Hey Florida Friends!
This is a repost of what I just posted in the Model S Delivery Update thread, though I figured I would share locally
Took delivery Friday 2/22/13 at the Tampa Service Center! Excellent staff over there! Mark (manager), Kim (service advisor), Ben (delivery specialist), Aaron (technician), John (technician), Eric (parts)
P85 factory badging was present. Arrived with 15 miles. Registration transfer was completed prior to my arrival - so no temp tags! (I had a plate available)
Due Bill: Parcel Shelf, HPWC, Dent Repair, CF spoiler.
Drove it 400 miles over the weekend (no single long trip - just driving around everywhere).
Issues - windshield washer jets spray the bottom of the windshield (being fixed today), driver's seatbelt does not retract (being replaced this week).
I've already damaged the B pilar on both sides, and someone (possibly myself) did similar style damage to the plastic pilar in the rear seat, passenger side.
Since I'm spending a lot of time hammering the throttle and speeding along the highway, I've been draining the battery in no time. It's a little disappointing how quickly it drains with aggressive or highway driving, but I am certain I will calm down
I've given rides to 6 friends so far, letting each of them drive it as well. Torque-induced laughs, screams, and speaking pauses occur with 100% of passengers!
Lots of thumbs-up from other drivers on the road, lots of questions in parking lots.
Looking forward to showing the Tesla in shows side-by-side with my 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible! I typically think that folks showing a late model production vehicle at car shows are a bit....er...silly... but I feel that the rarity, technology, and the need to promote this brand & tech justify showing it
Very happy with the color combo - silver exterior, dark rims, black interior w/red piping.
Swapped the license plate light bulbs with LEDs yesterday.
Tinting it next weekend.
Some photo love...
Photo comparing one LED plate light with the one stock light prior to completing the swap:
This is a repost of what I just posted in the Model S Delivery Update thread, though I figured I would share locally
Took delivery Friday 2/22/13 at the Tampa Service Center! Excellent staff over there! Mark (manager), Kim (service advisor), Ben (delivery specialist), Aaron (technician), John (technician), Eric (parts)
P85 factory badging was present. Arrived with 15 miles. Registration transfer was completed prior to my arrival - so no temp tags! (I had a plate available)
Due Bill: Parcel Shelf, HPWC, Dent Repair, CF spoiler.
Drove it 400 miles over the weekend (no single long trip - just driving around everywhere).
Issues - windshield washer jets spray the bottom of the windshield (being fixed today), driver's seatbelt does not retract (being replaced this week).
I've already damaged the B pilar on both sides, and someone (possibly myself) did similar style damage to the plastic pilar in the rear seat, passenger side.
Since I'm spending a lot of time hammering the throttle and speeding along the highway, I've been draining the battery in no time. It's a little disappointing how quickly it drains with aggressive or highway driving, but I am certain I will calm down
I've given rides to 6 friends so far, letting each of them drive it as well. Torque-induced laughs, screams, and speaking pauses occur with 100% of passengers!
Lots of thumbs-up from other drivers on the road, lots of questions in parking lots.
Looking forward to showing the Tesla in shows side-by-side with my 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible! I typically think that folks showing a late model production vehicle at car shows are a bit....er...silly... but I feel that the rarity, technology, and the need to promote this brand & tech justify showing it
Very happy with the color combo - silver exterior, dark rims, black interior w/red piping.
Swapped the license plate light bulbs with LEDs yesterday.
Tinting it next weekend.
Some photo love...
Photo comparing one LED plate light with the one stock light prior to completing the swap:
