new hardware coming?

[AMP85D]

Aroundview monitor should have been included with the hardware changes for autopilot.

It's good that Model S has sonar, but it would be even better to be able to see obstacles around the car, especially when parking.

Guidance lines would also be a big help.

 

[tdiggity]

I don't consider LTE a major improvement. That could come at anytime, likely after their contract ends.

 

[breser]

Doesn't it already have a heated steering wheel? they added that last month and cars are being delivered with that already. Regarding Next Gen seats Jerome said they will be available for all models in a few months.

I think it's safe to call this still coming. They're not consistently adding it to all the cars with the sub-zero package yet and it's not on the order page. This is way different than say the way autopilot was rolled out where it was added to the line at a certain point and every car after that had it.

 

[donv]

The OP asked about "new hardware." Elon is talking about stuff like an improved screw here and a better way to zip tie a wire bundle there, etc. Better, sure, but no different than what Ford or Toyota do as well.

At one time, Elon said they make 20 hardware changes a week. It's always improving. You can wait forever for the perfect car but the next week they'll have 20 more changes.

 

[mspohr]

The OP asked about "new hardware." Elon is talking about stuff like an improved screw here and a better way to zip tie a wire bundle there, etc. Better, sure, but no different than what Ford or Toyota do as well.

Judging from the comments on the forum,some people consider even minor changes to be important features that they are entitled to receive