Search results

So 4D plates are the ones that change over the time dimension then?

The straight-line acceleration from a dig is nice, but it will take a lot of work the move the current state of Model 3 - which has way too much body roll for its ride harshness and relies on twitchily fast steering to give it a nimble feel - to make a car that truly changes direction with elan...

Just had my 2020 MS Raven Performance front drive unit replaced at 10 k miles. It’s a 1478000-00-E vs the original 1478000-00-D. Anyone know the difference?

Just to finish this story, after a couple of weeks’ wait, the replacement front drive unit came in. Its refurbished but had a -E on the part no. compared to the -D original. They did a 4-wheel alignment as well. 160 mile drive in the ‘20 M3P loaner to go pick it up. and then back home in the...

Yes, now the same a MS, but better than Y or X. But don’t feel too bad. My McLaren is 12.5 m. Has to do with the complexity of suspension which gives amazing precision and turn in (the Mac not the M3 :))

Yes. Removes one of my 4 issues with it - range. That leaves the software, combined with the Tesla eco system, which perhaps I could live with. But even the Turismo is short of the interior space that I need, the MS being our family / utility car. I cannot believe how small the Taycan is inside...

Yes you're right. But what I do find interesting is that so many who've bought a Tesla have in fact become enthusiasts. I see so many questions on the forums about humdrum things like getting kerb rash and scratches fixed, and thinking 0.2 secs to 60 is a a real and statistical difference, that...

..so is it safe to view the eclipse through the glass roof?

Relates to the front drive unit (same unit as the the rear in 3/Y cars), which Tesla are replacing under warranty. Had an intermittent “car may not restart / acceleration reduced” error.

Yes compared to the new Asian EVs, Tesla's actually look distinctive. I've unfortunately had a FDU isolation test fail on my 2020MS @9900 miles. Waiting for the replacement, I've been wondering what I would get if it didn't come back for whatever reason. And I can't think of an EV with the...

Hi yes to all your questions . It is a 103.9kWh nominal Ludicrous+ Raven MS. And certainly the range drops in winter and with increasing speed. I mitigate by charging the battery and preconditioning till just before I leave. And I set EAP to 70 mph, so I average less than that (I leave my...

Well after 9 years of Model S’s I have my first “serious” issue while away from home - a high voltage fault having the car go into low acceleration/no regen mode. Tesla emergency assist were excellent -setting me up with a safety drop in appointment at the local SC and drove 160 miles home in a...

Model 3 doesn’t cut it for me unfortunately - too cramped for a road trip with luggage and dog. Even the daughter’s Mini is more practical for getting large items into the rear, not to mention the S. Still to find anything close the S for the space without going to a crossover. Never really had...

Apart from the “ludicrous” nomenclature are there indications the new M3P will sustain acceleration at higher speeds? This is what separates the Palladiums from the rest of the range in terms of performance. I enjoy the short bursts of my Ludicrous plus car, but it’s bit like urological PE -...

Had a second test drive. Unlike the first one which was on nice A-roads around the Sheffield SC, this one was at Stockport. Not much chance to really explore the acceleration above 60 mph, and noticed the suspension felt significantly harsher. And I thought I felt that vibration they’re talking...

I’ve had this on my previous 2014 Model S, but only when pressing the right hand side. Was resolved quickly enough under warranty. Didn’t keep the the old invoices unfortunately, so can’t tell you what was done. I trust you get a lot of “could not understand command” responses to your select...

Slow day in the fast lane, JB?

The MS, 911 and Taycan are all just completely different cars. I suppose the thread is relevant if you had to get just one, but I would suggest that depends a lot on what you use the car for. The MS is our family hauler. No RHD Plaids which I had ordered, but I did test a LHD. I would get it to...

For my 2020 MS 21” I used these codes. Sonic Carbon (Grey 21″ wheels) – Code: NEU-106E and PPG:934723

In an alternative reality, I’d have an electric McLaren 720s powered by He-3 fusion powered cheap electricity. Perhaps that’s actually the future.🤞

Yes, but specifically because Chinese EV adoption now takes the lead over Western "automotive quality".

Use your (iOS) phone's Passwords setting for a Tesla password. If you already have a password set there for the tesla website - add it to the notes section for that password.

Indeed. That comes from the motor consuming power in direct proportion to its output. In a naturally aspirated ICE, more power required a larger engine, which then still consumes more fuel than a smaller engine even at lower revs. Of course, with the new turbo-charged ICE engines, which use...

Not sure about the range from the 50KWH battery - and lack of infotainment and rear seats. But I'd take the 2000hp :):)

Highly recommend that you do. It becomes second nature - I sometimes don't remember entering the pin, and wonder if it turned it got turned off in the last update :)

Indeed the Cd calculation actually divides by the area to normalize it to be unitless. Actually we need to look at either Cd*A - or even just total drag D at a nominal speed. Cd = D / (A * .5 * r * V^2)

Interesting. Need to think how to check this by somehow moving the car to a different location without turning it on in between.

They are now 32K pixel active matrix....

Indeed there are because they add height to the rear boot. But even with that they have "only" about 400 l with the rear seats up and 1100 l with them flat (compared to 745l and 1645l for an MS). And very tight for 3 in the rear seat - as well as half the space in the frunk.

Keep in mind the Tesla GPS is only active if the car is in Drive. So, theoretically the car can be put onto a loader to avoid tracking with the internal GPS.

Well, the new Taycans look to have Plaid-level straight line performance, active ride control and a big bump in range. They'll certainly have Plaid level pace. If only they had the space...

BMW are certainly going for the EV power train as an alternative to ICE in basically the same car. But to me that makes them have poor interior space and EV efficiency. And thus NOT a Tesla alternative.

Problem with the cameras (no choice for the rear window view?) is presbyopia.

We have been discussing Chinese EVs quite a bit as chip suppliers. While Tesla (a big customer) clearly moved towards software leading the design ethos, they still had car guys designing the actual hardware. The Chinese EV makers explain that their market in China cares little about actual...

Yes bigger wheels do significantly affect efficiency. They create more drag and a larger disruption of the air flow. In addition to the suggestions above, you could look at the car’s trip information screen (Controls>trips if I remember right) which, if not been reset, could give you a lifetime...

I have to say I actually prefer the interior of my 2020 MS (white/carbon/titanium/black alcantara). Not a fan of the centre display sprouting into my line of sight especially, though the rear seat is certainly nicer.

I understand that digit may have been used for some years to represent battery type (E= NCA, F=LFP) but not battery capacity.

Hello, yes I have an plus MS, and the software page does say this, but I understand this also be confused with the performance ludicrous plus functionality. Also, my car has a version H battery as opposed to the non-plus version G.. You can see this stamped on the battery pack behind the front...

On my monthly business run Manchester to Wales. 2020 Raven Ludicrous Plus - 21” wheels. 20% drop in winter.

Only when locking with the key? I had the screen / car not turning off issue when I had the passenger seatbelt buckled to prevent it from flopping around. It thinks there is still a passenger in the car.

Indeed would be good to introduce the concept of calendar aging to the wider community. Most EV battery life discussion in the mainstream has been about cycle aging vs. storage SOC and charging speed.

I understand the BMS looks to balance the cells when the car is plugged in. This looks to ensure each individual cell is at nominal voltage levels, to prevent an individual cell staying low and eventually failing. I also understand that while LFP batteries do not suffer as much cycle...

So, accounting for inflation, it had depreciated to less than 30% of the price when new. And what was your point about EVs depreciating, then?

Exactly correct. I expect the “400% appreciating“ petrol car was purchased at the point of full depreciation and is essentially worthless. You could do the same with an old EV, the difference being the petrol car technology has ceased to evolve leading to a false sense of value for the old...

Well, range has effectively doubled in the 6 years from my first MS to my current one. We don’t need to use public chargers on the road for pleasure trips now - just overnight destination charging. And it will get better, but not on European cars which are typically not optimized for BEV use...

Interesting- first time I’ve heard of the Y being quieter. The ones I’ve rented have been the worst NVH cars I’d driven. I measured one at 80 dbA @ 70 mph on smooth Florida freeways on Michelin pilot sport SS’s. I don’t have an X for reference but my MS typically measures low 70s using the same...

OP, you could consider it an upgrade of the infotainment, and perhaps of the battery efficiency, but as a car - the Y is a big downgrade from the X.

This is more of an MX5 alternative than a Tesla roadster one. But unlike an MX5, it looks more about style than substance. The chassis specs are not promising from a power-to -weight perspective. It’s heavier than a Model S!

For the staggered set-up, the rear wheel is indeed 21x9”. In theory, the wider wheel and tyre can help the put down the power from the performance variant rear motors.

Unfortunately the PS All season 4 are useless on packed snow or ice, anyway (no sipes) and don’t carry the 3peaks symbol. CC2 are the ones to go for.