Austin

[dsm363]

Austin has a very big Tesla family and I had a great time at the Roadster Rally last year. Would be great to do something like that again. Since San Antonio so close could do a combined event too. There are four Roadsters there now I believe.

[gkalexdc]

Who is the TESLA dealer in Austin...One of my Dr. buds said it was Roger Beasley (sp) Porsche.....Is that true?
Wondering b/c I want to know if there will be a SuperCharger in AUSTIN when I go there on conferences with my Performance S. .. Someday......

[dsm363]

Tesla doesn't technically have any dealerships. They call the stores similar to what Apple has done.
Tesla doesn't currently have a store in Austin, just Houston.

Tesla said they would announce their Supercharger plans in June so hopefully Texas will be taken care of.

[Getaround_Tesla_ATX]

Wanting to know if the Tesla cruise usually happens around November every year. Has it already happened this year? If not, we definitely want to be apart of the next one!

-Getaround
2010 Roadster

[garry753]

+1 - an Austin get together of Roadster owners would be great.

[mfarendt]

For those living in the Austin area that own Roadsters - Who do you have inspect your car every year in order to get the windshield stickers that are required in Texas?

[W.Petefish]

Tesla said they would announce their Supercharger plans in June so hopefully Texas will be taken care of.

July remember. I would be surprised if all the superchargers in the state are installed by then.

[ChadS]

I asked GeorgeB about this on Sunday...even though Elon promised a Supercharger announcement in July, George was thinking it may well not happen that soon.

And that's just for an announcement. Putting these things in takes a lot of time and money; I doubt there will be many installed by the announcement. (I can live with not many being installed yet; but not making an announcement until long after they are asking people to commit $100k to the car is incredibly frustrating).

[dsm363]

Yeah. Looks like I had the date wrong. From the sounds of it, it's going to be a slow rollout. Will be nice to finally get some idea of their plans.

[garry753]

mfarendt - Sticker Stop on 620 near Cedar Park does a great job, and is really fast. They were able to find the lack of an emissions test for a Tesla Roadster in their computer and issue the two stickers. They didn't even charge me for the Emissions test, so I've got that $14 annually defraying the cost of the car. :)

[mfarendt]

mfarendt - Sticker Stop on 620 near Cedar Park does a great job, and is really fast. They were able to find the lack of an emissions test for a Tesla Roadster in their computer and issue the two stickers. They didn't even charge me for the Emissions test, so I've got that $14 annually defraying the cost of the car. :)

garry753 - Thanks for the information.... Now if I only had the Roadster to inspect, I'd be all ready to go!

[SteveS]

mfarendt - Any inspection station can do it. I had one of the first Roadsters in Austin, and when I showed up in 2009 at Terry's Inspection on Burnet Road, everybody gawked for a while. But my VIN showed up just fine in the Texas vehicle database, and it told them to do only a safety inspection. No problem.

[mfarendt]

Question for those that own Roadsters in the Austin area or climates similar to - Have you experienced any reliability issues with charging and battery capacity due to the high heat and humidity? I'm still "sitting on the fence" as to whether I should pursue a Roadster and want to make sure I'm making a good decision.

[dsm363]

Question for those that own Roadsters in the Austin area or climates similar to - Have you experienced any reliability issues with charging and battery capacity due to the high heat and humidity? I'm still "sitting on the fence" as to whether I should pursue a Roadster and want to make sure I'm making a good decision.

I've had no issues with charging. You may have problems with the AC briefly cutting out in high heat when the car prioritizes the battery over the cabin. Doesn't happen often in the 2.5s at least.

The Model S should have no problem with this.

[mfarendt]

Is it really a problem to have the cabin AC be alittle less efficient? Just drop the top and punch the accelerator? :)

[W.Petefish]

Is it really a problem to have the cabin AC be alittle less efficient? Just drop the top and punch the accelerator? :)

Not less efficient, no A/C. The cabin fan will still run, but the coolant is diverted to cooling the battery. (happens to me all the time, especially in this heat.) This only happens for about 2-3 min, but it is quite noticeable on a hot day. The Model S doesn't do this as the battery, motor, and PEM are on different cooling loops from the cabin.

[Cattledog]

Heard on my test drive today that Austin is getting a store and service center by end 2012. Getting closer (San Antonio)...

[Babylonfive]

Hey all Austin Tesla owners or owners-to-be: David here in Cedar Park.

What's the current Austin count? Does anyone know?

Thanks to DSM363 for getting me over to the right thread.

David

[dsm363]

Hey all Austin Tesla owners or owners-to-be: David here in Cedar Park.

What's the current Austin count? Does anyone know?

Thanks to DSM363 for getting me over to the right thread.

David

No problem. Check out RobertBoston's map to start
World Map of Model S Reservation Holders (http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/6995-World-Map-of-Model-S-Reservation-Holders)

[DriverOne]

Another in Austin. Sadly I've never seen even a Roadster in the wild. I was very glad for the Get Amped tour!

[grisnjam]

Hey all Austin Tesla owners or owners-to-be: David here in Cedar Park.

What's the current Austin count? Does anyone know?

Thanks to DSM363 for getting me over to the right thread.

David

I am in Avery Ranch with P6316 I expect to see my Model S in March 2013 :)

[Babylonfive]

Hey DSM, will you be the first S in town?

[grisnjam]

Hey DSM, will you be the first S in town?

DSM is in San Antonio.

[Babylonfive]

Yup, he told me.


DSM is in San Antonio.


Would we still like to do a get together in Austin?

[dsm363]

Yup, he told me.




Would we still like to do a get together in Austin?

Sure. Maybe in November sometime. We should have a couple more cars delivered by then and can have a meet-up.

[garry753]

I'd be in to it as well. By then, we might have two Teslas to bring. :)

[Babylonfive]

You will get your wayyy before me. I am hoping December, but expecting January. <sigh>


I'd be in to it as well. By then, we might have two Teslas to bring. :)

[Jrhodesmd]

DSM363, thanks for pointing me here - didn't know about the Austin portion of this forum, only knew of the one on Tesla's own forum.

[Babylonfive]

So, I have a request:

I'd like to get visual access to a local Model S for a short time.

I am also working on a center console idea, and I'd like to get an opportunity to map out the interior exact dimensions of the Model S Center Console, attachment and power points, etc. (before mine comes at the end of the year) -- I know it would only take 20-30 min or less (while you watch) and it wouldn't entail the movement of the car at all. Of COURSE they would automatically get a free console insert and I'd love to hear their opinion on what it should do and how it should look...

Also, I'd love to meet a local Tesla Model S owner and hear about their experiences, anyway.

Any chance of someone local, or someone already traveling local to North Austin, letting me buy them lunch and measure their car's center console area, at their leisure? Thoughts?

David

[stephenpace]

If you find yourself in Houston, you can have as much access to my Model S as you need. However, my car does not have the cubby yet. Supposedly it will be retrofitted but it isn't officially on the Due Bill.

[Babylonfive]

Thanks, Stephen. That's a very nice offer. We arent in Houston much, but I'll keep it in mind!
D

[mg012]

I live in San Antonio and will be getting a roadster this weekend. I would enjoy meeting other owners too. Please post if you find something out. Anyone know if there are any owners in SA?

[dsm363]

I live in San Antonio and will be getting a roadster this weekend. I would enjoy meeting other owners too. Please post if you find something out. Anyone know if there are any owners in SA?

There are 4 other Roadster owners and 3 Model S owners in San Antonio (a few have both). Welcome.
check out
San Antonio (http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/7887-San-Antonio)

[Kipernicus]

Hennessey Inaugurates Texas Toll Road With 220 mph Run in Cadillac CTS-V Turbo (http://rumors.automobilemag.com/hennessey-inaugurates-texas-toll-road-with-220-mph-run-in-cadillac-cts-v-turbo-180227.html)


Of course, horsepower isn’t the only thing they do big in Texas. The state gained notoriety recently for being the first to have a public highway with a posted 85 mph speed limit. The SH130 toll road between Austin and San Antonio is yours to drive your Cadillac or any other vehicle at that brisk clip for around $6.00 to drive the full 40+ mile length.


How many W per mile for sustained 85+mph?

[Babylonfive]

Had a great Austin get together on Saturday! Thanks to all who came out... Dave (dsm363) brought his lovely 's' all the way from SA. Great folks all looking froward to our S arrivals.

David

[Bill in Austin]

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Our first Austin Meet-Up over lunch

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Thanks to Dave M for bringing his gorgeous Sig S all the way from San Antonio
(And thanks to David S for his Photoshop skills here)

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The valets were eager to drive Dave's car, but that wasn't gonna happen! (Think "Ferris Beuler's Day Off")
:smile:

[Jrhodesmd]

I had my Model S delivered a week ago. Still interested in checking one out?

[dsm363]

Anyone want to meet tomorrow for dinner in Austin? Send me a PM. Thinking of getting a few Model Ss together.

[mfarendt]

Finalized reservation #11,281 this evening. Waiting for MVPA to sign. Going to be the longest 24 hours of my life. Tentative delivery time of February / March as long as order completed by January 11th. Now time to get NEMA 14-50 installed. Anyone know of a good electrician in the Austin area?

[Babylonfive]

HEEEY I got my VIN!

My sweet Silver 60 is now 3 days into manufacturing, and will likely pop out on Sunday... then the truck ride to Texas. I am excited.

P2984 - VIN: 5YJSA1CG3DFP03748

[dsm363]

HEEEY I got my VIN!

My sweet Silver 60 is now 3 days into manufacturing, and will likely pop out on Sunday... then the truck ride to Texas. I am excited.

P2984 - VIN: 5YJSA1CG3DFP03748

Congrats! The numbers are really starting to grow.

[mark]

Have ya'll seen on the Tesla website that there is a gallery planned in Austin?
Nothing so far on Dallas :(

[grisnjam]

Have ya'll seen on the Tesla website that there is a gallery planned in Austin?
Nothing so far on Dallas :(

Here is a shot of the Tesla store in the Domain in Austin being prepped. My buddy sent me this yesterday:

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[W.Petefish]

Have ya'll seen on the Tesla website that there is a gallery planned in Austin?
Nothing so far on Dallas :(

Not true. They have been preparing the Dallas Service Center.

[dsm363]

Here is a shot of the Tesla store in the Domain in Austin being prepped. My buddy sent me this yesterday:


Awesome! I didn't even know about the store until someone corrected me at Cars and Coffee when I said there was nothing planned. Will they have HPWCs there?

[Matt Holm]

Congrats! I just got delivery confirmation of my blue perfomance model coming in mid march. Maybe you could direct me to a good electrician? I called Austin Energy and they referred me to their plug in partners who will install a 240 system and get a rebate on 50%, but then tesla sent out a Mr. Electric rep and I also have my solar install guy recommending another. I am a newbie to this whole thing and see you have done this before with the roadster. Would love some help

[Babylonfive]

Congrats! I just got delivery confirmation of my blue perfomance model coming in mid march. Maybe you could direct me to a good electrician? I called Austin Energy and they referred me to their plug in partners who will install a 240 system and get a rebate on 50%, but then tesla sent out a Mr. Electric rep and I also have my solar install guy recommending another. I am a newbie to this whole thing and see you have done this before with the roadster. Would love some help

I had great experience with Grayzer Electric (http://www.yelp.com/biz/grayzer-electric-pflugerville-2). I didn't tell him it was an EV, but instead said I wanted a NEMA 14-50 for a RV (recreational vehicle) which would visit regularly - I was concerned that there might be an EV 'premium'... YMMV.

- - - Updated - - -

I really need/want a supercharger somewhere between Austin and Dallas. Any clues on when the Texas Triad would be available?

[mfarendt]

Drove by the Burnet Road Service Center in Austin this afternoon and looks like they took delivery of about 20 Model S cars. Going to be alot of anxious and happy people in Austin the next few days...

[Babylonfive]

That's fantastic! Hoooray.

[mfarendt]

Got the call this morning and the car was delivered to me at around 3pm today - 2/17/13.

Sequence #11,281 - VIN 5284 - 85 kWh, Blue Exterior, Tan Interior, Obeche Wood Matte, 19" Wheels, Tech Package, Sound Package, Pano Roof, Air Suspension, Paint Armor, Twin Chargers

08/17/12 : Reservation
01/07/13 : Pre-MVPA Signed
01/21/13 : Delivery Button
02/05/13 - 02/19/13 : Delivery Window
02/17/13 : Delivered

[stephenpace]

Congrats! Do you have a photo yet? :-)

Just returned from Austin today. The Austin Service Center now has an HPWC, and although it may not be running at full strength, I was able to charge at 47 miles per hours which is the fastest I've been able to charge so far. Lots of cars there and a large truck left as I was charging that was heading to Houston, so there should be some happy campers tonight! Even after the truck left, they still had the temporary side lot full:

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[Dust2Glory]

Out of curiosity, who does everyone use in Austin for detailing? Are you a DIY'r or do you hire a professional?

[dsm363]

People have been using Cosmin
ProReflection Austin Auto Detail (http://www.proreflection.com)
and been very happy.

[Dust2Glory]

People have been using Cosmin
ProReflection Austin Auto Detail (http://www.proreflection.com)
and been very happy.

Ok, cool. I own a detailing business in the area (won't mention business name) and just wanted to stop by and say Hi! And see if the group had a favorite.

[TESLIVE]

Will Austin represent?

[TXjak]

Will Austin represent?Pointers?

[Babylonfive]

Will Austin represent?

I'm not sure what that question (or John's answer) even means. Maybe I'm dense?

[TXjak]

Pointers?
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