but we seem to be an OCD bunch.
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Hell yeah. That's why they're called "threads" - because we pick and pick and pick ;-)
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but we seem to be an OCD bunch.
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What's the point of any fuss here. You're basically upset that some autopilot functionality popped its head up for a few weeks. It's all transient anyway as full autonomy is just around the corner...
People paid $100k+ for a car advertised WITH THAT FEATURE (and several others that aren't even in the latest beta) a year ago. Oh, the car that I bought also gets map updates every year. Etc.People clearly have forgotten the word (BETA) next to the feature.
People clearly have forgotten the word (BETA) next to the feature.
+1, this is a new model. Innovative in cars, though common in high tech.The other problem is "I paid $XXXXXX for this so I feel it is unreasonable to expect me to keep having to check/test new functionality every few months."
Which I understand. Someone has coined the phrase "upgrade anxiety", which we are prepared to accept with smartphones and computers; much cheaper devices which have always been sold with the expectation of upgrades - but crucially, we get to choose that new functionality by installing/uninstalling apps/software. OS changes are a pain but traditionally - optional.
The apps/additional software model is sort of beginning with Tesla. The Supercharging "App" can be enabled/ purchased at a later date (but for the price of professional CAD/3D Animation software!)
Many on this forum have migrated from Audis BMWs etc which may have featured unfathomable Sat Navs etc, but at least the cars maintained a fixed functionality. Sport was always Sport; Launch was always Launch.
With Tesla you are never quite sure if the car you drive away this morning will behave in exactly same way as the one you parked last night.
And if it doesn't, you sit there wondering a) is this the weather? b) has the car developed a fault? c) is this an upgrade? d) is it one or more of the above? e) what else might have changed that I don't know about? f) why isn't there a "shut up and drive" button which stops this nonsense? f) why can't the S have fixed functionality like the Roadster? g) damn I just missed my junction.
I don't have an answer. Truth is, there has never been a car like this - and that's both good and bad.
It's an opportunity to participate, versus a view that some amount of money can fix any problem; which tells me you understand how nothing works.The other problem is "I paid $XXXXXX for this so I feel it is unreasonable to expect me to keep having to check/test new functionality every few months."
With Tesla you are never quite sure if the car you drive away this morning will behave in exactly same way as the one you parked last night.
Right. I'm pretty sure this was the video that triggered the change (it was widely reported and viewed):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrwxEX8qOxA
Notice it has nothing that can be interpreted as a divider (median or otherwise). I'm sure the update is mainly to target situations like that.
It's an opportunity to participate, versus a view that some amount of money can fix any problem; which tells me you understand how nothing works.
Not sure what to make of this.
I picked out a nearby 2 lane country road with a few turns in it. No center divider, just the usual line painted in the middle. Speed limit was 65 so set the cruise control to 60 and then enabled AutoPilot. The S then proceeded to stay right at 60 and follow the road just fine.
So I'm not sure what the deal is with the 45mph restriction.
Right. I'm pretty sure this was the video that triggered the change (it was widely reported and viewed):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrwxEX8qOxA
Notice it has nothing that can be interpreted as a divider (median or otherwise). I'm sure the update is mainly to target situations like that.
This happens even on divided highway while I am on right most lane, everyday. The car sharply veers to the left. So I hold the steering wheel to prevent that from happening while travelling that portion of the road. However, if someone is not aware of that behavior accidents can happen. Tesla should fix this soon.If you notice the car is going over a slight hump in the road, this is happened to me quite a few times. If there is a rise or hump in the road, like at a railroad crossing or something else, where the car is confused on what lines are going straight ahead, rather than continue straight ahead, it wants to veer to the left sharply. Should be easily fixed, and the default should be that the car go straightahead unless something shows up that it should turn.
This happens even on divided highway while I am on right most lane, everyday. The car sharply veers to the left. So I hold the steering wheel to prevent that from happening while travelling that portion of the road. However, if someone is not aware of that behavior accidents can happen. Tesla should fix this soon.
I understand this is a firmware change, but is firmware only installed by the SC or should we expect and over the air notice? And is the only way to get launch control is to get the restrictions on the autopilot?
I understand this is a firmware change, but is firmware only installed by the SC or should we expect and over the air notice? And is the only way to get launch control is to get the restrictions on the autopilot?
I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but I do want to point out that you guys probably shouldn't be getting your hopes up about getting this version of the firmware OTA any time soon. If the recent history is any indication of how Tesla has been releasing updates lately, this one is not being released broadly.
Below is a screen capture of the data from the Firmware Upgrade Tracker showing all the firmware versions since version 7 with Auto Steer Beta was released. You can see how many people reported receiving the first two main updates (.56 and .77), as compared to the more recent ones.
My guess is that if you don't have this one yet, the chances of you getting it OTA are quite small.
Edit: And looking at the complete data (not the report below) every single person reporting that they received the current version - 2.9.40 - reported receiving it at a Service Center. So based on that, I'd say the chances of receiving it OTA are even smaller.
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