Recent content by drb3333

I have a Model Y but my potential application is to build this into the back of my aftermarket wing. Sadly, I have soooo many projects that realistically that would be pretty far down the queue. Very neat idea, though! Kudos for the concept, effort, and execution!

Very nice! I like the flashing much like the F1 cars use. Is it also applicable to the Model Y? You state 13V operation but I assume newer 16V batteries are fine as well. For clarification, does one disassemble the existing third light and substitute in your PCB for an existing Tesla part?

Back in Dec 23 you said you ordered a kit; did these ever arrive and get installed? I place an order for same but he claims about 2 months out for delivery, and I wondered if yours fit.

I respectfully disagree. Musk et al knew that in order to sell the concept of electric vehicles they had to shake the image of being puny. Ever been in a Leaf? Ever been in a Plaid? Different philosophy at play.

Thanks for posting this; I am very weary of people posting how wrong the advertised range is compared to their experience. Later in the same post they will admit traveling at a brisk 75mph. Air resistance goes by the square of velocity so of course not, as you visually illustrate.

I think you missed the point. The poster said in this context that "efficiency" is fraction of rated range, in other words the EPA cycle drive data, which itself is a prescribed average for peer comparison and not absolute.

The general rule of thumb is about 1KW per square meter (more or less depending upon latitude) so the solar power just isn't there. "Smarter" has nothing to do with it. I am reminded when, as a physics major, I was discussing the maximum velocity attainable in the universe is the speed of...

Nice! Good look with blacked out tail lights. (I recognize that Starbucks; had a friend who lived in RiverPoint then Village West.)

I guess the "hat shelf" refers to the Parcel Shelf, which Tesla devotes and entire page to for "concealing cargo", but I don't think that will assuage him. X2 on the decaf. KoenMertens, best of luck with whatever new vehicle you choose next.

No worries; enjoy your ride. Thanks for the post and starting the discussion--information is never wasted. Regarding the upgrade, I definitely would have done myself, it all day long. It's the right choice!

Back to the point of the thread, my answer is a qualified yes. Maybe. The uncertainty that I feel is related to the future of the corporation which is why Musk is under discussion. While others have made excellent points about the value he grew and his potential compensation related to that...

Before I bought my Model Y I used Turo to rent a Model 3 for a round trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles with about a 4 day stayover. The lender was fantastic, which is key. (And I learned from the adventure that I actually really needed the extra legroom on my actual purchase.)

Mega cool! What a monster.

That expresses kinda how I feel. I love the car but some of the fun went out with Elon's adolescent behavior, which directly impacts Supercharging and how I perceive the company overall. I'm not a super union supporter but he really crapped on his people, and I am not buying the "shrewd...

I have served as a expert witness in semiconductor IP infringement. The attorneys (ugh!) explained it to me this way: patents only exist as a license-negotiation tool. Blatant copying is widespread and if you cannot defend your work, the cost is free. If you can, the quality of your...