Jebinc’s Plaid Vibration Experiment Results!!!

[jebinc]

My vibration is about 80% improved in track mode. Have we made Tesla aware of the fact Track Mode improves vibrational issues?

It’s kinda silly to have this problem plague 1000s of Teslas for years and have it be improved dramatically in a mode that is limited for track use. Tesla should be working on an update to make whatever is helping to reduce the vibration apart of normal drive modes.

This thread should be brought to Tesla’s attention.

So, in track mod, you have to slide the bias toggle all the way to “rear”. That eliminates the vibration 100% in all cases where people have done that. Of course, this isn’t a permanent solution, but proves it’s not from half shaft wear. You would be the first case to report “this” vibration still exists when sliding the bias all the way to rear when in track mode. So, are you the first?

@WilliamG

 

[Workmailman]

I'm still running with the vibrating shafts that were replaced in November, 2021. I would love to get new shaft's again, but Tesla will no longer work on the car as they now consider this vibration "normal, no repairs recommended at this time".

Would you still purchase a new Plaid given your current situation/ if you knew about the vibrations? Now that the Plaid is going for like $90k sticker, i'm thinking about getting one. Thoughts?

 

[jebinc]

Would you still purchase a new Plaid given your current situation/ if you knew about the vibrations? Now that the Plaid is going for like $90k sticker, i'm thinking about getting one. Thoughts?

DM sent

 

[bhzmark]

Would you still purchase a new Plaid given your current situation/ if you knew about the vibrations? Now that the Plaid is going for like $90k sticker, i'm thinking about getting one. Thoughts?

Of course I would buy one and most people should not hesitate unless they have childhood trauma from vibrations.

I have one it vibrates and it doesn’t matter at all. There are a few people with vibrations and for those the vibrations to cause them tremendous suffering. They would be much better selling their Tesla and buying something else.

Although who knows?! Maybe they already tried MB, BMW and Audi. . . .

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[n2mb_racing]

Of course I would buy one and most people should not hesitate unless they have childhood trauma from vibrations.

I have one it vibrates and it doesn’t matter at all. There are a few people with vibrations and for those the vibrations to cause them tremendous suffering. They would be much better selling their Tesla and buying something else.

Although who knows?! Maybe they already tried MB, BMW and Audi. . . .

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CLK55 AMG, CLK63 AMG (W208, W209) - I get this minor vibration around 40mph + and gets weaker up in 60 - Everytime I drive around 40mph, I get this minor vibration. and it gets weaker up in 60.. but not completely gone. I thought it was wheel balance, but it is still there after I balanced my...

mbworld.org

Vibration after 40mph

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f30.bimmerpost.com

Vibration at 35-40mph and up.

www.bimmerfest.com

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Bimmerforums is the preferred online BMW Forum and community for BMW owners. At Bimmerforums, you will find technical how-to information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. Our professionals are here to help make...

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Though, my dodge neon srt4, Roadster, P90DL, and M3P didn't vibrate.

 

[jebinc]

Though, my dodge neon srt4, Roadster, P90DL, and M3P didn't vibrate.

Some pushing, “buy, buy, buy” may be doing so to protect their undisclosed investment in TSLA…. Conflict of interest, anyone?

 

[Propofoln]

Did you have the 80+ mph vibration on highway?

 

[jebinc]

Did you have the 80+ mph vibration on highway?

No

 

[WilliamG]

No

My yoke does shake a tiny bit at 80mph. This doesn't bother me too much, but it is there, especially noticeable if you were to let go of the yoke briefly.

 

[Propofoln]

My yoke does shake a tiny bit at 80mph. This doesn't bother me too much, but it is there, especially noticeable if you were to let go of the yoke briefly.

mine is in pedal mainly

 

[jacie6056]

Mine is in pedal mainly

Quick Updates on my side:

Do you have a chance to try to pair it with 19-inch wheel? My 80 mph vibration seems to improve greatly when I get a chance to pick up a 19 inch tempest wheel.

 

[Propofoln]

Quick Updates on my side:

Do you have a chance to try to pair it with 19-inch wheel? My 80 mph vibration seems to improve greatly when I get a chance to pick up a 19 inch tempest wheel.

I'm not putting 19s on my Plaid

 

[jebinc]

I'm not putting 19s on my Plaid

Yeah, the right 19s look terrible. But, with these crappy 19s I also don’t get the nice 21” front tire skipping benefit when trying to turn when it’s cold, or the premature rear inner tire wear due to excessive negative camber, either. Oh well, sucks to run 19s.

 

[lbowroom]

Yeah, the right 19s look terrible. Oh well, sucks to run 19s.

Agreed, lol.

 

[SucreTease]

Yeah, the right 19s look terrible.

Which wheels are those? They look great!

Did you go with the same size as stock, or did you go square (i.e. non-staggered)?

Also, did you note any change in energy consumption or range with these wheels compared to the stock wheels?

 

[jebinc]

Which wheels are those? They look great!

Did you go with the same size as stock, or did you go square (i.e. non-staggered)?

Also, did you note any change in energy consumption or range with these wheels compared to the stock wheels?

These are Signature SV104s. Stock size, offset and tires (Pirellis). These wheels are mono block forged. Super light and strong - this only improves things.

If you go this route, you can probably negotiate (off line) a better price than list…. Mine also have the beadlock knurl.

 

[SucreTease]

These are Signature SV104s. Stock size, offset and tires (Pirellis). These wheels are mono block forged. Super light and strong - this only improves things.

If you go this route, you can probably negotiate (off line) a better price than list…. Mine also have the beadlock knurl.

Those are expensive wheels. Negotiate where? I am not sure what you mean by "off line".

 

[scrapps]

Those are expensive wheels. Negotiate where? I am not sure what you mean by "off line".

Email [email protected] after taking a look on their site and he can set you up with the right fitment for you. He can also let you know if there's any deals to be had.

 

[jebinc]

Those are expensive wheels. Negotiate where? I am not sure what you mean by "off line".

You get what you pay for. Want cheap, go cast or flow forged, which is just cast, rebranded to sound better. DM the guy on TMC for a price, if interested. .

 

[n2mb_racing]

You get what you pay for. Want cheap, go cast or flow forged, which is just cast, rebranded to sound better. DM the guy on TMC for a price, if interested. .

If I were buying my car again, I think I'd get the 19s stock and then order the track pack. The track pack 20 wheels look good for a reasonable price. I'd probably put Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on the 20s after burning through the stock rubber. I'd put some all seasons or winter tires on the stock 19s.