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Uncorking official for most 75Ds!
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Update: I sent an escalation through the web page Saturday evening and received a phone call this morning from the headquarters. I was told that I am indeed eligible and he setup an appointment for the upgrade this afternoon. The tech showed up at 2:35pm and has done his configuration change. Now waiting for the software update to finish.
One detail during the phone call caught my attention: He laughed when I told him that some hardware was different from other cars, and asked, "Tesla Raleigh told you that?"
Windy City S
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While I initially agreed with this, after doing some research I realized that a $2K investment will easily net you $2K and some, in comparison to an uncorked car. Look up your car's value as a 60D and then as a 75D. The ROI on it makes sense. This might be the only investment I've ever heard of on a car that may make it appreciate.
Windy City S
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Awesome! I am also 169xxx, built 11/16 scheduled for Nov 13th. Cannot wait! Jealous of the folks who are able to get in and out within a few days of finding out...
I also sent an email through this form (escalated) but got replied from ServiceHelpEU which obviously isn't the HQ. Do somebody know an email address I can use to contact anyone who can answer my question, not just speculate and make assumptions? Please PM.
Windy City S
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Yeah, I hear that! Sorry, what a huge bummer... Hoping they get this figured out for you guys ASAP!
Assuming it is only a matter of time if they want to keep their overseas customers happy.
is it possible that Tesla may need to go through the regulatory/transport/legal authorities in those countries before making the performance improvements in your cars? Would there be clauses in those Govt regulations that say (typically for gasoline cars) that performance improvements might mean higher combustion/environmental impact and must get through approvals. Tesla would just have to file the papers and prove that those don't apply to EVs?
...Just wondering.
I don’t think so as we have the improved performance cars here based on the July announcement for new cars. I’m sure it’s just a gradual rollout, much like the software updates. Needless to say we are all waiting anxiously and the more I hear of cars getting upgraded with build dates going way back,the more confident I am that we’ll get the green light. Just a question of when!
Really anxious to get the upgrade, but have couple little issues fixed at the same time - and the reality is - I'm really happy with the performance as it is... The added acceleration is just a little icing on the cake!
in the end maybe..but while you are driving it the 2k doesnt give you much you need...in the end of course if you trade in your car later the unlocking and uncorking will make it more valuable. I am sure a year from now the unlocking and uncorking will still be possible if we revisit that option at a later date. We plan to drive it till it dies!
MaxTorque
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I got a response back within 24 hours when I questioned why I could not my 2017 75D uncorked; TeslaNA then got the Oakville SC to call me a book the appointment, which occurs on 6 Nov.
Byshop303
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I got an email telling me that I can get uncorked in spite of the SC telling me I couldn't a week and a half ago. Incidentally here's the email exchange for anyone interested:
Me: I wanted to double check my car's eligibility for the 75D performance "uncorking". Based on feedback I've seen in the forums, it seems like the list of which cars is eligible is a bit of a moving target. You can probably already see this info in the ticket but just in case my car is a Model S 75D and my VIN is BLAHBLAHBLAH. Thanks.
Exec Care: I am happy to report that you are eligible for the upgrade - see attachment. You just have to show up at your local service center, or scheduled an appointment, and this will take about 2 hours.
Me: Thank you for the quick response. I'm due for my annual service soon anyway so I'll go ahead and schedule that. Just out of curiosity, is the reason I was not initially eligible when I asked because Tesla is slowly rolling out eligibility for this upgrade to keep the service centers from getting mobbed?
Exec Care: Something like that, yes. I'm not sure exactly who or what executive team decided to only roll out the cars with production dates after July 1st initially, but I'm sure it had something to do with Engineering. I'm pretty sure at this point the upgrade is now open to the rest of eligible customers, and that there won't be another phase to this.
Me: I wanted to double check my car's eligibility for the 75D performance "uncorking". Based on feedback I've seen in the forums, it seems like the list of which cars is eligible is a bit of a moving target. You can probably already see this info in the ticket but just in case my car is a Model S 75D and my VIN is BLAHBLAHBLAH. Thanks.
Exec Care: I am happy to report that you are eligible for the upgrade - see attachment. You just have to show up at your local service center, or scheduled an appointment, and this will take about 2 hours.
Me: Thank you for the quick response. I'm due for my annual service soon anyway so I'll go ahead and schedule that. Just out of curiosity, is the reason I was not initially eligible when I asked because Tesla is slowly rolling out eligibility for this upgrade to keep the service centers from getting mobbed?
Exec Care: Something like that, yes. I'm not sure exactly who or what executive team decided to only roll out the cars with production dates after July 1st initially, but I'm sure it had something to do with Engineering. I'm pretty sure at this point the upgrade is now open to the rest of eligible customers, and that there won't be another phase to this.
OilSucks
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That was my reaction too! It's ridiculous how quick and nimble the car feels now... And that's coming from a quick and nimble assessment when I first got the car!
Mirlen
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Uncorked today, Performance_Config went to P1 within about 6 minutes of them having the car back, then they did a firmware update and then a test drive and gave the car back, took about an hour and half I'd say, maybe 1 hr 45... It definitely feels punchier, happy I had it done! Not so happy at all the traffic on the way home that precluded me from using it much 
I get mine uncorked in 2 days. Called SC to confirm its on the menu. They had a change of tune (I also spoke with SC manager) and they totally understood uncorking now and how it applied all 75Ds. I emailed and called several times after the news broke and when I finally got a hold of someone in service at Highland Park they gave me the same spiel about my car being too old and WARP said eligible but that didn't matter. Stoked to get P85 performance.
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