Recent content by GordonBremer

I have a hitch on our Model X. Worried about others pulling forward and "tapping" our car when parked (which already happened once, breaking a reflector), I first placed a piece of 2" x 2" x 8" wood into the hitch. IN ONE DAY, IT HAD A DENT! So, I designed a simple "bumper" of 2" x 2" steel...

Thanks to everyone that reviewed. The consensus is that sw release 8.0 screwed up. I advised Tampa service, to whom I first took this problem

I suggest that the Tesla entertainment system should display USB recordings (songs) in the same order that they appear on the copied original music source (for example, a CD). That is by Track number, not alphabetically and not randomly. This is presently not the case. I have a USB memory stick...

I used to love to attend the St. Pete Grande Prix (this weekend) and marvel at those super-complex Indy Car engines and watch their super acceleration. Now, an off-the-showroom floor, stock Tesla out accelerates virtually all Indy cars (and also Formula 1 cars). And the elegant simplicity of...

What a garbage article today: Father of girl in fatal Tesla crash says it would not have happened in another car. The driver had a blood alcohol level 2.5 times the limit, her father blames Tesla and Teslarati print it??

I, also, have this "clicking" or "shudder" problem under the very hardest acceleration. I just reported it to Roadside and the Tampa Service Center. It started within the past two months: 9200 miles or so.

We have had intermittent false obstacle detection on our FWDs since delivery Feb 2. So far, service has not yet solved this. However, the problems are now found to be entirely HEAT related, specifically sun shining on the door (s). The heat increases sensor sensitivity until the touchcreen...

When experiencing problems that may involve a sensor, I suggest making a note of TEMPERATURE, especially heat due to sunshine on a sensor or bank of sensors. Our Model X definitely has heat sensitive sensors on the FWDs and possibly on the bumbers. The sensors will show phantom objects when they...

See the posting: Model X Range Improvement Due to Drafting & Suspension Setting

Here is our Signature with it's great grandfather, a 1912 Victoria Convertible--all electric, of course.

We have had our Signature Red, tan seats Model X since February in the hot Florida sun. I find no reason whatsoever to tint any windows. The AC works great and cools very rapidly. Try your MX for awhile, then decide for yourself.

This 2 ft x 5 ft platform holds 500 lbs, stores flat against our garage wall. Easy install and keeps all dirt (manure) out of the car.Got it on Amazon. We are very happy with it.

Regarding the potential dangers of drafting a truck, note that at a TACC setting of #7 that the following distance is about 80 yards at 65 mph. "Do or don't" is up to each driver. Personally, I find 80 yards to be very comfortable and safe.

Here is my raw data report.

Summary Results at 65 MPH: Drafting at any TACC setting (1-7) improved range 5%. (Difference between settings 1 & 7 was surprisingly and negligibly small.) Lowering suspension from LOW to VERY LOW improved range 4%. (These may not be additive.) For a fully-charged (250 mile) battery, drafting...