Recent content by Rupe

Yes, red satin metallic with ceramic treatment.

My wife likes to brag when her Outback does thing my Teslas don’t. Take one off her list. My CT has a front camera view by touching the icon on the squircle. It sure helps in determining how close to parking signs, walls and barriers I get, since I kept parking too far away otherwise. It was...

The safety procedure is use of a spotter with instant communications with the driver, be it visual, loud voice, 2-way radio or cell phone. It’s not how you traditionally steer or whether using direct sight of the spotter or camera display. The rear camera lets one see the target (hitch), which...

True. Tesla calls the shape a squircle (squared-off circle). The shape allows hands to rest on top like a classic steering wheel, but also on the bottom like a yoke. The tactile feedback when turning on/off a turn signal is much better than the yoke. It took me at least 2 weeks to consistently...

After driving my MS Plaid with the yoke since July 2021, and turning down the after-market and Tesla‘s steering wheel options, I didn’t think the was another choice. It sure would be nice if the Cybertruck’s “squircle” were available for the MS. There’s a tactile feel to the buttons, hands can...

It would also be convenient if the rear camera were turned off when the tailgate is open, as when hauling a load of wood. Seeing a closeup of the road going by is of negative value.

Documentation shows 2, 3 & 4G. LTE shows up on the screen when in range.

Yes, it gets wet somewhat in rain and car washes. The tailgate is a disappointment in that it does nothing other than be a tailgate when the competition has been adding capability—some for years. A step and mid-gate would be great.

I had no trouble switching to the FS AWD version, which I decided was what I wanted. I’ll leave the acceleration fun to drag strips, road courses and occasionally the street with my Plaid MS. My CT is a work horse with better range than the CB. I’m quite satisfied.

The carbon/ceramic brakes are great! When I checked in at the Barber Motorsports Park outside Birmingham AL, there was another Model S driver there, who said he attempted to run there (2.3 miles, 17 turns), but his stock brakes overheated after 1 lap. I was able to run 4-5 30-minute time slots...

Note that your state may have laws on how dark the driver & front passenger windows can be. Some states, like mine, require a medical waiver to tint the windshield even a little bit, except for the top few inches.

If it’s like any other trade-in, they offer below market price, but it is offset somewhat by sales tax you don’t pay, and hassle you don’t have trying to sell it yourself. I chose not to trade in my P85DL MS (offer too low) on my Raven Refresh MX Performance, but Idid trade in my MX on my Plaid...

The original Roadster had 27 Founder series made. I read there were on 41 Founder editions made of the Model S in 2012—all were dark red. The new Roadster will have 1000. The 3, X & Y had no such distinction. I’ve not read anything official about how many CTFS will be built. From a business...

I disagree and was rather disappointed to read my list of features after I ordered a Cybertruck; it said Basic Autopilot, not FSD. The hardware will be there to use FSD, but the software won’t allow it until I pay extra. My current and previous Teslas have FSD; monthly fees weren’t an option...