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Yes, red satin metallic with ceramic treatment.

My wife likes to brag when her Outback does thing my Teslas don’t. Take one off her list. My CT has a front camera view by touching the icon on the squircle. It sure helps in determining how close to parking signs, walls and barriers I get, since I kept parking too far away otherwise. It was...

The safety procedure is use of a spotter with instant communications with the driver, be it visual, loud voice, 2-way radio or cell phone. It’s not how you traditionally steer or whether using direct sight of the spotter or camera display. The rear camera lets one see the target (hitch), which...

True. Tesla calls the shape a squircle (squared-off circle). The shape allows hands to rest on top like a classic steering wheel, but also on the bottom like a yoke. The tactile feedback when turning on/off a turn signal is much better than the yoke. It took me at least 2 weeks to consistently...

After driving my MS Plaid with the yoke since July 2021, and turning down the after-market and Tesla‘s steering wheel options, I didn’t think the was another choice. It sure would be nice if the Cybertruck’s “squircle” were available for the MS. There’s a tactile feel to the buttons, hands can...

It would also be convenient if the rear camera were turned off when the tailgate is open, as when hauling a load of wood. Seeing a closeup of the road going by is of negative value.

Documentation shows 2, 3 & 4G. LTE shows up on the screen when in range.

Yes, it gets wet somewhat in rain and car washes. The tailgate is a disappointment in that it does nothing other than be a tailgate when the competition has been adding capability—some for years. A step and mid-gate would be great.

I had no trouble switching to the FS AWD version, which I decided was what I wanted. I’ll leave the acceleration fun to drag strips, road courses and occasionally the street with my Plaid MS. My CT is a work horse with better range than the CB. I’m quite satisfied.

The carbon/ceramic brakes are great! When I checked in at the Barber Motorsports Park outside Birmingham AL, there was another Model S driver there, who said he attempted to run there (2.3 miles, 17 turns), but his stock brakes overheated after 1 lap. I was able to run 4-5 30-minute time slots...

Note that your state may have laws on how dark the driver & front passenger windows can be. Some states, like mine, require a medical waiver to tint the windshield even a little bit, except for the top few inches.

If it’s like any other trade-in, they offer below market price, but it is offset somewhat by sales tax you don’t pay, and hassle you don’t have trying to sell it yourself. I chose not to trade in my P85DL MS (offer too low) on my Raven Refresh MX Performance, but Idid trade in my MX on my Plaid...

The original Roadster had 27 Founder series made. I read there were on 41 Founder editions made of the Model S in 2012—all were dark red. The new Roadster will have 1000. The 3, X & Y had no such distinction. I’ve not read anything official about how many CTFS will be built. From a business...

I disagree and was rather disappointed to read my list of features after I ordered a Cybertruck; it said Basic Autopilot, not FSD. The hardware will be there to use FSD, but the software won’t allow it until I pay extra. My current and previous Teslas have FSD; monthly fees weren’t an option...

2019. I hope I’m not remembering a Lexus crossover I owned, instead of the MX.

My MX Raven Refresh Performance version had a 110vac near the lift gate inside—on the right if I remember correctly.

When I followed the link for the foundation series, that’s what appeared, but when I just logged onto my account without following the link it was to configure a non-FS version. Also, typically Tesla offers the option to complete the configuration just before it’s built. The 2-motor FS version...

On the other hand, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (come on Plaid cars) are AA traction and the Goodyear Eagle tires with the track package are only A traction. The latter tolerates repeated turns better. On the surface it seems the stickier tire would be better for the drag strip, since the...

The 21” Arachnid are interchangeable with the 20” Zero G track wheels—not sure the 19s are.

Unless you plan to run on a road course, save your money. I had no trouble stopping from 150mph on quarter mile tracks using the stock brakes. Since I run at race speeds on road courses, the track package was a must for me. The repeated application of brakes in many turns would max out stock...

It’s rather frustrating that I ordered and paid for the track package (TP) during the 1st round. Now the 2nd round has opened and closed, and I still have no ETA for the TP to my service center (SC). There are also 3 others at my SC still waiting for their TP arrival. Surely this won’t be as bad...

I wasn’t aware of the problem until my RR tire lost pressure after about 8000 miles. The inside tread was shot with many of the steel wires visible and some broken. My LR tire was good enough to be a spare. I now know to inspect the tires for the part I can’t easily see—and get an alignment.

If you don’t notice the car slowing down when the battery is in the yellow, then red, maybe driving race speeds on a track is not your forte. The tow hook is made to be used to get the car onto a trailer or flatbed, not being towed behind another vehicle.

The simple solution, is to buy a front Tesla rim and swap the tire.

I like the slightly smaller size than the original and additional features added since the launch, but my first action after taking possession is to tint the windows to avoid the stares at the “crazy” driver with such a polarizing design. After 3 years the gawking will die down and I’ll still...

I like the subtlety of the TESLA on the black bar and the T that stands out. Nearly everyone I’ve encountered that cares, knows the T is Tesla.

I prefer subtlety. That isn’t, especially since you already have the Plaid symbol Installed.

i converted my MS Plaid+ RN to MS Plaid and have had it 2 years as of July 2023, but I converted my reservation just after Elon announced the Plus cancellation. My RN stayed the same. Other factors may have made a difference, such as it was my 4th Tesla I had bought.

It’s not as simple as subtracting the stated number for your RN. Other factors include: other models in that sequence, whether you reserved a tri-motor (now quad-motor) since it’s 1st to be released, and loyalty (other Tesla products you bought). I’m not sure they consider whether a buyer is a...

How does one find the relative position of one's reservation number? As others have suggested, that may not be the only consideration by Tesla.

I ordered one from the Tesla website to bring my system up to 3. The status keeps saying I'll be contacted when it's available in my area. Tesla, they are available in my area, since they were installed this year and the installing company says they have others in stock.

Tesla ”fixed” a problem that didn’t exist for me. I had no trouble seeing the instrument cluster with the round wheel, and could see more of the touch screen without moving my head, which gets to the fundamental issue of the compelling reason for the horizontal vice vertical screen, which I...

That’s logical for the Tesla (read Gucci) solution for minimizing one’s focus away from the road, but a simpler solution is better: adding a caution light on each side view mirror. My wife’s Outback is very good at warning that a vehicle is approaching/in that side’s blind spot. While I’m on the...

The issue is not that I can’t delete it from the screen, it’s that it comes up every time.

Yes, lift up on the forward part of the arm rest. There’s a caution to not do this if under normal power.

Mine started peeling after a year of use at about 18,000 mile. The strange part is that is not where my hands rest or touch the yoke, except rarely. It's the outer corners. I haven't scheduled a warrantee fix--deciding on another steering style instead.

I've been driving my Plaid for 15 months and 22,400+ miles, which includes several all-day trips. I found the yoke to be comfortable on cruise using the lower part to rest one hand to let the car know my hand is there. I too was an Air Force pilot, and instructor in 3 fighter types. What I...

I did in my 2014 P85D. It was $600 something, not 4.5x as much. I just wanted the seals replaced, but was told the whole thing had to be replaced. It look good afterwards.

Works fine when I pull into my driveway

Base on the horizontal screen - Date (month & day) and day of week (3-letter abbreviation ok) on the instrument cluster - Brighter and/ bolder blue letters, especially on what drive mode is selected - Automatic Control screen when in Park (quicker access to charging, lock/unlock: doors, trunk...

I experience the same thing backing out of my driveway and it seems to be independent from temperature 30-80 deg F anyway.

Disagree. I’ve tried up to 20 sec but only a pin drops on the map in my Model S Plaid

I had my Plaid for 5 months and it still doesn’t show the correct time zone after 9 updates. There’s 3 ways to get the correct time: GPS, WiFi and the most obvious, the LTE network. How about getting the basics fixed before the frilly updates, Tesla?

I’ve been tracked for 4 weeks and my score is still shown. I got dinged for aggressive turns at less than half the car’s capability. It’s so easy to do in a Plaid.

Didn’t realize there was such a disparity, but it matters little to me. it’s the “cost of doing business“ to take a trip in a Tesla, which I long since decided it was worth it. Since I drive mostly in the SE, it’s about twice what I pay at home. Destination chargers at participating hotels...

With the latest update the SiriusXM radio ID appeared in the upper left part of the screen. I was able to use it to activate the subscription.

I strongly agree with your 1st paragraph. From the driver’s perspective I have yet to see an advantage to changing the screen to horizontal, except that one doesn’t have to look further from the road when looking at the bottom of the screen. The ergonomics of the button selection is much more...

I think Charles Dickinson said it best in the opening of the Tale of Two Cities, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity..." So we now record our Tale of Two Views.