Mrchrome in North Hollywood has tesla oem chrome wheels in stock and available to swap at reasonable prices for your factory wheels. Check out their posts in classifieds. I had mine done over a year ago but had to buy a second set of wheels because none of the wheel shops would buy a set of tesla wheels for swaps.
Unfortunately due to the compression from my phone when I emailed the video to myself, and from the compression on the YouTube upload, the crackling is far less obvious than the original, and of course the experience in the car itself.
Please turn the volume up or listen with headphones and let me know if you have any idea what this crackling sound is:
This is not the same "ticking" sound that others have mentioned; this is a constant crackle, seemingly coming (or at least most audible) from the front speakers as the sound bounces off the windshield. It happens very often, and can even be heard with music at medium volume. It's most clear during quiet music, or with no music playing, and it appears to occur when the battery is at a high state of charge and I travel over 15 MPH. It seems to occur even with my foot off the pedal, and seems to stop when traveling below 15 MPH.
To me it sounds like electrical interference from the battery (or electrical systems in general) and the audio system / speakers in the car, but it's hard to tell. In the video it probably sounds like a bit of metal or plastic rattling, but that is definitely not what this is.
Any insight or advice is much appreciated, as it is quite annoying and definitely audible to everyone in my car.
Not to hijack this thread, but did they say where in NY? I would love to be able to go into the city and check out the Model S. Of course if it is during the week it wouldn't work cause I can't "take off" from "work." (Used quotes cause it's not really work, but it is ).
The tentative date I was given was a Wednesday. No word on venue yet (obviously won't the the NYIAS). Perhaps this discussion could be moved to another thread? Doug?
If that is the case I will more than likely not be able to go as I can't get off. Thanks for the info.
So, any further word on where / when exactly this is happening? I'm aware of the Letterman appearance that evening ... Maybe it goes public the next day?
Oh and hello, my first post Been following Tesla since they went public years ago, test drove one last week, will report more some other day.
Yes, they emailed out the details, don't have them handy but the event is in Manhattan from 8-12 (or was it 2)PM
If you live in greater New York or plan to visit soon, you're in luck: The Model S will be on display Thursday, April 30 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Friday, May 1 (noon to 9 p.m.) at The Plaza Hotel, 5th Avenue at Central Park South, New York, NY 10019. This is a rare opportunity for the general public to get up close and personal with the Model S, the all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and travels up to 300 miles per charge.
Tesla sales representatives will be at The Plaza Hotel to answer questions and take reservations. Eventually we will have a Model S in all of our showrooms and at major auto shows. In the upcoming months, we'll bring the Model S to Chicago, Seattle, Miami and Washington as we prepare to open regional sales and service centers in those locations. Keep reading these newsletters for details.
The Model S has gotten incredible buzz since its launch on March 26, when it was featured on blogs, in newspapers and on TV newscasts worldwide. On April 29, the Model S will make another historic debut: It's expected to be the first fully drivable car to appear on Late Show with David Letterman.
Conventional cars and hybrids, which produce CO2 emissions, are not allowed in drivable form on the Late Show set due to strict emission regulations. The prohibition of internal combustion engine cars is an ironic twist, seeing as Dave is a passionate car enthusiast who loves to wax about his favorite vehicles – but hey, it's a great opportunity for the Model S. I'll be on the show along with the car, and I am looking forward to a lively conversation with Dave, a fellow sports car aficionado and Tesla fan. Please tune in on your local affiliate station to see this historic event.
I hear Tesla has "very secret" "big deal" that they're about to announce within the next few days. Perhaps it will be tonight on Letterman.
Want to place bets it's the government funding and purchase of the Whitestar plant? What else would it be?
yep that be it !!! Sorry for all those in other parts of the world. We all know the world revolves around US here LOL pun intended :biggrin: