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Do you think Tesla would upgrade the performance version? Seems plausible and quite easy

So I was planning to get a Model Y Performance for my wife, then I went down the rabbit hole of looking into Rivian R1S. Now I am conflicted.. The reviews of the R1T are very good so far Model Y Performance Smaller / easier to park / less storage runs 11's in the 1/4 More efficient than...

This is a bit of a technical deep dive (warning) but if you are interested to know how much efficiency and power difference there is between 19" Tempest and 21" Arachnids, this will show it.

I created a video that goes into depth about the Plaid torque curve and shows how it compares to the Dodge Demon and C8 Corvette

I could see Elon doing something like this as a surprise. Seems like the Powertrain is capable but Aero, tires, etc… is still TBD

For many of the early Model 3 owners, it is getting close to 3 years of ownership and If you are like me, you begin to think about “What’s next?” This is the first car I have owned that I am struggling to find something I would want more at this moment. What would convince you to trade in your...

I went out to the local drag strip for some test and tune runs and was lucky enough to line up against the pre-production 2021 Mustang Mach 1 I made a short YouTube video a out the race. Enjoy!

I’m greatly looking forward to seeing the Plaid and Plaid+ vehicles tearing up the drag strip. However, given their performance, it is getting into uncharted territory for the NHRA and IHRA rule books for stock vehicles running low 9s or high 8s 1/4. If you recall, the Dodge Demon test vehicle...

If I take a long trip, should I consider packing some of these...

The premium audio system is one of the best on the market. What songs, in your opinion, show off the capabilities of this system the best? Explain why Here are my picks: Drake - Nonstop: Its continuous powerful bass without distorting the vocals Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock: Complex...

I really enjoy driving my Tesla around, during these COVID times, it provides a great escape from reality. I have run into so many people that I would never have expected to be Tesla fans. Seeing the broad appeal across ages, races, political backgrounds, current vehicle choices. Tesla has a...

Is anyone else having issues with their Tesla password for the app? It almost seems like Tesla is having an issue. I tried resetting the password but the site is having issues.

In general, I feel like autopilot makes me look like a terrible driver to other motorists. My biggest issue is the obscene brake checking. If there is a car in front of me that is slowing and turning, and it can be a LONG way ahead of me, my car does a quick brake check. To other drivers...

Recently I have encountered a few strange issues and wanted to know if others were experiencing the same. 1. USB ports randomly stop functioning. My phone doesn’t charge and the Sentry/Dashcam doesn’t record. My USB ports are effectively dead. I do a reboot and the functionality comes back...

Since the start of the stay-at-home orders, i have put 0 miles on my Tesla. almost everything gets delivered, my wife took her car to the grocery store just a couple times which is only a mile away. I work from home, so my commute is just down the stairs. I miss driving! Who else is in the...

I have watched a number of the YouTube videos that compare the acceleration of the model 3 Performance to the Model Y performance. It is clear that the Model 3 Performance is faster. However, based on the 1/4 mile times and 0-60, it should be a very close race between the Model 3 Long Range...

In 2020.8 the release notes said they updated Bluetooth, I’m no so sure it was an upgrade... I was running out to go get some wine for dinner, my wife was on the phone with her mother in the house. I hop in my car as usual and suddenly my Mother in law is being piped in through the speakers...

Strange occurrence happened yesterday. The “fasten seatbelt” chime wouldn’t stop. I had to do a soft reboot to make it stop. The wife and I were backing out of the garage, she normally doesn’t fasten her seatbelt until we start to move, so I am used to hearing the chime/dinging noise. But...

The failure mode of an EV running out of electricity results in an expensive flatbed tow. This is significantly different than running out of fuel in an ICE. A quick splash of gasoline from a small can of gas and you are on your way. most of the solutions discussed for decreased range anxiety...

when you hold down the slider bar to set the charge limit, it now shows the miles you are setting it at.

I did get 2019.32.2.2 last night, no idea if it’s related.

I have been reaching out to many local businesses and making them aware of Tesla’s charging partner program. Many have shown interest and filled out the online form. However, none of them have received any feedback from tesla. Do any of you have helpful hints on how to get to the next step...

I have purchased a dragy and tested my Model 3 AWD a few times and I'm amazed with the consistency of performance. 0-60 with 1ft roll out is 4.00s-4.05s after repeated runs. Most cars rated at 4.0s would be difficult to launch and get consistent results. Bracket racing will be extremely easy...

have you lost range on your model 3? Recently I noticed I was a 5-7 miles off of the equivalent full charge. Up until very recently, I had the ideal numbers for my LR dual motor 248 miles @ 80% and 279 @ 90%. Now I’m about 243-244 miles @ 80%. I know battery degradation is normal but...

does anyone else have random levels of quality from the side repeater cameras? Sometimes they record 1kb or 0kb files, other times the file size is half of the other cameras and the quality is terrible and jerky. I have tried many different recording media and get the same results. Some days...

on sunny days I encounter an issue with my side view mirrors. The reflection of the white strip across the dash reflects on the side window, directly across the side view mirror. I’m thinking of placing a black strip across a section of the dash panel. Have you encountered this?

Using flash drives for TeslaCam is not a good idea because they can’t stand the temperature and the constant use with sentry mode. What should be used? Endurance MicroSD card with USB adapter. Instead of explaining, here is a YouTube video. USB flash drives can work for a while, but this path...

There have been a few members getting below 12.5 seconds in the 1/4 mile with the regular dual motor. This places the car among some fairly elite competitors, some of which are surprising. Here are a few examples; Corvette stingray/ grand sport Camaro SS/ 1LE Mustang GT350 What other cars...

I constantly hear people say they miss the engine noise. It always makes me wonder if owners of the first automobiles missed the horse noises and complained about it at the local saloon. That is all.

To all with the firmware v48 and the app version 3.8, when you turn on the climate control from your app, does it turn all heated seats on low? It is annoying to shut them all off each time and then increase the drivers seat. I wish it would remember our settings

Found this on Youtube. (i.e. it's not mine) Clearly the Tesla driver was a novice, having trouble lining up at the lights. However, it shows how easy a Tesla is to get consistent results regardless of driver skill.

living in Michigan, we have plenty of pot holes during the winter months. When I do get my car, I will have the 19” sport wheels and I am nervous about wheel replacement costs. What would you recommend?

I’m about to ask for my money back and be done with Tesla

There are many basic... extremely basic... logistics systems that are broken at Tesla. I hope all of you get your cars on time. I have been hearing of more people have this happen. I’ll spare you all the details of my saga, because I don’t know what advice I would give to you. I tried all...

Based on the results of the 1/4 mile videos an many other videos posted. I believe that the regular dual motor and the Performance version have similar acceleration at highway speed 65+ mph. The major difference is in the 0-60mph range. I’m looking forward to testing out that theory.

I currently have a vehicle with the level 2 ADAS (lane keeping, adaptive cruise, etc). But I find in many instances, that I like to use regular cruise control. I ordered my Tesla with EAP and know it will be better than my current car. However, will I still have the option to use regular...

At $0.15 / kWh, electricity costs the equivalent to $5/gallon of gasoline Just a random fact of the day. Enjoy * 1 gallon = 33.7 kWh ** Long range Model 3 holds just over 2 gallons of equivalent energy ***Luckily EVs are more efficient

My current electricity plan is $0.095/ kWh, but after adding the transmission charges and such, its $0.152 / kWh It seems high to me, especially for being in Michigan. I wanted to know what you are paying. I'm sure our California members wont have any sympathy for me..

I updated my order to white on white, in principle that will be an amazing look. However my concern is the shade of white for the interior and exterior. The images I google seem to show the interior to be a different (more yellow) shade of white and it looks a little off. Do you think this is...

I have received a few quotes to install my Tesla Wall Connector for my model 3. The biggest difference between the quotes is wire size. All electricians have their reasons, i’d like to know what you think My setup: 60A circuit breaker 48A max charging amps (wall connector setting #9) 35 ft...