Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[WilliamG]

Random question while we’re bored: can you use the cooled seats while using heat in the car?

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Random question while we’re bored: can you use the cooled seats while using heat in the car?

I think that's a no. That's more of a German car thing. The MS makes you select 'Heat' or 'Cool' before choosing your heat/cool level.

 

[WilliamG]

I think that's a no. That's more of a German car thing. The MS makes you select 'Heat' or 'Cool' before choosing your heat/cool level.

I figured so. With one heat pump it seemed unlikely, though that would be so nice. I can be cold in the winter, but my back still gets warm in the seat…

How do German cars manage this?

 

[EndlessPlaid]

I figured so. With one heat pump it seemed unlikely, though that would be so nice. I can be cold in the winter, but my back still gets warm in the seat…

How do German cars manage this?

Dude I have no clue lol. Seems pretty complex to me.

 

[WilliamG]

Dude I have no clue lol. Seems pretty complex to me.

Hah yeah. Oh well. Guess I’ll slum it in the winter.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Hah yeah. Oh well. Guess I’ll slum it in the winter.

First world problems lol!

 

[WilliamG]

First world problems lol!

They’re still problems!

 

[EndlessPlaid]

They’re still problems!

Heck yeah they are!

 

[uthatcher]

I figured so. With one heat pump it seemed unlikely, though that would be so nice. I can be cold in the winter, but my back still gets warm in the seat…

How do German cars manage this?

Many cars, including German cars, are just circulating the cabin air into the seats, meaning it’s a ventilation, not an air conditioning system. Not all, but many. Most of the heated seat systems are a heating element within the seat, circulated air is not required.

I’ve also had a Mercedes that could run the ventilated seats and heated seats simultaneously. The ventilation moved air through the seat while the heating element heated the seat.

 

[WilliamG]

Many cars, including German cars, are just circulating the cabin air into the seats, meaning it’s a ventilation, not an air conditioning system. Not all, but many. Most of the heated seat systems are a heating element within the seat, circulated air is not required.

I’ve also had a Mercedes that could run the ventilated seats and heated seats simultaneously. The ventilation moved air through the seat while the heating element heated the seat.

Not sure I understand the point of the last part. But I’m not that smart, clearly.

 

[Mandarin]

Even if you find a shop without delay, it would likely take at least 3 days to ppf the entire car. You’d be better off flat bedding the car home.

I know. I’ll be a whole week on the east coast

 

[Nappypapi]

Well as proven... edd doesn't matter..my EDD is still July....unless there this is a glitch and we are still in matrix.... Which means I'm a black neo AND don't need elon to send me a LR....because i can make one....

*Mind blown*

 

[keith58]

I bet you anything you’re wrong. Going from my Model 3 P to my friend’s Plaid was just insanity, and we drove both back to back. The LR is a little quicker than the 3P, but my goodness, Plaid is just madness.

How was the Plaid's overall sportiness and steering feel compared to the 3P?

 

[2101Guy]

Guys, sorry for oof topic. I need your help especially from people from MD, Pennsylvania and NY.

I have finalized everything and will take delivery of my new Plaid in Baltimore this coming Tuesday.

I want to drive the car back to Seattle but need to protect it.

If you know someone who owns or if you are the one who runs a detailing shop and would be able to take me without a lane for full-body PPF late Tuesday, early Wednesday I will appreciate it a lot.
Please let me know in PM.

https://www.amazon.com/XPEL-TW4T20-Temporary-Protection-Tracwrap/dp/B01M5LEEB0/ref=asc_df_B01M5LEEB0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312061963574&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9744657340718393854&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008393&hvtargid=pla-571946712678&psc=1

 

[lolachampcar]

Tesla are actually in the process of removing phones from SAs so you'll only be able to email them T_T

Further refining the "customer facing" process

 

[lolachampcar]

So confused. My EDD says August and it's now August yet I have no car.Anyone explain please?

Silly buyer
August ELON time

 

[lolachampcar]

Warning - way off topic
I had three other (reasonably large) guys in the car yesterday and accelerated hard in an 80 mph sweeper. The front tires were skittering as they clawed across the pavement trying to get the nose around. It was a too much acceleration locked dif feeling so I do not think Tesla has done much with torque vectoring yet. It feels like the car electronics are set up for straight line acceleration right now.

 

[drdonger]

Warning - way off topic
I had three other (reasonably large) guys in the car yesterday and accelerated hard in an 80 mph sweeper. The front tires were skittering as they clawed across the pavement trying to get the nose around. It was a too much acceleration locked dif feeling so I do not think Tesla has done much with torque vectoring yet. It feels like the car electronics are set up for straight line acceleration right now.

This is what separates Porsche. They prioritize handling and braking over straight line speed.

 

[lolachampcar]

This is what separates Porsche. They prioritize handling and braking over straight line speed.

Sir
I know Porsche and Tesla is no Porsche
.

 

[AMGF]

This is what separates Porsche. They prioritize handling and braking over straight line speed.

Oh come on now. Porsche took how many generations before putting double A arms on the GT3? Talk about prioritizing handling. For the braking I’ll give it to you though, the Plaid should have come with carbon-ceramic, that’s a fumble.

Tesla will over the air upgrade the handling of the car in a future Track update. That is what separates Tesla. They can download better handling ota.