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What is interesting is that from that picture the wheel doesn't look too bad, it looks mainly like you dismounted the tire. (I'm sure there is more that we can't see in that little picture.)
Chopr147
Active Member
I'm sorry I doubted you. That looks nasty! After the suspension broo-ha-ha it is not paranoia to think posts are intentionally set up to make Tesla look bad. It is totally unacceptable to wait 4 months w/o a car and no explanations. This is a great forum so I hope you stay and see what great info/advice can be had, despite your bad first impression
Model S M.D.
Ludicrous Radiologist
Ouch! Sorry I doubted you as well. I am glad things are moving along. Can't wait to see the finished product and hear about your repair success story afterwards. Keep us posted!
BoldSharpe
Member
Shawn Snider
Member
Maybe I'm just blind, but the wheel looks to be in the correct spot and all, which would make me think there hasn't been major damage. But like I said it is a small picture, so we really can't see any details. (Other than the tire is destroyed/dismounted.)
Unfortunately with the whole suspension thing, I believe TMC members have a right to be critical. If you don't know, the OP on that thread posted April 28, and filed with NHTSA the same day. Meanwhile the entire thread just kept going and going with the OP ultimately being "convinced" by another poster to file with NHTSA. The most salient comment I saw on the first day of that thread was by a guy who strips salvaged Teslas. IIRC he said "There's more to this story than meets the eye..."
So nowadays when I see these posts, the first thing I do is check NHTSA website. In my opinion there is nothing wrong with reporting to NHTSA, just be forthright with other posters on this site.
End rant...
Interesting side note, some guy reported the Drive/Reverse to Park function with empty seat to NHTSA. Even though it's clearly an excellent safety feature. If the Jeep Grand Cherokee had that feature maybe Anton Yelchin wouldn't have died.
there was a video where someone was using AP and it thought he was asleep and moved to stop the car i like the idea but it seems it could have taken it a step further and moved it out of the lane of traffic if I was asleep and it stopped in the middle of the highway and i got hit from behind ... but maybe its something that gets added later or just like your suggestion. I hope that a day comes by where they release a SDK for apps i would love to write some custom features
The present Auto pilot does not have a sensor that can detect a car coming up from behind in the next lane. Hence it cannot safely change lanes to pull over to the side of the road.
Actually what I was describing is something different, not associated with Autopilot. The Model S (and presumably Model X) has a safety feature. If you leave the car in drive or reverse and the car senses that no one is in the drivers seat then it will go into park automatically. So no rolling around without a driver. Definitely at low speeds, I don't know about highway speeds, but I doubt it occurs at that point.
I found this out because I tend to lift myself off the seat to look backwards out the back window, watching for traffic when I back up. The car put itself into park each time. I checked with Tesla and they told me to keep my butt in the seat, and it is a safety feature (much more politely but that's the gist). My wife experienced the forward automatic park feature when trying to reach for something on the dashboard.
Now when I reverse, I use the back-up camera which does a great job especially since it is a wide angle lense and actually has great night time resolution.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
gpcordaro
Member
I had my car in the shop at the ROSS PARK SEARS, the work was done by a Tesla ranger, for front breaks. I had 78,000 miles on my front breaks and rotors before they had to be replaced. The rear pads are only worn about 50% . Tesla was very gracious in giving me a loaner, despite or differences over the suspension problem of the past. Tesla has proven themselves to be very professional and went above and beyond in providing me a loaner car today. I am back in love with my car and with Tesla as a company. Sadowner you will be pleased when the car is finished and hopefully converted back to a happy owner.
NikeWings
Active Member
WOW,Wisconsin has serious curbs.
Probably tons of folklore floating around, but my DS told me a few people were in accidents from sitting in the back seat with no driver at the wheel, thus the weight sensor in the driver seat.
gpcordaro
Member
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