Washington State: Model S Plaid/LR waiting room

[jebinc]

Can you post a picture with the lowest setting on your suspension? I would love to see how those 19”s look. Plus how does it look without the wheel hood caps? What color is it?

@drunkenbuda Of course. Will do later today. I need to clean the car up, get some ceramic coats on it, mud flap protection, etc. Will have to pull the wheels to do the flaps, so will take a picture of the underlying rim. Car is MSM with cream/walnut. Alloy rims are a darker silver/gray, IIRC.

 

[jebinc]

Btw I’m pretty sure it’s not legal to use your old plate until you get a new sticker for it. So try not to get pulled over.

@WilliamG Yeah, I know that.... The temp is in the rear window as well. I have done this forever, and ever a problem. Prevents unnecessary attention and lookie-Lou's having plates on it.

 

[WilliamG]

@WilliamG Yeah, I know that.... The temp is in the rear window as well. I have done this forever, and ever a problem. Prevents unnecessary attention and lookie-Lou's having plates on it.

Is that the argument of “never been caught doing it so it’s not wrong?”

Hm, might do the same!

 

[a1machinista1]

Just got home. Here are some cleaned up shots. It’s a beast. Posted a bit more in that 3000 page delivery thread.

19"?

 

[jebinc]

19"?

Yes, 19s - more pictures below. Mud flaps installed and three coats of ceramic! Lot more detail provided in that large delivery thread.

 

[a1machinista1]

Yes, 19s - more pictures below. Mud flaps installed and three coats of ceramic! Lot more detail provided in that large delivery thread.
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That's sweet!!!! Can't wait

 

[Cal1]

Just got back from the Portland SC. 5 Plaids in parking lot. All presold waiting pickup. Could not see into the actual repair area so there may have been other plaids.

I didn't realise the 19's were using a plastic cover to get the black effect. I hated those on Model 3's. Guese I'll be looking for something aftermarket. I think if I had know this I would have picked 21's. The wife says the grey wheels look fine without the covers so we'll probably go that route for a while.

 

[jebinc]

Just got back from the Portland SC. 5 Plaids in parking lot. All presold waiting pickup. Could not see into the actual repair area so there may have been other plaids.

I didn't realise the 19's were using a plastic cover to get the black effect. I hated those on Model 3's. Guese I'll be looking for something aftermarket. I think if I had know this I would have picked 21's. The wife says the grey wheels look fine without the covers so we'll probably go that route for a while.

I think Tesla sells a kit of lug nuts and center button to dress up the bare rims. Paint is a good color. The 21s are cast and super heavy. Avoid those, go aftermarket, like Signature, if you must.

 

[jebinc]

Can you post a picture with the lowest setting on your suspension? I would love to see how those 19”s look. Plus how does it look without the wheel hood caps? What color is it?

@drunkenbuda Here ya go, bro!

 

[Cal1]

I think Tesla sells a kit of lug nuts and center button to dress up the bare rims. Paint is a good color. The 21s are cast and super heavy. Avoid those, go aftermarket, like Signature, if you must.

Wonder what it would cost to power coat them black. I'd be afraid to just paint but maybe that is an option.

 

[jebinc]

Wonder what it would cost to power coat them black. I'd be afraid to just paint but maybe that is an option.

@Cal1. Sorry, I have no idea. Search the forum or post the question. Maybe $500 to powder coat the set? Sounds familiar.

 

[jebinc]

Since several of you asked, here it is...

August build - MS Plaid, w/ FSD and 19s (First Driving Impressions vs. my traded M3+)

Hello all, As many of you know, I have posted quite a bit about my new Plaid experience, and mods, in the various Refresh LR/Plaid delivery threads. As requested by some, this thread is to capture "initial driving impressions," as compared to my very nice June 2019 build Model 3 DM LR with...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[jebinc]

Created a Refreshed firmware thread for us all to populate.

Refreshed MS LR/Plaid Firmware status

Hello all! It seems that our refreshed MS LR/Plaids are on a different firmware release schedule than the rest of the Tesla family - most likely because our cars have a bastard alpha version of v11. This thread/Poll is to capture what firmware your refreshed MS has, or may be "updating" to...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[jebinc]

Come on, Washingtonians, there must be more news out there!

 

[CongoBongo]

The F5 Key on my keyboard is starting to wear out.

No change from the Dec 13- Jan 02 EDD.

 

[burnside]

EDD was Sep-Oct early last week and has since jumped around between Dec-Jan. I ordered in late May.

Today it's at Dec 9-29.

 

[jebinc]

Some

have been asking to see the lobster forks from the side…. I happen to have old M3 wheel center plugs that fit perfectly. Enjoy your lobster; BYOB (Butter)!

 

[jebinc]

Good morning, all! Anything new to report in WA today?

 

[burnside]

Good morning, all! Anything new to report in WA today?

Same EDD (Dec 9-29).

I was at our SC a couple weeks ago (Portland) and could have gotten a white/cream MSLR on 21s, but I'm still holding out for the gray on 19s. My SA said the owner backed out from the purchase. Got to sit in it and have the SA take us on a ride as well. What a difference between my M3 dual motor and that beast!

 

[vlicaros]

I’m a Plaid+ convert here initially had MSM on white interior and CF trim and 21” wheels then when I converted I change to white on white w cf trim and 21” with fsd as well. I did the conversion on June 11 after a phone call from SA about converting. Blank for a few weeks then it said July but by the end of June it disappeared and it’s been like that since. Delivery would be from Renton SC

Got email about two weeks ago maybe or a week and a half ago about delays and updates to delivery times in my account just like what Ryan Shaw got which he covered in one of his videos. Still no update for me and still showing blank.