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Ok, after having used it for a couple weeks, here’s an update on what I like and what I hate. Like: - updated visualizations - works well to ensure you know the car is seeing what you are. -nav on autopilot -Stop signs and traffic lights. -pretty good “judgement” on yellow lights - decisions...

No, I didn’t buy the extended warranty. I’m still thinking about it. ~2 months/2000km left to go in the original warranty. On a couple previous ICE cars, we had the option to buy the extended warranty up until the standard warranty expired.

My warranty is coming to an end on my 2020 M3 in Jun. Tesla just sent me an offer for 2 years or 40k extended warranty for $2400. I have until it expires to decide. I’ve only had one significant issue - they had to replace the super bottle for the battery coolant system. And 2 x control arms...

Don’t have one, but saw a black one in Ottawa on Sunday.

I’m in Ottawa too. I’ve just finished the 4th winter on a set of 18” Conti Viking Contact 7s. I’ve been super happy with those, and I’ll probably buy another set this fall. For the summer, I put a set of 19” Conti DWS06+, and those are great. They’re nice and quiet, and handle great...

Pay $200 per year “tax”, but save $2500+ per year on gas. I’m willing to deal with that. Cash flow-wise, you’re still ahead, and making a contribution to save the planet. EV weight is a red herring, especially AB. Typical pickup weight is around 5000lbs, and there are more pickups out west...

I just tried it out on the free 30day trial, and I gotta say I’m impressed. Had a couple of speed issues (going less than the speed limit on a relatively narrow country road, and one left turn where the car went right into the right lane instead of going into the left lane then changing lanes)...

BTW, I knew someone would comment on that. Lemme just say it was a long day of 12hrs in the car. I listened to a LOT of stuff that day.

So this is the best explanation I got from Tesla service. It kinda makes sense, but It still doesn’t solve the problem of multiple recurring annoying error messages.

For those who've had this, can you confirm if it's your L camera, or is it R camera, or both?

Every time I drive in the dark on unlit country roads, I get a blocked/blinded error from the LF fender camera. This has happened repeatedly over years (car is a 2020), and successive software updates haven’t made a difference. I understand when it happens in wet/snowy conditions because the...

For the $2500 difference in price (- flight, - hotels, food, supercharging) and a car you haven’t seen, I’d go with option 1. Buy an extra set of wheels and use the 18s for winter. Personally, I went the LR + acceleration boost route. It wasn’t worth the extra $10k (at the time) for track mode...

Not illegal? I don’t have the specific reference, but when I researched it, the only thing I could find was a line in the ON highway traffic act along the lines of “you can’t tamper with licence plates”. I didn’t tamper with it, I just made a picture of it. 😁It’s reflective, dimensionally, and...

I don’t have a suggestion for replacements, but one of the things I do everyday is hit the brakes once or twice to keep them moving. One pedal driving is great, but brakes need to be “excercised”. Especially in winter, in a salty slushy place like Ottawa.

Mine fell off after PPF. I went with one of these. Custom Licence Plate - Adhesive Licence Plate Replica it’s been on there for 3 years, and this is the 4th winter. Other than a couple minor stone chips, it’s been perfect. Nice clean look, easy to keep clean.

@KevinT3141 - Did you know you can cancel the preconditioning by pressing on the “Preconditioning …” flag? I’ve done that a couple times by mistake.

Hey - you do you, I’ll do me. We’ll all be happy. 😄

Yeah, forgot about that part. Thanks.

I bypassed that whole ESA headache by adding a 14-50, 50a rated plug to my Gen 3 WC, and plugging it into an electrician-installed 50a circuit. Then it’s just a matter of plugging in the WC, programming it, and away you go. Just like a toaster, or dryer, or stove… Bonus: when I move, I unplug...

Standard Tesla answer: “soon.” Could mean anything between 5 days to 5+years…😏

Do you have Premium connectivity? If not, how would the car know how many are in use? It needs that data from somewhere…

Mine is a 1 Jun 2020 build date and I needed the bundle of wires. Not expensive, bought on eBay. Simple DIY install.

You need new friends! 😛

I wonder if tesla also factors in the number of local tesla owners in their calculations to determine supercharger locations, along with owners’s driving heat maps. That’s what I would do if I were them. Not too many Teslas doing road trips in SW ON? No supercharger for you! (Read in your best...

You could always give it a go. If you run out of juice, get someone in a pickup to tow you for a while and let the regen charge the battery. 😀

Simply, aircraft only crash where the air meets land or water. “The edges of the air.” In the “middle of the air”, there’s nothing to hit except more air, or occasionally, another aircraft. It’s an old pilot joke. “Stay away from the edges of the air…” It kinda goes with old jokes like “you...

Uncle creepy, thanks for the description. Humans (mis)managing automation has been the source of countless accidents, many with Tesla, and hundreds more in the aviation world. Flying is a little more complex (3rd dimension and all that), but many aviation accidents can be attributed to...

So 2 things: 1. Premium connectivity isn’t unlimited bandwidth. At Halloween last year, I used the scary machine voice thingy in live camera sentry mode to spook kids on the street. I played around with it for a while, then I got an error message along the lines of “you have used all of your...

I guess it depends on your energy usage and your current plan. I’m on TOU. I just switched to all electric - heat pump, electric furnace backup, heat pump hot water. (No gas at all!) going ULOW might be fine during the summer (when I drive less - 🚴🏼‍♂️) but the higher peak usage rates are...

I don’t have any wiring for the hitch - it’s just for bikes. Wouldn’t a trailer with a short tongue show up on the sensors too? So same problem?

I have a KUAT NV with my stealth hitch. It’s pretty bulky, but it works well for 2 bikes. I also have the extension for another 2 bikes - I’d hesitate to put that on the M3 just due to the size and weight. The 1up is a great rack if you need more than 2. BTW, I wish Tesla had a bike rack mode...

Actually, you can if there is no crud on the windshield. If it’s raining or there’s a lot of spray, you can’t. Whether “auto wipers” is off or not, you can make sure they’re not wiping if the windshield is clean.

You can turn the wipers off again (on the screen) as long as the windshield is clear. I have to say that I despise the auto wipers. They have 2 speeds - too fast and faster, and they clearly didn’t do much testing in places that get rain, snow, sleet or salty road spray. Engineering fail IMO.

I’d replace the screw. Otherwise, you’ll pick up a lot of snow, dirt and crud in there, and lose a tiny bit of efficiency.

I do the same. Never had any moisture in the frunk. Maybe a stupid question, but was it properly closed?

If you’re having challenges convincing your significant other that you should get a wrap, you could show them this thread as evidence. 🙃 Personally, I am bored of seeing white Teslas, and not just in BC.

I think it’s a bit of wear and tear on the little plastic bits that hold the cable up.

Has anyone tried this? There are no reviews on the AO website.

In the colder weather, some cables seem to be too inflexible to stay in the holster. It happened to me in 3 x different locations in the last week.

You could just use a sharpie.😁

2020 model 3.

I charged there on 9 Dec (first time there.) There were 4-5 other cars and I peaked out at 151kw. Starting SOC was 4%, but it took almost 4-5 mins to hit 151kw.

Absolutely! I do a trip a few times a year from Kanata to Cambridge and back, and Hwy 7 is heavenly compared to the 416/401. It’s a way more scenic and more relaxing drive. Especially if you have the acceleration to not be stuck behind an RV for 30mins. 😁 Now with Madoc open, there are more...

Beta vs VHS….

I think that increasing worldwide production will be the biggest factor in any price drops as backlog reduces. Tesla knows the difference between US and Canadian regs, and they’ll maintain prices in Canada as long as the demand will support them. It’s not cheap or easy to transfer new cars...

I would definitely give them the chance to make it right. If they refuse, then flame away!

Don’t skip the clay. It doesn’t take long, and cleans off the crud from manufacturing and transport. 1 bottle should be plenty for 2 coats, but a second wouldn’t hurt to have around.

I just ordered one and my 2020 LR isn’t CCS enabled yet. However, on the app under service, it showed this. I do have “a bundle of wires” though. All I need now is the updated charge port controller

I did Avalon King’s Armor shield IX for about $100. Lasted 2 years on a daily driver over 2 winters. Recoated it last month, which was pretty easy. Good stuff, especially at that price. The only caveat is that the more time you spend in prep before you coat it (wash carefully, iron remover...

I’m looking for one. I assume they both work? DM me please?