Welcome to Tesla Motors Club
Discuss Tesla's Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster and More.
Register

Search results

  1. JoshG

    Just saw one in Los Gatos, CA tonight. Cool, but still terrible build quality

    (OP here) I'm actually a fan and have an early reservation that I'm still keeping in for now. Want to get one, but starting to think the wise move would be to wait for around the 2nd year of production in hopes that the quality seems dramatically better than is on these prototype units. I had...
  2. JoshG

    Just saw one in Los Gatos, CA tonight. Cool, but still terrible build quality

    Two couples came and retrieved it. Driver said he was local from Los Gatos (should have known about the notorious loading zone in front of the movie theater!). Very nice guy... i asked to look inside but he said he wasn't allowed to show anyone.
  3. JoshG

    Just saw one in Los Gatos, CA tonight. Cool, but still terrible build quality

    Cops gave it a ticket for parking in a loading zone, placed neatly under that massive wiper blade!. 👮🎫😂
  4. JoshG

    Just saw one in Los Gatos, CA tonight. Cool, but still terrible build quality

    Some detail shots of panel gap problems, misalignment issues, and even overlapping steel parts where there sure should be some sort of joint or transition trim or something.
  5. JoshG

    Just saw one in Los Gatos, CA tonight. Cool, but still terrible build quality

    Couldn't see much on the inside due to dark & glare...
  6. JoshG

    Just saw one in Los Gatos, CA tonight. Cool, but still terrible build quality

    Followed this Cybertruck tonight in Los Gatos, CA. Lost it for a bit, then saw it parked on the main downtown street. Wild to see in person... it's not super tall, but it just seems freakishly long in person.
  7. JoshG

    Looking for my Roadster #502

    502 was my roadster first! Still seen in this profile pic of mine. Saw it got sold at Mecum auction in Kansas. I miss it too.
  8. JoshG

    2016 (facelift) Model S P90DL for sale

    That's totally right. I am absolutely not looking to mislead anyone. A full (trip) charge on rated setting is showing 252 miles. So to be completely clear, as of today's date, with 41,290 miles on the car, a full charge (to "trip"/maximum charge setting) shows the following ranges: - IDEAL...
  9. JoshG

    2016 (facelift) Model S P90DL for sale

    good point on the cell data plan, thanks. Yeah, i probably should get the wheels refinished... but was hoping to sell it quicly without. maybe wasn't the right choice, but you're right... if not for that, this would be really meticulous.
  10. JoshG

    2016 (facelift) Model S P90DL for sale

    more pics:
  11. JoshG

    2016 (facelift) Model S P90DL for sale

    more pics
  12. JoshG

    2016 (facelift) Model S P90DL for sale

    Selling my beloved 2016 Model S P90D Ludicrous, with AP1 Autopilot. 41,290 miles. GARAGED IN SF BAY AREA (SOUTH BAY) Original MSRP: $143,200 (see pics) SELLING PRICE: $67,900. (For now, price is firm and fair IMO given the condition and all the extras included) Meticulously maintained...
  13. JoshG

    Last ones: Model X Launch Night Poster

    Great gift for a Model X fan in your life. This poster was given out by Tesla to attendees at the launch night of the Model X. Beautiful, suitable for framing, comes in an embossed Tesla glossy holder. Perfect condition. Tesla Model X Official Launch Night Poster - perfect. Suitable for...
  14. JoshG

    Model X Launch Night Poster

    Selling one, as ultimately we decided not to get the Model X. It's a beautiful piece of art - might be great gift for a Model X owner. Tesla Model X Official Launch Night Poster - perfect. Suitable for framing. | eBay IMG_3983 by JoshG posted Jun 30, 2020 at 11:39 AM
  15. JoshG

    Model X Launch Poster

    Posted another one for sale now. Tesla Model X Launch Night Poster - perfect* (see description) | eBay MODS - if I'm not supposed to post ebay items here, please advise and i'll delete or move it.
  16. IMG_3983

    IMG_3983

  17. JoshG

    Model X Launch Poster

    I ended up buying a Model S and Model 3... never bought the Model X. So I'm selling the Launch Night posters we received when we attended the event. Perfect condition - maybe a nice gift to the Model X owner/fan. Definitely suitable for framing. Tesla Model X Launch Night Poster - perfect |...
  18. JoshG

    How will Full Self Driving deal with turning into perpendicular fast-moving traffic?

    Apologies, i misread that chart - it does seem the "forward looking side cameras" can cover the 90 degree sideways view. I thought that pale yellow was (not to scale) ultrasonic. Excuse the question... should have done more research before posting.
  19. JoshG

    How will Full Self Driving deal with turning into perpendicular fast-moving traffic?

    Shouldn't Tesla have two more cameras that point directly left and right, ideally from somewhere close to the front bumper? With the current set of cameras, there doesn't seem to be a view perpendicular to the direction of travel, pointing left and right of the vehicle. A FSD car approaching a...
  20. JoshG

    What happens when garage door is already opened?

    I solve this in a different way. I have a "smarter" garage controller (Garageio.com) connected to our normal homelink controller. Garageio DOES know if the door is open or closed and therefore gives you discrete open and close functionality, regardless of the state of the door. Since Tesla...
  21. JoshG

    Two M3's? How to differentiate card keys?

    Agree it would be great if they can pair one keycard to multiple cars, but to the person asking why you couldn't just keep both in your wallet, keep in mind that keycard's don't work like Model S/X fobs... you need to tap the right card to the right spot in the b-pillar... so i doubt you could...
  22. JoshG

    Supercharger - Los Gatos (expanded Jun 2021, 20 Urban stalls)

    Ah, got it. so it's not going to be ready quite as soon as I had hoped. Thanks for the better information. I live pretty close, so i'll try to keep an eye on it every couple of days.
  23. JoshG

    Supercharger - Los Gatos (expanded Jun 2021, 20 Urban stalls)

    Went by Thursday afternoon, and it REALLY looks ready to go. Signage installed, spots cleared out, chargers fully installed.No signs of any construction vehicles or activity, and the area is fully accessible. My guess is it's awaiting some final inspection or check by Tesla or the city or...
  24. JoshG

    Vendor Group Buy - Thinkware F800 Pro Dual Channel Dash Cam - DashCam Bros

    can anyone comment on how hard it is to install this on a Model S? Where do you find the constant-voltage and ignition-voltage sources to tap? Thanks, -josh
  25. JoshG

    Two days with Model 3 impressions/review- This is not a mini model S

    You're right, but it's both dim and tiny. Does not stand out in any way. Very hard to see in a dark car for some reason. Your idea about it pulsing, or flickering (or just getting way brighter) when car is in Park, is a good solution.
  26. JoshG

    Phone as Key Issues

    I don't understand. I didn't claim it was an error in the app. Seems that's the way it is supposed to work so you only unlock one vehicle (desired one) at a time if you own more than one. I have issues with the car and UI, but so far for us (multi-Tesla family), the way the phone-key/app...
  27. JoshG

    Two days with Model 3 impressions/review- This is not a mini model S

    Here's a much easier fix for Tesla: make the door release button chrome instead of black. I have no idea why they made a black button on a black door console in a black interior and expected people to find this non-conventional way to open the door. I'm convinced 90% of my passengers who...
  28. JoshG

    Phone as Key Issues

    Well, then there's definitely something wrong with your car or phone. I'm sure service will get it straightened out. We have some complaints about the Model 3, but the phone key is not one... has worked perfectly since day 1 other than some user errors like having the app on the wrong vehicle...
  29. JoshG

    Phone as Key Issues

    Since your sig says you also have a Model S, I just wanted to be sure you haven't swiped over to the Model S on your Tesla app? Unless your tesla app is left showing your Model 3, the phone-as-key won't work.
  30. JoshG

    Considering canceling due to size, lack of sunroof, and lack of power lift gate

    Regarding the glass roof, we have a Model S and a Model 3, and I've sat in my sister's Model X. The 3's windshield is conventional and has normal sun visors. Separate from the glass room, it's NOT a single piece of glass from the front of the windshield right back over the room like the Model...
  31. JoshG

    Walk up unlock/lock

    It unlocks all the doors at once. I don't see an option anywhere to change this to driver's door only. I think you're pointing out something important - there's almost no functionality difference between walk-up unlock on or off. When it's on, the lights flash and the mirrors start moving...
  32. JoshG

    Walk up unlock/lock

    At the moment, the phones aren't lined to profiles. Maybe that's coming. My wife and I haven't found it to be a problem. The car assumes that whoever drove it last is entering the car when it unlocks via any registered phone-key. But this isn't a problem if you've enabled "Easy Access" for...
  33. JoshG

    Walk up unlock/lock

    Walk-up Unlock is completely separate from Walk-away Locking. Yes, you can disable walk-up Unlock and the car will still lock itself when you park, get out, and walk away from the car. Just checked this to make sure, and it works great. And, as i posted elsewhere disabling walk-up unlock...
  34. JoshG

    Model S/X CHAdeMO Adapter

    It will be supported in the next software update for the Model 3.
  35. JoshG

    Switch cars in app to stop phone key from working!

    Huh? Turning off "walk-up unlock" doesn't change the security around unlocking at all. It simply disables the automatic unlocking until you press the door handle. It won't unlock with proximity of your phone by itself, only the combination of your phone being nearby and touching the door handle...
  36. JoshG

    Has anyone been able to connect their wifi to their 3?

    I doubt that's true as there'd need to be some interface for entering your wifi password, and there isn't. Wifi just isn't enabled yet but will be. More likely is that you're getting bits of the software update as you drive around in areas of cell coverage and after enough time, it has the full...
  37. JoshG

    Two days with Model 3 impressions/review- This is not a mini model S

    Good point... the button at the end of that lever, for Park, probably doesn't change... though I was under the impression the car wouldn't let you put it into park while driving anything over a very slow speed. But your point is well-taken, the up/down functions of that stalk change to...
  38. JoshG

    Tesla Model 3 0-60 in 4.6 Seconds...

    Chill mode DRAMATICALLY slows down my P90DL. Haven't tested it, but I bet it would be slower to 60 (floored) than the Model 3. BTW, Model S Valet-mode also restricts speed and acceleration. I'm not sure yet if Chill and Valet have the same drive parameters or not. I may try to test those...
  39. JoshG

    Two days with Model 3 impressions/review- This is not a mini model S

    I agree - having become so used to Model S autopilot, it's scary to use that gear selector to also be the autopilot control stalk. Just seems wrong and scary to even touch a gear selector at 60mph on the highway. But you do get used to it. If the car is moving, that stalk is autopilot...
  40. JoshG

    Two days with Model 3 impressions/review- This is not a mini model S

    Cancel Autopilot by lifting UP on the gear/autopilot stalk. Or tap brakes.
  41. JoshG

    Two days with Model 3 impressions/review- This is not a mini model S

    Sure - like every car, there's a clicking noise.
  42. JoshG

    Model 3 Phone Charge Cable Swap Thread

    Correct - we asked for two lightning connectors and they swapped the usb-c one out for free at delivery time. When you go for delivery, be sure to ask for the two cables you want. I completely agree. Posted elsewhere that I hope some aftermarket supplier offers a swap-in replacement for the...
  43. JoshG

    Two days with Model 3 impressions/review- This is not a mini model S

    I thought the same thing... but now I appreciate that the Model 3 implementation is actually better. Try an auto-lane-change in autopilot mode on both cars, and you'll see the advantage of software-cancellable turn signals (Model 3) vs. mechanically-cancelled turn signals (Model S). With Model...
  44. JoshG

    Neat Model 3 "Easter Egg" found

    Ah - got it. Yes, that would be impressive. I've done a full "Trip" charge at a supercharger and it stopped at 310, just as claimed. I even let it do a full 15 minute "rebalance" or whatever it does after it finishes charging but keeps drawing power, and it never got above 310.
  45. JoshG

    Neat Model 3 "Easter Egg" found

    My slight disappointment with this easter egg has always been that as the little rendering of your car races off to the left of the screen, its wheels don't spin. It kinda slides off screen rather than drives. I mean, where are their UI engineers' priorities? They couldn't animate the...
  46. JoshG

    Neat Model 3 "Easter Egg" found

    Ha - not even close. You've missed that Model 3 that's already done coast-to-coast in a new Cannonball EV record time?
  47. JoshG

    Highest production VIN in the wild

    Fine, if you want facts, the cancellation rate was already at 12% before they shipped any cars. (source: Tesla saw about 63,000 cancellations of Model 3 preorders). 12%, not 1% as you guess. And since that's BEFORE anyone had to write a check for $40k-50k, my own guess is that cancellation...
  48. JoshG

    Highest production VIN in the wild

    Really? We're BOTH speculating here. By ignoring breakage in your math, you're in fact speculating that it's zero. I'm speculating that it's something other than zero. I guarantee that forecasting "more than zero" breakage is going to be more accurate than your speculation that it will be...
  49. JoshG

    Highest production VIN in the wild

    OK, i give up... that's ridiculous logic. It won't be all, it won't be none, it will be some reasonable number of cancellations. We can debate if it's 20%, 50%, or 70%, but it's certainly somewhere in that range. Admittedly, that's a big range. But it'd be crazy to ignore the possibility of...
  50. JoshG

    Next Software Update - features that will be included (rumor for now)

    That's often the case with new glass or new blades. Give it time and it usually calms down with more usage.