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  1. RossRAllen

    My 2023 Model X Saga

    I wonder how you negotiated a price for your trade-in. In my case, in September 2022, there was no one to talk to, the local dealership said that offers are non-negotiable, and Tesla screwed me $8500 below the trade-in estimate they'd given me a month before. Mine was a low mileage, perfect...
  2. RossRAllen

    Rear Drive Unit Failure DI_w126 Alert

    Only one RDU failure was enough for me to replace my SigX. Took a year. Glad I fid. Sorry to hear of your experience.
  3. RossRAllen

    Rear Drive Unit Failure DI_w126 Alert

    I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. Those RDU failures are completely unacceptable. The kind of thing that can leave you marooned in the middle of nowhere. I remember you from posts starting with the delivery of my '16 Sig X. So, you still have yours? I traded mine in for a long range X in...
  4. RossRAllen

    Caution Model X, Hidden Tire Wear

    That happened to me on my '16 X running in Standard height (medium).
  5. RossRAllen

    X Ideal Ride Height?

    N2itive kit? What is it and will it affect your warranty? Thanks for your explanation above.
  6. RossRAllen

    X Ideal Ride Height?

    What year is your X? Ride height setting was sticky in my '16 X, and the suspension geometry caused high wear on the inner tread. Maybe the suspension geometry was changed after the refresh? If so, then even wear in Low might be my experience was half shaft noise was more noticeable above...
  7. RossRAllen

    X Ideal Ride Height?

    What year is your X? Ride height setting was sticky in my '16 X, and the suspension geometry caused high wear on the inner tread. Maybe the suspension geometry was changed after the refresh? If so, then even wear in Low might be possible.
  8. RossRAllen

    X Ideal Ride Height?

    Standard ( now Mefium) in '22 Xs is not sticky. It will reset to low at Highway speeds. Annoying to lose the lock functionality esp. if excessive inner tread wear occurs. I don't know as I have only 1500 miles on the car.
  9. RossRAllen

    Crap on windshield! does it look like glitter or soap scum

    I used the Zaino Z-12 and IT WORKED. Clean the glass thoroughly with Invisible Glass or another cleaner. Rub a small amount of Z-12 onto the glass with a soft cotton dish cloth. Polish with light hand pressure over a 1 sqft area. Only a few passes required. Wipe off with a clean cotton cloth...
  10. RossRAllen

    X Ideal Ride Height?

    I noticed in the manual that ride height set to Medium (Standard) adjusts to low at 55 mph. But how to lock that out? Wear on the inner tread was much higher on my '16MX when running in Low.
  11. RossRAllen

    X Ideal Ride Height?

    How do you keep '22 Model X set to Standard height? It seems to revert to Low every time I drive. My '16 X was set to Standard height with the option to lower at speed set to Never.
  12. RossRAllen

    Any solutions for refreshed X curb rash yet?

    Me too. I knew when I first saw these black wheels that this would happen and be more visible than on my silver rims on my '16 X.
  13. RossRAllen

    Crap on windshield! does it look like glitter or soap scum

    Yes. I contacted Zaino and this is the product they recommended. I ordered and will try it on some of the glitter I haven't removed by scraping (see my previous posts). I'll report results in a couple weeks.
  14. RossRAllen

    Trade in 2016 for 2022 advice

    Think "slingshot"! The MX LR is wicked fast, and you'll have another $10K or so in your pocket compared to Plaid.
  15. RossRAllen

    Trade in 2016 for 2022 advice

    I have other posts on how much my '22 MX LR is superior to my '16 P 90D. It's like a different car. 100% improvement. Go for it, you'll love it, but I don't see any value in Plaid. The LR is knock-your-socks-off fast.
  16. RossRAllen

    Crap on windshield! does it look like glitter or soap scum

    Please let us know which Zaino product you used. Thanks!
  17. RossRAllen

    Is driving dynamic of refreshed model X signficantly superior to model Y?

    It makes the MX unique and totally high-tech. You just have to be careful about everyone being clear when you close them. Also, rear seat pax should know how to open them in an emergency- remove the speaker grill, etc.
  18. RossRAllen

    Trade in 2016 for 2022 advice

    Screwed!
  19. RossRAllen

    Trade in 2016 for 2022 advice

    Are you kidding me? $38-$41.6K? I was offered $61-$65K by Tesla for my '16 Sig X P90D. 34000 miles. Two weeks later, when I closed the deal on my new '22 MX LR in September '22 Tesla offered $51500. Screwed.
  20. RossRAllen

    Is driving dynamic of refreshed model X signficantly superior to model Y?

    Yeah, but it's nice to get out and walk a bit every 350 miles while supercharging.
  21. RossRAllen

    Is driving dynamic of refreshed model X signficantly superior to model Y?

    Yes! Fingers crossed it's more reliable than my MX 1.0.
  22. RossRAllen

    Is driving dynamic of refreshed model X signficantly superior to model Y?

    Absolutely agree! Almost incomparably better than my '16 Sig MX, which I thought was fantastic. Tesla has made substantial engineering improvements in the new MXs.
  23. RossRAllen

    Crap on windshield! does it look like glitter or soap scum

    I found that Goo Gone works for sap, especially on body paint. The glitter on my windshield resists every solvent I've tried.
  24. RossRAllen

    Crap on windshield! does it look like glitter or soap scum

    I felt a very slight roughness running my fingertips over the glass. It's getting worse? Try scraping a 2"x2" area not in your or passenger's line-of-sight when driving. Use light pressure. Angle the blade down at 45 degrees. See if a white material accumulates on the blade. It took me less...
  25. RossRAllen

    Refresh Model X: keyfobs

    You're right - you can open everything from the iPhone Tesla app. I always have my phone when I drive, so maybe the fob is unnecessary. At least I won't accidentally open the FWDs, as happened way too often with my SigMX. And I've saved $150+. Thanks for the advice. I have too much stuff anyway.
  26. RossRAllen

    Crap on windshield! does it look like glitter or soap scum

    I tried different solvents (isopropyl alcohol, GooHobe, windshield cleaner) and could not get rid of the glitter. The glitter had a pattern in it as if there something protecting the glass when it happened: a sharp edge. HERE'S WHAT WORKED: I parked so that sunlight hit the windshield at a...
  27. RossRAllen

    Refresh Model X: keyfobs

    The MX gobs are back in the Tesla on-line store, but I got a message that they are "incompatible with the vehicle on fine." This in dark gray text on a darker gray background that was almost impossible to read. But, the car on fine is a '22 MX LR. So, what's with that???
  28. RossRAllen

    Is driving dynamic of refreshed model X signficantly superior to model Y?

    I now own a '22 MX LR 5-seater. It is a massive improvement in every way (handling, features, comfort, range, cargo capacity, noise). I absolutely love it. Before my '22 MX, my '16 SigX P90D was both the best and worst car I'd ever owned: in 34K mikes, 2 hours at a Tesla Service Center for...
  29. RossRAllen

    New MX - What accessories do I need?

    I've never seen them! Where did you get them? A Tesla part?
  30. RossRAllen

    New MX - What accessories do I need?

    What are Tesla pucks? I've never had a car that came without a single tool, jack, or spare tire before my MXs. I guess that's because there's almost nothing you can fix without a call to a service center. Still, I need to have the most basic puncture solution for a tire on board. I drive in...
  31. RossRAllen

    New MX - What accessories do I need?

    It's actually a torque wrench. Sorry I got it wrong. I got it from a Amazon. If I need it for something else, I'll find it in the Frunk.
  32. RossRAllen

    New MX - What accessories do I need?

    I have the Tesla cover. Fits well and can be repacked in its bag without too much trouble.
  33. RossRAllen

    New MX - What accessories do I need?

    I'm more into safety and utility things. In the frunk I carry a 4 ton bottle jack, wheel chocks, air pump, tire puncture kit, calibrated socket wrench for wheel lug nuts, microfiber cloths and no-rinse car wash diluted and ready to use for bugs, etc,, microfiber cloths and glass cleaner, cargo...
  34. RossRAllen

    12 volt accessory outlet

    My '16 SigX had the outlet on the left side in the trunk so that's what you have. In the '22 MXLR the left side has a cubbyhole with a cover for small items like shopping bags; the right has a place for an emergency kit (not included, of course) and the outlet. Funny about the dogs and the...
  35. RossRAllen

    12 volt accessory outlet

    My only use so far is for the tire pump. Handy to have one in the trunk for that as well as in the console. It would be useful while camping for a refrigerator and anything drawing less than about 10A.
  36. RossRAllen

    12 volt accessory outlet

    In addition to the 12V outlet in the console in MX, there's another in the right cubbyhole in the trunk. This isn't mentioned anywhere I could find it in the user manual. Some people don't seem to be aware of it.
  37. RossRAllen

    Added 12v Outlet in the Trunk

    There's also a 12V accessory outlet in the right cubbyhole in the trunk of my '22 MX. No mention of it in the user's manual.
  38. RossRAllen

    2022 MX LR Seriously Efficient compared to our 2016 90D MX!

    Amazing and a very welcome improvement. According to my Stats: for Model SX3Y app, I'm getting 110% efficiency, better than 96% of Xs. I'm either doing something right or there's a lot of lead foots out there
  39. RossRAllen

    2022 MX LR Seriously Efficient compared to our 2016 90D MX!

    I had a '16 Signature MX P90D. Lifetime average was 355 wH/mi. My new '22 MX LR is running at 251 wH/mi. Amazing! Everything about the new MX is an improvement.
  40. RossRAllen

    Tire selection for Model X

    The OEM Contis on my ‘16 Sig X P90D wore out in 5600 miles. Must have been severe misalignment from the factory? I used the Michelins above and got excellent tire mileage.
  41. RossRAllen

    Compression of Adaptive Suspension Inequal

    The front shock compressions behaved as expected when I parked on either side of a highly crowned road. So, there’s probably no issue that requires a service or inspection.
  42. RossRAllen

    Compression of Adaptive Suspension Inequal

    Yes, a few mm less was observed when I got out of the driver’s seat. I’ll try sitting in the front pax side and see what happens and post the result. Thank you.
  43. RossRAllen

    Compression of Adaptive Suspension Inequal

    Good point. I’ll investigate on other smooth and “level” surfaces. Thank you.
  44. RossRAllen

    Faux leather sealant?

    This is a very important maintenance process. I hope more people take your advice. Much appreciated.
  45. RossRAllen

    Compression of Adaptive Suspension Inequal

    When parked in my garage, I’ve noticed the LF suspension (‘22 MX LR) is consistently compressed about 8mm more than the FR. I’ve verified the height differences by measuring from the floor to the wheel arch. Stopped while driving, they’re often equal, as expected. Has anyone else seen this...
  46. RossRAllen

    Faux leather sealant?

    Thank you very much for your recommendation. I watched the YouTube video and purchased the Gyeon Q2 for my Tan ‘22 Model X seats. I’m concerned that over time, skin oils and perspiration could transfer to the leather cover on the center console, and you provided me with a solution.
  47. RossRAllen

    Motor drive fail, Battery failx2

    A similar thing happened to my ‘16 Signature P90D and I share your concerns about being marooned in a disabled car. First, driving a mile from home, I got an alert for “limited speed and acceleration”, service required, and limped home. The car was jerking and very unstable. I got it in my...
  48. RossRAllen

    Model X delivery delayed; anyone else?

    I ordered a new LR Model X on 9/20/21. Delivery has been April up to now, but checking today shows JULY. Really??? No notification from Tesla. That certainly will affect my trade-in value. Very poor customer service, and beginning to ask myself why I should wait another 5 months and if my...
  49. RossRAllen

    Rear Drive Unit Failure DI_w126 Alert

    The RDU problem might be different than mine. An internal short was suspected. What bugs me is that an RDU failure disables the car. I had the same front end noise issues at maybe 20K miles. Both halfshafts were replaced with upgraded units. I also noticed that there was more noise when they...
  50. RossRAllen

    Rear Drive Unit Failure DI_w126 Alert

    Check the warranty to see if Tesla can replace your FDU with remanufactured parts at their discretion. If so, you may not have a choice. I’d like to believe that a remanufactured unit is as good as new if all parts having damage or wear are replaced and the unit is tested to original specs...