Refreshed Model S and Plaid Vibration demographics

[jebinc]

Your input is needed for a ongoing vibration experiment discussed here.

Jebinc’s Plaid Vibration Experiment Results!!!

First, please refer to the thread below for detail information about this affliction, as that will not be discussed in this thread. https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/refreshed-model-s-model-vibration-tracking-and-information-thread.249344/#post-6202310 Second, I’m not recommending any...

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[mswlogo]

Thank you for posting this poll.
I would think if newer cars had this fix Service would know what to do with earlier cars. And apparently they don’t. With sone reports of “it’s normal” from Service.

 

[jebinc]

Two votes cast, really?!

 

[Jameslook]

I don't think people understand when you say first half or second half. It's too vague. You need to actually put a date range in there.

 

[serendipitous]

I think a few different types of vibration have been described. I previously thought I didn't have it, but as with some of the other reported gremlins like the yoke buzz, when I tried really hard to find it, it was there. Mine is a very very subtle lugging feeling at steady, light throttle around 43mph. It's virtually unnoticeable unless I really try to keep my speed in the right zone with very gentle acceleration. It doesn't bother me.

My car is always in Low, and I also lowered it with the N2itive links by about 1" at around 1300 miles. I floor it frequently but have only done one or two actual launch mode launches. November build, NF460 VIN.

 

[WilliamG]

I think a few different types of vibration have been described. I previously thought I didn't have it, but as with some of the other reported gremlins like the yoke buzz, when I tried really hard to find it, it was there. Mine is a very very subtle lugging feeling at steady, light throttle around 43mph. It's virtually unnoticeable unless I really try to keep my speed in the right zone with very gentle acceleration. It doesn't bother me.

My car is always in Low, and I also lowered it with the N2itive links by about 1" at around 1300 miles. I floor it frequently but have only done one or two actual launch mode launches. November build, NF460 VIN.

Interesting. So even keeping the car in Low does not fully solve this issue. Perhaps it just lessens the effect for a greater period of time...

 

[jebinc]

Bump

 

[mswlogo]

Maybe it’s a good sign that only 4 people on the forum have the problem at all.

 

[Jameslook]

Maybe it’s a good sign that only 4 people on the forum have the problem at all.

I think all the Plaids produced from June - at least Dec of 2021 have the issue. Most people aren't particular enough to notice it.

 

[jebinc]

I think all the Plaids produced from June - at least Dec of 2021 have the issue. Most people aren't particular enough to notice it.

Still, zero people have reported the vibration on more recent 2022 builds.

 

[jlope001]

I have the vibration issue and its a 2022. Took delivery Feb 15, 2022.

 

[jebinc]

I have the vibration issue and its a 2022. Took delivery Feb 15, 2022.

@jlope001 Thank you for sharing. Can you describe your vibration and the conditions in which it occurs?

"Refreshed" Model S model VIBRATION tracking and information thread!!!

This thread aims to capture sub model (dual and trim motor) vibration occurrences for "refreshed" Model S cars. Please comment with as much information you can, should your car have this affliction (including VIN range). Issue Description: Vibration felt in accelerator pedal and sometime in...

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Jebinc’s Plaid Vibration Experiment Results!!!

First, please refer to the thread below for detail information about this affliction, as that will not be discussed in this thread. https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/refreshed-model-s-model-vibration-tracking-and-information-thread.249344/#post-6202310 Second, I’m not recommending any...

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[Mike514]

Still, zero people have reported the vibration on more recent 2022 builds.

I am having vibration on my 2022 S Plaid only for the first minute or two of driving then it goes away. Weird.

 

[Mike514]

@jlope001 Thank you for sharing. Can you describe your vibration and the conditions in which it occurs?

"Refreshed" Model S model VIBRATION tracking and information thread!!!

This thread aims to capture sub model (dual and trim motor) vibration occurrences for "refreshed" Model S cars. Please comment with as much information you can, should your car have this affliction (including VIN range). Issue Description: Vibration felt in accelerator pedal and sometime in...

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Jebinc’s Plaid Vibration Experiment Results!!!

First, please refer to the thread below for detail information about this affliction, as that will not be discussed in this thread. https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/refreshed-model-s-model-vibration-tracking-and-information-thread.249344/#post-6202310 Second, I’m not recommending any...

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I am having vibration on my 2022 S plaid first minute then goes away.

 

[Mike514]

I have the vibration issue and its a 2022. Took delivery Feb 15, 2022.

Me too

 

[Pcm888usa]

I have the vibration issue and its a 2022. Took delivery Feb 15, 2022.

I don't have vibration issue and it is a 2022 built and delivered 2022.

 

[paulchou]

My LR has the vibration issue. Feb 12 2022 delivery date. I played around w/ various settings, it seems my car is at its smoothest when I set the suspension to low, advanced suspension -> ride comfort to soft, and handling to comfort.

Not sure if it's related, but when I do floor it occasionally, sometimes I get noticeable vibration in the yoke even at higher speeds. I've driven a few loaners (P90Ds) and it's buttery smooth acceleration all the way. My theory is the vibration at ~43 gets amplified when you don't let go the pedal and the vibration doesn't get a chance to die off.

To be perfectly honest, the occasional hard acceleration vibration bothers me more, even though I don't do it very often. In any case, from following this thread and a couple of other threads that the vibration does go away w/ further lowering (w/ lowering links) and/or track mode that favors rear motor? It makes me hopeful that it could be solved by software one day - I would gladly trade off a few tenth of seconds 0-60 for buttery smooth acceleration at all speeds.

 

[WilliamG]

My LR has the vibration issue. Feb 12 2022 delivery date. I played around w/ various settings, it seems my car is at its smoothest when I set the suspension to low, advanced suspension -> ride comfort to soft, and handling to comfort.

Not sure if it's related, but when I do floor it occasionally, sometimes I get noticeable vibration in the yoke even at higher speeds. I've driven a few loaners (P90Ds) and it's buttery smooth acceleration all the way. My theory is the vibration at ~43 gets amplified when you don't let go the pedal and the vibration doesn't get a chance to die off.

To be perfectly honest, the occasional hard acceleration vibration bothers me more, even though I don't do it very often. In any case, from following this thread and a couple of other threads that the vibration does go away w/ further lowering (w/ lowering links) and/or track mode that favors rear motor? It makes me hopeful that it could be solved by software one day - I would gladly trade off a few tenth of seconds 0-60 for buttery smooth acceleration at all speeds.

Yes at full acceleration there’s a resonance/vibration through the whole car. My 2021 Plaid had it, and my 2022 Plaid does too. I don’t mind that since this is a LOT of power surge and is kinda/sorta part of the experience. The general vibration at ~40mph+ when just cruising is way more frustrating (for me at least).

 

[paulchou]

Yes at full acceleration there’s a resonance/vibration through the whole car. My 2021 Plaid had it, and my 2022 Plaid does too. I don’t mind that since this is a LOT of power surge and is kinda/sorta part of the experience. The general vibration at ~40mph+ when just cruising is way more frustrating (for me at least).

I would've accepted it as par for the course as well EXCEPT I've driven a few P90D loaners that have buttery acceleration all the way. Bear in mind as loaners they were most likely hard driven and not well taken care of. The loaner (2nd P90D) I have now has almost 70k miles yet I can NOT make it vibrate at all at any speed (although it feels a little bit floaty when flooring it.) Overall I would not trade my current S for the P90D but it just shows what's possible.

 

[WilliamG]

I would've accepted it as par for the course as well EXCEPT I've driven a few P90D loaners that have buttery acceleration all the way. Bear in mind as loaners they were most likely hard driven and not well taken care of. The loaner (2nd P90D) I have now has almost 70k miles yet I can NOT make it vibrate at all at any speed (although it feels a little bit floaty when flooring it.) Overall I would not trade my current S for the P90D but it just shows what's possible.

I hear you. But the Plaid is making a LOT more power than a P90D, for example. The LR, though… that’s a different story…