Recent content by M3Jay

I got the Giandel you mentioned. Works great in my 2022 Model S LR, powering my laptop.

I'm pretty sure the seating position in the old S was adjustable to be significantly lower.

I also have the same 12V Tesla tire inflator and it works fine when plugged directly into the cigarette lighter outlet of my 2022 Model S LR. I'm also successfully using the Giandel 300W pure sine wave inverter to plug in my laptop: Amazon.com

That's absolutely a concern. But I'm the only driver and I never use any product on my hands (probably should though!). I suspect it's from the pressure of resting one's hands around the top of the yoke. Maybe it pulls on the vinyl downward and eventually breaks on top? Just a theory, but my...

Except when the yoke peels at the top, which on mine has only ever touched my hands (never gloves). The picture doesn't show it, but it actually peeled at both tops. I got it replaced under warranty. The new yoke's airbag cover has a little give, unlike the old one. I'm hopeful it'll support the...

With practice, I've been able to make u-turns and other narrow turns by using one hand, pushing on the yoke from the front with the ball of my hand. That works fine. However, it has happened to me several times now that I thought I changed direction with the on screen slider, but it didn't take...

I haven't measured it, but there's a chance the Model 3 wheel wouldn't block any part of the main screen, as opposed to the Yoke, which blocks the most important button on it, the car icon at the bottom left.

I'd prefer the Model 3 wheel over the new Model S wheel. Not only is it a lot easier to use the thumb wheels without having to worry about triggering some other function, but I always thought the Model 3 is just about the perfect size for a sporty car.

I can't imagine this is fake. This guy has built up a reputation as a very innovative, creative and skilled engineer. One of his previous projects was to add jet engines to his Tesla. Check out his Youtube channel. I think he, too, was disappointed with how little electrical power the engine...

The lifetime (~6 months, ~6000 miles) average consumption on my 2022 MSLR is 299 Wh/mile. Assuming a 96 kWh battery, this means I get 321 miles of range with a full battery. My commute is about 20 miles each way, mostly highway, but often in traffic.

Regarding range numbers: I don't feel misled by Tesla. I don't see why their EPA numbers aren't accurate. It's just that the EPA test itself doesn't translate to real world driving as most people do it nowadays. At freeway speeds of 65-70mph I get fairly close to the EPA numbers. I'm sure that...

Tesla quotes 3.1 seconds 0-60 with rollout for the M3P, but without rollout for the MSLR. This roughly translates to 2.9 seconds 0-60 with rollout for the MSLR.

I agree with @cmarshack. I also own a Palladium Long Range, and when I bought it I was between it and the Model 3 Performance (I owned a Model 3 Long Range with the acceleration boost before). I wanted the Tesla that is quickest off the line and that I can afford, because it is so much fun. I...

It's been the same with the Model 3 Long Range vs. Peformance. See here and click "Learn more about range and performance" on the right.

After several weeks at the service center (mostly because they were waiting for parts) they eventually fixed the problem. Almost. The charge port door now opens with the charger handle every time, regardless of the car's sleep status. But it still won't open when you press on the charge port...