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  1. Zuikkis

    Guesses on whether the "Spring Update" will actually happen in the Spring?

    I got the update prompt last tuesday, on my 2023 MS Plaid. I checked the release notes and it was this spring update. But, I needed the car so couldn't l update at the time. A few hours later I checked the app again and the update had vanished. Doh! No sign of it after that..
  2. Zuikkis

    Is it really super dangerous to go over the 120pound weight limit of the stock tow hitch? I’m about 30-50 pounds over.

    Please note the 120lbs limit comes from Tesla, not Bosal. Bosal allows much higher limits in other cars with exactly same physical design. Tesla is either worried about the aluminium rear frame bending, or the car getting unstable with the rear rotational force. Neither of these is changed by...
  3. Zuikkis

    POLL: vibration felt when slightly accelerating refresh Mode S Plaid or LR

    Here's Formula1 incar for you. Really unstable. They really don't know how to build cars. I wonder why they all just don't drive Bentleys, would be so much smoother.
  4. Zuikkis

    POLL: vibration felt when slightly accelerating refresh Mode S Plaid or LR

    2023 Plaid with 16000km here (~10k mi). No vibration on acceleration, but it does have the "one minute shake when cold".. What's more, this is an ex demo car, so I wouldn't surprised if it has hundreds of launches already with this mileage.. :)
  5. Zuikkis

    2023 Model S is a disappointment.

    ... But you ended up colliding with the other car anyway. Did the horn do any difference? Maybe, instead of slamming the center of the steering wheel, you could have used that time to TURN that very same wheel?
  6. Zuikkis

    2023 Model S is a disappointment.

    Wipers still is just a single button press. Long press for the washer. I don't understand the fuzz here. Many french cars still have there their horn button at the end of the blinker stalk. It's the "standard" there. The logic is you use single stalk for both audible and visual indicating. I...
  7. Zuikkis

    Tesla offered to replace my yoke with round wheel

    I guess yoke is better for driving a square. :p Ok, I already canceled the yoke replacement. I have still several years of warranty left, if it ever starts peeling I'll ask for a replacement and possibly go for the round one then..
  8. Zuikkis

    Tesla offered to replace my yoke with round wheel

    Yeah I have the early yoke, without the center horn. But it is not peeling, it's very good shape. Horn is not a matter to me, we don't really use horns here in Finland. Only benefit would be the new camera button in the center horn version, which might be useful. If yoke peeling is under...
  9. Zuikkis

    Tesla offered to replace my yoke with round wheel

    I bought an inventory (demo) Plaid MS about a month ago. Last week, right hand side camera fell of, it was hanging by the wires. One of the clips appears to be broken so it doesn't lock properly. I managed to re-install it myself but it doesn't feel right, it's too loose. So I made a service...
  10. Zuikkis

    "Refreshed" Model S model VIBRATION tracking and information thread!!!

    https://service.tesla.com/ You need to buy access. The shortest license seems to be one day in the US, which is a tad expensive. In Europe you can buy 1 hour for 36€.
  11. Zuikkis

    "Refreshed" Model S model VIBRATION tracking and information thread!!!

    Has anyone tried to do the lowering from Toolbox? Just run the ride height calibration and lie about the measured height. No need for lowering links..
  12. Zuikkis

    Plaid DIY measure rear toe

    @itch808 sure, the title says "measure rear toe". :) I have used the string method before and as you said, it is too much work. Professional alignment is not that expensive, there's no point wasting hours of you own time. This laser trick is very fast and at least tells you instantly if...
  13. Zuikkis

    Plaid DIY measure rear toe

    If track is really the same front and rear, then there must be something really wrong in my measurements... I now installed the camber shims. Toe went noticeably in. The measurement from laser to front center cap went down 15mm both sides, which should mean about 0.3 degrees per side. I took...
  14. Zuikkis

    Plaid DIY measure rear toe

    Hi, I'm about to install rear camber shims. I figured I'd do at least some initial toe adjustment myself. I have done it before on my earlier P85+ using strings, but now I had bought a chinese laser to make it easier. :) I figured I'd measure my current setup first, before installing the...
  15. Zuikkis

    40 miles at 60 mph, used 0 watt hours 😂

    Yes I think so, Tesla doesn't show it directly. But average for whole 40km was 106Wh/km, that's very good. :)
  16. Zuikkis

    40 miles at 60 mph, used 0 watt hours 😂

    Some video from our trip, this is not the same road but gives you an idea of the environment. :)
  17. Zuikkis

    40 miles at 60 mph, used 0 watt hours 😂

    Here's some graphs from our last summer roadtrip from Finland to the Dolomites in Italy.. Energy graphs are from a single 40km trip. Started at 22% and finished at 12%, but the lowest percentage was 6% at the highest point of the mountain.. :) Consumption graph maxes out at +600Wh/km and...
  18. Zuikkis

    Need parts, ignored by service center.

    Yep. But you might know someone who runs a business and can work as a "man in the middle" for a small profit. :)
  19. Zuikkis

    X90D battery being replaced with 75kwh battery under warranty!?

    An "uncorked" 75D has more power and faster acceleration than a 90D. And a bit older 90 pack can easily have less than 70kWh of nominal capacity (by Scan My Tesla).. so it's entirely possible that a good quality 75 pack will have both more capacity and more power. Still it feels like an odd...
  20. Zuikkis

    Need parts, ignored by service center.

    If you create a company account at Tesla, the epc shows prices for parts and you can order directly from there!
  21. Zuikkis

    Does always leaving air suspension on Low setting cause any issues with the suspension sub-frame?

    It's s bug that's already fixed in 2024.8.9, there's a thread about it: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/2024-8-4-strange-issue-possily-bug.323629/
  22. Zuikkis

    Take out HV batt pack / cut out bad cell? (S P85+)

    "Active BMS" is a thing in Chinese low volt e-bike etc batteries. It works like @islandbayy described above. It first charges a capacitor from the highest voltage cell, then discharges that to the lowest voltage cell. This is repeated a few times per second. Active BMS can have quite big...
  23. Zuikkis

    Cybertruck battery only half full?

    Interesting tearup by Sandy Munro. It appears that Cybertruck battery casing is only half full, could fit almost double size battery. Maybe the original range estimates were not that far off, but for some reason they decided to go for smaller battery? But obviously there is now a possibility...
  24. Zuikkis

    My on going battle regarding my purchase of a used 2013 Model S P85+

    I thought all RWD cars have the same motor? Just perhaps different inverter in the performance model. Really odd they would do such downgrade because it's more work than just replace with existing model.
  25. Zuikkis

    Tesla Unionization

    There have been a lot of strikes in Finland this year.. This inspired someone to create this game: https://lakkopeli.fi/ It's 100% in Finnish but doesn't matter. :D Strike Game Can you manage to avoid the strike guards? Press space bar or the screen. Go to work! Then at the "game over"...
  26. Zuikkis

    Replica wheels for '21-'22 refresh?

    Ah. Some tyres develop a flat spot when parked, but then return to round shape when driven a bit. Probably nothing to worry about.
  27. Zuikkis

    Replica wheels for '21-'22 refresh?

    Plaid or LR? All Plaids shake for the first few kilometers after a cold start. Reason unknown. There are big topics about this but no solution. It feels exactly like a flat spot.
  28. Zuikkis

    Would my 2024 Model S LR survive being unplugged for 2.5 months?

    Don't worry too much. Car has protective electronics that prevent damage even if you manage to drain the battery to 0%. The worst that can happen, if battery drains to 0% it will no longer charge the 12V battery which will then start to drain. However in refresh even the "12V" battery is...
  29. Zuikkis

    Clock is wrong

    Clock should resync if you simply press and hold it for a few seconds in the touch screen. I have had this issue when crossing timezone borders, that sometimes it would not update. The press&hold-trick has always worked. I think it syncs from GPS, not the cellular. 6 minutes wrongs sounds...
  30. Zuikkis

    6 reasons why Tesla is failing, and they all have to do with design

    Have to say I disagree on almost all of the points in the OP. I have owned a 2013 MS, 2016 MX and now 2023 MS Plaid, and I feel every step was a huge improvement.
  31. Zuikkis

    CNick Tesla / Payment ring

    https://cnick.io/ Just got my CNick ring. This is amazing! :) I can use it as a backup key for my car, if phone is out of juice. And also it has contactless payment! So finally you can go to the beach or waterpark and leave all your belongings to the car, and can buy ice cream and beverages...
  32. Zuikkis

    For just $2,500 more, why did you order Model S (non-Plaid) over the Model X tax edition 5 seats ?

    My Tesla history: 2013 Model S P85+ 2016 Model X P90DL 2023 Model S Plaid .. Only reason for the MX there was because we needed 6 seats at the time. Now the oldest kid is 20 so i figured we can fit in a five-seater again. 5 seater Model X makes no sense to me, I can't understand the point.
  33. Zuikkis

    2023 Model S is a disappointment.

    I don't think those things are related. People can like or dislike FSD and stalkless controls separately. I have base AP and I'm fine with the refresh controls, I even have the yoke. My car has USS so I would have working summon and autopark, but I didn't consider them to be worth the extra.
  34. Zuikkis

    2023 Model S is a disappointment.

    Eh, how? Legacy scroll wheels are tied to the configurable side displays that don't exist in the refresh. Yet another feature that was better in legacy. :)
  35. Zuikkis

    Tesla service nightmare

    It was already established that the error can't be reset remotely. And since there is no Tesla service in your country you have quite little choices. There is not much Tesla could do, unless you expect them to ship a mechanic from a different country just to clear your error? What I'm...
  36. Zuikkis

    Tesla service nightmare

    I was under the impression that this only happens with the old style "real" fuse, not the battery powered one? You would think the battery powered fuse becomes just a "metal block" when the battery runs out and it no longer has power to burn itself? In either case, car should stay driveable so...
  37. Zuikkis

    Tesla service nightmare

    Some things for you to consider.. You don't necessarily have to do anything. The warning is just a warning, and now that you have actually replaced the fuse, nothing else will happen. You can ignore it. However, if you ever travel to mainland Europe, you can visit any Tesla Service Center and...
  38. Zuikkis

    High Fidelity Park Assist

    I'm in the same boat, with my 2023 Plaid. I kind of liked the fact that I have good old reliable USS, but at the same time a bit envious of these Vision videos. Then again, I don't even have EAP, so I won't have most of the features.
  39. Zuikkis

    Considering trading our 2016 Model S75 for 2024 Model S (standard)

    You are doing it wrong! 😄 The correct procedure is first to test drive Model 3, and pretend like that's the best car you have ever seen. Then test drive Model S and act surprised when wife says that it is so much better. Then after long family negotiations finally give up and do what she...
  40. Zuikkis

    Autopilot will be disabled for approximately one week?

    Blocking will work, but I'm pretty sure it asks to turn the wheel more often if you have blocked it. I just switched from an AP1 MX to a MS Plaid. I feel the current AP has much less nags than AP1. Unless you watch the screen for too long..
  41. Zuikkis

    Anyone received UWB (Ultra Wideband) phone key functionality on Refreshed MS?

    Received update on my Plaid yesterday. Too bad my phone doesn't support UWB.. (Samsung A53)
  42. Zuikkis

    Alternative, DIY refresh Model X rear camber correction

    Slightly off-topic.. :) But for people complaining about the macsboost shim price, here's a similar product for McLaren: https://renaissancespeed.com/product/titanium-camber-shim-kit/
  43. Zuikkis

    Plaid X Vibration at beginning of each drive: Who is experiencing this?

    Well, 2013 was RWD, no issues there. Maybe it was a different guy who designed the front... Also I don't really think we are talking about the current problems in the twitter post. They mean full throttle oscillations. That has always been fine
  44. Zuikkis

    Has anyone fit OEM rear 19" / 21" wheels on the FRONT of their MS Refresh LR Plaid

    I have read somewhere that it will fit, but can't remember where. :) I will try it myself soon when I'm changing for summer tires. The 10.5" wheel comes only 8mm outwards when compared to 9.5", but requires 18mm more room inside. So it might hit the strut? (The math: 1 inch wider = 12.7mm per...
  45. Zuikkis

    Loyalty credits?

    I'm not 100% sure, but I would assume they remember you even if you have sold the car. I first paid the 250€ deposit for my new car (MS Plaid demo car), and the 15k appeared as "waiting" in the app. Then I sold my old car, which then disappeared from the app. Then next day I went to pick up the...
  46. Zuikkis

    Anyone with success getting Tesla to undo their unjust SC01 -> SC04 that happened after buying second-hand?

    This works, unless the previous only has transferred FUSC to another car. Premium connectivity does not transfer so it stays in the old car, even if FUSC is transferred. Edit: Ah I just noticed you said it already, sorry. :D
  47. Zuikkis

    Plaid X Vibration at beginning of each drive: Who is experiencing this?

    Just a thought.. Initially in this thread it was suspected that the startup vibration would be some calibration of the rear motors, because it only happens in Plaid. Then this was debunked as most people feel the vibration is coming from the front, not rear. Perhaps it's running regen on front...
  48. Zuikkis

    Square 20" wheel setup for refresh Model S - what do I need to know?

    I just realized something that I haven't seen covered earlier in this thread or even in this forum. Pre-refresh staggered setup had bigger diameter at back: Front 245/35-21, diameter 27.8" Rear 265/35-21, diameter 28.3" So, by installing square setup, the car stance would change visually as...
  49. Zuikkis

    Replica wheels for '21-'22 refresh?

    Any experience of Zax wheels? These also are Tesla replicas. https://www.megahjul.com/products/en/rims/272167-TESLA-MODEL-S-PLAID-LONG-RANGE-JUNE-21-UP/staggered-package
  50. Zuikkis

    What rims for MS Plaid in Europe?

    Hi, I'm looking for aftermarket 20" wheels to replace my 21" Arachnids. There seems to be ton of options in the US but not so much in Europe.. I don't want the cheapest chinese, preferably something that actually has max load rating specified by the manufacturer.