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  1. Tam

    Israel/Hamas conflict

    You are correct that I cherry-picked the timeline. The rationale is how far back should we go back? I would say we should go back to when the world came together as a United Nations. Otherwise, American Natives could take back Washington, D.C., because they were there first, and the Europeans...
  2. Tam

    Israel/Hamas conflict

    If I pull out the pin from the grenade, if it doesn't explode into my face now, it will sooner or later. When the occupier killed and displaced the existing inhabitants in 1948 into refugee camps in the West Bank and Gaza, that's the moment the grenade lost the pin, and it would, in turn...
  3. Tam

    Washington Post Article - We are running out of energy

    Of course we would run out of energy if we do nothing. That has been a fear in the past: running out of steam, whale oil, fossil oil, and now electricity. Humans keep consuming a huge amount of energy and we should have ran out a long time ago but we never did because we keep adapting and...
  4. Tam

    Error message on screen - should I be worried

    If it's still under the warranty, I would book it up so they can proactively see if there's a problem that needs to be fixed. If the warranty has expired, and the DC Fast charging has resumed working again, I would wait until I can't DC Fast Charging any more.
  5. Tam

    HVAC using 5% energy in 10 minutes?!

    Winter uses more energy than Summer so you just have to adjust to make sure you will not be stranded on the road. Seat heaters may lessen your use of cabin heater.
  6. Tam

    Upgraded 2018 Model S 100D EAP, HW3.0 MCU2.5..Other upgrade options?

    What is the free upgrade with no additional charge that you are talking about? If it's free, including free FSD, I'll take it.
  7. Tam

    Something other than a Model S?

    It's true that Lucid phone as a key is not perfected just like when it was first introduced in Tesla. It's not a problem for me because the car comes with 2 free fobs that work flawlessly every single time. The phone as a key issue is usually because of the settings, and the app needs to run...
  8. Tam

    Elon's views

    He is what he is. He had to get along with others when he was poor, but when he is now rich, there's no need to hide who he is any more. I think he loves to be a problem solver. He saw a need to solve the EV puzzle, and he took the challenge. It has nothing to do with politics. It's the...
  9. Tam

    Something other than a Model S?

    You should take a look at Lucid. Tesla Model S $74,990 with 402 miles Lucid Air Pure AWD $68,975 with 410 miles. Lucid has a bigger frunk and much more room for humans inside. Tesla seems to be designed for robots, while Lucid is designed for humans. The disadvantage is that it lacks its...
  10. Tam

    Upgraded 2018 Model S 100D EAP, HW3.0 MCU2.5..Other upgrade options?

    You should enjoy FSD if you love to be a product tester. An a average consumer would find it more stressful and not enjoyable. Like Elon Musk predicted, FSD will increase its worth to $100,000. The fact it's worth $4,000 means it is no where as good as $100,000. When selling your FSD car...
  11. Tam

    Buying used Model Y with FSD included - good idea or no?

    If hw5 will be that good, it'll cost $100,000 to buy just the FSD.
  12. Tam

    Can't Find The Free Tesla Streaming Music App On 24 M3

    I think the free Slacker app is still there but it's not the same as the old one without paying a fee. You can say "play Coffee House Station" and something will play for free but don't expect it's the same as your last 3 Tesla cars.
  13. Tam

    Electric vehicles release more toxic emissions, are worse for the environment than gas-powered cars: study

    It claims the toxins come from EV brakes and tires. It admits that ICE also have toxic brakes and tires but their weights are less, thus less toxic effects. I think their logic might be faulty because ICE doesn't have regen so they use the physical brakes more often while EVs use Regen and...
  14. Tam

    advice on extended warranty

    It's a general statement that the house always win in a Casino and the gamblers mistakenly think the opposite. Same with car insurance: Most cars don't get into accidents when you drive to work today but the press makes you think it happens more happen. Same with lottery: most don't win but...
  15. Tam

    national security risks posed by Chinese-made ‘smart cars’

    Protectionism benefits a few but costs more for consumers and the world with higher prices and fewer choices. https://www.bcg.com/press/17september2020-protectionism-could-cost-the-worldwide-economy-10-trillion-by-2025
  16. Tam

    Poll: When will we have Level 3 or Level 4 on highways?

    Just because someone can do it, that doesn't mean it's successful for others also who copy the method. Tesla did the 2016 FSD demo with a pre-programmed route and pre-digitized map, and it still suffered a crash and had to be repaired. In 2018, the explanation for skipping coast-to-coast FSD...
  17. Tam

    Poll: When will we have Level 3 or Level 4 on highways?

    Part of the nag is because the Autosteer might go nuts and steer the wrong way. After 10 years, the steering algorithm is still not stable enough for hands-free. That is in contrast with hands-free GM Super Cruise since 2017. What you buy is what you got: no nags for not placing your hands...
  18. Tam

    Poll: When will we have Level 3 or Level 4 on highways?

    To review L3 and 4: Mercedes takes responsibility when its L3 hits an obstacle. During its L3, a driver is allowed to be distracted with reading, watching video, playing video games... but must still be awake to take over when the conditions for L3 are not met (CA allows L3 but AZ doesn't so...
  19. Tam

    Poll: When will we have Level 3 or Level 4 on highways?

    Current hardware is missing a front bumper camera so it has to assume what it cannot see below the hood. As Tesla software got matured after the first AP1 introduction in 2014, the nags are getting stricter and worse so it's really hard to read a book after 10 years of advancement.
  20. Tam

    2 Newbie Questions

    You have been watching old Tesla cars that still have USS (sonars). Tesla started to stop placing USS on Tesla cars 2 years ago and promised that the function would come back soon in the form of a more perfect vision. I guess it wants to prioritize those with very small width garage. Since...
  21. Tam

    national security risks posed by Chinese-made ‘smart cars’

    This thread is about National Security, not about economic competition. Tesla's cars in the US have many components imported from China. Tesla computers, motherboards, and memories are made in China. Security experts think any of those components could be made to be a spy for China...
  22. Tam

    national security risks posed by Chinese-made ‘smart cars’

    VinFast receives $1.2 billion in incentives for US manufacturing hub in North Carolina
  23. Tam

    New Owner, First Impressions, Quick Question

    From a pessimistic view point, you can kiss your FSD goodbye. It doesn't matter how it disappeared, the process to get it back is an uphill battle. Tesla could have made a mistake in its audit and erroneously removed it. How are you going to prove that you have owned it? You don't have any...
  24. Tam

    national security risks posed by Chinese-made ‘smart cars’

    The China spy, Tesla, should be investigated first https://nypost.com/2022/10/10/china-lauds-elon-musks-suggestion-that-taiwan-become-a-special-administrative-zone/
  25. Tam

    national security risks posed by Chinese-made ‘smart cars’

    China-ownef TikTok has already spied on almost all American lives, from the cars to the bedrooms and Trump couldn't ban it. Hating China may get votes but the world is now interdependent so it's wishful to think it's possible to divorce China.
  26. Tam

    Tesla model s 75d 2018 warranty question

    That sounds right. Infinity miles are only allowed for early years. 2018 is too late for that.
  27. Tam

    Wanted to ask a silly question

    The card is RFID, just like your contactless credit card. It does not have a battery so its range is very short. Placing it in your pocket doesn't work: That's too far from the receiver to read your card.
  28. Tam

    national security risks posed by Chinese-made ‘smart cars’

    The emphasis has been too much on China and missed how sophisticated the Russians are in clamping down on US citizens: Ballerina Ksenia Khavana, living in Los Angeles without driving a Chinese car, was arrested in Russia while visiting her 90-year-old grandmother because Russia found out that...
  29. Tam

    Auto pilot / Cruise control / sentry not working

    I think customarily, they only charge diagnostic fees if there are no other charges. However, they would waive the diagnostic fees if you pay something to have your car fixed based on the diagnosis.
  30. Tam

    is it possible to get a service appointment done without them doing a software update on the car?

    Tesla claims firmware update is a warranty requirement. Some Service Centers may want to comply with your wish of no updates but they won't guarantee if the updates some how happened.
  31. Tam

    New Owner, First Impressions, Quick Question

    The motor vehicle purchase agreement should include the information. Since it's software enabled, the original owner could have taken some incentives and gave up the FSD in the old car, so the motor vehicle purchase agreement doesn't tell you what happened after the purchase.
  32. Tam

    New Owner, First Impressions, Quick Question

    Please click the Software menu. If it's paid, it should say Included Package
  33. Tam

    Auto pilot / Cruise control / sentry not working

    It could be just a cheap memory replacement, but Tesla prefers the $3,000 computer replacement instead.
  34. Tam

    Tesla Pizza Gate

    It looks like after the $2,000 settlement, she doesn't want to give Tesla a second chance, as she turned down another brand new order of 3,600 pies for Tesla: "Ms Rasetarinera also explained why Tesla's fresh request - for 3,600 more mini pies - was one she had to turn down. "Unfortunately, I...
  35. Tam

    Order before March 1 or wait until end of Q1

    It's just like a stock analyst: No matter how good you are, you win some and lose some. It's hard to predict the future: Some will get it right, and some will not.
  36. Tam

    Aftermarket subwoofer causing issues with Software Updates

    That depends on where the extra load is hooked to. Tesla keeps track of consumption from all sources. If you bypass that tracker, it will detect an unknown loss not accounted for by the tracker. You are welcome to hook up to known outlets like USBs and Cigarette lighters... But hooking up to...
  37. Tam

    FSD

    I haven't heard any delivery in the US just yet but should be by the middle of this year. It's been sold in EU for more than 1.5 years and there have been no reports of L3 accidents so far. It should be a big news if there's one because Mercedes takes responsibility for accidents during its...
  38. Tam

    Any Benefit in HW 3 Camera Replacement for Non-FSD Countries?

    It doesn't mean that. All versions can engage Cruise Control if there's a car in front, and all versions allow you to manually increase to the maximum setting: 90 MPH for radar and 85 MPH for vision. If the car in front is stationary, your vehicle is also stationary even though you set the...
  39. Tam

    Any Benefit in HW 3 Camera Replacement for Non-FSD Countries?

    When there's a car in front, if your Cruise Control/Autopliot/EAP... is not on yet, you can turn it on. You then can manually increase the set speed to the maximum. @stopcrazypp is correct, and I was confused between the Radar & USS features. Your Park and Assist and Summons should work even...
  40. Tam

    Any Benefit in HW 3 Camera Replacement for Non-FSD Countries?

    I was confused radar & USS features all together as one bundle. Thanks for the correction.
  41. Tam

    Any Benefit in HW 3 Camera Replacement for Non-FSD Countries?

    The physical radar itself does not turn off. It's on but only ignored by the vision-only software. Thus, checking the health of the radar does not indicate whether you still have the software for radar or not.
  42. Tam

    Any risks ordering inventory cars?

    I think Tesla thinks the demand is higher than the supply, so it can dictate its terms. Customers are afraid of missing out, so they are willing to buy a damaged good.
  43. Tam

    I tried to buy a Tesla today and it failed because they could not honor rebates I got messages about

    That depends on their own policy. They should point out the policy that multiple discounts are not allowed. Otherwise, it's a false advertisement.
  44. Tam

    Tesla Pizza Gate

    That 90% is correct on the legality. This shop has worked with other startups in the area. To them, reputation and trust are much more important than a contract. When that trust is breached, the social pressure is much stronger than in any court. It can go to court to fight year after year...
  45. Tam

    Any Benefit in HW 3 Camera Replacement for Non-FSD Countries?

    The rationale for ditching the radar is to eliminate phantom braking. https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/elon-tweets-pure-vision-will-solve-phantom-braking.228011/ However, in so doing, it got even worse! Without radar, even in the simple task of driving a straight line on a hot road...
  46. Tam

    Is there a way to manually turn on park assist?

    There's an automatic parking at home at the end of the ad but I haven't seen any regular YouTubers doing that just yet:
  47. Tam

    FSD

    40 MPH is true currently, but this is only the first baby step: "Outlook into the future: Cooperation is an essential part of Mercedes-Benz's strategy Mercedes-Benz is focusing on SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving with the ultimate goal of driving at speeds of up to 80 mph (130 km/h)...
  48. Tam

    Tesla Pizza Gate

    It's only $3 for each mini pie. But it adds up when you made 4,000 of them for Tesla. I guess the business needs to learn the lesson of Tesla's reputation and should not accept the order until the payment is fully paid by Tesla first.
  49. Tam

    Tesla refusing to transfer lifetime supercharging after taking delivery.....disappointing.

    It's unclear. EU owners have gotten the same offer from salespeople, but none of the offers were written in an EU policy/terms and conditions at all. We haven't heard of any EU owner biting the bait just yet, so we have no idea whether the EU offer is good or not. Thus, there is a repeated...
  50. Tam

    Any Benefit in HW 3 Camera Replacement for Non-FSD Countries?

    V2 Cameras are RCCC (Red, Cyan, Cyan, Cyan filters) V2.5 and above Cameras are RCCB (Red, Cyan, Cyan, Blue filters) V2 and 2.5 cameras are exactly the same except for the filters. V3 and above cameras have better specs like resolution, low-light sensitivity... and not just the filters.