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FSD on Older Model S
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"Computer" - probably not. But lots of if-then s.
"FSD Capabilities" - That's a long and debatable answer. I would lean towards slightly yes on current capabilities, but hopefully definitely not in the longer term.
Needs more info about specific cars. Just keep digging on here isn't a bad thing. You will find out a lot that you didn't know you might need to know.
If you like the M3 and it meets your needs, then a newer one with HW3 / FSD avoids a lot of what ifs you get going the MS route. But if you really prefer the MS, then no option imo but to start getting stuck in to the many pro's / con's and finer points. If you fancy a gamble on a private party sale (or better direct from Tesla) with MCU1 and paid FSD, then you MIGHT end up getting luck with MCU2 update (or significant longterm fix to MCU1) and HW3 upgrade. But lots of ifs....
"FSD Capabilities" - That's a long and debatable answer. I would lean towards slightly yes on current capabilities, but hopefully definitely not in the longer term.
Needs more info about specific cars. Just keep digging on here isn't a bad thing. You will find out a lot that you didn't know you might need to know.
If you like the M3 and it meets your needs, then a newer one with HW3 / FSD avoids a lot of what ifs you get going the MS route. But if you really prefer the MS, then no option imo but to start getting stuck in to the many pro's / con's and finer points. If you fancy a gamble on a private party sale (or better direct from Tesla) with MCU1 and paid FSD, then you MIGHT end up getting luck with MCU2 update (or significant longterm fix to MCU1) and HW3 upgrade. But lots of ifs....
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Ouch. Now my car is an "older" Tesla.
Even with the MCU2 and fsd computer, there are differences but in terms of user experience the differences are almost imperceptible. They'll have the same features but newer cars vibrate the steering wheel instead is chime before auto lane change with NoA. Can't think of another user difference.
Even with the MCU2 and fsd computer, there are differences but in terms of user experience the differences are almost imperceptible. They'll have the same features but newer cars vibrate the steering wheel instead is chime before auto lane change with NoA. Can't think of another user difference.
DanCar
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Some of the differences are outlined here: Tesla Autopilot - Wikipedia
2016 cameras didn't sense blue, where as new ones do detect the blue color. None have a green pixel sensor yet. Having less color sensors improves night vision.
2016 cameras didn't sense blue, where as new ones do detect the blue color. None have a green pixel sensor yet. Having less color sensors improves night vision.
If it has the FSD option, it will have hw3 eventually. Note you'll need mcu2 to have the same features. It's a further 2500 upgrade.
I've got a 2016 with hw3 and mcu2.
thanks for the info! If you had MCU1 with FSD, and you upgrade to MCU 2 for $2,500 will they install HW3 or do you have to pay for that upgrade too?
HW3 is included with FSD regardless of MCU. Currently all FSD features run fine (stop sign/light is only real FSD feature at present) on MCU1 but it is other features such as dashcam that seem hobbled. Other media features obviously do not run on MCU1.
