Depends on which vibration issue you're talking about. If it's the 80 mph vibration, then no. If it's the lower speed vibration, then yes, but if you already have it at that speed without accelerating, then lowering the car won't help. The only time lowering will help if there's a lower speed vibration during acceleration that isn't there while not accelerating.
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Have they finally fixed the Model S yet? Interested in 2024 plaid.
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Depends on which vibration issue you're talking about. If it's the 80 mph vibration, then no. If it's the lower speed vibration, then yes, but if you already have it at that speed without accelerating, then lowering the car won't help. The only time lowering will help if there's a lower speed vibration during acceleration that isn't there while not accelerating.
When I had the issue, they also tried to claim that this was just an NVH issue that wouldn't effect functionality and they declined to fix it the third time. I asked them to put it in writing that it would not weaken the forelinks causing them to fail even at low speed. During that time, it was a well known fact that the forelinks would break without warning, usually when backing up slowly and only on dual motor cars.
They declined to put it in writing to my request in writing but instead replaced the cv half shafts for the third time (4th set).
Those forelinks were revised with a stronger version eventually but they never made a recall out of it.
Third time. 4th set. After the third replacement, I lowered the car 1" and the problem never came back. That 1" is the original factory height from 2014 and earlier before they raised cars 1" with software to mitigate battery strikes.
OP here. Looks like I should def not get a Model S Plaid at this point in time. 
Especially now that I live two hours from service center instead of 8 minutes.
Especially now that I live two hours from service center instead of 8 minutes.
...and LR. Same problems happen on both.OP here. Looks like I should def not get a Model S Plaid at this point in time.
Especially now that I live two hours from service center instead of 8 minutes.
That’s my most likely contender. The fact it’s the cheapest is just icing on the cake. There’s always C7Z06 or 96 manual…especially GS.
But yeah. I’ll likely grab the ludicrous and wait for the Roadster. Once it’s finally unveiled as some overweight, flying, Elon pipe dream garbage, hopefully Porsche has a fully electric Cayman at that point or I go evil and get a hybrid 911 Turbo.
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21” tire wear issue can now be solve with a simple caber shims and alignment EVPE Camber Shim Kit (2021+ Model S /X LR & Plaid)
Some people say the vibration can be cured with lowering link. I had the links but still vibrates. Now I just live with it. ( Tesla replace half shaft once)
Some people say the vibration can be cured with lowering link. I had the links but still vibrates. Now I just live with it. ( Tesla replace half shaft once)
What do you mean by 'latest battery technology'? Still has 18650, right?
I'm going to test drive a new Model S tomorrow and just want to be informed.
And the pack was completely redesigned with the Plaid. Longitudinal modules and better cooling allow for higher peak output and faster charging. While the form factor may be older the 18650 has distinct advantages in high performance situations.
Higher surface area to volume ratio than the larger cells allows for faster cooling.
I have a 2020 3 and and 2023 S LR. No cold leg. No vibration. S is so much better. Air suspension really makes a difference. Also a ton of room. Able to put 4 people and 3 full sized suitcases and 2 carry ons and back packs and still have room. Do you need the plaid? LR gets over 400 Range and is crazy fast. Seems to me most issues with S are with plaid owners.I've been borerline for a while about ordering an S Plaid while waiting on the 3029 Roadster. I have a 3 and a Y and waiting on a Roadster and CT. Our new place has extremely muddy roads that they're throwing rocks on to fix. I noticed today it absolutely destroyed the front of both of my rocker panels. I wonder if getting an S that can lift is the way to go. On the 3 forum everyone seems pretty happy. When I hop into the S forum it seems like nothing but issues. Have they finally nailed it with the 2024? Our 3 and Y have been flawless and now our closest service center is two hours away. I hear about people making frequent trips to their service places with Model S.
Big issues were vibration....mostly fixed now right?
Cold left leg. I live in NH and it gets cold. They added a seal to the door this year, no? Probably fixed?
Tires getting torn apart. Just 21s, right? Is that fixed now, what's the deal?
I love the 3 but the S I can have my dog in the back hatch, throw my bike in, faster and better looking. When I had a plaid S for a week with Euro it was nice but just felt a little older tech/deign than the 3. It's an "old car" that they've greatly updated instead of a new design and clearly Tesla is more of a big boy company now than it was in the past when they first designed that thing.
So, is it good or will I regret it?
Thank you!
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Gene
If he enjoys the kick the model 3 performance gives from a dig, he wouldn’t enjoy the LR. The LR shines at higher speeds, but that sensation of accelerating like a bat out of hell isn’t there from a standstill.
The 400 mile range isn’t real. And asides for the cold start vibration the two cars have basically the same issues.
I don’t have any issues and the range is much more real than the 3’s range. I drove about 5 hours mostly above 70mph in 20 degree weather without charging the S LR. Also, the 0-60 in 2.9 is crazy fast for me and I would say lot of people.
Which tires and setup do you recommend?Vibration issues are still present on the Plaids. Software update hasn't fixed anything for me.
But other than that, build quality is solid on mine. No creaks or rattles. I think you're getting a new service center by Manchester, but I've had like 15 service visits in under a year. Mostly for the constant vibration issues
Skip the 21s and grab the 19s so you can run all-seasons. If you get a Plaid, I'm guessing it will come with summers. That being said, I've had my Plaid in some deep snow and it is a tank with the correct tires. Unstoppable
My suggestion would be to just get a Long Range. The Plaids seem to have all the issues
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