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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 07:17 AM
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Can you remind me what year your current Plaid is? I am ratcheting up my browsing of Tesla S inventory and pre-owned S's. I'm intrigued by your comment about the updated headlights, roof, etc. Is that just a Plaid thing or was there a minor refresh recently (and if so, can you please tell me the year)? Thank you, hope you enjoy your new Plaid.

Also - on those wheels - I looked at the website. How do you know which categories of wheels are OK for a Tesla? They don't filter by car brand or anything so I am interested to see wheel options that I could consider as well. Thanks!
His Plaid is a 2026...he sold his 2022. He takes delivery Friday

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Never mind, I see you already knew that

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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by jrmckinley
I'm intrigued by your comment about the updated headlights, roof, etc. Is that just a Plaid thing or was there a minor refresh recently (and if so, can you please tell me the year)? Thank you, hope you enjoy your new Plaid.
The minor refresh occured in late 2022/ early 2023 for the Model S. Its not just a Plaid thing.

The only update, specific to the Plaid are different sport seats. More aggressive bolsters, contrasting color (bolster vs seat cushion and seat back )

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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 07:49 AM
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Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla over safety concerns


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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 07:57 AM
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Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla over safety concerns


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...oved-1.7487191
So what does that tell you about people on the left of the political spectrum? I've heard a ton of condemnation when Coal Rollers dump pollution on EV drivers, I would expect the same condemnation regarding unhinged people on the other side who attack innocent people who have nothing to do with their fight

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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 08:34 AM
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So what does that tell you about people on the left of the political spectrum? I've heard a ton of condemnation when Coal Rollers dump pollution on EV drivers, I would expect the same condemnation regarding unhinged people on the other side who attack innocent people who have nothing to do with their fight
I just posted this here because it's Tesla news. Also, it's Canada.

Since you went there... Are you claiming that drivers rolling coal should be punished the same as someone who burns my Tesla to the ground, because that's how it came across.
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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 08:39 AM
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They are closing the Tesla store at my local mall because of demonstrations and concerns over safety. The mall has recalled their lease.
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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike728
I just posted this here because it's Tesla news. Also, it's Canada.

Since you went there... Are you claiming that drivers rolling coal should be punished the same as someone who burns my Tesla to the ground, because that's how it came across.
I apologize if that was the impression you got, I was just making a comment, nothing to do with you.

Of course not, the crime is different, and should be handled as such, but what if that coal roller knocks someone off the road causing a crash? Or the person crashes trying to avoid the toxic fumes? I've seen that happen as well

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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 08:41 AM
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"Rolling Coal" is not specifically a crime, BTW. Could make an argument is aggressive driving
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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
"Rolling Coal" is not specifically a crime, BTW. Could make an argument is aggressive driving
In California it's a crime and illegal:

California law specifically prohibits operating a vehicle "in a manner resulting in the escape of excessive smoke, flame, gas, oil, or fuel residue"
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Most of us don't live in CA, and my question would be what does "excessive" mean?
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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Most of us don't live in CA, and my question would be what does "excessive" mean?
Excessive means modifying emissions to release more exhaust than the manufacture intended, which is in the law. Not sure why you would be defending coal rolling, but I guess if it happened to you wouldn't really like it
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Excessive means modifying emissions to release more exhaust than the manufacture intended, which is in the law. Not sure why you would be defending coal rolling, but I guess if it happened to you wouldn't really like it
I'm not defending it at all, I'm just questioning if it's actually illegal.

People can think something is bad without thinking it should be "illegal" you know. I'm not somebody who believes everything people do that is rude should be made illegal. People can also express understanding as to why someone does something without condoning or apologizing for what they have done. I understand why people feel powerless and that the law is being imposed upon people of one ideology and not of people on another and its direct their anger and frustration in this way. I can also understand why Tesla has been made the focus of their anger because if the position their CEO has put himself in. It does not mean I condone it.

Rolling coal is rude and childish, do I think it should be illegal? Not really.

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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
I'm not defending it at all, I'm just questioning if it's actually illegal.

People can think something is bad without thinking it should be "illegal" you know. I'm not somebody who believes everything people do that is rude should be made illegal. People can also express understanding as to why someone does something without condoning or apologizing for what they have done. I understand why people feel powerless and that the law is being imposed upon people of one ideology and not of people on another and its direct their anger and frustration in this way. I can also understand why Tesla has been made the focus of their anger because if the position their CEO has put himself in. It does not mean I condone it.

Rolling coal is rude and childish, do I think it should be illegal? Not really.
All that matters is it's illegal in my state, if someone does it to me, I'm going to report them to the state and local police. Diesel fuel is toxic and noxious, and anyone who releases that noxious substance on someone because they don't like what they drive are a holes. And people who terrorize and vandalize Tesla drivers because of ideology are also a holes with no self esteem or a life

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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
All that matters is it's illegal in my state, if someone does it to me, I'm going to report them to the state and local police. Diesel fuel is toxic and noxious, and anyone who releases that noxious substance on someone because they don't like what they drive are a holes. And people who terrorize and vandalize Tesla drivers because of ideology are also a holes with no self esteem or a life
How would someone possibly report it? One would need to identify who is driving the car

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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
How would you possibly report it? You would need to identify who is driving the car
Tesla has 8 hi-res cameras, just hand a copy of the video to the officer taking your report

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