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  1. SDRick

    What would happen if you end up in water?

    You are correct, one needs to wait until the pressure equalizes to open the open door. What makes this particularly problematic is typically a car will flip upside down, so there's that as well.
  2. SDRick

    What would happen if you end up in water?

    I wonder if she knew about the mechanical door release ?
  3. SDRick

    California DMV renewal fee reduction considering huge drop in Plaid Model S value

    Thank you for the link. Between the registration fee and the license fee, the significant reduction in vehicle value will not make much change on my four figure annual fee. Perhaps $100 but it is not worth the effort or fight.
  4. SDRick

    California DMV renewal fee reduction considering huge drop in Plaid Model S value

    Was wondering if it's possible to get a reduction in the renewal fee reflecting an approximate 50% value drop in one year? Has anyone had any luck getting the fee reduced in California? My renewal is close to $1200 which seems high for a car valued at $60-$70,000?
  5. SDRick

    Tesla releases New Yoke

    Customizable would get my vote.
  6. SDRick

    Tesla releases New Yoke

    Camera button. So you can take a picture? Why would you want to take a picture when all the cameras are running all the time? Sounds like a waste of a good button?
  7. SDRick

    Tesla releases New Yoke

    Camera as in the old button is now a camera, or?
  8. SDRick

    Tesla releases New Yoke

    I am curious what the old horn buttons function is now that the new deliveries have a "normal" horn in the center?
  9. SDRick

    2021+ Model S and Model S Plaid Refresh Issues Thread

    I have to give a thumbs up to North County San Diego service center and the mobile techs as well.
  10. SDRick

    Plaid S Front Suspension Creaking

    My noise has not come back.
  11. SDRick

    Tesla Owners, Let's Talk: Touchscreen vs. Physical Buttons - What's Your Take?

    That's been my experience as well. I cannot remember the last time a physical turn signal, gearshift or button failed to work the first time and every time. Well I guess that's good to know, I am also in the 25 to 50% success rate. I thought my failure rate with the touch screen was something I...
  12. SDRick

    Tesla Owners, Let's Talk: Touchscreen vs. Physical Buttons - What's Your Take?

    Not only is it distracting to find the right area to press on the screen when driving but it sometimes takes two or three attempts for the screen to recognize the input. Does anyone have 100% success touching the screen only one time?
  13. SDRick

    Climate Change Denial

    For my benefit, and perhaps others, if you already did it, is it too much to ask to show us again?
  14. SDRick

    Climate Change Denial

    He may not change his mind but it would be nice if someone would take the time to point to the science that answers his questions.
  15. SDRick

    Climate Change Denial

    This is such an important topic even if covered here ad nauseam, I was hoping someone can point to the posts up thread that answer DaveE's questions if unwilling to answer him directly. How can we expect others to change lifestyles and economies if this group is unwilling to debate, educate or...
  16. SDRick

    Climate Change Denial

    Not very helpful and intellectually weak.
  17. SDRick

    Prediction, in Which Year Will New Electric Vehicle Sales Exceed 50% in the United States "Poll"

    htofun, I see you gave me a "disagree" for post number 481. Was your disagreement with the whole post or something in particular?
  18. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    Perhaps I am missing something but why would you buy a Plaid and leave it in chill?
  19. SDRick

    Prediction, in Which Year Will New Electric Vehicle Sales Exceed 50% in the United States "Poll"

    Never say never. When you say you do not think EV's are "any answer", do you mean vehicles with electric motors, or EV's with today's battery technology? I believe, setting the fuel source aside, it is difficult to argue that the internal combustion engine is better than an electric motor on...
  20. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    I wonder if it's worth doing a poll whether the update solved the midrange vibration under light throttle problem? Fortunately for me now, it's a nonissue. I hope the same for everyone else but hope appears not to be enough in a few cases.
  21. SDRick

    Autopilot will be disabled for approximately one week?

    Well that's not as onerous as I thought. I thought it was five warnings. It still would suck if you have accumulated 4 and then you start a long distance trip and you could be out for the whole vacation with one slip up.
  22. SDRick

    Autopilot will be disabled for approximately one week?

    As I understand the new update, if you are kicked out of autopilot five times, autopilot remains disabled for one week. Is it five times during one drive, or five times in a week or once five disengagements are reached during any length in time?
  23. SDRick

    Tesla Owners, Let's Talk: Touchscreen vs. Physical Buttons - What's Your Take?

    I think it may be more productive to create a separate thread to discuss creating opinion threads or how to best determine their validity. For those who do not think this thread has any merit or find it uninteresting, why post?
  24. SDRick

    Tesla Owners, Let's Talk: Touchscreen vs. Physical Buttons - What's Your Take?

    jjrandorin As inconsequential as this thread appears to you, it does bring out and highlight some user interface shortcomings and preferences. As you know, if there is enough pushback in certain areas Tesla has on occasion listened to the owners. I think most would agree there is always room...
  25. SDRick

    Tesla Owners, Let's Talk: Touchscreen vs. Physical Buttons - What's Your Take?

    Voice commands are fine but also have drawbacks. There is a whole list of voice command disadvantages and drawbacks up thread. As to physical buttons, even Tesla realizes their importance or they would have not included them on the wheel\yoke and a few other places throughout the car.
  26. SDRick

    Tesla Owners, Let's Talk: Touchscreen vs. Physical Buttons - What's Your Take?

    Both thumb wheels used to be programmable. A couple more programmable buttons wouldn't hurt.
  27. SDRick

    Tesla Owners, Let's Talk: Touchscreen vs. Physical Buttons - What's Your Take?

    Most clearly understand the advantages of a touchscreen. You do realize there are also some limitations and disadvantages? Many like me like the screen but would also prefer a few more programmable buttons, perhaps on the wheel\yoke, under or alongside the touchscreen or console.
  28. SDRick

    Tesla Owners, Let's Talk: Touchscreen vs. Physical Buttons - What's Your Take?

    I don't believe I mentioned anything about critical functions. I said "I don't think anyone can deny that pressing a screen for a function doesn't always work on the first press, so that's a failure right there! When this happens while driving it is particularly frustrating and can be...
  29. SDRick

    Tesla Owners, Let's Talk: Touchscreen vs. Physical Buttons - What's Your Take?

    Display panels fail as well and then you are toast. More importantly, I don't think anyone can deny that pressing a screen for a function doesn't always work on the first press, so that's a failure right there! When this happens while driving it is particularly frustrating and can be hazardous.
  30. SDRick

    Prediction, in Which Year Will New Electric Vehicle Sales Exceed 50% in the United States "Poll"

    That would depend on one's use. Particularly in every day urban, going to work, going to the grocery store use there is no need to carry around the additional complexity, maintenance and redundancy of ICE. In this respect, hybrids are the worst of both worlds.
  31. SDRick

    Tesla Owners, Let's Talk: Touchscreen vs. Physical Buttons - What's Your Take?

    While I love the screen it would be hard to convince me that this interface is better than physical, tactile knobs and buttons for important functions while driving. This is particularly true on a bumpy or curvy surface and even more so in heavy traffic. In addition, there have been many times...
  32. SDRick

    Need help figuring out vibration

    I would double check that the update was successful. There's no doubt 2023.44.1 took care of the vibration experienced under very light acceleration in the 38 to 48 mph range. At least in my case, after several days of trying to re-create the vibration this particular vibration is no longer an...
  33. SDRick

    Prediction, in Which Year Will New Electric Vehicle Sales Exceed 50% in the United States "Poll"

    I would like to see some participants of this thread consider taking a page out of Shark Tank. The Sharks often make a statement or opinion followed by "and for those reasons I'm out". Similarly, after posting an opinion or a link, this thread may benefit by an occasional," and for those...
  34. SDRick

    Need help figuring out vibration

    Have you updated to 2023.44.1?
  35. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    Seems like a great deal for the turbo, how many miles?
  36. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    For an extra $100,000 it better be smooth. You could have waited for 2023.44.1 for free as well but Porsche is Porsche.
  37. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    Pretty much impossible to experience glasslike smoothness, particularly if you find yourself driving California roads!
  38. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    I am fairly sensitive to noise and vibration but there's no way as a new driver with 2023.44.1 I would be aware if not for this thread.
  39. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    I took 2023.44.1 on for another short spin. At least for me, the vibration at mid speed under mild acceleration is all but eliminated if not gone completely. It is a nonissue at this point for me. The initial vibration that goes away within a minute after a cold start seems to be reduced at...
  40. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    Yes, 2023.44.1.
  41. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    I just took a drive after the update and I am happy to report my mid speed (38-50 mph) vibration under light acceleration has been significantly reduced if not eliminated completely. It could be a fluke or wishful thinking, but I do not think so. At this point I cannot comment on the initial...
  42. SDRick

    Refresh Model S charge port doesn't open with button on wall/mobile charger

    Mine doesn’t work on the first or second press but will eventually open after 3 to as much as 10 presses.
  43. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    Good point. You're probably correct and I was overly optimistic regarding the tire wear. I hope I'm not being overly optimistic on both counts!
  44. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    I really hope that shifting more torque to the rear motor will eliminate the 40 to 50-ish vibration. As a side benefit, I believe this would also provide a more even tire wear between front and rear. As it is now my fronts are wearing out faster than the rear.
  45. SDRick

    Are bragging rights worth $15k?

    To some, just the track mode is worth $15k.
  46. SDRick

    057 Technology

    Simply forgetting to file the one-page and annual report alone would not cause the radio silence, "gag" order and vacation of the premises. I have no idea what's going on but it is more than just a clerical error.
  47. SDRick

    057 Technology

    Assuming the dissolution of the LLC was caused by deteriorating financial health, what makes you think that there would be any assets in the LLC to be dispersed?
  48. SDRick

    POLL: vibration felt when slightly accelerating refresh Mode S Plaid or LR

    No vibration even on the first drive of the day? The kind that disappears in a minute or two that feels like you're driving on a cobblestone street?
  49. SDRick

    Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

    Had my appointment at the service center today so they could implement the service bulletin. Unfortunately, the update is not available yet. They said it may be over the air but they do not know when this point.
  50. SDRick

    POLL: vibration felt when slightly accelerating refresh Mode S Plaid or LR

    My software is 2023.32.9. According to the above I need correction code S012300005. How do I use or get this correction code? Does this require an appointment, mobile perhaps?