Recent content by MadMaxTX

FWIW, I used the purple stuff and I wouldn't say it kept the natural look on my truck. I used it on a spot and it definitely made it noticeably lighter. I had it on there less than a minute and saw it was changing color so I washed it off quickly. It's not a bad color, just several shades...

It's not either/or. You could use them as complementary information.

No, I buy the vehicle as a whole, doesn't mean I think they have it all right. I'm well aware of the Ultrasonic issue and as I said, I think it's foolish. I don't know if it's cost or hubris or both but I know this: better measurements make better data which give better results - until they...

Yeah, I wish , but not really. It changed the color a little though.

It was never "unsupervised", was watching everything intently. It made a sudden small, quick move that jammed it against the pole before I could react. And there are always grey areas in such documents. In some states, there are specific laws that say you cannot "sign away" your rights. I'm...

Yep, decided I'd let it try to squeeze into a tight space and it went back a forth a few times until it got so close it scratched it on the parking lot concrete column. Any opinions on what Tesla might do if I approached them about this issue? I expect that they would revert to something like...

For the record, my remarks were not aimed at you. I think we agree since I said they needed to take control, and not at the last second.

You just said what the intervention is -- yes disable FSD before and yes, at every intersection if necessary. If you don't want to risk it. I'm agreeing that it is very flawed. My response is that I don't use it in these situation. For me, it's only on a relatively clear, limited-access road...

The key to safe driving is anticipation of possible events and taking measures to avoid or mitigate them. We were trained to keep our eyes on the horizon while constantly checking mirrors. You should be prepared for near-field events long before you get there. FSD can't see far enough to do...

My concern about competition is general, over the whole line, and long term, not near term. Not for the CT. Lots of companies will challenge on EVs. My concern over CT is what I said: how many at what price. CT could take over the truck market. Or maybe not. But there are lots of factors in...

Actually, aging is more than just minor trim changes. Our original 2018 M3 was a great car for us. The "refreshed" M3 is much better in a number of ways, not just style and trim. Technology, ride, road noise, interior -- all are better and worth buying a new one, although the old one was low...

The insurance companies are way ahead on this sort of thing. If you check your policy carefully, I think you will find that you must report anything that changes the condition or value of your insured item. So, one risks having their policy cancelled and maybe there are other consequences. IDK...

Somebody needs to tell them there's no key for the ring. Or not. They managed to sell one to my wife.

Yep, I've got a spare. Got if "free" with my FS credit. You can much more easily get road service to come change it than trying to get a replacement. Not a lot flats in my life but they happen. Sometimes, they seem to come in waves, maybe correlated with construction sites nearby. My garage says...

Yes, it works very differently from the M3 (or as it used to, not sure if they have messed that up now). I remember reading that they view speed as something FSD can set optimally, no user needed or wanted. Incredibly arrogant IMO. I have been a fan, but, I won't use it until I have a little...