Eberhard upgrade of MC to 40 amps with adapters - Page 5

James · 08-11-2009, 09:52 PM

We could add executive leather around the pigtail NEMA adapters and an exposed carbon fiber box for an extra $9,000 option.

James · 08-11-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

Well, not to sound too cynical... but to truly follow tradition, it would have to cost James more to build than Martin originally told him it would. Then James would have to effectively raise the price by making "optional" items that were previously included as standard.

We have already done that. The original deal from Martin was basically at cost for parts and shipping. He was doing them as a favor for friends. Then they started showing up in pictures and people wanted them. We are making a small profit on them, but not much. It is a labor of love because we are all fans of the Tesla Roadster. It keeps my technicians busy.

We have 30+ orders in the past three weeks.

Another Tesla Roadster owner has approached me about two other items that are very useful on a Tesla Roadster. It looks like we might become the Tesla Roadster aftermarket accessory company. It should be up on the website in a week or so.

doug · 08-11-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by James

We have already done that.

heh... too funny... Makes a good story.

Lets hope the parallels don't go any further... (who really founded the Foundry Mobile Connector? ... Is that founded or funded?)

James · 08-11-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mt2

To honor Tesla tradition, maybe James can show us an artist's rendering of of a Sports Edition with carbon fiber accents that are mysteriously missing in the delivered RFMC.

You are killing me now.

If I was any good with photoshop I would do it.

TEG · 08-11-2009, 10:41 PM

James · 08-11-2009, 10:43 PM

It just got another email from a Roadster owner suggesting that we need to start numbering the RFMC and assign something similar to the VIN.

So "owners" can identify themselves by their number, their production start date, delivery date, etc.

Tesla tradition is important.

Product description for the $9,000 optional Executive Leather and Carbon Fiber RFMC:

The Signature Series of the RFMC will all be fully loaded with every optional NEMA pigtail adapter. Exective leather with contrast stitching around the cable and the exposed carbon fiber box blends woven carbon fiber with leather to create that luxurious and sporty feel to your recharging experience.

TEG · 08-11-2009, 10:55 PM

Given the mass piles of boxes at track events it would be a good idea to have some sort of identifying marks.

Serge · 08-12-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TEG

That's one fine charger. Might even help impress an aspiring actress

TEG · 08-12-2009, 01:38 PM

Seriously, maybe just a sticker set to customize your box when you get it.
Carbon fiber stickers. Roadster picture stickers. Etc.

vfx · 08-12-2009, 01:54 PM

Actually I would prefer if it was cylindrical like a soup can.

Those thick stiff cables never let the box sit flat anyway so why not eliminate the sides?