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Found this little gem on my $55K Model Y

Discussion in 'Model Y' started by Brown1428, Sep 8, 2020.

  1. asa8080

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    Ah, so someone bought 20K car could drive "life and death issue" (c) , eh? ;)
    From regulators point of view there is no such factor as a price, btw.

    p.s. in numbers sold they probably make more then Y.
     
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  2. Daniel in SD

    Daniel in SD Well-Known Member

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  3. CertLive

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    There are a couple of things possibly missing here. One Honda actually contacted their customers about this instead of letting them discover it. Two they have also sold way more cars than Tesla combined I imagine so the statistics of recall I imagine not be a fair comparison. But correct me if I am wrong.

    I checked 197,279 in 2008
     
  4. Brown1428

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    I'm not a bot, you're a bot!
     
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  5. Brown1428

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    I have to say of all issues that detract from an otherwise awesome car this has to be the least meaningful, and by a significant margin. The Model Y is fantastic in too many ways to list, but some of the early cars (including mine) do exhibit a number of problems that stem from poor workmanship and ultimately take away from the ownership experience. This bot looks forward to time when these things are resolved and it can actually enjoy the car!
     
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  6. CertLive

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    Here here! I agree with you. But as long as Tesla employees who hand over cars keep acting like this:

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    It might not ever happen.
     
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  7. AshTruckin'

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    First post here and anticipated 2022 Cybertruck owner (On the pre-order list :D).

    If someone can measure out the strap for me, I can design and 3D print some vibration damping edge protectors for anyone interested.

    I can make them be predominantly PETG for structural rigidity but with with TPU on the inner and outer side to provide the actual damping side of things. Maybe even emboss the Tesla logo on there if I won't get sued for it.
     
  8. JRP3

    JRP3 Hyperactive Member

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    Would not recommend replacing those on a vehicle still under warranty. If something goes wrong with that part Tesla would have an excuse not to replace it.
     
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  9. electricar

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    #289 electricar, Sep 17, 2020
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    I agree that they certainly will change the design to eliminate this Home Depot strap thing because it is labor intensive and a reliability issue - not to mention the bad PR for a company that is last in the JD Power ranking of initial defects. I can understand that getting cars delivered is essential right now but issuing a TSB to update all the strap cars as soon as an " automotive grade " design is available is the proper thing to do so this doesn't turn into another yellow borders on the MCU situation. Tesla needs to do this because this Mickey Mouse engineering is actually worse than the yellow borders since it may have the potential to turn into a safety issue and unleash the full fury of the NTSB and the Tort Bar on the company. I can imagine the headlines now " Improper mounting of LCC in Tesla Model Y implicated in cooling system problem that caused battery fire. " If that sounds far fetched recall the bunched up floor mats ( something the customer could see and easily remedy ) that cost Toyota $1.2 billion.
     
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  10. Occhis

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    @BManCan I’m surprised to hear that Homelink is not a standard feature. I have a 2019 M3 DM LR and it was included in that package. How much is Tesla charging for the upgrade?
     
  11. BManCan

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    The new M3 and MY do not include Homelink and you actually have to purchase through online store and have mobile tech or service install. The cost including installation is US$300 (C$400).
     
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    Okay, then. Good to know.
     
  13. IronPig

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    I can't believe people are still defending Tesla on their bandaid fixes. At some point we have to demand better.

    My 2014 Model S will need to be replaced before the extended warranty runs out and I was thinking the Y would be my next Tesla but I think maybe I'll just get another S. Unless the Plaid models are going balsa wood too...
     
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  14. polyphonic54

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    Soft balsa wood is great for the crumple zones. That big brain thinking will net them the first 6 star safety rating. /s
     
  15. richyrich

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    Is it balsa wood? I thought it was plastic with a wood-effect?
     
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  16. rxlawdude

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    Why does this remind me of that old joke with a wife and husband at the husband's doctor's office:
    "Doc, my husband thinks he's a chicken."
    "I'd like to send him to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation."
    "No. We need the eggs."
     
  17. Rroskey

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    Paying homage to a Morgan?
     
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  18. DanDi58

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    Wow, this thread has turned into something else.... I have to say, as far as we know, I think the only MY with the wood pieces was the OP's car, correct? I'm wondering if his car had some variation of the plastic/strap combination, would he have even noticed it? Kind of reminds me of the 'Safety Issue/Missing Bolts' thread which also blew up, when only 2 cars, to our knowledge, actually had them missing.
     
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  19. DanDi58

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    Except the MY isn't built in China yet (or if it is, it's only for China market consumption). All US MY's are built in the US of A.
     
  20. aaron0k

    aaron0k Two failed MCU's on a S40 & S70D; both at 84k.

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    #300 aaron0k, Sep 23, 2020
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    Incorrect. GeezerSquid also confirmed w/photo that he had the wood trim (first page in thread). Others had variations of white molding. Considering those two had removed their frunk liner and looked, there are probably many others.

    Also, the LCC's constrained with 'nylon brackets'... those are actually Cargo Strap Protectors.
    [​IMG]

    By definition, this is what is known as a "kludge".
     
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