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

[n2mb_racing]

Try messaging Brooks at Dragtimes. I asked him if his plaid has the vibration. He seems to get attention from Tesla. We can also tweet at Elon, but that has limited success unless you are famous.

How about emailing Teslarati and Electrek?

 

[n2mb_racing]

Also, try flooding this video with comments:

 

[Demonhunter]

Agreed, it's BS that this isn't getting more attention.

I commented on Sandy Munros plaid tear down threads, you tubers I1 Tesla, Ryan Shaw and DaErik all recently got plaids. Maybe they can help get the word out.

 

[n2mb_racing]

I commented on Sandy Munros plaid tear down threads, you tubers I1 Tesla, Ryan Shaw and DaErik all recently got plaids. Maybe they can help get the word out.

Ask them if they have the vibration....

 

[fldude]

I got a 2018 Model X loaner from Tesla and I noticed this vibration as well, just like my 2021 LR around 40mph but not as frequent.

 

[n2mb_racing]

I got a 2018 Model X loaner from Tesla and I noticed this vibration as well, just like my 2021 LR around 40mph but not as frequent.

Interesting, since those are the same half shafts. The refresh Model S uses the Raven Model X half shafts..

 

[Donsla MS]

Did all of you with removed repair history not receive any kind of printed paper statement when picking up your car after repairs? Weather it be a purchased repair or a No Charge warranty repair?
The part number should still be on the shafts if you have not driven too far and are able to crawl under the front end...

 

[emailforbrett]

No paper statement. No email. The only source was the history in the app. Had I known they regularly delete what they want from the history, I would have screen shot it.

 

[Donsla MS]

As owner of the vehicle you are entitled to a record of service. This is very important for resale purposes. Try calling or visiting the service center to demand an entire detailed record on your car!!

 

[n2mb_racing]

Does the vibration issue affect 100% of Plaids? Or are there Plaid owners out there who’ve driven 1000+ miles who don’t have this problem?

I would imagine 100%, but some people might not notice it. It's pretty subtle.

 

[onshi]

I would imagine 100%, but some people might not notice it. It's pretty subtle.

Thanks this is good to know. I monitor this thread every day to see if there’s been a engineering resolution. I’ve never driven a Plaid so I don’t know if it’s a deal breaker for me come December time when I buy a new car. Just based on some reports I’ve read here, it sounds annoying enough to where I’m considering a Taycan instead.

 

[n2mb_racing]

Thanks this is good to know. I monitor this thread every day to see if there’s been a engineering resolution. I’ve never driven a Plaid so I don’t know if it’s a deal breaker for me come December time when I buy a new car. Just based on some reports I’ve read here, it sounds annoying enough to where I’m considering a Taycan instead.

It's annoying, but I'm hoping it will be fixed soon... along with the buzz from the yoke and the cubby light. and my passenger side door. Ok, after all those issues are fixed, it will be a great car.

 

[yerEVan]

let’s all drive our plaids with vibration issue to munro and associates. he said his didn’t do it.

 

[jebinc]

Keep pushing for visibility, all. On Social media and all other venues!

 

[jebinc]

I would imagine 100%, but some people might not notice it. It's pretty subtle.

Agreed. 100%, at some point early in life.

 

[jebinc]

Thanks this is good to know. I monitor this thread every day to see if there’s been a engineering resolution. I’ve never driven a Plaid so I don’t know if it’s a deal breaker for me come December time when I buy a new car. Just based on some reports I’ve read here, it sounds annoying enough to where I’m considering a Taycan instead.

If like the prior generation “shutter” issue, you will be visiting this thread for many years before you see a real engineering fix. Yes, I think it was five years before the fix showed up for the last generation, and then, only when a new model was released (aka, Raven).

And hence, the shout out for help in getting this issue more public visibility.

 

[n2mb_racing]

If like the prior generation “shutter” issue, you will be visiting this thread for many years before you see a real engineering fix. Yes, I think it was five years before the fix showed up for the last generation, and then, only when a new model was released (aka, Raven).

And hence, the shout out for help in getting this issue more public visibility.

Was that one only on the Model X? My 2016 P90DL Model S didn't seem to have any vibrations. But, it was also a demo car for 5k miles, so it was probably beat on pretty hard before I got it and maybe they fixed it?

 

[jebinc]

Was that one only on the Model X? My 2016 P90DL Model S didn't seem to have any vibrations. But, it was also a demo car for 5k miles, so it was probably beat on pretty hard before I got it and maybe they fixed it?

Who knows.

 

[yerEVan]

If like the prior generation “shutter” issue, you will be visiting this thread for many years before you see a real engineering fix. Yes, I think it was five years before the fix showed up for the last generation, and then, only when a new model was released (aka, Raven).

And hence, the shout out for help in getting this issue more public visibility.

Our 2018 X had the shudder, and the fix over this past summer fixed it permanently.

 

[Donsla MS]

Our 2018 X had the shudder, and the fix over this past summer fixed it permanently.

Were the drive shafts replaced to fix it?