Tesla Roadster Sport Model

[TEG]

Ceramic Composite Brakes - Edmunds.com

Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are among those currently offering CCB. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 will be equipped with CCB, and there's talk that the 2010 Nissan GT-R V Spec will go the same route.
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The single greatest benefit of CCBs, however, is their resistance to brake fade.
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According to the dealership service managers (representing a range of manufacturers) contacted for this story, CCBs have so far been largely problem-free (excellent performance, minimal wear and brake dust). The only issues reported have had to do with low-speed, low-temperature conditions — such as those you might find while pulling out of your driveway in the morning. Under these conditions, some drivers report a slightly "grabby" feeling to the brakes, as well as some squeal. The cure? Warm 'em up.

 

[Lancelac]

The brakes are the most disappointing feature of the Roadster, for a car of its performance. I was really hoping the Sport model at least would have a braking upgrade. I can deal with some ceramic squeal, if need be.

 

[doug]

Here are some pictures that turned up of the wheels painted black (starting with a before picture).

 

[Palpatine]

I like the idea of black wheels on a Roadster. But it just doesn't work on the Grey model. It just looks like a dirty car to me.

On Orange it looked amazing when I saw it.

 

[graham]

I like the look of the black wheels, and that color should hide brake dust well. I worry that it might get easily scratched when changing tires or an errant curb when parallel parking. It would be good to know how well they wear over time.

 

[stopcrazypp]

I like the idea of black wheels on a Roadster. But it just doesn't work on the Grey model. It just looks like a dirty car to me.

On Orange it looked amazing when I saw it.

I thought that too when I saw the pictures; you need some kind of contrast to bring out the black wheels.

 

[TEG]

eBay: 2009 Tesla Roadster Sport Brochure:

 

[doug]

eBay: 2009 Tesla Roadster Sport Brochure:

Ridiculous... I have one of those. Should I put it on ebay?

 

[Kevin Harney]

Yeah - you can use the $25 to pay for the Roadster Sport :biggrin:

 

[TEG]

I have one of those.

What's on the DVD?

 

[Palpatine]

Doug, what does the DVD have on it? Anything interesting?

 

[shark2k]

Doug, what does the DVD have on it? Anything interesting?

Tesla Roadster p0rn :tongue: (Don't hate me to much for that one).

-Shark2k

 

[doug]

Sorry, I don't have the DVD. But looking at the description, it's just the B-roll footage that I already posted elsewhere on the forum and some images I'm sure are available on the website. Sure it might be cool to have, but not something to pay for.

You can get the brochures at the Tesla store. Probably most here already have them in PDF form.

 

[TEG]

Here are some pictures that turned up of the wheels painted black.

A lot of the black painted wheels I see around leave the round part of the wheel shiny:

 

[doug]

 

[Palpatine]

Tesla Motors has updated their website so that owners can now configure the Roadster Sport option. I just locked my options.

Tesla Roadster Sport
Metallic Paint Radiant Red
Electronics Group
Floor Mats
Paint Armor
Premium Seats
Windshield
Carbon Fiber Hardtop
HPC
240 V MC
120 V MC
Tesla Forged wheels - black
Adjustable Suspension
Performance Tires

 

[Lancelac]

So James, are there any "Sport only" colors?

Still waiting for my owners section to go live so I can lock in my selections.

 

[Palpatine]

So James, are there any "Sport only" colors?

Not that I am aware of. I only recall the normal Roadster paint options.
Mine is locked now, so I cannot go back and check.

I was told that I need to lock by March 12th.

I think I might have been the first person to configure a 2009 Roadster. The people who had a 2008 VIN, but took a delay for the Roadster Sport, actually are receiving the first batch of 2009 Roadsters.

So we are also getting the new interior options available on the website. I had these options available, but did not choose them:

Exterior Carbon Fiber Accent Group, $9,000
Executive Leather, $6,000
Premium Carbon Fiber and Leather, $9,000
Battery Replacement, $12,000
Extended Warranty, $5,000

 

[Palpatine]

I was also told that the Tesla black wheels will be glossy, not matte. They are testing them now.

Some of those aftermarket black wheels, like the Thunder Grey Roadster earlier in this thread, just look like their are always dirty.

I think with the glossy black it will look better.

We should have pictures from Tesla Motors within about a month.

 

[Palpatine]

Tesla Roadster Sport interior features

I have received confirmation on the interior features of the 2009 Roadster Sport. This image is mostly accurate.

Everything in the photo is incorporated into the new Roadster: HVAC controls, VDS, push-button gear selection, etc. The only thing that is not going into production is the interior fabric. You’ll be able to choose your leather just like before.

It will even have the glove box. The open tray design is going away.