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Wait, wouldn't the rear defogger add weight? Is a base car really a full experience with a defogger?
Take out all the glass and replace with plexi glass! even lighter
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Congrats on the R, I drive mine as often as I can. It's an experience that's hard to explain other than it's unique and special.
 

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I'm subscribing. Mostly just to see pictures of a 350 without stripes.
I hate stripes. So I already love your car even though it doesn't exist, yet!
 
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Found out over the weekend that a dealer in Chicago's south suburbs has a Leadfoot Gray R with stripes, so went there on Saturday just to check it out as I hadn't seen that color in person yet.

That car is currently available and has the electronics package and a 20K ADM. I have to admit, it's really sweet looking - pics don't do that color justice, as it really pops with the gloss surface when seen in person.

One thing I was surprised at, though, was how much I liked the matte black stripes with the red accent. Enough that when I got home I reached out to the dealer and asked if we could add those stripes to my order.

He just confirmed that the stripes have been added and mentioned that I may be hearing more about scheduling later this week - but as of now, it's looking like it may be a March build. Closely coordinating with Harry (PP0001) as our base Rs may be rolling down the line together.

After seeing those stripes in person, I found this pic on-line and really, really, like how the stripes pop on the Magnetic in the sun.

 
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yeah that LFG combo is amazing looking. i prefer it much better with the matte stripes and red accents then without. very cool.
 

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No March build? How reliable is this information? Any feedback on this Harry?
 

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For sure a March build for the R's and suggest that many of us will know our scheduled March production dates/VIN's later this week.

I would also suggest that the Base 920A cars will initially get early production priority all subject to how many base cars are presently sitting in the order banks.

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No March build? How reliable is this information? Any feedback on this Harry?
I think you may have misread, it likely will be a March build - and as Harry said, I would expect that the remaining base R orders will get priority when the factory spools production back up so that they can get those pumped out before the end-of-April deadline when all Rs will then have to be equipped with the electronics pack in order to meet federal back-up visibility regs.
 

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I think you may have misread, it likely will be a March build - and as Harry said, I would expect that the remaining base R orders will get priority when the factory spools production back up so that they can get those pumped out before the end-of-April deadline when all Rs will then have to be equipped with the electronics pack in order to meet federal back-up visibility regs.
I must have read it before I finished my coffee. :D
 

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Found out over the weekend that a dealer in Chicago's south suburbs has a Leadfoot Gray R with stripes, so went there on Saturday just to check it out as I hadn't seen that color in person yet.

That car is currently available and has the electronics package and a 20K ADM. I have to admit, it's really sweet looking - pics don't do that color justice, as it really pops with the gloss surface when seen in person.

One thing I was surprised at, though, was how much I liked the matte black stripes with the red accent. Enough that when I got home I reached out to the dealer and asked if we could add those stripes to my order.

He just confirmed that the stripes have been added and mentioned that I may be hearing more about scheduling later this week - but as of now, it's looking like it may be a March build. Closely coordinating with Harry (PP0001) as our base Rs may be rolling down the line together.

After seeing those stripes in person, I found this pic on-line and really, really, like how the stripes pop on the Magnetic in the sun.

I knew you'd cave in!! :D
 

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This car looks great with and without stripes, HOWEVER, the stripes are traditional, and look super, the red pins really make them pop. You'll be happy with it, I'm sure.
 

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I agree with the 'stripes are traditional' sentiment. And, the way I was looking at it. it's cheaper to order them then take them off than not order them and add them later. I thought I might, in fact, take them off at some point, but 2 1/2 years into this glorious journey and I don't think I will be taking them off.
 
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Got some new swag for the R.... not anxious, not a bit, totally calm here.

 

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Got some new swag for the R.... not anxious, not a bit, totally calm here.

Very nice and can certainly sense your excitement and anticipation!

Looks like your set of floor mats may have come with a set for the back as well?

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