Driving Dynamics

Almost 5 years old (my car :) ) ... it has suddenly started acting up (far from the first time) ... Symptom ... the center console first thing this AM was "dead". Nothing. Minutes later I decided to reset it using the two thumb wheel method. That did it. Now, instead, it reboots about...

I’m so frustrated. I put some RainX on the windshield about an month ago and it hasn’t rained much since, yet I drove recently in the rain and noticed my blades chatter/skip/hop a little bit. So I thought. Hmm maybe just needs some more RainX around that area. So I recoated it all. HELL NO...

Hi guys, Today I did another test run on my usual "test track" to see what improvements there are in autopilot with the latest update 2014.42. Turns out some improvements are definitely there, but still some problematic areas as well. But compared to the last time I did this run (like 2 updates...

Ok folks, so far I’ve upgrade a few items in my car and love it. I am looking for additional upgrade ideas for my car. Please help :) I have the wheel bumpers in my garage ready to install next.

I have a P85DL. Originally I had the 21" wheels with the original (ContiSilent?) tires that came with them, and the grip was incredible. I switched to 20" wheels after some bad experiences and I went a little cheap and got the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 (245/40ZR20). The UTQG is 560 AA A...

Does anyone have an opinion about using higher profile tires on Tesla 21 " grey wheels. For example use 245-40-R21 instead of OEM 245-35-R21 or 265-40-R21 instead of OEM 265-35-R21?

Didn't find anything on this forum using a search, so here goes: 2014 S85, 56,600 miles, No Autopilot. Driver: Engineer with at least 30K miles experience with this car. Charge state: ~82% (215 miles estimated range remaining) Outside temperature: 79 degrees F. Date/Time: 10/21/17 14:30...

All, Recently I had to do a trip to the north of Auckland/NZ, and decided to measure how accurate range values are on a 2017 MX 75D. TLDR: its impressive. Details I charged to 90% (301km). The trip was about 110 kms in each direction. 70% was on motorway or highway (80-100km/h limit, dual or...

So I should be picking up my custom MS75 in the next few weeks (can't wait!). Ordered and looking forward to EAP (yes with all it's faults). I did not order FSD yet. Some thoughts/questions on FSD, if it ever is actually released: Can I add FSD at delivery for the 3k price? If FSD is added...

The ground clearance of my current S85D on coils is sometimes driving me crazy; I have had the bottom of the car scrape garage entrances/exits and driveways more often than I want to remember. The funny thing is that for three years with my previous S85 (non-D), also on coils, I never had that...

My MS 75D is 1 month old. I experienced a horrible bouncing on highways. The bouncing was similar to a pulsating while driving as if a push/pull effect. I took the car to SC and took them on a test drive. Same issues arose. They gave me another vehicle with similar tires and did NOT...

just come come back from my Tesla dealer in Montreal, they fix a rattle problem but they also put a firmware update to increase performance Description du problème: 75D Firmware Update to Increase Performance Corrections: Update Configuration Variable and Vehicle Firmware to Increase 75D...

For my fellow owners in Toronto. If you're looking to have your car properly aligned in Toronto/GTA you need to visit Al Tech in Etobicoke. After going through my rears in 6 months I took it to theses guys and they worked magic. Ask for Pat he works on all the high end cars. He does...

It looks like my Model X will receive some form of the Performance Enhancement referenced in this Electrek post. I have a Service Center appointment scheduled for tomorrow (23 OCT), and I called the Service Center this morning and asked to receive this update if my vehicle was eligible. After...

I have a 2013 P85+ and noticed that while I am parked or idle I can hear and sometimes feel a clunking or knocking sound every 10 seconds. It is very faint but noticeable. Almost like the compressor is trying to cycle or kick back on. The noise last for just a split second but is pretty...

In my search for a road force balance shop I stumbled across Tire Balance Beads... The concept seems sound and I would love to give them a try. Does anyone have any experience with them in their MS yet?

Curious what settings people are using for their brake controllers and how they arrived at those settings? Talking to a few people it seems as if the regen allows for a much lower assist setting. At least compared to what you would get following the manufacturer's recommended instructions.

Hi there. I've got a 2015 Model S 85D AWD with the coil spring suspension. It's got problems since the car was new and I've had the service center drive it a few times and they don't think there's a problem. But everyone I bring into the car who doesn't wear a Tesla shirt agrees it's messed...

Hi Everyone. I'm looking to buy some 19 inch snow tires for my 2013 p85. I see a pretty good deal on 2 used Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 tires, and 2 used Pirelli Winter Sottozero series II tires. They all have about the same tread left of 7/32. Do you think this would cause any issues or should...

I have searched all over for the X brake rotor specs and can't find anything out there. Anyone know the diameter, height, hub and thickness for the rotors?

Ive only been able to find 0-60 times but how about the 1/4mile time? Guess I'll know better tomorrow night

a few days ago, 10/15 I spoke w/ a Tesla employee and original owner of a Tesla P90D I want to buy. I asked if he can get the car upgraded to Ludicrous prior to my buying, he checked and said "all ludicrous upgrades have ended" WTH?

I tried to search for a similar issue, but air, puff, blowoff all pull up many irrelevant threads so I'll go ahead and ask. While driving home today, I over heard a "puff" of air while slowing down. After it did it again pulling into the neighborhood, realizing I didn't hear things or it...

When I'm using adaptive cruise control or autopilot, do my brake lights come on when I'm automatically slowed down?

New noise for my Jan 2015 S60. Noticed a whine between 42-53 mph (suspect the resonance just changes above that (and below I guess) - wife noticed it first, now I can always hear it at those speeds. Coincided with a 1 in 3 occurrence of a metallic sound as regen cuts in - seems to happen more...

Hope I can post a specific thread. I think I want to order the 21" rims... but On 495 in MD/Va most Bridges have pot holes around here unless you know which Lane and what time to shift to... Any feedback to flat tires with 21's for those who travel around here?

Is anyone familiar with the MotoTote Motrocycle Carrier. And can it be used on model X's tow package. http://www.mototote.com/documents/Specs_MTXS.pdf I'm afraid that the moment will be too big.

Is anyone familiar with the MotoTote Motrocycle Carrier. And can it be used on model X's tow package. http://www.mototote.com/documents/Specs_MTXS.pdf I'm afraid that the moment will be too big.

Just had cracked windshield replaced at S Florida SC and was told cameras were calibrated. On relatively short drive home received the “autopilot temporarily not available” and no lane markers visible at all on display. Next day wavy lines displayed and when available, eap would abruptly try...

So woke up this morning and my MS is power limited and the home link is grayed out and gone in touch screen menus. Yesterday the car was fine. I have plenty of energy and it isn't hot or cold 70 degrees. Any idea why I'm power limited? Also I pulled out of the garage and the homelink icon...

I was in the car wash and my car switched from neutral to park with door closed Anyone else have this happen to them If so please respond [email protected] Thanks

Originals complete set mounted with TPMS, 1200 miles when I pulled them off. Front 265/35 ZR 22 102W and Rear 285/35 ZR 22 106W Pirelli Scorpion Zero. a $5,000.00. Will deliver from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas to San Antonio for $4,000.00 OBO anywhere else you pay shipping. PM me.

Have a brand new 75D and while driving from south Florida to Kansas City and back on two occasions the AC stops cooling (fan still blowing) just for a few minutes, then kicks back on. Anyone experienced this and what do you suggest is the cause?

i have mu S85 AP1 since april and TACC was very good. In las day ot two I discovered what I can describe as failure to complete stop. Is sees the stopped car infron of me, it slows down like usual but once at 2-3 mph it feels like it just abort braking without any earnings. The car infront of me...

It is really small for my taste. Please share with me the things you use it for.

I've read the info on a couple of threads about where to place the unit. I've tried everywhere that's been mentioned and nothing works. 2016 refreshed model S with the black space to the right of the mirror My unit I purchased at Safeway and is a little bigger then a deck of cards Any...

I'm getting close to needing new tires for the Model X and I've been looking for options. A TireRack search for the Model X returns only 4 options; the 2 OE options, Pirelli snows and some Yokohamas. I don't know why the search returns so few results, but I've confirmed the DWS 06s are...

... is it somehow harmful to the vehicle or it's components? I can't see that it matters. Aside from the obvious additional strain on hard accelerations, it should have no effect for casual driving. I don't really even see much of a difference on range when driving around town. I typically...

Love my 90D - don't get me wrong. What has me upset is that apparently all non-P models have identical acceleration to mine now (except the 100). Frankly, I don't need the 300 miles of range and I could have save 10's of thousands of dollars by purchasing a smaller range. I am a "car guy" and...

So I just had my first service done (20.000 km) and everything was great, except for one thing. Apparently I should use my brakes more. According to the service center, using the brakes very little (what can I say, I love one pedal driving) could cause them to be worn in an unbalanced way...

Completely driverless cars could hit California roads as early as next June, if not sooner Hope for Tesla FSD soon?

Looking for some input. I have 2 sets of tires for my Model S85 RWD - 21" Continental summer tires 19" Michelin X Ice winter tires I'm planning a road trip from Michigan to the Florida Keys from Mid-December to early January. I'm leaning toward keeping the 21" Contis on and hoping the...

Anyone have problems with their front window fogging up? Especially at the bottom? I took my new P100D in for this (and other) problems today, they gave me an identical 100D loaner and the window at the bottom has same problem.. It comes and goes... Reminds me of how a car that has had a...

Most of my commute is stop and go traffic with speeds varying between 0 and about 40 mph and I am trying to figure out what is the best TACC/AP distance setting for such a traffic. I typically set it to 7 to reduce moving and stopping too aggressively and to give the car plenty of time to...

Turns out it's possible to do this yourself in your garage with one jack, but two jacks makes it better. I had upper ball joint play on one side (passenger), called while checking alignment. The ball joint is part of the A-arm and not separately replaceable so I ordered 2 new A-arms, and...

I had auto pilot engaged on my AP2.5 car this morning in stop and go traffic. At about 20mph in second lane from left, all of a sudden, the car started beeping and showed red hands on the wheels in the instruments cluster and disengaged auto pilot with a message "Cruise not available". The TACC...

So I picked up my model S without PUP in Fremont end of September. As with other cars built around that time, it didn't have the dynamic headlights. I asked about it and they immediately offered to give me a due bill for it. I took it to the San Francisco service center for a wind noise issue on...

Folks, sadly NC continues to put up roadblocks and hurdles to Tesla and their way of doing business. Already we had the issue that Tesla Charlotte being unable actually sell cars. You could check out a car in the showroom, take a drive in one in a lifestyle/showcase experience, and work with...

The difference between a 2016 to a newer 2017 seems to be pretty significant (0-60 at least). Just wanted to see if anyone has had real world experience between the two and if you can feel the difference. Any other improvements worth noting? I'm trying to figure out if I should jump on a older...

Last weekend I took delivery of a P100D Model X, prior to that I test drove a 2016 Model X with Black Leather and found it comfortable, I also drove my mom's new S 75D (tan leather) from picking it up out of town on a 4 hour road trip and found it a bit tight but comfortable. I find mine...