Tesla Trade-up

[TEG]

...Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Drive safe - makes sure you have plenty of room in front of you as you can get 'up to speed' in a heartbeat.
Speaking of which, look forward to the 20-70MPH acceleration. Freeway on-ramps are your friend.
No need to plan much - you are certain to have a fun time.

 

[AnOutsider]

Okay... So I'm now working two trades deep and another electric vehicle company seems very interested in making a trade with me. However they do not need an online store but would like an IOS development package. They are looking at building an app that would incorporate a charging station located map similar to the app plugshare.

Anyone know a company that does web and iPhone development that would like join in? They could perhaps use the Shopify gift certificate for future customers in exchange for some IOS work?

Thanks everyone!

If you have any web experience, you could use a cross-platform tool like appcelerator or phonegap

 

[teslatradeup]

Drive safe - makes sure you have plenty of room in front of you as you can get 'up to speed' in a heartbeat.
Speaking of which, look forward to the 20-70MPH acceleration. Freeway on-ramps are your friend.
No need to plan much - you are certain to have a fun time.

Thanks TEG - I'm sure I'll have the time of my life! Oddly enough, I'm looking forward to the deceleration sensation as well (regenerative system). Is that something that needs to get used too?

 

[teslatradeup]

If you have any web experience, you could use a cross-platform tool like appcelerator or phonegap

I just might contact these two companies to see if they are interested in joining my quest! Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[vfx]

Thanks TEG - I'm sure I'll have the time of my life! Oddly enough, I'm looking forward to the deceleration sensation as well (regenerative system). Is that something that needs to get used too?

Takes about 2 to 5 minutes. If you have driven a golf cart or certain kiddie rides you already know the feeling (without the energy benefits).

 

[teslatradeup]

Takes about 2 to 5 minutes. If you have driven a golf cart or certain kiddie rides you already know the feeling (without the energy benefits).

Awesome, thanks Eric! Can't Wait!

 

[teslatradeup]

Here's my latest blog post regarding my scheduled test drive:

http://teslatradeup.com/2011/08/09/one-of-my-dreams-will-come-true-this-friday-2pm/

 

[teslatradeup]

Hi Guys! Just wanted to report back... I'm just finishing up my blog post and editing the video of the test drive. Let me just say that the drive was bananas!!! More details coming... I had the Tesla grin throughout!

 

[TEG]

 

[teslatradeup]

Here are some pictures from the event until I get the video edited. You'll notice that Doug_G was there giving people some rides :smile::

 

[teslatradeup]

^^ That looked like me after the test drive!

 

[teslatradeup]

Hi Everyone,

As promised, here is the link to the video on Vimeo:

My Tesla Roadster Test Drive with Hans from Tesla Motors - @teslatradeup on Vimeo

And the link to my blog post that will be published at 18:30 Eastern Time:

http://teslatradeup.com/2011/08/16/my-test-drive-in-the-roadster-was-like-wow-w-video-and-pics/

Hope you like!!

 

[Ladman23]

Yes Sir! Great suggestion!! I might start screaming hysterically like that boy on youTube during his Roadster ride... hope that's alright?

I wish I had a dash cam!! Hope the Tesla rep will be cool enough the hold the camera My hands will be busy holding on to my life!

Whenever I give people rides in my Tesla I use my Iphone and have them hold it, the reverse camera is priceless as they see their reactions after the ride. I want to start posting peoples reactions on my youtube page, I got the idea from that kid on youtube who screams on his first ride. Hopefully you were able to take a good video of yourself. Good luck!

 

[teslatradeup]

Whenever I give people rides in my Tesla I use my Iphone and have them hold it, the reverse camera is priceless as they see their reactions after the ride. I want to start posting peoples reactions on my youtube page, I got the idea from that kid on youtube who screams on his first ride. Hopefully you were able to take a good video of yourself. Good luck!

That would be an awesome idea! Please let us know when you upload them!

I was able to get a video of the whole test drive, here's the link: http://vimeo.com/27784385

 

[Ladman23]

After reading this thread I wonder what other Roadster owners would realistically trade this dream car for. Owners please think of something you would be willing to trade. For me, it would take a Model S with the 300 mile range battery, AND a house on 17 mile drive.

 

[smorgasbord]

That would be an awesome idea!

Already done quite well:

 

[Ladman23]

Already done quite well:

I love the Tesla Grin, here is my videos...


http://youtu.be/XSXsB6C5tS4

 

[teslatradeup]

Made it on Autoblog Green: http://green.autoblog.com/2011/08/18/tesla-trade-up-guy-gets-to-drive-a-roadster-for-a-while-anyway/

And Green Car Reports:
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1065072_one-red-tesla-this-canadians-bid-to-trade-up-is-running-out-of-time

:biggrin:

 

[teslatradeup]

Hi guys! Sorry for the lack of updates! As you may or may not know, I took a small break from my quest to welcome my daughter into this world in Sept.

After 4 months of getting used to having two kids... I'm ready to get back to it with a trade announcement!

I posted a teaser on my site, a trade with Nerdbots! Details of the trade will be posted in the next few days. Check it out!

http://teslatradeup.com/2012/01/28/nerdbots_joins_quest/

 

[Dragon]

I just recently wondered what happened to your ambition. Keep it up and your dream will come true.