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Just wanted to post an update on my Xpel installation with the factory installers. Everything went well. I specifically asked the manager for their best installer, and they set me up with a guy named Adrian who has been installing Xpel for several years and has done "several" Model S's. He...

If you're talking about my spoiler, that's the new spoiler they are putting on all new deliveries. I think the original glossy CF spoiler was thinner and smaller. So yes, I believe the new ones are a little wider/taller. - - - Updated - - - NICE! Glad to be of service :wink: - - - Updated...

P16059 reporting for duty in Houston, TX! Magnificient vehicle. What can I say that hasn't been said? Accelerates like my Porsche 911 Turbo (which has been reassigned to track duty). Handles like a Porsche Panamera. Really feels like a spaceship next to my dad's S500. In fact, I just...

If you notice, Elon often makes references and comparisons to Porsche as a standard bearer, especially their business model. Apparently, Tesla is now pricing their cars like Porsche. A base with minimal options, and adding everything a la carte. Porsche has done well for itself, so I...

I'm up next to jump down the rabbit hole. Just found out today my MS was delivered to the Houston service center 1 week early! Going in for the pick up tomorrow morning. Feels like Christmas eve.

Hmmm...Thanks for the warning, Litewait. Can't imagine the factory installers would be THAT bad. Perhaps it was their first experiences with the Models S? Hopefully they weren't jobs done by trainees. They do Xpel installation training there! The sales manager has been my point of contact...

Just wanted to post a nice find for anyone in Houston looking to get Xpel clear bra applied to their Model S. Xpel has a direct factory installation center by IAH that was $400 cheaper than another place I checked out. $1895 for Xpel Ultimate on full front/hood/fenders/mirrors. I figure no...

Nice table for comparison. There is actually more updated info on this document showing the 35% Photosync http://www.prestige-films.com/docs/photosync_datasheet_061713.pdf. The 35 tint gets up to 80% solar energy reduction. I believe any other tint maker can only hit about 60%. I'm not...

I know in fact that detailers are using another ceramic product - 22PLE over Xpel Ultimate and MS owners have had it installed this way. Don't know about Opticoat though. Should be the same. I would ask the detailer.

I think this question is being asked because of the similarities between Apple and Tesla: the way it has/is revolutionizing an industry, Musk/Jobs, the technological wizardry, even the amount of control the companies exert on their products. I've heard some financial analysts say Apple should...

If cost isn't an issue, I think the ultimate protection is Xpel over the whole front or whole car, followed by Opticoat or other paint protectant. I know some of them have a product for the windows as well to help water bead better, and is supposed to work way better than Rain-X. Best thing is...

@Nice, Keith - Beautiful cars guys, is it that much easier to keep clean and wash with the opticoat? Did you have it applied over your clearbra?

What do you guys think about the financing product through Lightstream (I believe its a product from SunTrust)? Unsecured loans up to $100,000. 1.99% - 36 month terms. Seems like alot of Fed credit unions have a lower limit. And its pretty quick and easy application for those who have good...

@araxara - awesome! thanks for posting those. Few questions: How much is it helping with that Arizona heat? Do you think putting it on the pano roof will make a big difference? Concerned about heat coming in through there. I noticed pano looks pretty dark already. Do you know if the pano...

Keith72 is your Model S white? Ran into someone at Dunn Bro Coffee in Friendswood a month ago with a white model S. Please elaborate on the effects of the OptiCoat Pro on the paint appearance. Was it applied over clear bra? Pics would be great.

So how significant is the so-called ghosting problems with the ceramics. Does it only occur with the Huper Optics or does it also occur with the 3M ceramic? Anyone know if the pano roof uses glass tint or film tint?

I've heard good things about evs motorsports on bellaire/dairy ashford area. I've decided to take mine there for tinting and Xpel. Plus, they are the only ones in town offering the Solar Adaptive Transitional film. They do Huper Optics as well.

Would like to see photos of the Spectra photosync made by Prestige if anyone has that on their cars. It's only been out for a year, but its supposed to have superior head reduction properties than even the crystalline and ceramics. Only goes down to a 35 VLT though, transitioning to 30 with...

Anyone heard of these solar adaptive tints? A well-respected tuning shop in Houston is the only one offering it in Texas. I believe they are made by Spectra photosync. They become darker with more sun. Supposedly block 90% of heat compared to 50-60% with ceramics. Most expensive of all...

Great looking car. Since the tint is 50 on 50 does the darkness equal to a 25? Also, do you know what is the darkness of the factory tint for the pano roof? Was it not sufficient?

@Litewait: Sounds great. Wondering what's the cost on doing 22PLE? Did you also do 22PLE on the front where you had the clear bra installed?

For people who are having difficulty choosing between different colors, I found it immensely helpful to visit the local service center, especially if that's where they take deliveries. They have virtually every color available to see. I was agonizing over color choices until I visited the...

Just wondering who people here used for their auto-financing? Since we can't finance directly through Tesla.

True, you will likely lose some value there. I don't see the battery swap as being something people regularly use, because Tesla owners will be spoiled by free supercharges. It does, however extend the range of your car. Instead of just getting half a charge at the supercharger station, you...

Litewait, thanks for the info. What does the 22PLE do?

From what I've read I believe the price difference is dependent on how old or new your battery is vs the one that is swapped in. So if the swapped in battery is newer than your original, you would have to pay to keep the swapped in one. The value is all in the battery life. If your battery is...

I was just out there at the service center yesterday. They had just about every color available to see there. Very close to a dealership in respects to being able to see all the different interior/exterior combinations. It was very helpful in making my color choice. I'd highly recommend...

I'd have to disagree. Ford does not have a silver as silky and sleek as this. I hate silver cars, but am considering getting this one. Silver Benz's have never stirred any kind of emotion in me, but when I saw the silver Model S at the test drive tour, it looked the best out of all the colors...

Ha! It's a joke how frequently my color choice changes. I have been agonizing over the colors since I saw your beautiful car. I've always been attracted to the green. I finally decided and was content on green today...until a few hours ago my wife thinks I should get silver! Ugh! Back to...

Congrats! Beautiful car. Mine should be coming in about 6 weeks. Do they give the option of home delivery in Houston or do they all go to the service center?

That's awesome! Especially with the Texas on top.

Any Houston owners with a Silver or Green Model S? My order goes to the factory on June 24, and I'm trying to nail down my color choice. Got it down to Silver and Green. Would be nice to see the colors in person.

What color is that? Silver?

Think they'd approve one that says "DLRS SUK?"

Anybody's kids have any problems with getting car sick from sitting back there?

Any updates on the Houston service center? I had heard March as an estimated opening date, which is right around the corner.

Have any photos of the Model Ss from coffee and cars?

ElSupreme - beautiful car. I'm looking at Green/gray rims or black/gray rims myself. Its hard finding photos of the green ones. But I'm leaning towards green the more pictures I see. I like the way it changes with different lighting. You seem to get a black car at night, and a dark green...

Can someone show a photo of their kids in the optional jumpseat? Interested in seeing how much room they really have or are their faces right up against the rear window?

If you have a flat tire in the Tesla, can it get towed to any auto shop for tire replacement? Or does it have to go to a Tesla service center? Can the Rangers change your tire?

tdubb - Wow, you are too kind. Thanks for the offer. I'll be in Miami beginning of March, so I actually scheduled one there in South Beach. If it doesn't work out, I might give you a PM. Also, the Galleria showroom people did confirm to me that they are working to get a Texas tour set up...

Sorry, what's the starshield?

I'd like to know people's experience with Tesla Ranger service. What can and can't they fix? Will they order parts and bring them to install at your house? Also, if you have to leave your car at service do they give you a loaner or rental?

Tesla Roadster vs Porche Boxster Thanks for the link. Great video comparison. Al Sherman needs to watch it.

jchangyy - I found the track test numbers for the model S below. 4.3 is what Edmunds could get it to do. Similar to what a Panamera GTS will do (4.1 sec), which is probably more similar in price point to the Model S. Killing the Model S on the track actually has nothing to do with 0-60 time...

rogbmw - Let's hope Tesla is successful enough in the future to put out some sort of exotic GT coupe. Even for the raceway, I think electrics and hybrids are the wave of the future as you can even see the direction Porsche is heading with their 918 Spyder. Have you driven the Roadster...

I have not, but what I have read, I expect off the line performance to be as good as any sports car. But my point is, Porsches are foremost cars for the track, or at least track going abilities. You can't really compare a 911 to a Model S. Perhaps a Panamera vs Model S would be a better...

Did you get to test drive a car prior to purchasing? I put down a reservation recently but want to test drive one. The galleria showroom folks said there is supposed to be an event before March, but the national reservations folks know nothing about it.

I have a 911 Turbo without a front license plate and have driven it in Houston and Austin and have never been pulled over for it. I received a speeding ticket once, but the cop didn't seem to care about the license plate. I hear the code among most cops is that they won't ticket nice cars...

Porsche vs Tesla I'm a Porchephile with an '07 997 Turbo, and as much as I'm interested in getting a Model S Performance as a family sedan (already put my reservation in), at this point, you're comparing apples and oranges. Porches are created to be terrific track cars first and foremost...