ithinkmac
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I figure they might be adding Starlink sat receivers on the roof in a year or two to replace 5G. What better than to use your own service (I mean SpaceX's)
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Major 2021 Model X refresh pending [Update: Unveiled January 27, 2021]
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8) Ventilated Seats and/or seats with massage.
9) Charge port with CCS integrated (for Europe?) (may bring a new design to rear lights)
10) New center console with two wireless phone chargers
11) Horizontal screen + additional heads up display and screen for hvac in the rear
12) Doble glass in front doors
13) New improved headlights (with "matrix" for Europe.)
14) Better soundproofing
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the wish list is never ending
Tiger
Active Member
While we're at it, I'll throw in my whish too - a roof rack for Model X.
And no, I don't mean seasuckers (they tend to fly off, eventually, while driving).
It might need to be dynamic to cope with the wing doors, or not be a full rack (or the doors must go).
And no, I don't mean seasuckers (they tend to fly off, eventually, while driving).
It might need to be dynamic to cope with the wing doors, or not be a full rack (or the doors must go).
Tiger
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alexargo
Member
I think I mostly agree with you except for on 5a - which I believe was a 5G modem. There have been firmware leaks that include support for the next version of the current modem that is used in Tesla's cars that is a 5G modem that is shipping in already released to production firmware so this seem imminent in some Tesla car, whether it be a 3 or Y or S or X.
henderrj
Active Member
It’s probably because the pump pistons released pressure or it wasn’t on glass but metal. I check mine regularly on the same day & over several days
Tiger
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Integrating it with the frunk or hood might make more sense.
Tiger
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My brain can't keep anything in check for several days, so I need bolt-ons. Best process, is no process.
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Nerdy_Engineer
Brett - The Nerdy Engineer
@verygreen has been awfully quiet about this shutdown and potential refresh. I wonder if he knows something, but Tesla asked him not to share it, or if Tesla had gotten better at hiding stuff from him?
DanCar
Active Member
the changes are coming, this was clear as far back as last year, but they don't really put timing in firmware so I don't know.
I have not seen anything definitive about S/X.
I have not seen anything definitive about S/X.
Uncle Paul
Well-Known Member
Tesla has a policy of continous improvements, reducing the need for frequent Model changes, but sometimes they need to change a bunch of things at the same time, so we consider them major refreshes.
strider
Active Member
IMO the S and X will jump from 18650 to 4680. The gains are not large enough to justify the redesign of the pack only to immediately redo it for 4680.
I think it may make sense to debut the 4680 in the S/X. Volume is lower so would give them a chance to ramp production more gently. That being said, I do not foresee 4680s in January.
Heat Pump is highly probable.
I think it may make sense to debut the 4680 in the S/X. Volume is lower so would give them a chance to ramp production more gently. That being said, I do not foresee 4680s in January.
Heat Pump is highly probable.
henderrj
Active Member
it is possible that they would redesign the chassis so that a new pack for the new cells would fit, but not yet use the new cells They may use 18650s inside of a pack the correct size, while they wait for the production of the batteries to increase to the point where they can use them properly. Shoot, they may even keep that configuration and only use the new cells for the plaid version.
I don't think they need to worry about the structural pack idea with these cars. The S and the x. They're large enough that the weight penalty is not enough to warrant a rework of the body design to that degree.
