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  1. BnBinAlpine

    Symptoms of 12v Battery Failing?

    My X100D is a June 2018 build. Got in this morning and got some weird symptoms: - hazard flashers gong - car turning off/on (mirrors folding/unfolding) - all console warning lights on - would not go into drive i tried rebooting and no change, same symptoms. Took alternate car for an errand...
  2. BnBinAlpine

    Right Rear Seatbelt Locked Retracted, Can’t Release - Ideas?

    Anyone know of any method to release a locked seatbelt? It’s fully retracted with zero slack and I cannot get it to move at all. This is the right rear seat in a 5-seat 2018 X.
  3. BnBinAlpine

    Why Owning a Tesla is SO Amazing

    While I realize that others’ experiences with their Tesla’s do not match my own trouble-free one after 18 months, when I’m asked by other people why Tesla as opposed to others, I struggle to come up with a complete list. So I set out to write down these points that I might actually print and...
  4. BnBinAlpine

    EV vs ICE Fueling Speed Argument

    One of the biggest negatives raised about owning an electric vehicle, is how long it takes to fuel vs an ICE. The next time someone raises that point, here’s something that you can throw back at them… Local Driving Scenario: People say that it only takes them maybe five minutes to refuel their...
  5. BnBinAlpine

    UC Berkeley AV Social Perception Planning

    Just came across this article on Techxplore.com where researchers are suggesting AV’s should use surrounding vehicles as extended sensors - much as humans do - in uncertain environments such as when the actions of adjacent vehicles suddenly brake or alter course to avoid objects outside the...
  6. BnBinAlpine

    AutoSteer Techniques?

    i’ve had my Model X now since August and have yet to find a way to be comfortable with using AutoSteer (have only tried it on divided hwys). I’ve read PapaFox’s “A Pilot Teaches Autopilot” thread (good advice) but haven’t found any tips on how to deal with what I consider a major weakness where...
  7. BnBinAlpine

    AutoSteer Techniques?

    i’ve had my Model X now since August and have yet to find a way to be comfortable with using AutoSteer (have only tried it on divided hwys). I’ve read PapaFox’s “A Pilot Teaches Autopilot” thread (good advice) but haven’t found any tips on how to deal with what I consider a major weakness where...
  8. BnBinAlpine

    AutoSteer Techniques?

    i’ve had my Model X now since August and have yet to find a way to be comfortable with using AutoSteer (have only tried it on divided hwys). I’ve read PapaFox’s “A Pilot Teaches Autopilot” thread (good advice) but haven’t found any tips on how to deal with what I consider a major weakness where...
  9. BnBinAlpine

    Planning 1st Trip - Questions

    I just started driving my Aug 2018 X 100D and am planning my first trip with my wife. Hoping some of the old-timers with Tesla X's can give their view on which trip planner to put your trust in as I'm a tad nervous. I've tried Tesla's version, and found it bases its planning with current SOC...
  10. BnBinAlpine

    Why is MX Charging Rate Slower Than MS and M3?

    Does anyone know the technical reason why the Model X charging rate for all types of connectors is less than both Model S and 3 (though I realize the 3 is a different architecture)? See attached photo from Tesla’s Shop-Charging page.
  11. BnBinAlpine

    Took Delivery 8/10/2018 - No Issues (whew)

    I’ve been waiting for this day for a long long time, and finally I’m driving my new 2018 Silver 100D - all options except FSD. My EV history started with a 2011 Leaf, not enough range for my sit, then almost got the X last year but family issues came up, bought a 2017 Volt as a partial...