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After using Rdio religiously for the first 3-4 months I recently switched to using Spotify from my phone. Sound quality is just as good and you can still control from the Tesla interface.

I've got standard suspension on a P85 with 21" turbines. I'll measure the height for you when I next get a chance. BTW not finding the clearance height an issue. My previous daily drive was a Golf GTI and that was worse for curb clearance.

A great read Funhouse, thanks for sharing. I'm 6 months into ownership and still get 'that feeling' when I buzz up the garage door : )

Agree. Less about the car but more about how it can take you places. We've been blessed with RAC's network of fast chargers here recently and it's really opened up our region for EV ownership. Just trying to help get the word out : )

The photographer certainly had some skills and really loved his cars. This was taken in the rain and we spent most of the time inside the car sheltering discussing the future of transport : ) - - - Updated - - - If only Tim. If only...

Photographer Andrew Ritchie took these shots today (for an upcoming local newspaper article).

Not a kit. I went to Super Cheap Auto and bought this and this (plus some varying grade wet and dry sand paper). I have the grey turbines and the gunmetal grey colour was the closest match. You can also buy official Tesla touch up paints (with exact wheel colours) from their website. The only...

I scraped two rears (21 inch greys) and researched the hell out of possible solutions including guards and remodelling. Settled on a DIY light repair using wet and dry sand paper and touch up paint stick (primer and finish coat). Certainly not perfect but covers up the horrible white grazes...

These wheels are gun metal grey (not black). I have the same wheels and yes they can look dull if left a while without cleaning, but if kept clean they are shiny and look pretty cool. Biggest issue with these wheels is rim grazing as they really show wounds due to being light silver underneath...

Getting a free fast charge in Busselton overlooking the ocean. Enjoyed a swift bacon and eggs with two other Tesla owners at the nearby cafe.

Or typical range for somebody who hyper-miles.

Congrats on your order Chris...despite that Merc being a cracking car, it has nothing on what you've ordered. After ordering my P85 back in Feb 2013 (and taking delivery Feb 2015) I found this forum an amazing resource for the pre and post order experience. There is also a whatsapp group called...

Spotted in Perth yesterday by Matt J.

Isn't this where you're supposed to put your aftermarket tape deck :wink:

I'd echo that Ray. Just past 6000 kms and still find any excuse to roll her silently out of the garage and hear that motor whine : )

I'd like to see some additional data sets to toggle on the map screen. Rain radar (BOM), road incidents/accidents (State Road Authorities) and school holiday alerts. Anything that impacts driving.

Always liked the idea of 'Revolt' as a plate.

I live in the Swan Valley (central) and regularly travel Guildford Road and Great Eastern Highway (to/from city). Also could spot us cruising to a winery on West Swan Road/Great Northern Highway at the weekend :smile:

At home on the ranch. First wash since the Opticoat. Makes it sooo much easier to clean. - - - Updated - - - What was the drive up there like Matt?

Beautiful car. Beautiful spot. How far is that from where you live?

I was thinking one large, or two smaller (soft sided, but good quality) eskie bag(s) custom made to fit the entire froot (minus the cubbie). It could double as a branded beach/picnic/shopping bag that we carry around, thus advertising the brand.

How you going with the 'Freskie' Tim?

Post Opticoat treatment. Grey/Grey P85. Located Perth, WA.

All these cars really pop now. Congrats to you all. I'm booked in for Opticoat today (Freedom Car Care, WA). Will share pics as soon as she's done.

And we finally have our wheels. AU order #66 picked-up from Auto Nexus Perth on Wed 4th Feb 2015. Needless to say I am itching to do some driving : ) BTW we know of at least 5 cars that have been handed over here in last few days. A couple more getting fobs today.

First cars due for handover this week in Perth. There's a minimum of 4 vehicles scheduled for a Wednesday 4th delivery/pick-up (from Auto Nexus). First of many, I hope.

Looks amazing. So happy I'm having this treatment done too. BTW is that a row of brake lights above the rear window? Can't believe I've spent 2 years (since ordering) looking at every pic and video of this car and never noticed that. - - - Updated - - - Great job Mike. Looks fantastic. Also...

Dear lucky owners, Please post more pics. Yours eagerly, Order # P66 (WA)

Reminds me of the taxi industry's response to Uber. The industry is ripe for disruption and the old guard are simply miffed that they didn't see it coming.

Yes! These pics are a necessary fix for those of us still going 'Cold Tesla'. Now come on people, take more pics (and vids) and get them up here asap!

Have to say I think the combination of that timber with the light interior and the carbon fibre is stunning. It's such a strong timber grain that I think it could look better like you have it, in moderation and offset by the contemporary (yet flat) carbon fibre. Great job!

Joined!

I got the invite and have RSVP'd via the website. Had a work trip planned to Melbourne on that date so will fly up for the event. For once Tesla, your timing is perfect : ) I'll be arriving just before the event (around 6) but would still love to catch up with the TMCers.

2004 Range Rover. Consumes a small oil field every time you start it. Won't miss that, nor the exorbitant maintenance costs. Will miss the amazing arm chair like seats and general fit and finish. Wife has a Disco 3 which we'll keep for the long haul beach/camp trips and a new Golf GTI, which I...

Haha yes. It's 16m x 9m (including a horse tack room on the back) but has the height (4m clearance) to install a car stacker in case I can afford to start collecting electric cars ; ). We kept the installation clean by running the conduit up above the garage door and down the inside of the steel...

Very low priority news given the recent updates on cars being prepared for pickup, but I just had my Wall Connector installed yesterday : )

Hi Pretz and thanks for the insightful chart. I am certainly one hoping for a WA service centre in 2015. BTW are you waiting on a car? I'm organising a Perth meet-up at Mandoon (soon after the cars arrive) if you'd be keen joining in then please send me a PM through here. Cheers.

Come along anyway, all TMC nuts are welcome.

Great! So far we are a very exclusive car club of 3 members :cool: Was thinking a pre-xmas meet-up at Mandoon Estate. Lovely new spot in the Swan Valley. Would make for a nice drive and the back-drop would be great for some car pics. If you get low on charge, you can swing by my property for a...

Hi Techno-phile and welcome. Like MDK I have just received my wall charger and having it installed next Tuesday. I think us wild westerners should have an xmas meet-up when we've all got our cars.

Yet still no plans for SCs in Brisbane and Perth?? Best existing EV infrastructure, greatest uptake of domestic PV, a large slab of folks with more money than sense ; ) ......C'mon Tesla, these markets are Perthect for TM!!

Welcome dcasnowdon. Great specs, very similar to mine, which is obviously why I think they're great ; ) Interested to finally see somebody else who didn't take the air suspension. What was your reason?

Maybe it's worth us completing an extra column in Timpoo's spreadsheet that shows our respective industry/profession?

I think they'll handle Melbourne via the Sydney DC and truck them down. I'm loathing the days when you'll all have your cars and us WA folks will be waiting for the train to pull into station. Anyone know a tracking app for the freight trains? ; )

Big congrats Matta. I am laying money the ship won't sail until all the 'In Productions' are onboard.

Love that! Personalised yet subtle.

Production complete. Now in transit.

Yes, that is awesome! My partner is encouraging me to get 'Adapptor' (my company name). Never been one for the company name plate thing but in this case it is fairly accurate given I'll be carrying one or two in the boot, or should I say 'Froot'? ; )

They gave me a quote, but not a competitive one.