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  1. John in LB

    Road trip from Oceanside, CA to Walnut Creek, CA

    I live in Laguna Beach and have driven to Danville. You should plan on a minimum of 2 recharging stops and a door to door time of about 8 to 9 hours. Interesting locations: - Harris Ranch, steaks & Salads. - Kettleman City, fast food joints. - Santa Nella, Anderson's Pea Soup or Mission de...
  2. John in LB

    Going from a S to a X

    2017 with 76K miles... no issues with FWD... Great car for us. I am not sure how many more years they are going to manufacture the X...
  3. John in LB

    Power Frunk on MX Refresh

    FYI: I finally just drilled a small hole in the +15V post and used a bolt through hole to hold a fork spade crimped onto wire. Has worked very reliably since installation.
  4. John in LB

    Ready to order MYLR but have EAP question

    Do what he says... try it for 1 month free. I happen to like EAP and would buy it after the 1 month trial.
  5. John in LB

    Tablet tucked into driver dash panel like 2017 Model X

    My wife & I prefer the dashboard layout of our 2017 over our 2022. Having said that, the 2022 X has other features that are further along than the 2017...
  6. John in LB

    Rattle on new Model X FWD, wear observed on door latch.

    It definitely looks broken... schedule service and take clearer pictures and submit with your request.
  7. John in LB

    Rattle on new Model X FWD, wear observed on door latch.

    Is outer edge of door aligned with the rest of the body? (especially near the bottom of the door) - If yes, then the problem is the latch mechanism has to be adjusted - I would have Tesla service do that. - If no, (door is sitting further into body than the front door and the back apron) then...
  8. John in LB

    [Aftermarket] Power Frunk not closing from the Tesla App

    FYI: Pressing the emergency release on the inside of the frunk closes it. So I can use the app to open and the button to close. Also, the optional key fob opens and closes the frunk.
  9. John in LB

    Strange (maybe normal) battery experience

    I have a 2017 LR 100D with 20" wheels. I have 75,000 miles and my 80% is 220 miles (100% is 273 miles). So, your 80% at 216 is quite reasonable. In SoCal, on a full charge (100% down to about 10%), I get about 200 miles - specifically, I can go from Laguna Beach to Buttonwillow supercharger...
  10. John in LB

    Anyway to turn off radio etc when opening the door?

    Radio, WTF????? This isn't your father's Oldsmobile! It's a USER Interface... The whole Damn car is a computer on wheels... Get with the lingo... :) :cool:
  11. John in LB

    Real world alignment specs

    For the fronts, we set the free length to exactly match the original strut assembly length. The adjustments I made to achieve battery height were done using the preload on the struts. These adjustments were relatively small, a few millimeters. At the end, I was convinced to focus on the...
  12. John in LB

    Real world alignment specs

    Try to use the battery frame as a reference for height measurements. That is the car frame. The fenders are bolted on and have errors of their own. Also, I was able to raise/lower fronts without removing the struts and just using this small, inexpensive, tool from amazon. ATP MacPherson...
  13. John in LB

    Real world alignment specs

    Here are pictures, basically, the car is slightly lower in front as compared to back as per spec. Rear height is preset by Tesla via rear springs.
  14. John in LB

    Real world alignment specs

    MY LR.... the 75mm refers to the 4 locations to measure height (basically at the 4 corners of the battery plate.) The height at each of the 4 corners was close to 179mm. Will try to post pictures tomorrow...
  15. John in LB

    Real world alignment specs

    Actually, as I wanted same load carrying capacity and ride height, I did not replace the rear springs - just the shocks. So, my height of the battery plate was defined by the rear springs. My goal was to get the plate square at whatever height it was. The fronts were a complete coil and shock...
  16. John in LB

    2023 Model Y Performance - Tire Rotations

    Tires are about $1,500 for a set of 4 and last about 30,000 miles... So, tires are worth about 5 cents a mile... My personal idea is to not do a side by side rotation, but rather remove tires from the wheels and switch sides, so that the inside of the tire is now on the outside. I would do...
  17. John in LB

    Real world alignment specs

    I replaced my suspension with Redwood Motorsports coilovers (Grand Touring) on my 2022 Y LR with 19" factory wheels. I have a couple of specific suggestions: 1 - give the suspension time and miles to settle down before getting alignment. I am thinking 30+ days and 1000+ miles. 2 - It is...
  18. John in LB

    Model X Glass Roof Sunshade

    For '22 Model X I can tell you what works great: Buy an aftermarket shade that is slightly short of the camera. Use black Velcro to attach to the glass at 2 points in the back corners + 1 just above the camera ( about 1" square pieces). I sewed one side of the Velcro with black thread to the...
  19. John in LB

    better to charge to 90% or allow run down to 10%?

    I would charge to 85%, ending up at 18%. I try to keep the battery in the middle of its range. Not sure how great of a benefit it is, we are just talking about small changes...
  20. John in LB

    If load calculation is 121A on a 125amp supply with TWC included, is that ok?

    My recommendation is for your to go with option 1. In the extreme and unlikely event that you run all of your other breakers at full load, then the main breaker @ 125A will trip and protect you. So, I would not sweat it, (might be inconvenient or embarrassing, but not unsafe.) All of the...
  21. John in LB

    Refreshed 2021+ Model X and Model X Plaid waiting room

    Remember the good old days, when we were all waiting for our X...I mean 365+ days... The excitement of the anticipation! That's all gone now...
  22. John in LB

    Hansshow Frunk 2021+/refresh

    yes... it goes like that... takes a few hours. I will message you privately
  23. John in LB

    Hansshow Frunk 2021+/refresh

    Call hansshow... on WhatsApp.
  24. John in LB

    Hansshow Frunk 2021+/refresh

    Because I can't see it, it's hard to visualize what you are saying is happening. However, I got the point that you're having trouble at the open hood part of the cycle. Synchronizing/adjusting those latches during the open and close cycles is the most time consuming part... be patient and try...
  25. John in LB

    Hansshow Frunk 2021+/refresh

    I am pretty sure your latch set up (existing + new hansshow actuator) are not mechanically set up correctly. The Hansshow actuator has adjustable cable length. Needs to not have any slack (i.e., it's ready to release immediately. ) If you contact Hansshow via whatsapp, they will help you...
  26. John in LB

    Need advice on 2017 Model X

    I agree with everything stated. we upgraded the MCU on our X and it made a huge difference. In regards to warranty: you are still covered till 2025. So, I would say enjoy the car for the next couple of years and defer the decision to sell. At that time you will have even better cars to choose...
  27. John in LB

    Model X, error message "Plan your next charge"

    set your HOME and WORK locations. That should solve it.
  28. John in LB

    How to tell if new car has HW4?

    So, did you get this information from the $17/hr advisor, the $20/hr delivery person or the $23/hr High Fidelity Stereo Shop Manager? 😁😁😁
  29. John in LB

    How much voltage sag do you get when charging.?

    In terms of energy losses that matter to you: It's the difference in voltage between the utility meter and the car charger that counts. That voltage drop times the amperage is energy wasted and that you are paying for while the car is charging. For example, I have a 6 volt drop at 48 amps -...
  30. John in LB

    Have a MX Raven, ordered a MY LR, but.... Who has both?

    I have a 2022 MYLR and a 2022 XLR. The X is a better car than the Y, but is correspondingly more expensive. The Y is better for smaller outings (e.g., commuting to work). The X is better for longer drives and more passengers. I don't agree with Canikony. X is quieter and smoother than Y...
  31. John in LB

    2018-2020 Model X or Brand New 2023 Model Y?

    We have a 2017 with 70K miles and a 2022 with 6K miles. Both cars are great (ordered the 2nd one because of my positive experience with the 1st one.) Drove the 2017 across country from CA to MA... lots of space, comfortable and easy to charge. 2017 X had a rating of 295 miles, now 100% charge...
  32. John in LB

    FWD how likely is it to hit?

    I cannot emphasize enough: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR FALCON DOORS INSIDE THE GARAGE - I broke the roof glass of my falcon door (2017 X) doing it! If the garage door is open (like you can see in Bruce's pictures), the car is smart enough to sense the garage door, and only open the falcon door part...
  33. John in LB

    Refreshed 2021+ Model X and Model X Plaid waiting room

    My personal experience with that particular group is that they are honest. You should memorialize the exact date of fabrication for your records... (Kind of fun to know). I assume you confirmed VIN is a 2023 model, (I don't feel like going back and looking at your prior posts... :-) ) It...
  34. John in LB

    Refreshed 2021+ Model X and Model X Plaid waiting room

    Call the delivery center at 510-249-3500, option 1, then option 3. They are happy to tell you the assembly date (or birthdate) of your car.
  35. John in LB

    Model Y comfort suspension?

    Adding to the list: My 1965 VW bug was a little noisier, but had just as many knobs and dials as the Y.... TEEE ... HEEE... :D
  36. John in LB

    new comfort suspension switch over dates

    MBA83: you ordered the parts I had in my January 2022 MY (see my pictures). I thought the ride was too rough with those assemblies and had replaced them with Redwood Motorsports units for a softer ride (which they are...) (If you want, I will sell them to you - they are essentially brand...
  37. John in LB

    Model Y comfort suspension?

    We seem to have two different chats about the new soft suspension. I posted pictures of the part numbers in the other chat room. Here is a link: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/posts/7198449/
  38. John in LB

    new comfort suspension switch over dates

    Just for reference, my 2022 MYLR (7SAYGDEE0NF354XXX) with Gemini Wheels was built on January 9, 2022 in Fremont. Rear part number is 1188463-00-D. Front part number is 11?836B-00-F.
  39. John in LB

    Model X 2022 vibration over 75-80 mph

    Assuming wheels and tires are balanced, it could be: 1) alignment issue: At higher speed, the toe-in changes due to forces applied. 2) The rotating shaft & disk set are usually checked for balance at factory... but perhaps one is out of whack. 3) if wheel is slightly bent, it will still be...
  40. John in LB

    Charge port door sensor fault CP_w043

    My 2017 X just had this error a couple of months ago. Eventually, it completely failed and a small electronic card behind the charge port had to be replaced. The part had gotten rusted due to water ingress. After getting this error code, I also couldn't adjust charge level through the app...
  41. John in LB

    Tires advice please

    On an emergency basis a couple of months ago, I had to replace one of my rear Continental tire with a Hankook. I drove 500 miles with that, along my remaining 3 Continentals that were pretty worn. I have to say that the Hankook, which was half the price of the Continental, did not sound any...
  42. John in LB

    2016 X 75D - 170K miles - free SC

    Read the fine print... the most important parts are NOT covered... XCare Battery and Drive Unit Coverage Coming Soon… This will be available as an a-la-carte offering to all of our existing and future XCare members. We are incredibly excited to roll this out to the EV community, as this will...
  43. John in LB

    Beware of Model X

    I see a lot of ranting here... Speaking for myself, I am pretty happy with the 3 Tesla's we own... I have 65,000 miles on my 2017 and 12,000 miles on the other two, newer, cars. We drove the X across the country... Sure, there are a variety of adjustments needed - but the service that I have...
  44. John in LB

    How do I know when I receive FSD beta?

    How do you know if you have FSD??? The car smacks you on the side of the head if you even look away from the windshield for a second!! Then, the bottom half of the steering wheel vibrates (they removed the top half, so don't try to hold on to that...) Finally, your wife will get to see your...
  45. John in LB

    Refreshed 2021+ Model X and Model X Plaid waiting room

    Hard to compare as it depends on coverages, drivers, etc... however, for me GEICO is right around $100 / month with a perfect record and high deductibles.
  46. John in LB

    Model X keyfob misbehaves

    I also might suggest taking your older key fob apart and cleaning the dirt and gunk from inside, around microswitches and the spaces between the body and the press pieces. They could be sticking in the switch pressed position. My 2017 fob was pretty dirty. After "rebuilding" it, I bought a...
  47. John in LB

    Model X OEM Swiveling Screen Thread

    I have not tried to contact them. I was just passing the information on to forum. I think I will "gently" ask about it in a few months, when they have had an opportunity to catch up... who knows, might get lucky...
  48. John in LB

    Model X OEM Swiveling Screen Thread

    I took a screenshot of the website two weeks after I ordered my car. It says I am supposed to have Left-Right TILT... The snapshot is dated February 2, 2021... good to know... attached is a copy: Attachments Dash 1.JPG 116.2 KB · Views: 69