages:
    1,121
    Location:
    Sherman Oaks, CA
    Yup, my non-sport 2010 does not have the alternate colored "S"
     
  2. doug

    doug Administrator / Head Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2006
    Messages:
    16,843
    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Here are some non Sport 2010 seats:

    3663164111_31e378c1dc.jpg
    3575518774_2e07a68db4.jpg

    which replaced the Tesla shield on the 2008's:

    3662002149_f4685bf945.jpg 3662792324_fdaf09e6b9.jpg
     
  3. Bradleybang

    Bradleybang Member

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2008
    Messages:
    391
    Location:
    Oakland, CA
    #263 Bradleybang, Aug 8, 2009
    Last edited: Aug 8, 2009
    To corroborate DrComputer... my 2010 with executive two color leather & non-sport has same color "S".

    "Fixed for ChrisC. Must get ChrisC to help collaborate on morning typing."
     
  4. ChrisC

    ChrisC see signature

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2009
    Messages:
    842
    Location:
    Atlanta, GA
    Err, corroborate.

    Or did you buy it together with him? :)
     
  5. TEG

    TEG Teslafanatic

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2006
    Messages:
    21,703
  6. TEG

    TEG Teslafanatic

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2006
    Messages:
    21,703
  7. RGB

    RGB eRaca

    Joined:
    May 14, 2009
    Messages:
    92
    From another thread but this one is the proper one to raise this question:

     
  8. Palpatine

    Palpatine Banned

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2008
    Messages:
    1,354
    Location:
    Seattle
    There they do. But they don't have enough of them. They are being shipped later to be put on the cars after delivery.
     
  9. doug

    doug Administrator / Head Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2006
    Messages:
    16,843
    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Hard to know if it's actually a Sport. The head-on shot is at an angle such that contrasting "S" is occluded. The rear badging is supposed to be there as per Tesla brochures.

    Then again, VIN100 not withstanding, it's hard for me to picture a customer paying so much extra for for all the carbon fiber bits ($18K both interior and exterior) and not get a sport.
     
  10. TEG

    TEG Teslafanatic

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2006
    Messages:
    21,703
    #270 TEG, Aug 13, 2009
    Last edited: Aug 13, 2009
    Maybe they changed their mind on the rear badging? Check out the caption on Beakmeister's pic:


    [​IMG]

     
  11. TEG

    TEG Teslafanatic

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2006
    Messages:
    21,703
    The guy who took one of the photos of the orange one has just changed his flickr description to say he is not so sure (anymore) if that is a Sport or not. It may turn out to just be a "base" model with carbon kit. I put it in this Sport topic because the flickr description originally said "Roadster Sport".
     
  12. TEG

    TEG Teslafanatic

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2006
    Messages:
    21,703
    Well I stopped by the MP store briefly on my way home from work and noticed many cars with the Roadster Sport badge on the rear. In fact I think that orange one is still there and has since had the badge added. I think it probably is a standard feature, but James car was rushed through for the Wayland event so they may have skipped that part.
     
  13. Tdave

    Tdave Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2008
    Messages:
    760
    Location:
    Owings Mills, MD
    My Sport delivered Monday (left MP on the truck July 31) has the Roadster Sport insignia on the back, just as shown on the blue one above.
     
  14. TEG

    TEG Teslafanatic

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2006
    Messages:
    21,703
  15. beakmeister

    beakmeister Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2009
    Messages:
    11
    Regarding rear Sport badging now being applied: I changed the caption in my album. Thanks.
     
  16. dpeilow

    dpeilow Moderator

    Joined:
    May 23, 2008
    Messages:
    9,151
    Location:
    Winchester, UK
  17. TEG

    TEG Teslafanatic

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2006
    Messages:
    21,703
    Nitpicks:

    • Should say 2008 version, not 2009 (there were no 2009 model year Roadsters)
    • The ~698 other drivers aren't all in 2008s. Approx 500+ in 2008s, and approx 200 in 2010s. He did get to drive a 'Sport' though... So it was a fairly exclusive version to be in.
     
  18. Alpine Driver

    Alpine Driver Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2008
    Messages:
    92
    Location:
    Austria
    Adjustable Suspension ?

    As surely a lot of Sports are out there in the meantime, may I ask:


    1. What ist the experience with the adjustable Suspension of the sport?
    2. How is handling behavior different to the normal suspension of the "no-Sport"?
    3. Were you asked before delivery how they should set it for you?
    4. Can you self-adjust it or were you told how it works?

    Thanks!
     
  19. Palpatine

    Palpatine Banned

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2008
    Messages:
    1,354
    Location:
    Seattle
    It definitely feels more firm on the road. I am not enough of a performance car enthusiast yet to give you any detailed description of the feel. But other Tesla owners that have driven my Sport have been able to tell the difference.

    I would say that you don't notice the weight of the battery as much when turning hard. Does that make sense?

    No. I think they have a default setting, but I don't know what it was set at.

    I can see the adjustment parts behind the front wheels when I turn them to one side. But it is a pain in the butt to reach. I have not tried yet to adjust from the factory settings. I am going to meet with the Seattle service manager in the near future to learn about this and take care of a few other things.
     
  20. Alpine Driver

    Alpine Driver Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2008
    Messages:
    92
    Location:
    Austria
    James,
    thanks for the detailed infos!

    And who knows, when the manual for Roadster 2.0 is ready, maybe there is even a description of the adjustment process there ..:wink:
     

Share This Page

  • About Us

    Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Learn more.
  • Do you value your experience at TMC? Consider becoming a Supporting Member of Tesla Motors Club. As a thank you for your contribution, you'll get nearly no ads in the Community and Groups sections. Additional perks are available depending on the level of contribution. Please visit the Account Upgrades page for more details.


    SUPPORT TMC