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  1. davenlei

    Spontaneously Cracked Windshield?

    Would not hurt to call a lemon lawyer to see if this is a lemonable issue in your state.
  2. davenlei

    Spontaneously Cracked Windshield?

    I don't know about 2016 but my 2023 does have defroster lines where the camera is.
  3. davenlei

    Is it really super dangerous to go over the 120pound weight limit of the stock tow hitch? I’m about 30-50 pounds over.

    I had a 5' x 8' uHaul hitched up to the X stock hitch and drove that thing 600+miles from SoCal to NorCal. I had a V-Twin motorcycle inside the trailer and went over some crappy roads in the drive that bounced everything around pretty well. Worked fine without any issues. When I removed the...
  4. davenlei

    Spontaneously Cracked Windshield?

    I am jealous of how clean and organized your garage is.....
  5. davenlei

    Spontaneously Cracked Windshield?

    Yea, she was just frustrated because when she initially reached out to them, they told her regardless of the cause, she needs to file a claim with her insurance. I told her to make an appointment and bring to them and show them the details that do not suggest a rock/object impact while driving.
  6. davenlei

    Spontaneously Cracked Windshield?

    I agree. I told her to fight it and provide the evidence it is not a chip or impact from driving that caused it. We will see how it pans out.
  7. davenlei

    Spontaneously Cracked Windshield?

    A neighbor of mine bought a MXLR and took delivery three days ago. When she came out to her car in the driveway yesterday, she had a huge crescent shaped crack in her windshield which looped around where the rearview mirror and front camera is. There are not pits or chips in her windshield...
  8. davenlei

    Alternative, DIY refresh Model X rear camber correction

    Hey towndrunk. I still have not bought the shims we talked about several months ago. I wanted to see how my car behaves with the wear first. So far I have 12K miles and my tires seem to be wearing fine and I don't see any excessive wear on the inner side. I will keep monitoring. Someone...
  9. davenlei

    Tesla Only Wall Charger or Tesla Universal Wall Charger (House Power Share Feature)?

    Yea, mine does not have the logo either but was assured it does do bi-directional.
  10. davenlei

    Free FSD for April -- but not for me?

    Ah, they did not say April 2024... Maybe 2025... 😜 Hopefully it does not cut off April 30th and will go into May for those who get it late April.
  11. davenlei

    Free FSD for April -- but not for me?

    I have software V11.1 (2024.8.9) and still do not have the updated V12 or free April FSD. Ugh.... Disappointing....
  12. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    Yea, the refurbished transmission ended up being fine and never leaked or broke in the 50K miles before I sold it but the experience of buying a new car and having a problem with a significant component replaced with a refurbished part before the new car smell was gone was not enjoyable. If...
  13. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    That sounds like the battery coolant that circulates in channels around the batteries and through the super manifold. Probably a connection that did not seat right. Not a big deal and an easy fix if that is where the problem is. No harm, no foul. Definitely better than when I bought my...
  14. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    That sounds like a mobile repair but maybe not depending on where you live.
  15. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    If the price of the plaid drops significantly, I may have to consider getting that instead of the Cybertruck I have on order. But I really want the Cybertruck (not the foundation priced ones). Also not in a hurry at all. I would prefer to take delivery sometime in 2025.
  16. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    Last year in October the 'refresh' for ambient lighting and front bumper camera was raging at full tilt and I was considering holding off and wait for the refresh. I ended up getting the MX in November because I wanted delivery in 2023 for tax purposes. Looking back, I am glad I did not wait...
  17. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    Things have gotten quiet in this thread...
  18. davenlei

    (MXP) I cannot decide between black and cream interiors (out is no-go from the boss), is black monotonous?

    I went with black due to wanting a tax edition one and getting white or cream would push the price above $80K. It would be cool if the cream was a bit darker reddish like the Bentley interiors but the cream shade of the tesla is nice too. Would be cool also if they offered a reddish accent...
  19. davenlei

    What would happen if you end up in water?

    Looks like her car was a 2020 Model X per articles who would provide more detail than 'unspecified' so unless the media and investigators have it wrong, her car had stalks for the drive selection and NOT touch screen drive selector. "Chao, the sister of former U.S. Transportation Secretary...
  20. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    So I had to turn in my lease Y today at the Irvine location and saw deliveries of many model Y's, one new highland model 3 and a Cybertruck (the lightbar on the front of the Cybertruck had one LED burned out 👎). There were NO X or S ready for delivery which was a bit strange since I always see...
  21. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    I really wonder what makes these half shafts wear out even faster. I see people having issues within 10K miles but then other cases like my neighbor who bought a 2017 new and never had half shaft issues and still drive it daily. Their commute on weekdays is about 100 miles a day. The car was...
  22. davenlei

    Please help: frunk flew open on highway, bent hood, and smashed windshield. Tesla refusing to repair

    I would think putting a piece of shipping tape across the opening will give a little more protection from it being bumped.
  23. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    When new the range on my Y and my X was at the EPA range stated. It quickly fell over the next month by about 10-15 miles or so and then stabilized and has the slow creep down. I charge my X to 75% only to try to maximize the battery life and charge at home with my wall charger at 48A. My Y...
  24. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    Is what you hearing also coincide with a slight vibration in the drivers seat? I get that on rare occasions and it does not seem associated to anything specific and happens for a couple of minutes. It does feel like some type of pump is running.
  25. davenlei

    CyberTruck (CT) waiting room

    That would be hilarious to have someone wrap the wiper arm white with a big dot at the fulcrum point to make it look like a big exclamation point coming down the street.
  26. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    There have been no sightings of a front bumper camera X yet. It is supposed to be added soon but none seen as of yet. The front dot you are seeing is the windshield camera.
  27. davenlei

    Retrofit new 2024 steering wheel

    Well, if a car met legal requirements and was approved at the time by the safety administrations responsible for regulations then I don't feel a manufacturer should be held responsible unless what they did was nefarious of which a yoke, no stalks, etc. is not nefarious. Doing a 'go back'...
  28. davenlei

    Retrofit new 2024 steering wheel

    Wonder if enough people get into collisions due to hitting the non-existent horn button in the center and complaining to NHTSA as an 'issue', if there will be a free retrofit recall for 2022-2023 cars due to safety. There has been a few times I had to hit the horn from someone coming into my...
  29. davenlei

    2/29 Build Model X Delivered 3/13!

    I parked my black X next to a new stealth gray X and really like the shade of the stealth gray a lot. Definitely a lot more than the previous MSM gray.
  30. davenlei

    Extended warranty for 2023 Tesla Model X advice

    I saw that and wondering about it also. We drive our X a lot.
  31. davenlei

    Please help: frunk flew open on highway, bent hood, and smashed windshield. Tesla refusing to repair

    I believe you are right on all your points except the re-latch if you don't close the hood after a period of time. I have had the hood unlatched but resting on the latch overnight and it never re-latched.
  32. davenlei

    Ludicrous Mode or Acceleration Boost for Refresh Model X Long Range?

    Not racing anyone. Not a young person anymore. Freeway onramp blasts are really fun.
  33. davenlei

    Ludicrous Mode or Acceleration Boost for Refresh Model X Long Range?

    670 HP. But more is always better. 😁 I got the LR instead of the Plaid because of the tax incentive. If it wasn't for that I would have ordered the plaid. Do I need more than 670 HP... No. Do I still want it.... Yes....
  34. davenlei

    Ludicrous Mode or Acceleration Boost for Refresh Model X Long Range?

    Do you think Tesla will ever release a Ludicrous Mode or Acceleration Boost upgrade for the refreshed long range X in the software upgrade section of the app? Having a LR that can do 0-60 in 3.1-3.3 range would be very nice but slow enough to not directly complete with the Plaid for ultimate...
  35. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    I am sure 2024 has the problem still since it is a design issue unless they engineered a better half shaft to deal with the suspension angles better. My end of 2023 X only has the issue if I 'get on it' at low speed and only feel it between 25-45MPH. It is a bit annoying but not like I hit the...
  36. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    I ran into a situation similar to this back when I was waiting for mine. My SA recommended I do not do it (which I agreed is not a good idea), he can allocate the vehicle in IL for me (I live in CA), I would have to either travel there to get the car or arrange my own transportation at my cost...
  37. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    It was a very difference for me too between my Y and my X. When I ordered my Y I had an EDD a month out and received a VIN just two days after ordering. I rejected since I was not ready for it and then received another VIN a day after that and had to reject again and put account on hold to not...
  38. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    We all know Tesla does agile style updates to their product lines so having things just 'pop up' during the year should be expected. Although I am very satisfied with my non-front bumper camera and non-ambient lighting Model X and have enjoyed it immensely (just played with a Model 3...
  39. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    It is really hit or miss on getting a good rep or not. We were lucky and got a fantastic rep on our first purchase when I went into the Tesla showroom at the local mall. I liked his responsiveness (even on his days off) and attention to detail that I hunted for him when it came time to get my...
  40. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    I wish I had a 7 seater but wanted the $7,500 tax rebate more.
  41. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    Ewwww, completely repaint a new car a different color? No thanks....
  42. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    Before the latest Vision update, trying to park without the ultrasonic sensors was a pain because the car kept freaking out with bings and bongs making you doubt you are judging distance correctly. After the Vision update a couple months ago, it has been really good and accurate and I don't...
  43. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    If I remember right, the older Model 3 and Y had a retrofit offered to convert from the regular cabin air filter (and filter box/plumbing) to the HEPA one for a fee.
  44. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    Latest Flyover of Fremont Factory from the guy that lives up there. Fremont Flyover 03/07
  45. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    Yea they wanted me to pick up as early as three days after getting a VIN.
  46. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. I hear Rivian will be switching to the NACS connector in 2025 so may be worth waiting for that? I hear the non-Supercharger network sucks balls. My only experience was three times when I needed to charge my Y and I was not near a supercharger...
  47. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    A very fast mini van with billionaire doors (reference Silicon Valley TV series)..... I'll take it.... These are not the doors of a Billionaire! - Silicon Valley (NSFW - Language)
  48. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    It definitely is a bigger car feel than a Model Y. Rear view visibility is about the same as a Y. Having both a Y and an X, I love the air suspension and extra room in the X but do miss the 'sportiness' of the Y's suspension sometimes. If I wanted an overall great car with budget in mind, I...
  49. davenlei

    Deliveries of $80k X?

    For those of you thinking Tesla is the only maker with problematic build quality: Mercedes SUV Build Quality Yea, I know. Tesla more consistently has build issues but I would expect more from a premium German brand with premium German prices. Parked next to a newer BMW yesterday and the...