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    Tesla Model X Acceleration Set To Chill Mode Mode May Be Restored On Next Drive

    Assuming you are referring to my post, ANY interaction with a Tesla touchscreen while moving is more dangerous than holding a cell phone. Tesla’s UI is a death trap! I made the measurements without holding or touching the phone while the car was in motion and 63 mph is sufficient to get the...
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    Tesla Model X Acceleration Set To Chill Mode Mode May Be Restored On Next Drive

    Mine hasn’t indicated anything but it suddenly slowed way down. Using the STATS app for Tesla I measure a 0 - 60 time of 8.3 seconds! It feels like it too. My Model 3 SR+ blows the X away from a stop light and on. I should try activating Chill and see what happens.
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    Anyone try Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II tires?

    I put these on my 2021 X after about 3500 miles on the foam Conti’s. The set of Conti’s were very noisy and rather harsh riding. I liked them on my previous X with the standard suspension. The Scorpion Verde Plus II tire is a major improvement over the stock tires in almost every way. They...
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    Tesla Model 3: Three Year Review – Driving, Charging, and Battery Status (Part 2)

    It doesn’t help much even if you are nice to the battery. I lost 6% in 20 months in a 2019 X and I’m down 4% @ 8k, 8 months. My 2021 3 SR+ is down 3% in 3k miles and about 7 months. I also has a 2012 S and a 2015 S_D. 65,000 miles on the two combined in 6 years and I only lost 6% total...
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    Model 3 LR for LONG daily commute?

    In a word NO! Assuming you charge to 90% and leave 10% margin you now have 282. If you drive at 60 mph or above you can expect at best, 85% of rated which puts you near 240miles. Using Auto Pilot will further reduce things if you're driving in traffic most of the way. The self steering hunts...
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    Class Action Suit for Battery Degradation

    Thank you. I will research the stuff mentioned and see if i can put something together. I have several OBDII thingies and one of them is wireless. I don't remember if bluetooth or WiFi. I will start snooping around.
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    Class Action Suit for Battery Degradation

    I don't know. How would I go about measuring that. I have been using a program called Stats that logs into my car and does all of the math for me. It always agrees with the final charge numbers from the car. As I said, I realize that loss is a part of batteries. I am just pissed at the 6%...
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    Class Action Suit for Battery Degradation

    It is about time! I have had 3 Tesla's over 7 years. The first two were S85 and S85D. Total of 65000 miles over 6 years. Each and both of them lost 1% of battery capacity per year or about 10k - 12k miles. My 2019 Model X has lost over 6 % capacity in the first year/12,000 miles. Tesla...
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    19" OEM Wheels and Tires for Model S $850

    Perfect condition without any curb rash or blemishes. Michelin primacy MXM4 tires. Perfect even wear. 6/32 tread remaining. No TPMS
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    Tesla Rims TSW and Pirelli Tires (4). $800

    TSW 19 x 8 forged alloy wheels. 21 pounds vs. factory 30 pounds. Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires. Perfect even wear, 8/32 tread remaining. For Model S. 5 x 120mm +35mm offset. Hub centering rings and Gorilla lugs. $800
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    Stock Tesla S Rims and Tires, set of 4

    Model S factory rims, 19 x 8. Michelin Primacy MXM4. 6/32 tread remaining. Perfect even wear. $1000
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    What's your 90%?

    247 new, 244 at 5000 miles. I regularly charge to 90%. I have only done 100% twice. I also don't run it down very far. 90 miles left is as low as I have ever done.
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    How Satisfied Are You With Autopilot?

    Ill take your vote!
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    Autopilot tries to exit at every right lane exit opportunity (SoCal)

    In my humble opinion, the steering system is not safe at speeds of 65 mph or more on SoCal freeways. I spent most of the day testing things in non rush hour traffic and the car was unable to dependably follow gentle curves in the road is speed increases. It tends to drift to the outside around...
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    v7 firmware with autopilot and new UI first impressions

    I don't particularly like the new display. I much prefer the old speedo with all of the info it provides simultaneously. My biggest gripe is that the new speed is too high on the screen and is now cut off by the steering wheel. I am tall but not that tall (6'1") and I don't like the position...
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    Auto Parallel Parking feature working for anyone?

    Assuming you get the P to show up, where is the activate out park that the manual talks about? Does it show up automatically on the main screen?
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    Firmware 6.2 Audio Enhancements?

    I also believe 6.2 has made things worse. Although the sub is small, it is capable up to moderate levels. The problem is that the bass control covers too wide a range and alters the mid-bass along with the sub range. Using a separate amplifier on the sub can correct this problem and make the...
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    Rattle - passenger, rear seatbelt. Lower.

    Have you been able to stop the noise at least temporarily by moving, holding twisting, etc. anything? I ask because I have the same noise and it is NOT the seatbelt. It definitely sounds like it is coming from the retractor, but I have removed the seatbelt retractor and had a person hold...
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    P85D shock issue (air suspension)

    I have a brand new 85D which makes a rattling sound from the left rear over tar strips, dots, etc. primarily at very low speed. SC thought it was the rear seat belt, but it isn't. They removed all the panels and the sound comes from the middle of the inside wheel well inside the car but there...
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    New Roof Style

    I don't see any reason the headroom needs to diminish with the metal roof. I think it is just a visual thing for Tesla. The glass roof gives credibility to the massive center brace and they simply elevate the headliner in front and behind it. With out the glass, the same thing can and should...
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    Premium Sound - Weak Rear Sound

    The Reus system is superb. They change out some transducers as well as adding additional amplification for their greatly improved subwoofer. i had a 2013 Model S with the premium sound system. I made many measurements of the system and several small improvements involving altering hardware a...
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    Anyone else have HORRIBLE radio reception?

    Still no excuse. It does not have to be an aerodynamic issue at all. I haven't had an external antenna on a car in the last 20 years. Printed on a window or two. Heaven knows the visibility out the back window is so bad that a few more lines mixed in with the rear defroster traces wouldn't...
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    Anyone else have HORRIBLE radio reception?

    FM, both regular and HD is the worst of any car I have ever owned. It is inexcusable for it to be so bad. If Tesla wanted to have little or no antenna, they should have opted for a high sensitivity tuner. Heaven knows they charge enough for the audio system.
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    Tire Pressure on 19" Wheels

    My Model S85 was run at 45 for 20000 miles until i sold it for an 85D. I would be afraid of accelerated center tread wear at 50 psi. Since I got nearly perfectly even wear (except for inside rears due to camber) I would be afraid of the extra 5 psi. I am surprised at Tesla "approving" both...
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    Owning a Tesla is awesome, until you get into an accident...

    You should have the option to make the insurance company get you another equivalent car if you don't like what they offer you. Let them find a nice used car like yours. There should be plenty similar to yours around right now due to all of the Model S cars being unloaded for the "D's".
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    No OBECHE front console!

    6 months! I wish it was only 6 months. I have been on the waiting list for 1 YEAR! Most likely 3 months to go. That is triple the lead time of a brand new S85D which I will have in a few weeks. The console was ordered for my previous Model S. Fortunately I ordered the Obeche both times so...
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    Factory 19" Wheels and Tires for sale - SOLD

    Factory 19" Wheels and Tires for sale Shipping TBD. Local pickup is preferred. The wheels and tires are in perfect condition. The tires have 5,000 miles on them but have worn completely evenly. Mileage estimate based on remaining tread is 25,000 miles List Date: 11/6/2013 For more...
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    New Michelin tires available on tirerack for MS 19"

    I got wheels and tires from America's Tire without any issues. Tesla service has seen them and doesn't seem concerned at all. I bought the Michelin Pilot A/S-3. They totally trounce the Goodyears in every way except for noise. The Michelins do have a whine at most speeds. Not bad, but...
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    Poll: Does your Model S have the "High pitched Whine" under heavy acceleration?

    My car was quiet at first. It has now has the sound during full (or nearly so) acceleration. I actually like it. Once it appeared, it has not gotten any louder. I have about 7000 miles on the car so far.
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    Would you have bought your Model S if it wasn't electric?

    No way. Without electric, it is not competitive with the average $40k - $60k Lexus, BMW or Infiniti especially in fit, finish and creature comforts
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    Poll: How long did it take for the keyfob "string" to snap from your keychain?

    Mine didn't come with a string. I use a small black cable tie and then a standard key ring. It is minimal and it has worked fine for 6 months so far.
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    How long did it take you to get used to one-pedal driving?

    Several blocks got me 80%. It took a day or so to perfect the rate of slow-down. Now I really don't use the brake at all except for a complete stop. What a great feature.
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    Bridgestone Tires - trouble with negative camber?

    Your energy usage will go up with the Bridgestone RE970's. Look at the TireRack test data on that tire. It may cost you as much as 5% over the stock Goodyear tires. You now have an option of the Michelin Pilot A/S3. There is a brand new comparison test on Tirerack indicating that this tire is...
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    Audio: Sound System Quality?

    Whom, do I have to log in/set up an account to get the download? I can't seem to get a useable file.
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    Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 vs Pilot Super Sport - Opinions Please

    Look at the Pilot A/S 3. I just got a set (245-45x19) and they kick butt on both the Goodyears (which is easy) and they also easily take the 21" Continentals apart. It is my understanding that they can outperform the PS2's but not the newest Pilot Sports. I have never experienced an All...
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    P85+ with 19" wheels

    I just returned from Tesla Service, who had my car for 3 days. We were doing sunroof stuff and a few campaigns. I was given a brand new (250 m) P85 with 21" and Continentals to use in the interim. I just changed the wheels and tires on my standard 85 to these: The rims are TSW 19" x 8"...
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    19" and 21" Tire Wear (informal) Survey

    I bit the bullet and went for new wheels and tires. I stayed with the standard 19" x 8 size using a TSW Forged alloy rim. It weighs about 21 pounds instead of the stocker's 30 pounds. I also tried the new Michelin Sport A/S 3. It is alleged to have summer tire performance with all season wet...
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    Car doesn't feel stable at freeway speeds

    Having owned 3 different 5 series BMW's, several Lexus, several Infiniti's, a Saab 9000, Acura Legend, Mini and Fiat X19 in addition to some less notable vehicles, I find the Tesla to be twitchy at speed (60 - 80 mph) compared to all of the above. Above 100,it's downright difficult to keep...
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    19" and 21" Tire Wear (informal) Survey

    Standard 19" 85. 5300 miles and my tread is at 9/32 on all 4 grooves on all 4 tires. I have been doing a lot of rotations early on to stabilize wear. For reference i have averaged 313 w/ m over the 5300 miles. i consider the standard regen statement to be nonsense unless one is a total...
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    My Reus sound system install: Photos and comments

    Artsci: Does the rear seat bottom just pull straight up from the front? I see nylon receptacles in the photos but I could not get the bottom seat up without a ton of force. I am assuming that the stock amplifier is that big silver module on the passenger side. It appears that, other than...
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    My audio upgrade for "Watt ME" - Reus Audio

    Of course. I just want to know how to get to the stuff. I am capable of making all of the alterations I need myself. I just want to know how to gain access to the back side of the screen. It has to be from underneath or down from the top. I would love to know the location of the power amps...
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    My audio upgrade for "Watt ME" - Reus Audio

    To anyone with the Reus install: did you see how they got access to the existing audio system? Is it done from the top of the dash down or by going in from underneath. Looks to me like the entire top dash pad is removable but I don't want to pull it if that is not the right way in. Any input...
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    Loud AC sound from outside (video)

    The noise is normal, vibrations are not. Mine vibrated and I was able to cure that problem by moving the freon lines under the frunk slightly. The line was resting directly against the steering column. Tesla service should be able to fix the vibration if you can't do it yourself.
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    20" Aftermarket Wheels

    Evodude - I hate you! You just cost me $2400. The TSW wheels look awesome and with their low weight I am going to lose 7 pounds per position. I went with the new Michelin Sport A/S 3 tire. There isn't a lot of information about it other than user reviews but it is alleged to perform nearly...
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    20" Aftermarket Wheels

    Evodude: What is your assement of the ride quality and noise of your new setup compared to the 19" Goodyears? Thanks
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    Loud AC sound from outside (video)

    My initial problem regarding mechanical contact helped the steering wheel vibration. There is still a rather loud noise made by the compressor. From the outside of the car it is not too dissimilar to what traditional cars make which is usually masked by engine noise. From the inside, it is a...
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    Pano Roof cracked opened by itself

    Mine doesn't exactly open, but the wind noise goes up dramatically above 80 mph. The front edge of the roof is lifting/moving back slightly. I cycled the roof at a low mph speed and the problem has not reoccurred. The front edge definitely has a tendency to move (up or back) at speed.
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    Loud motor sound when running the AC

    In my car, the tube from the compressor was touching the steering shaft. I moved italittle to eliminate the vibration in the steering wheel. The compressor is still very noisy, however. Rather than dropping the fan speed, I have found that raising the temp setting for a short while keeps the...
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    Negative Camber in the Rear and Expensive Tires

    bellwilliam, Do you have any results regarding range loss due to the Bridgestone tires? You went from a mid-pack All Season to a really fine high performance tire.