Tesla’s added a voice control solution called Rdio, which is supposed to allow you to control the nav and audio systems with simple spoken commands. We couldn’t make it work at all.
Read more about Tesla's planned UK R&D centre
Meantime, there remain one or two slightly frustrating shortcomings on the inside of this car that you don’t expect to put up with. Oddment storage is thin on the ground (still no door-pockets, Tesla – really?). And fit and finish is pretty slapdash, too; the top of the dashboard flexes like it’s slowly becoming unstuck. However, the right-hand-drive execution of the car is good; the pedals and wheel are where they should be, and the central touchscreen has been reconfigured for RHD convenience.
One of the software updates for the Model S, Tesla says, was to ‘refine’ throttle response. Never felt like it needed much refining to us. But if it was immediate before, it’s now unbelievably sharp. Whether you’re at a standstill or coasting along at urban speeds, the Model S surges forward with absolutely instant muscular potency – often before you’ve even realised yourself that your right foot is already moving. And still, there’s almost no noise accompanying that incredible, burly response – which makes it all the more brain-scrambling.
The ‘Performance Plus’ version of the car tries to match that other-worldly powertrain to a properly sporting chassis, but it only succeeds in part. The air suspension is a touch hyperactive over a choppy surface, and feels skittish at times and short on wheel control. The electromechanical power steering, meanwhile, remains inconsistent; overly heavy at the extremities of lock, short on centre feel, and generally big on friction and short on feedback. Both work okay, but neither’s what the car deserves.
And both foibles could be addressed as part of a decent mid-life facelift on the car; perhaps it’s unrealistic to expect Tesla to have sorted them in an early model-year update. But the fact remains that they’re present, and they make the car feel a little unfinished.
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Negative Camber - Cover destroyed!
« on: Thursday 24 April 2014, 9:49 o'clock »
The shift from winter to summer tires yesterday at the hotel and see that the tire is almost completely worn through on the inside of the tires (rear wheels). The tires (Nokian R2 20 '255/35) was worn, but never imagined they would be so wrong It was lucky that we got safely home from Bergen to Grenland weekend. Dry not to think about what could have happened if the tire exploded 100 km / h on motroveien Tire dealer who changed the tires felt that this clearly dealership to cover when the reels have a powerful negative camber rear. I have noticed that car seemed slightly higher than advancing behind, and yesterday I measured about 1.8 cm difference in the space from the screen to the wheels (2 cm behind and 3.8 cm advancement), and the angle of the rear tires is significantly larger than promote. Could it be defective or improper calibration of air springs behind? Also feel that the car is oversteering very much. Have passed the 18.000 km on the counter and not notice much of this earlier, but with summer tires so this feels unpleasant. I do not want to drive so much with the car until repaired, in danger of summer tires and wear the same manner. Anybody have comments on what could be wrong? What should I do? Should Tesla cover the cost of new tires because tires are unevenly worn due to negative camber? ???
Best car ever in the history of the planet........ ?
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Main Battery and 12V battery failure in the middle of the intersection.
So I was driving my model S home on Friday evening with plenty of range left. I get to the intersection and right before I get there I hear a lound thump from the rear end and the service lights come on.
12V battery failure and call tesla service.
The car stopped right in the middle of the intersection. Luckily it was only 3 way stop and light traffic. I would hate to have had this happen on the freeway. The car had to be loaded on a flatbed and taken to the service center in fremont. Saturday Morning arrives and I get a call saying that the main battery had failed and needs to be replaced with a refurbished pack and i'm driving a loaner this week.
Anyone else experience major failures like this? Kind of scary for the car to stop mid driving.
Signature P85 with ~21k miles
Keef- publicist for Dinosaur inc- shall I tell you about my BMW?
And about tyres, if one has so much power and torque at the wheels as the Tesla P85 does and 2100 kilos to corner and stop, then yes it will use tyres, especially sticky sports tyres. What part of your brain finds that hard to work through? All of it by the sounds of things. so thanks for your contribution. It only points out you are a morn. Now piss off.
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"Re: Bad brakes
« Reply # 23 on: Sunday 23 March 2014, at 20:50 »
Quote Nuvolari:
"Do exactly the same. brakes feel bad and I have to press hard for effect. Additionally victory brake pedal if I keep pressure on the pedal" I have exactly the same on mine, but do not think the brakes are bad even though they are different and require more power one my old Mercedes, but when they are wet, I notice a big difference. However, I am concerned by the phenomenon Nuvolari writing about. On a normal car, this is a common test to check if the brakes are in order and take pressure test on the brake lines. This is the one common test is taken at workshops and vehicle inspection and its own purposes. The pedal should not fail and sink inward when you press hard on it. It is normal driving ban on a car, if it happens. It does this on my car and it only takes about 4 seconds before it reaches the bottom. Just try them all. I have demonstrated this for Tesla on Skoyen and they were surprised. They tested this on several cars they had built with the same results and could not say anything except that it was as it should be. Seems a little strange, for about four years MOT wild do not find it, if not there would be some special specifications Tesla then. Have been "out" for the pedal a couple of times when standing and waiting at a red light in the downhill. Recommend everyone to test this on the Tesla's. Go out, "start" the vehicle and depress the brake pedal firmly. Find out what's happening. "
Did your BMW have a braking system in which the pedal goes down to the floor?
Did BMW tell you that was perfectly normal and that you don't need to worry about it.
Does the warranty on a BMW exclude cover for body corrosion.
Oh sorry..... what am I saying?
The Terdsla is PERFECT in every way and Eloon is the reincarnation of Mother Theresa.
As for myself, I am just a stupid Luddite in the pay of Big Oil and all the car makers.
(I am also a little teapot)
Thank you for your attention today.
Now go and perform an unnatural act upon yourself.
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Oh what fun it is to drive a Terdsla!
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Had my Model S for about 9 month (6,000 miles). Took it in for check up because of wheel vibration during braking. I was told by the technician that I may have up to 4 warped brake rotor. Because I have after market wheels, brake warranty is automatically voided. I was told it maybe caused by wheel nut under-torquing.
I always thought brake rotor warps because of excessive heat or spraying hot brake caliper with cold water.
Question:
Can aftermarket wheels/wheel nut torquing cause brake rotor to warp?
New wheel is more open and lighter compared to the original 21" turbine so excessive heat does not make sense (I have many years of experience with after market wheels; both with wheel construction and quality).
I remember braking the car hard one time, can this single event cause the caliper to warp?
This is total bull****! Ive never heard of using aftermaket wheels voiding a car warranty! Thats ridiculous! I can't wait till this happens to someone with oem wheels. Tesla has nothing but excuses! I wish I never bought my model s sometimes! Not cause the car is great but they don't take care of their customers. I can complain all i want to ownership and they do nothing!