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

[jebinc]

Maybe. If I have to take them off before every service, it might not be worth it. Also, I've been scraping the front bumper all the time with the car lowered.

I mounted a wireless camera up near where the heat pump radiator is, to solve the air dam scraping curb problem.

 

[MFrunkerOG]

I mounted a wireless camera up near where the heat pump radiator is, to solve the air dam scraping curb problem.

I tried figuring out how a camera could solve scraping. Please tell

 

[lbowroom]

I tried figuring out how a camera could solve scraping. Please tell

The camera informs him of when he’s about to hit something, he then stops before he does.

 

[n2mb_racing]

I mounted a wireless camera up near where the heat pump radiator is, to solve the air dam scraping curb problem.

Which one did you use and can you post a photo? I have scraped mine up a lot already in only six months. I'm thinking I'll order some touch-up paint and see if my detailer can fix it a bit.

 

[jebinc]

I tried figuring out how a camera could solve scraping. Please tell

Which one did you use and can you post a photo? I have scraped mine up a lot already in only six months. I'm thinking I'll order some touch-up paint and see if my detailer can fix it a bit.

@MFrunkerOG
@n2mb_racing

I used this one. Display is in the console cubby. Pictures tomorrow.

AUTO-VOX CS-2 Wireless Backup... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVC156F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[MFrunkerOG]

Anyone have alignment specs for Plaid?

 

[jebinc]

Anyone have alignment specs for Plaid?

 

[MFrunkerOG]

Thanks. Running the car in low (stock height) gives me this at the rear right. I’m at the limit

 

[n2mb_racing]

Thanks. Running the car in low (stock height) gives me this at the rear right. I’m at the limit

I was interested in getting one of those gauges, but I thought I read that you have to calibrate them somehow. How did you calibrate yours?

 

[MFrunkerOG]

I was interested in getting one of those gauges, but I thought I read that you have to calibrate them somehow. How did you calibrate yours?

Find/make a vertical surface (I used a cabinet in the kitchen who’s wall I verified with a level).

Then put the tool up on it and turn the knob to calibrate to zero.

 

[n2mb_racing]

Find/make a vertical surface (I used a cabinet in the kitchen who’s wall I verified with a level).

Then put the tool up on it and turn the knob to calibrate to zero.

Hmm. But how do you know that level is accurate? I guess you could verify with a plumb bob.

 

[MFrunkerOG]

Hmm. But how do you know that level is accurate? I guess you could verify with a plumb bob.

Most people I know have at least one of these. Even the ones who don’t know what camber is

Stanley 24 in. Non-Magnetic 180 Aluminum I-Beam Level 42-324 - The Home Depot

The end vial of this level rotates 180° for a range of situations. It is crafted from heavy-duty aluminum for rigidity and accuracy. A measuring scale is printed on the level.

www.homedepot.com

 

[n2mb_racing]

Most people I know have at least one of these. Even the ones who don’t know what camber is

Stanley 24 in. Non-Magnetic 180 Aluminum I-Beam Level 42-324 - The Home Depot

The end vial of this level rotates 180° for a range of situations. It is crafted from heavy-duty aluminum for rigidity and accuracy. A measuring scale is printed on the level.

www.homedepot.com

Yeah, didn't realize those were so accurate.
Level accuracy of +/- 0.0015in/in. (0.15 mm/m)

Though, I'd still have to do some math to see if that gets you to under 1 degree of accuracy on a 1" long surface. You'd need a very flat, vertical ferrous surface.

 

[jebinc]

I was interested in getting one of those gauges, but I thought I read that you have to calibrate them somehow. How did you calibrate yours?

Calibrate with a 3’ level. I have one of those camber gauges and got it off Amazon for cheap.

 

[MFrunkerOG]

I’ve been searching for an exploded image of the rear (and front) suspension. I know I can Jack it up, remove the tires and peer inside it but…

Anyone got an engineering diagram of it?

 

[dev_lvl80]

I have Plaid, Dec 2021 build. It has NO vibration issue. Was afraid it will pop up soon, but not so far. Sorry guys
Car has 4k miles. Not sure either this makes difference or not - car NEVER been launched in drag strip mode.

 

[n2mb_racing]

I have Plaid, Dec 2021 build. It has NO vibration issue. Was afraid it will pop up soon, but not so far. Sorry guys
Car has 4k miles. Not sure either this makes difference or not - car NEVER been launched in drag strip mode.

Yeah, it's strange. Some cars have it, some don't. No idea why. Mine started vibrating before I ever launched in drag strip mode.

 

[n2mb_racing]

The SC is replacing my half shafts today, but it sounds like they are replacing them again with the same part numbers and the same service procedure. So, I'm not optimistic that it's going to do anything.

 

[MFrunkerOG]

The SC is replacing my half shafts today, but it sounds like they are replacing them again with the same part numbers and the same service procedure. So, I'm not optimistic that it's going to do anything.

Are you putting the lowering links back on and adjusting for camber?

 

[n2mb_racing]

Are you putting the lowering links back on and adjusting for camber?

Not yet, I'm going to wait until they are done with servicing the car. It's a pain to take them on and off each time I bring the car in. I've got at least one more service scheduled to replace the passenger side front window, because the adjustment is all out of whack, making the door hard to close, and the adjustment screws were stripped from the factory.