It's pure speculation, but to add a little more fuel to the speculation - the order confirmation for a new S includes a specific line item for "Yoke Steering" which in my opinion lends a lot of credence to the idea that there's some alternative they're holding in their back pocket. Probably seeing what the response is and waiting for some sales centers to get demo vehicles so customers can actually try it before deciding whether to complicate their supply chain and logistics with both options.
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Who ordered S Plaid/Plaid+
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It's pure speculation, but to add a little more fuel to the speculation - the order confirmation for a new S includes a specific line item for "Yoke Steering" which in my opinion lends a lot of credence to the idea that there's some alternative they're holding in their back pocket. Probably seeing what the response is and waiting for some sales centers to get demo vehicles so customers can actually try it before deciding whether to complicate their supply chain and logistics with both options.
boonedocks
MS LR Blk/Blk 19”
As an e-tron owner and former Tesla owner I understand that 100%. It's getting better, but the Supercharger network is still far better in my experience.
That said, you can probably expect more range from their 93 kWh pack than your 90D.
I do wonder if all countries will allow this yoke wheel and no stalks situation, I suspect they will run into problems, but then maybe they don't care and as long as it can be sold in the US then Tesla is happy.
Whilst I've never driven a car with a wheel like that or used turn signals via a button (even more of a stupid idea), I can't help but think these were ideas born out of being different to be different and don't actually offer any benefits.
Whilst I've never driven a car with a wheel like that or used turn signals via a button (even more of a stupid idea), I can't help but think these were ideas born out of being different to be different and don't actually offer any benefits.
sillydriver
Member
No brickbats and I actually hope the miracle occurs and the early adopters find it easy to use: then I would want to get one, since it looks really cool. My concern for myself is just the muscle memory of letting the rim slide through my fingers and all of the other learned and now automatic motions involved in driving. This old dog is not sure he would be able to learn the new trick without an embarrassing incident along the way.
I may be out of line saying this, but for a car described as "Quickest 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile acceleration of any production car ever", it is solidly a dream car and despite having loads of utility and practicality as an everyday driver, that makes it exotic. Looking at it in that right, I think it should be a little exotic in some ways.
I kind of like how understated it is. I'd love to have the Roadster 2.0, but there's always a special place in my heart for a sleeper. I wish they made a Model S Plaid+ station wagon
. I do kinda hope the Plaid+ gets just a little more aero treatment - brake ducting, fender flares, different diffuser, etc.
Muzzman1
Active Member
I kept my original reservation for the Plaid a couple months ago (unveil day) , thinking it will convert (it did) since it mentioned the 520mi range.
For reference the reservation is RN1139521XX
Out of curiosity, what was your config and price? I'm trying to figure out why mine is 2500 cheaper than ordering one now. $2000 was from FSD (8k at res, 10k now), but not sure where the other 500 is from.
MarcG
Active Member
Very interesting! Most line items on there point to a different customizable SKU, except for Autopilot (which is standard on every model, but could be there to call out no FSD) and Yoke steering, which could very well be swapped with “old-school” circular steering wheel.
Paint other than white, or interior other than black.
Sounds like you and a Porsche (insert porcupine joke) are a perfect match. See you at the stop light
I love this post. It describes, perfectly in my opinion, the new technology adoption issue for nearly everything, not just the Model S Yoke. The issue of 'muscle memory' including brains in that category.
This is an airplane case that is directly analogous to Tesla evolution issues. Not too many years ago I flew mostly Learjets. Upon landing one lifted the throttle levers and pulled back on them to engage thrust reverse for landing. One day I was flying a Citation (I had quite a long experience with them, mostly earlier) and on landing lifted the throttles and pulled back. I immediately remembered that such an action shuts down the engines in the Citation. Embarrassing!
When I switch from a Model S to a Model 3 to a Model X these days I regularly take a few minutes to recall how to engage the TACC. There is not an instantly identical manner to do all things across the line.
Every time I upgrade any equipment in any category I almost always ahem a learning curve. An obvious question is how much more slowly older people are to adapt than are younger ones. There are lots of studies on that. Back to the 1960's The Institute of Mathematical Biophysics at the University of Michigan was studying that issue.
We are in an age in which, like most ages, the newest technologies tend to be expensive so most wealthy, often older people can afford them. Then older people are nearly always slower to adapt than are younger ones.
Now consider Tesla. New technologies abound. Now the new Model S challenges long- held practice. I recall long ago an older acquaintance refused an automatic transmission because it was "too hard to shift". I do believe that this one is set to challenge a great many 'muscle memory' issues.
I am only 75 years old so I relish the opportunity to continue challenging myself to learn new ways of doing things. Hopefully I won't embarrass myself in so doing. Luckily, this time I think the car might help me from making too many mistakes.
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
It was, reported prior on the other thread with a link to Reddit.
In a week or so, Elon said he would give us more details...
Bill Price
Active Member
Pretty much what he said. And also, I just can't see the logic in giving a $1K loan to the richest man in the world for what appears to be a year or longer at 0%.
