Welcome to Tesla Motors Club
Discuss Tesla's Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster and More.
Register

Recent content by RKDauto

  1. R

    Solar Panel Installation, started April 2020, still not done

    I researched different solar equipment and DIY options along with solar installers. I wanted to understand everything before I bought and installed it. I ultimately decided to purchase my own equipment after consulting with various solar people in the field. I got an optimized lead-acid...
  2. R

    2018 vs 2020 quality?

    This kit has the front trunk and rear trunk seals for the Model 3...
  3. R

    2018 vs 2020 quality?

    This kit has the front trunk and rear trunk seals for the Model 3. I cannot vouch that this will fit the Model S especially the trunk. I didn't see a Tesla Model S noise reduction kit from the same vendor...
  4. R

    2018 vs 2020 quality?

    You cannot compare a 2016 Model S (especially a 75) with a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The batteries are completely different and expectations of battery life should be different. The Model S and Model X in the earlier years were more like practice cars for Tesla. The core of the Model 3 is greatly...
  5. R

    Driving Impressions: Model 3 vs. Model Y

    His loaner was most likely an early VIN with the roof noise issue. The mid 2018 Model 3s and later were quieter. Sometime in 2019, Tesla made the Model 3 much quieter still.
  6. R

    2020.24 with New Sentry Mode event trigger

    Clicking the camera button should show the main camera for the direction you are heading by default (main front camera if in drive, rear camera in reverse). And then, ALL the cameras should be available to select from on the sides of the currently shown camera. Similiar to Sentry mode replays...
  7. R

    2020.12.6 update...????

    Spoken like someone who has just driven in smaller cities with obedient drivers :). Once you start driving in the really large cities all over the world you will understand that you can sometimes feel scared driving 10 MPH over the speed limit when everyone else is going 15 to 20 MPH over the...
  8. R

    Washing Car w/Ceramic Coating

    My car detailer recommended not using this product unless the car is wrapped. They did not recommend the product for Ceramic Pro or non-treated cars due to potential scratching and swirls.
  9. R

    Model Y or Mustang Mach-E

    As a former Ford Mustang GT owner, I would not say answering which is better built is a simple answer: CORE CAR: If the Tesla Model 3 is built to spec (i.e, no bolts and steps skipped to make a quarterly earnings report), then the core of the car will be MUCH better than what Ford or even...
  10. R

    Model 3 Winter Tire Pressure Recommendations

    In the DC area, I have both my summer and winter tires set for 42 PSI, if I am looking for better range then 45 PSI would be the max I would increase them to. I have 19" winter tires Pirelli Sottozero 3 and 20" summer tires that are the OEM Michelin Pilot Sport 4S that came with the Tesla Model...
  11. R

    MASTER THREAD: 2019.36.2.1 - new HOLD mode and other features

    Yes, this is common after an update. Every time you update either the Tesla software or your phone I recommend deleting the phone as a key and adding it back. It isn't always necessary but removing and re-adding the phone as a key solves issues such as the car being slow to recognize you at...
  12. R

    Electrician Saying 200 amps is maximum for residential in Los Angeles. Is that true?

    I think you are going about this the wrong way. Why don't you just have the cars share a connection? The Tesla cars can share a connection using the Tesla wall chargers since the Tesla wall chargers are smart and will share the connection appropriately. Do you really need to charge all 4 cars...
  13. R

    2019.32 Update Removed Autopilot

    Didn't happen to me. But, based upon experience, I would give the car 2 to 3 drives to finish any necessary updates. It may not yet have fully updated or finished tuning. If it doesn't work after that, then maybe some updates are failing or some other issue is going on that a service request...
  14. R

    Picked up my P3+ today. Oh my goodness!

    Over time you will adjust. I can drive like a grandma or a pro racer in my P3D. Once you get used to Regen braking and the throttle response you will be able to drive smoother and adjust your driving style to get along with other drivers easily. You can have fun when it is safe to do so...
  15. R

    28.3.1 and summon

    Does your Tesla phone app say Unable to use location services? Is this an iPhone or Droid? If the Tesla phone app is unable to use Location Services then you need to go to the app specific settings on the phone and allow the Tesla app to use location services.