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    Horrible and sad model Y delivery experience

    I have worked a decade in Auto Manufacturing. I would never buy a quarter end or year end product. It is rushed through with a compliant quality department to help achieve production targets. Mid-month, mid-quarter etc., are much better. I think Tesla will attend to most of the issues. This is a...
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    IRS definitions of what's a car vs SUV by manufacturer for $55k vs $80k price limit

    Thanks for pointing it out. I get it now. 7 seat MY gets a van rating. And both MYP and MYLR with 5 seats are "cars". I always wondered why a Model Y was considered an SUV because the ground clearance was so low compared to any other ICE SUV. I hope it goads Tesla to using tires with much more...
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    IRS definitions of what's a car vs SUV by manufacturer for $55k vs $80k price limit

    The way this can be resolved is either of the two. 1. Legislation provides rebates for cars costing $55 K or less. For some reason IRS has assumed MYP is an SUV (even though it sits lower in height than an MYLR) but not MYLR. Tesla needs to challenge the classification of an MYP as an SUV but...
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    Tesla replacing ultrasonic sensors with Tesla Vision

    This can work, if Tesla gives access to front facing side cameras on the monitor. Right now, all 3 front facing camera video stream is only used for Tesla vision. A better solution is to use off the market a solar powered Autvox front license plate camera...
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    Autopark - Is Tesla working on improving it or do they feel it is good enough?

    I have no issues self parking if the Tesla had 360 birds eye view surround camera like in the Lexus. Even curb rashes would not be an issue. Right now, I have no idea how close my tires are to the curb with turning or parking. Due to no front low height camera, I don't even know how far I am...
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    FSD Beta 10.69

    Lack of a front camera at a low height limits Tesla's ability to Look left and right without creeping ahead a lot. The location of the backward looking side camera's fixed behind of even the driver seat area is a big disadvantage.
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    FSD Beta 10.69

    In another 100 days I guess.
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    NO TURN ON RED

    I am assuming MN laws says, come to a dead stop. Then give way to all vehicles and pedestrians and then turn right on red? My understanding is that in MN right turn is always allowed on a red light unless there is a red right turning arrow or a posted sign that says no turn on red signal. Right?
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    FSD Beta 10.69

    I was hoping for at least 2022.20 not that 2022.24 is rolling out. Giving 2022.16 after more than 2 months is disappointing.
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    Tesla self-parking RHD - lagging way behind the competition

    Tesla does not have cameras looking down from the roof nor low height front camera's. If Tesla offered 360 view, curb rash would disappear. Right now it is hard to figure out where the front wheel if when parking in narrow parking slots.
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    FSD Beta 10.13

    FSD next update coming on 20th August as per Musk. https://driveteslacanada.ca/energy/musk-says-fsd-beta-10-69-v-10-13-coming-on-the-20th/
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    Another of my predictive polls: FSD will or will not be achieved with "vision only". VOTE NOW!

    A better poll would be how many years will Tesla achieve FSD and be out of Beta.
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    Today it stopped detecting hand on wheel

    Agree. I take full responsibility, and pride in my driving. My worry is that I often get the blue flashing to put pressure on the steering wheel.
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    Minnesota - FSD Beta Videos

    Your videos are very nice. No shaking and voice is clear. What camera and attachments do you use for recording this? Do you use a remote microphone? I have never recorded an FSD beta run. Do you use FSD Beta in peak traffic? I personally use it once in 2 weeks at off peak times to help the Beta...
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    Today it stopped detecting hand on wheel

    I ordered the counterweight from Aliexpress. I expect delivery today. I am not going to use the camera blocking. That came "free" with the order. In any case, I have learnt to rest one hand on the wheel such that it does not disengage Autosteer nor does it give flashing warning to put pressure...