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What happened the the "Performance boosting firmware update" Elon mentioned?
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I don't have a P, so I wouldn't benefit from such a thing if it were P-specific. There's been a little criticism lately about rushing drive dynamics software to the field and not paying attention to smaller things, like prevent the car from rolling when put in gear and brake pedal is pushed:scared:, or you know, fuel economy...
So, I don't mind Tesla taking a little extra time (months if needed) to get stuff right the first time it rolls out to the fleet. Way too embarrassing using real customer base as testers.. to find all the faults they should have caught in testing.
Suppose the extra boost feature for 3.1 second runs is found to fry inverters in 3 months of run time requiring a drive train swap!? Who wins with stuff like that? I'd like to see features burned-in at TSLA well and good before my car ever sees new s/w.
When we are given the ability to roll back a release at our own choosing if we dont like something in the newly pushed software, that would change the tune a little bit.
So, I don't mind Tesla taking a little extra time (months if needed) to get stuff right the first time it rolls out to the fleet. Way too embarrassing using real customer base as testers.. to find all the faults they should have caught in testing.
Suppose the extra boost feature for 3.1 second runs is found to fry inverters in 3 months of run time requiring a drive train swap!? Who wins with stuff like that? I'd like to see features burned-in at TSLA well and good before my car ever sees new s/w.
When we are given the ability to roll back a release at our own choosing if we dont like something in the newly pushed software, that would change the tune a little bit.
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Scott I understand and agree with your points.
I am just growing tired of the Elon tweets hyping this stuff and not delivering, and coming up with bogus or no timeframes.
I think Elon needs to hire a PR person to filter his tweets that seems to be thinking out loud than actual announcements.
I am just growing tired of the Elon tweets hyping this stuff and not delivering, and coming up with bogus or no timeframes.
I think Elon needs to hire a PR person to filter his tweets that seems to be thinking out loud than actual announcements.
Elon is the marketing department of Tesla Motors. All the hype concentrated in one spot. Knowing that is excellent, because you're not getting hit from all sides of a marketing engine with hype on every level. Just tuck Mr. Musk into that special place where you've already got him figured to be... and you can focus your ignore powers on just that one thing.
Not a mention of this this morning. Was really hoping this announcement would have something about better acceleration at highway speeds which the P85D is kind of lacking in. This is why the sales people always try to get you to come to a complete stop before doing insane mode launches since 0-30 MPH is the only place you get the extra torque.
SabrToothSqrl
Active Member
well... they did raise the top speed from 125 to 155, today, correct?... so that is faster.
P85D Top Speed
The top speed for P85D is now 155 mph (250 km/h).Oh yea, because I want to get arrested and thrown into jail for felony speeding.
qwertzy
Member
He specifically said the update would make the car accelerate faster and lower the 0-60 times, which is all I care about. Being arrested and my Model S towed hitting that new speed limiter has no interest to me whatsoever.
qwertzy: where did you read it comes with the 6.2 updates, and where did you see the 10 day timeframe?
qwertzy
Member
Actually I just meant the top speed from 130-155 mph will be included in the 6.2 update in the next 10 days. Elon said it in the press conference.
ArtInCT
Always Learning
Looks like we will have to wait and see how and when the 0-60 speed increase manifests itself.
Drag Times will probably be the first to definitivly show this... they have been very good with speed testing the P85D.
Drag Times will probably be the first to definitivly show this... they have been very good with speed testing the P85D.
SabrToothSqrl
Active Member
There are many places to legally drive this speed. Private property, tracks, drag strips, etc.
This car ain't hitting 155 in a 1/4!
But yes, Tesla is looking globally and think
Yup, and I have done over two dozen track days in various ICE vehicles, but you'll never see me abuse my battery like. So they only people this will benefit are those going to track them. For everyone else, the industry wide insurance rates will tick up as top speed is one of those variables they use.
SabrToothSqrl
Active Member
I got a 6 year 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. If full power is abuse, I abuse it daily
I've only managed 107 though... roads just aren't smooth enough...
I've only managed 107 though... roads just aren't smooth enough...
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