artsci's Model S modifications

[mknox]

True, but the number of states that it's not allowed is getting smaller all the time.

Right turns on Red is allowed in Ontario, but I had thought it was illegal in Quebec. I have relatives there who tell me it's only illegal in Montreal. I can never be sure in Quebec, so I just wait, and if the guy behind honks, I'll go! (Any Quebecois want to help me out on this???)

 

[Alpha]

This is the best idea I've seen so far. Are these units really any good though? The web site looks cheap...

Now that I've finalized my order and will today receive the MVPA, the mods I've planned finally will soon have a car to put them on. Here's my list:
Parking Dynamics front and rear electromagnetic parking sensors

 

[clea]

Right turns on Red is allowed in Ontario, but I had thought it was illegal in Quebec. I have relatives there who tell me it's only illegal in Montreal. I can never be sure in Quebec, so I just wait, and if the guy behind honks, I'll go! (Any Quebecois want to help me out on this???)

yes that is correct, turning right on a red is now generally allowed everywhere except on the island of Montreal (i.e. not just montreal itself).

 

[mknox]

yes that is correct, turning right on a red is now generally allowed everywhere except on the island of Montreal (i.e. not just montreal itself).

Thanks! Don't get there too often, but good to know.

As a kid in Florida, I remember when it was illegal there. When they changed the laws, my Dad said it was because they just couldn't keep up with the northerners making their rights on reds!

 

[dennis]

This is the best idea I've seen so far. Are these units really any good though? The web site looks cheap...

I investigated this option before commiting to aftermarket installation of front and rear ultrasonic parking sensors. The limited reviews I found were not positive, primarily because the electromagnetic sensors cannot detect an object/obstuction until you are 2-3 feet from it.

 

[celter]

I investigated this option before commiting to aftermarket installation of front and rear ultrasonic parking sensors. The limited reviews I found were not positive, primarily because the electromagnetic sensors cannot detect an object/obstuction until you are 2-3 feet from it.

Isn't that what they are supposed to do? Who needs parking sensors from beyond 3 feet?

 

[dennis]

Isn't that what they are supposed to do? Who needs parking sensors from beyond 3 feet?

The problem is that if the car is moving and the sensor doesn't activate until 2-3 feet you don't have time to stop the car. If electromagnetic sensors were superior, they would have been adopted by the car manufacturers. Instead, they all still install ultrasonic sensors.

 

[Alpha]

The problem is that if the car is moving and the sensor doesn't activate until 2-3 feet you don't have time to stop the car. If electromagnetic sensors were superior, they would have been adopted by the car manufacturers. Instead, they all still install ultrasonic sensors.

I have sonar (ultrasonic?) sensors (factory) in my Toyota Sienna (minivan) and I love them. They come in most handy when parking. You know when you are getting too close to a wall, or the car next to you. I'm a little concerned with the Tesla. Several owners have inadvertently scraped the rims while parking. I was looking for something to help me avoid that...

It's too bad there is not a factory option from Tesla for some kind of proximity sensors as they would likely have innovated and taken it to a whole new level! At least the rear view camera is very high quality...

 

[ZestyChicken]

The OP suggested "Parking Dynamics front and rear electromagnetic parking sensors." I just wonder if you can install those in a Tesla...

 

[artsci]

The problem is that if the car is moving and the sensor doesn't activate until 2-3 feet you don't have time to stop the car. If electromagnetic sensors were superior, they would have been adopted by the car manufacturers. Instead, they all still install ultrasonic sensors.

I've you have a habit of driving into a space at high speed that might be a problem, but when I park it's at a very slow pace, especially as I approach an obstacle. Even with ultrasonic detectors, which I have on my Volt, I have to park with care. They offer very little protection if I make moves too quickly.

 

[Benjam]

I am ditching the stock 19" wheels and using the $3500 I saved not getting the 21" wheels to get a nice set of aftermarket wheels. They will be lighter, stronger, and look better than the stockers plus I will still have the 19" for winter duties.

I highly doubt you will find 21" wheels + tires for $3500 that are better than the ones Tesla offers. I have looked and there are few alternatives, as 21" is not a standard size.

 

[palmer_md]

It's too bad there is not a factory option from Tesla for some kind of proximity sensors as they would likely have innovated and taken it to a whole new level! At least the rear view camera is very high quality...

or you can go with the low tech solution. Curb feeler - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[ViperDoc]

In Pennsylvania (at least when I learned to drive back in the late 70's), they also allowed Left on Red after stopping IF you were turning from a one way street to another one way street. This makes perfect sense since you are not crossing an active lane, yet none of the states I have lived in since allow it (FL, CT, VT).

 

[MikeK]

CA allows that.

 

[alset]

In Pennsylvania (at least when I learned to drive back in the late 70's), they also allowed Left on Red after stopping IF you were turning from a one way street to another one way street. This makes perfect sense since you are not crossing an active lane, yet none of the states I have lived in since allow it (FL, CT, VT).

Left turn on red (one way) is allowed in most states including Florida - 316.075 - - 2011 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate. Not allowed in CT, VT and a few others.

 

[jcstp]

Park Assist

 

[carrerascott]

I take it that Bosch park assist requires drilling holes in the bumper? (shiver)

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[Babylonfive]

I take it that Bosch park assist requires drilling holes in the bumper? (shiver)

I wonder if a small ridge of black plastic could be slung under the rear bumper to carry the sensors, set back just a small amount - to avoid bumper-drilling... <shiver>

 

[Alpha]

This seems like a possible solution too Alloy Wheel Repairs, Protection, Refurbishment, Cleaning & Polishing at least for the rim scraping issue... A good post with a lot of detail and pics by one guy who did it on his S is here: Car Care: @#)$(*!% Curb rash...

 

[PorscheDealer]

Yeah I totally agree with you on the front grill

Have to figure a grille option, current grill cheapens the look if the car.

I think that a nice black mesh insert would look best. I am going to have my bodyshop do that for me in addition to complete chrome black out package.