Pros/Cons of buying a CT (mostly fiscally related)

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It'll vary by vehicle, but a hard stop will employ the brakes. You want the wheels to spin a few times while the calipers are engaged.

Oxidation builds up and over time that digs into the surface of the rotors. This can cause uneven heating in light braking and more surface ablation from the rotor, which leads to premature aging of the rotor.

Basically, gotta keep those rotors polished!

-Crissa
You know, it would not be difficult for the onboard computer to track the total amount of braking applied, and periodically reduce regen (as needed) to ensure the rotor gets ablated.
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You know, it would not be difficult for the onboard computer to track the total amount of braking applied, and periodically reduce regen (as needed) to ensure the rotor gets ablated.
Maybe? The amount of stopping force required is more than you'd want without warning. I suppose it could increase torque to balance it out.

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This gave me hope about the pricing!!!!

some thoughts first
- this guy is obviously pretty “pro” Tesla so don’t know if that’s skews his reporting at all
- I don’t know how knowledgeable he truly is about the subject or what background he has, but he definitely said things I wanna hear!
- I most definitely hope he is right and that results in prices staying right where they are

 

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This gave me hope about the pricing!!!!

some thoughts first
- this guy is obviously pretty “pro” Tesla so don’t know if that’s skews his reporting at all
- I don’t know how knowledgeable he truly is about the subject or what background he has, but he definitely said things I wanna hear!
- I most definitely hope he is right and that results in prices staying right where they are

One thing they missed is simply the fact that it's likely to be much more aerodynamic than the Ford and Rivian trucks. It is also likely to be lighter than the F150. The Rivian is smaller so hard to say where it'll sit in that regard. Cutting weight out and making the truck more efficient means they can spend less money on batteries.
 

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I want a basic new electric pickup truck that is under fifty grand. I’m a easy person to please. Don’t need any luxury frills. That limits me to a single motor Cybertruck.
 


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This gave me hope about the pricing!!!!

some thoughts first
- this guy is obviously pretty “pro” Tesla so don’t know if that’s skews his reporting at all
- I don’t know how knowledgeable he truly is about the subject or what background he has, but he definitely said things I wanna hear!
- I most definitely hope he is right and that results in prices staying right where they are

2:17 I think we found the manufacturing bottleneck by teaspooning material into a mill.

Problem solved, production can begin in 2 months.
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I worry about the monitor, being a critical component, wiring and anything plastic holding up.

Think of improperly loaded 2x4 through the pass through, pass through will definitely be there or my name ?

2x4 shifts forward during breaking and impales the screen.

Worse for those with small children who throw a toy forward.

Hopefully we can slave a pad To temporarily operate.
Another solution: keep the kids velcroed in the vault or simply don't have kids! LOL!
 

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GDay all, I was watching a utube vid and insurance was mentioned. Hope this is the correct thread to ask my question.
I live in Oz and was hoping I could afford to get my DM insured.
Could any other Ozzies let me know what insurance of their Teslas is, and where they got a reasonable deal.
This has been my greatest concern (other than living long enough to actually get it!) as I figured I would spend all my super and borrow some from my son. Would promise to leave it to him :)
Hope someone has some good news. And any projected CT insurance $$$.
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GDay all, I was watching a utube vid and insurance was mentioned. Hope this is the correct thread to ask my question.
I live in Oz and was hoping I could afford to get my DM insured.
Could any other Ozzies let me know what insurance of their Teslas is, and where they got a reasonable deal.
This has been my greatest concern (other than living long enough to actually get it!) as I figured I would spend all my super and borrow some from my son. Would promise to leave it to him :)
Hope someone has some good news. And any projected CT insurance $$$.
Thanks
Ha! Better to borrow from the bank. If you die in a Tesla fire there won't be much to leave him regardless. You can save the expense of cremation however. As to Tesla insurance rates, simply ask your local Tesla insurance agent. He can help you pick and choose just what you need just like the commercial.
 

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Ha! Better to borrow from the bank. If you die in a Tesla fire there won't be much to leave him regardless. You can save the expense of cremation however. As to Tesla insurance rates, simply ask your local Tesla insurance agent. He can help you pick and choose just what you need just like the commercial.
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Typical Tesla, sends offers to buy other models, but not once answered OR returned a call???
I don't think Tesla offer insurance in Oz.
 

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SURE!!
Typical Tesla, sends offers to buy other models, but not once answered OR returned a call???
I don't think Tesla offer insurance in Oz.
That requires a hot air balloon and a tornado to achieve such heights!
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