Driving Dynamics

Does anyone else get bothered by how little the cruise control looks ahead? I love using it in traffic, but too often somebody ahead of me pulls out of my lane leaving a largish gap to the apparently unseen next car - then my Tesla speeds ahead and I end up breaking (stopping the TACC) because I...

I can't quite get a read on how he feels about the car, is he a bit biased? He seems not to know even some really basic things about EVs. Especially about EVs driving around from 100-130mph. Chris Harris Drives: the Tesla Model S P100D

2016 Model S 60 rear wheel drive with air suspension on 19" inches... Car came with factory Goodyear Eagle Touring (Foam inside)... My car has about about 16k miles on it... I took the car in today to America's Tire to get a patch repair done on my front driver side due to a nail. Shop guy...

Hello. New to posting to the forums here but have been lurking for a while. I have a 2017 S 90D running 2017.32.17 software. I was using AP2 on the freeway this past weekend -- 190 miles of uninterrupted, assisted driving! -- when my steering suddenly jerked and shifted my car out of my lane...

I recently took delivery of MX75D from new inventory and found out (from the laminated config/price sheet inside the car) that it was manufactured in May 2017. When I ordered it, I specifically asked about the 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, and whether the inventory vehicle could do it (i.e. is it...

My car is at the Service Center getting it's annual service but there were a few other things they are looking into. One of the issues is with the AC so I wanted to see if anyone else had an similar experience. At times this summer the AC fan speed just randomly pulses. It slows then speeds...

After 3 years my P85+ just hit 25K so it was time for service. I also had a small list of rattles and other issues so I set up an appointment to drop off my car at the service center. I always brag about how much I love the handling of the + suspension and how I believe that it is so much...

So... I'm tired of destroying the OEM goodyear tires every 7k on the back end... Goodyear Eagle RS-A2 for 2013 Tesla Model S 85 Are these any good? they have a warranty for 45k miles, and are cheaper, with a higher tread wear number... Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 (W-Speed Rated) for 2013 Tesla...

I've tried searching for this on TMC and elsewhere to no avail. Are there any pics of the 21/22 inch turbines (or any Tesla wheel) fitted to cars from other manufactures? Thanks in advance.

I bought my Model S P85+ Tesla in October 2013. It's been almost 4 years of happiness with my car. Amazingly after 75K miles it's just like new inside and out, except for for the regular dents of normal use. Battery degradation? When the car was new the battery charged to a max daily use of...

I own my Model X since 2 months now, and the car is great. Even towing a glider trailer of 1300 kg and 12 m long the range is acceptable (35% reduction of range, driving slower than usual) I experience on long trips (without trailer) that the energy efficiency is much lesser in the beginning...

My wife and I are close to getting a new MX, just working out a few things yet, (insurance, etc). One item I have been trying to get clear(er) answers on is tire life. I've reading forums all over, and some users are replacing in 10k miles or less, while others say they get 35k more. I know...

Just got my custom ordered 2017 S75D on 8/22. Been having lots of fun with AP and so far has worked pretty well. The only thing I can't quite figure out is what the interval is between AP requiring the driver to put hands on the wheel. Is it a specific time interval or is it a distance...

I'm picking up a CPO MS P90D this weekend (excited!) which comes with 19" slipstreams. I'm looking to buy 21" cyclones as my summer setup and keep the 19" set for winter. Does it matter if I buy a square or staggered 21" set? The P90D is a refresh model if that matters. Also, anyone have...

This topic probably discussed before but here goes anyway: I'm a sports car guy and definitely prefer this new set up.This car is my wife's daily driver but I get to drive it on weekends lol. The ride quality is about same. The road noise about the same(The tires are "noise cancelling") The...

time for a new sets of 21 inch staggered Tires. Who here has experince between The new Continental Sport Contact 5P or Michelin Pilot Super Sport ? Which one is quieter ?

My MX 90D is due in a few weeks and I'm looking at changing the stock OEM 20" wheels. The slipstreams are quite light weight for a cast wheel, just 32lbs front and 33lbs rear. In the UK they are delivered with Michelin Latitude Sport 3 tyres with have great Ratings - CAA front and BAA rear...

When driving, I frequently have the instrument screen displaying a red arc around the front right corner of the miniature car. I think this means there's some object detected there, such as a nearby curb, but it seems to be incredibly sensitive. For example, sometimes I'll be in the right lane...

I noticed yesterday all P100D inventory cars now show a 0-60 of 2.7sec instead of the usual 2.5. If you go to the Tesla website and create a custom order, the 0-60 time is the correct 2.5sec. This must be a small oversight or it could be worse.

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Hi all, In the market for a Model S and just had a couple questions. I'm leaning towards a 75D and have driven both the 75D and the 100D models. Driving the 75D, I was NOT wowed by the acceleration. When I mentioned this to my OA, he said the 75D I drove did not have the newer motors or...

A recent article on electrek.com cites Musk as stating that using Teslas' cameras as a dash cam "is an issue we are working on." One can only hope!

Here's a puzzler that has stumped this chump. I have a facelift 2016 S75D fully optioned, including air suspension. My normal daily commute is a 14 mile one way mix of 65 mph highway, 50 mph state road and a little stop and go with moderate change in elevation. In clear temperate weather i...

I have noticed that on European inventory Model S 100Ds, the 0-60 mph / 0-100 kph times are stated as 3.3 seconds: Model S 100D 5YJSB7E26HF194908 | Tesla UK Model S 100D 5YJSA7E2XHF187513 | Tesla Belgique Model S 100D 5YJSA7E20HF192977 | Tesla Deutschland (On US cars they are not stated at...

what are people’s thoughts on how the model x handling compares with commensurate level bmw or Porsche?

Autogefühl P100D review hit this AM. Thomas is, in my experience, a thorough and fair reviewer with a solid following worldwide. Spoiler: he gives Tesla lots of kudos.

I have AP1 (17.26.17) on my car. Recently, we spend a night at Half Moon Bay, taking CA-92W, and then HW-1/I-280 back. On the return, I enabled Autopilot throughout the stretch of Hwy 1 from HMB to San Francisco . This is a route with a variety of features - undivided road, rough pavement in...

On some highway surfaces the road noise on the 20" continentals are loud. I am switching to 22"s with new Pirellis next week and am hoping for a quieter ride.

Is there a better way to deactivate AS without canceling TACC? With the new software update (2017.32.6), I don't like the lane changing feature.I think it is way too aggressive and jerky to the point that my passengers in the car begged me to turn it off during the trip. The problem is every...

Just saw the lower weight 20 in wheels offered with tires as a package at TireRack but don't see any reviews there or via Google. The prices seem very reasonable compared to all the other alternatives out there. Has anyone installed these wheels? Please share your experience - do they hold up...

interested in hearing anybody who has gone to more aggressive compounds. after 6months of x ownership i'm getting more comfortable with the pedal on the right and wish a little more initial bite and higher friction coef from the pedal on the left. jason

Has anyone tried the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 or Michelin Super Sport on a Tesla Model S with 19 in wheels? I just tried to buy the new Pilot Sport 4S but TireRack says they are not available for OEM wheel sizes. :(

I have a 1 month old model x (100d) and have the often lamented and well documented steering vibration that occurs between 75-90 mph. To their credit, the local service center is really digging into it and they switched out the front tires and are now looking at air flow damning and ripping...

I've just received notice from Tesla of a pending update. Has anyone tried it, and what is included?

Hi all Super excited to have just ordered a Model S 75 this afternoon (midnight silver/premium//autopilot/white/dark ash/sunroof/19" grey wheels), but I can't make up my mind if I want to pony up the extra cash for the D variant. Seems there's a negligible difference in straight line...

I just reserved a CPO 2014 P85D and was wondering if I could still get the ludicrous upgrade. I'm not seeing it in the Tesla store anymore. I was hoping maybe I could get it done before I take delivery of the car. I searched the forum for the answer but everything I saw was from 2015.

Has anyone not be able to activate AP on the highway after disabling it? It's happened a couple times but wanted to see if anyone else has had this issue. Sometimes AP will not come back until I stop for a period of time or >30 min.

So the mail comes and the latest edition arrived yesterday at home. Check out "Drag King" "Gone in 2.3 Seconds" pg 32 For Pete's sake, they bothered to list a 1974 Dodge Challenger and a 2017 Ford Transit Van. Locked up transmission, 12.6 " super soft tires, 840 HO, 1.8G acceleration, and...

Files attached below This thread, and particularly this continually updated post, is set up as a performance metrics summary and consolidated runlog collection for the following threads: 75 and 75D variants increased performance from July 1st - software and hardware improvements? BTX8...

I drive my Model S, delivered July 2016, on some two lane roads here in Northeast MA. Those roads include US Highway 1 and bunches of others. Since I started using it on those roads, the speed at which autosteer may be engaged has been limited to the posted speed limit plus 5MPH. But...

Just as the title asks: Can the Air Suspension be set to stay Very Low when parked? When I set it to Very Low before I park, it seems to adjust to Low. Thanks! JC

Looking for the best fit in wheels and tires for the best range wh/mi. Go me factory 22", on a new (demo) MX90D. I read that 22s are not efficient.... no kidding!!!.... I get 270 to 330 all day long on my S85D with 19" and I yet to get anything below 430 on the X with the 22" not even in town...

Just noticed the 75 got a 1 second bump on 0-60 time, and when I was purchasing my car in April 2015 the 85kwh had recently received a similar upgrade. Will the 70kwh just be out of luck since they moved away from that # so quickly? Any chance of a future performance upgrade? Or just...

After installing tsportline 20" wheels to replace my Model X slipstreams, I noticed about a 5-10% increase in wh/mi. Tires are the same. It surprises me because the old and new wheels are the same size. For example, my regular route home would take about 330 wh/mi on slipstreams but is now...

This just an observation, I'm sitting at the Burbank Supercharger, in the wife's MX charging up for the weekend. It's approximately 8:10pm and I'm pulling down the sun visor because the 4 cars (X & S's) parked in front of us all have their headlights on lighting up our and two cars on either...

My car on has AP2 and enhanced autopilot option.. upon launch of autosteer the car brakes hard an comes to a complete stop.. maybe something wrong in my settings but I can't figure out how to make it obey the 3 car distance on the highway and sometimes when engaged the car literally brakes on...

Alright I got my new S75 last week, and I’ve been running the wheels off of it. 800+ miles and numerous launches are in the books. I’m really starting to love the autopilot along with the instant torque (I’m on the new updated motor). Today was the first time going back to drive my truck, 05’...

Hey guys At first I was really thrilled I bought a used MX p100dl with 8k miles 12/16 manufactured date... paid 115 I think I did well.. it's a black/white 5 seater wrapped in black chrome just ordered a vanity plate "i8a4ari" .. it came with ventilated seats and I heard they don't even make...

Recently Elon tweeted: "Tesla Powerwalls can support houses of any size, but the cool thing is we can tow this house around with a Model X!" He was referring to a new Tesla Energy marketing program that was launched in Australia and described here Tesla creates a ‘tiny house’ to feature its...