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  1. Rlkoffman

    Anyone recently added into the FSD Beta Program?

    After months of a safety score of 96 (with reductions from unavoidable and/or phantom penalties), my FSD beta became operational about the same time as others at the beginning of June. With the caveat, "Trust, but verify" (and be prepared at all times to take over), I am enjoying FSD on my...
  2. Rlkoffman

    Thanks for trying to kill me this weekend Tesla...

    Similarly, while on 95 and driving with Navigate on AP engaged, my MX attempted to move into a "contested" HOV lane. Noticing that the gates were closed, I promptly canceled AP thus terminating the upcoming lane change. As the OP suggested, this could have ended badly for those who do not heed...
  3. Rlkoffman

    Another Summon Failure! Do Not Rely on Quick STOP!

    Thanks for sharing...I'm really glad that your wife's X sustained no damage. "Flash" just came back from the auto body shop ($1700 and two weeks later). Like your near-miss, my front wheels also pulled hard right despite a clear and unobstructed path. As others have noted, Summon seems to work...
  4. Rlkoffman

    Traded my MS for an MX--Cyclones, Snow Tires, Whispbar, Mats, Carpets

    Thanks for the offer... If I end up having to sell things separately, I'll give you a shout.
  5. Rlkoffman

    Traded my MS for an MX--Cyclones, Snow Tires, Whispbar, Mats, Carpets

    It is a great deal--grappling with my wife's displeasure over a now cluttered garage, my Model S accouterment "has got to go"!
  6. Rlkoffman

    Traded my MS for an MX--Cyclones, Snow Tires, Whispbar, Mats, Carpets

    Sorry, shorthand for District of Columbia,Maryland and Virginia (DMV); well known abbreviation to those local TMC members.
  7. Rlkoffman

    Traded my MS for an MX--Cyclones, Snow Tires, Whispbar, Mats, Carpets

    Didn't want to have to trade in my 85D but had to in order to upgrade to new MX 100D. Selling the complete set of MS accessories as a package deal: 19" Cyclones (4); Sotozero Snow Tires (4) 245/45; Custom Carpet--Floor Mats (3) by For My Tesla; Whispbar Roof Rack; Tesla All-weather Mats. Three...
  8. Rlkoffman

    Another Summon Failure! Do Not Rely on Quick STOP!

    The threshold of my garage floor does step up about an inch. My MS initially experienced difficulty going over the rise, but at the risk of personifying the AI, after hundreds of engagement, seemed to "learn" to literally get over it. MX has no trouble navigating over the step given the larger...
  9. Rlkoffman

    Another Summon Failure! Do Not Rely on Quick STOP!

    The garage is a double garage (with two separate doors) with ample space between the two vehicles,however,since I park Model X on the left side, the driver's side only has about a foot of clearance. Entering and exiting the vehicle is possible, albeit with some contortion. My Model S was not as...
  10. Rlkoffman

    Another Summon Failure! Do Not Rely on Quick STOP!

    The postscript on my misfortune is both the high cost and availability of certified Tesla auto body repair shops. The number of qualified facilities to work on Model X in the DMV can be counted on two hands. The buckled aluminum front quarter panel (yes, impact with the garage sounded just like...
  11. Rlkoffman

    Another Summon Failure! Do Not Rely on Quick STOP!

    As I walk backward in front of the forward-moving vehicle, I make sure that I remain 5 or 6 feet in front of the car, well beyond the US sensor's range. If MX detected me, once it reached a critical distance, it should have stopped on its own (hopefully).
  12. Rlkoffman

    Another Summon Failure! Do Not Rely on Quick STOP!

    I position myself in front of the vehicle and walk backward as the car creeps forward; I monitor every move. Whatsmore, I have noticed that there is a slight delay in touching the door handles to initiate a sudden stop. Up until tonight, pressing the fob resulted in an immediate stop.
  13. Rlkoffman

    Another Summon Failure! Do Not Rely on Quick STOP!

    Correct, I was not using the continuous press. Continuous Press may have prevented this mishap. Thanks for the suggestion.
  14. Rlkoffman

    Another Summon Failure! Do Not Rely on Quick STOP!

    Interestingly, I have never had a problem exiting my garage using Summon --Model X threads the needle beautifully. Entering is where the problems are... Once "Flash" comes back from the shop, (even with Smart Summon), I will only use this feature to exit my garage. This is way to painful to...
  15. Rlkoffman

    Another Summon Failure! Do Not Rely on Quick STOP!

    Summon-users, beware! I was putting my new Model X away into the garage tonight utilizing the summon feature. Immediately after entering the threshold of the garage, the front wheels suddenly lurched hard right, smashing my one-month-old 100D into the side of the garage opening. Because I am an...
  16. Rlkoffman

    Firmware 8.0

    FWIW: During a very recent visit to my SvC, I inquired if the rumored 5 September release was accurate; no answer, however, my question prompted a big Cheshire grin from the service manager.
  17. Rlkoffman

    Vanity Plate - Which one would you pick?

    WAMU, when not streaming Slacker...;)
  18. Rlkoffman

    Vanity Plate - Which one would you pick?

    Climbing behind the wheel -- Cost: Priceless!
  19. Rlkoffman

    Supercharger - Laurel, MD

    Plenty of shopping to be had at the Towne Centre at Laurel; but still no joules to be found...
  20. Rlkoffman

    Supercharger - Aberdeen, MD

    Of course the looming infrastructure question is, will Elon ultimately allow Porsche, perhaps others, access to the SC network? :(
  21. Rlkoffman

    Supercharger - Aberdeen, MD

    Some pretty tiny states, indeed...That said, I count a total of 15 states through which I-95 passes. Being a resident of one of those "smallish" states, Maryland, I am glad to see another SC coming our way! :cool:
  22. Rlkoffman

    What tools do you carry in your Tesla?

    I carry an extra battery--well actually, a single, 18650 lithium battery in the glove box. You can't believe the number of times when asked about the battery that powers my 85D, I've shown my curious (if not uninitiated) passenger the lone power cell, invariably prompting something like, "this...
  23. Rlkoffman

    Supercharger - Aberdeen, MD

    Passing through more states than any other interstate corridor, I-95 is this countries longest north-south interstate, one of the most heavily trafficked through ways, and not to mention, my daily bane--THANK YOU, Tesla!
  24. Rlkoffman

    New User

    I also appreciate this information. I see no where else in the Forum where membership requirements are dsxcribed. Two more postings before I too, can share photos and details of my Model S.
  25. Rlkoffman

    Vendor Rial Lugano "Tesla Turbine" 19x8.5" wheels now accept your Tesla center caps

    Thanks. I wasn't aware calling HQ was an option. This forum is incredibly useful for new MS owners!
  26. Rlkoffman

    Vendor Rial Lugano "Tesla Turbine" 19x8.5" wheels now accept your Tesla center caps

    Can the software be changed/updated in my Model S to reflect cyclone-styled wheels as depicted on the 17" or IC display? I currently have base wheels. Will my SC make that change? ... Just asking??
  27. Rlkoffman

    Consider the differences in 7.1 and 7.0 when deciding whether to update

    I now understand why Tesla gave us the second hand in 7.1-- to time the minutes between "nags"... Seriously, though I have had my 85D for 6 months and have followed TMC for at least as long, this is my first post. Had I known the trade off for demonstrably better AP would have been the annoying...