I am new to this forum and I am a proud Tesla owner. I look forward meeting the Tesla crowd having been an Audi RS owner for years.
The Tesla has some very distinct features which makes it absolutely unique to drive, besides the obvious electric drive train. Having no gear box to deal with, makes driving very different. You are always in the "right gear". Regardless of speed, if I need instant power, it's always right there. This makes driving a Tesla a very confident car to drive around because you quickly get used to what power you have at what speed. It never varies; you punch it 10 mph and you know what is coming. You punch it at 50 mph, it's less, but it is consistent. You quickly learn what's available at different speeds. Unlike a car with a 6-speed gear box, should you be in 5th gear coasting down a 45 mph road, if you want power, you must quickly gear down and let the engine breathe-in. (ICE manufacturers are now developing electrically spooled turbo chargers to minimize this). The consistently instant power is a great Tesla feature.
The MS is very heavy and it has a low center of gravity. This combination gives the MS a very sure footed feel to it when driven as a daily driver. The car grips bumps and pot holes without interruption inside the cabin. Cornering and breaking does not dip much considering the lack of an active suspension system. The aluminum frame helps too. The car feels great unless you start pushing the limits. Hopefully some aftermarket parts will soon be available to resolve some of the handling issues this 5,000lb car needs help with. Adjustable coil-overs, stiffer strut mounts, and stiffer sway bars should make a big difference.
It is an electronic master piece. The transition into a Tesla reminds me of when I first switched from an old Nokia phone to the first generation iPhone. Great stuff and I am sure there will be loads of updates and improvements as the months goes by. I have not had any electronic issues besides the home-link remote being a bit stubborn not communicating well. No failure, just stubborn at times.
Finally, in my opinion, there is one major design flaw with the car. I would say this a typical problem of a "new" car company. Side-step the break pedal and it rattles and makes a terrible noise. The car is a Rembrandt and the break pedal design is putting graffiti on it.
What a great car! :biggrin:
The Tesla has some very distinct features which makes it absolutely unique to drive, besides the obvious electric drive train. Having no gear box to deal with, makes driving very different. You are always in the "right gear". Regardless of speed, if I need instant power, it's always right there. This makes driving a Tesla a very confident car to drive around because you quickly get used to what power you have at what speed. It never varies; you punch it 10 mph and you know what is coming. You punch it at 50 mph, it's less, but it is consistent. You quickly learn what's available at different speeds. Unlike a car with a 6-speed gear box, should you be in 5th gear coasting down a 45 mph road, if you want power, you must quickly gear down and let the engine breathe-in. (ICE manufacturers are now developing electrically spooled turbo chargers to minimize this). The consistently instant power is a great Tesla feature.
The MS is very heavy and it has a low center of gravity. This combination gives the MS a very sure footed feel to it when driven as a daily driver. The car grips bumps and pot holes without interruption inside the cabin. Cornering and breaking does not dip much considering the lack of an active suspension system. The aluminum frame helps too. The car feels great unless you start pushing the limits. Hopefully some aftermarket parts will soon be available to resolve some of the handling issues this 5,000lb car needs help with. Adjustable coil-overs, stiffer strut mounts, and stiffer sway bars should make a big difference.
It is an electronic master piece. The transition into a Tesla reminds me of when I first switched from an old Nokia phone to the first generation iPhone. Great stuff and I am sure there will be loads of updates and improvements as the months goes by. I have not had any electronic issues besides the home-link remote being a bit stubborn not communicating well. No failure, just stubborn at times.
Finally, in my opinion, there is one major design flaw with the car. I would say this a typical problem of a "new" car company. Side-step the break pedal and it rattles and makes a terrible noise. The car is a Rembrandt and the break pedal design is putting graffiti on it.
What a great car! :biggrin:
