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I think the 19" Tempest wheels look good with the wheel covers removed. The 20" TS5s have held up well so thus far to my driving in NJ and Philadelphia.

@ThePhalanx10000 yes, my plaid has that feature.

@SupraSayianOfficial the Tsportline mudflaps are holding up well. I question how well they protect the rear fenders, but they certainly protect the front fenders better than the Tesla mudflaps.

@oci464 thanks for sharing! That helps explain why changing the HEPA filter, which is under that opening, eliminated the smell for me. I'll try your solution to prevent the smell from coming back.

Thanks for the recommendation!

The new M3P looks great! I love the new design and interior, and the performance is great! Congrats! I plan to keep my Plaid for the forseeable future. You can follow how my car holds up, though I'm thinking you would get a 2024+ Plaid with HW4 when your lease is up.

Great to hear! Thank you for the comment! What color are you getting? I now have 53k miles on my Plaid - it is running strong and still suits my lifestyle perfectly.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee the ultra red. I’ve seen a few RUclips vids about build quality on the red in particular, but hopefully they fixed those.

Thanks! I appreciate the interest - I'll plan to give a tour of my garage. Unfortunately, I no longer have the FL5. I had sold it in prep to purchase a 991.1 Turbo S but that sale fell through.

Thanks! Here is a link for the lip: www.rpmtesla.com/collections/model-s-exterior/products/2021-model-s-front-lip-spoiler-splitter-3-piece?variant=40698221035574

Thank you for sharing!

Hello! These aftermarket wheel and tires clear the suspension and body - there is no rubbing or unintended contact, even when full lock.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee ​​⁠ Perfect thanks a lot :)

Your car sounds like a beast! I love the experience of a lightweight flywheel. Happy motoring!

That is correct. Although some consider the negative camber to be aggressive, correcting the rear toe to zero helped my tire wear. I think correcting the camber with what the aftermarket offers could help even more with tire wear, but I think it would reduce corning grip.

Great to hear! If you plan to drive on the highway frequently, I recommend getting PPF on the entire front end. It so easy to drive fast in this car. My front end has gotten beat up with sand and pebbles kicked up from other vehicles. The rear fender area in front of the rear wheels will get beat up from launching or accelerating hard. Even though there is a small strip of PPF there from the factory, I recommend covering more of that area. I did not get PPF because I didn't think I would hold onto the car for long....I've now had it for more than 2 years and 52k miles. If I were to trade for new or lower mileage plaid down the road, I would get PPF.

That is impressive efficiency! Thanks for sharing the data. It is nice to hear from someone else who is using their Plaid for longer distance trips. This car is so good for that purpose. I cruise above 80 mph. For my 172 round trip drive today, which included local driving for a business lunch, I averaged 321 wh/mi. I'm curious to see what my average energy consumption will be if I limit my speed to 75 mph.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee The speed limits on my commute are 65 MPH and I keep about 5 mph faster than that. I'm typically not the slowest or fastest car. Just about the middle of the pack.

Thanks!

Greetings neighbor! The 21" wheel option comes with 10mm wider tires for more grip...but I don't think many people option them for that reason...it is for the looks. I like the way the 21" wheels look but I think a 20" diameter wheel is the sweet spot for the Model S. If I were to spec a new Plaid, I would go for the 19" wheels to save some money on the purchase price and run a set of lightweight aftermarket 20" wheels.

Great tip! My alignment from the factory was off with too much toe out in the rear.

any particular reason you decided to get lifetime alignment vs installing the camber arms which everyone has referenced on the TMC forum?

⁠@@springroll58 TMC forum?

@@XxBringBackThePastxX Tesla motors club

Hello, the wheels are HRE RC100 (Monoblock Forged) in matte black. Front Wheels: 20"x9.5", ET51 Rear Wheels: 20"x11.5", ET55 Front Tires: 255/40 ZR 20 Rear Tires: 295/35 ZR 20 I love the look!

Yikes! Have you taped the hooks for back seat latch (the latch for the fold down function)? I put a layer of electrical tape on it - that got rid of the squeak that I was hearing in the back seat area. One way to see if the latch is a problem is to drive with the back seats down and see if the noise is still present.

@TheLifeofJoeLee When the seats are down I do not hear a squeak. I will try the electrical tape. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

Nice! I owned an AP2 S2000 and an ND1 Miata - we were both on the same path to an Evora! It is neat that we have these cars in common!

@@TheLifeofJoeLee my S2000 was a AP1 but the Miata was a ND1 Club. 2003 G35 coupe 6MT,. 2010 370Z MT??? My 370Z was hit with only 500 miles on the clock but it was my gateway to the Evora

I love the look of the 370z and the sound of the VQ but never purchased one. What do you think of the new Z? I think the NISMO looks really nice, it is too bad that it isn't offered with a manual.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee I have only seen a couple in person. For the price I'm going with something else. reviews are good but Nissan quality is really starting to lag

I agree and hope that is the case going forward. Fortunately, my ECU replacement was covered by the warranty, but I read on the Tesla forum that someone who was out of warranty had to pay for their ECU that was broken by a software update out of pocket

Thanks! I found the lack of a 360 view to be really odd considering the camera hw is there. Fortunately, they recently added park assist that shows a cartoon of the soundings, which is an improvement, but it doesn't give a clear picture. I think the sound insulation in the Model S is good. The car should have soft close doors, especially with the retracting door handles that will close on my hand if I try to open and re-shut a door that was not closed all the way.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee I think just a front bumper camera would solve the 360. Also a powered frunk would prevent all those nasty scratches on the hood that comes from closing it manually. I think the sound insulation is around average. I saw some tests and it is similar to a Skoda Enyaq. For a premium flagship I would expect it to be more like a Mercedes.

@@tafl-9198 Good points!

The car has 2 more economical modes that limit power and acceleration. I've only tried them for short periods to see what they feel like, but have never tried an entire trip in those modes. Out of curiosity, I'm going to try both modes to see how they impact my range. For reference, when I had my 2018 Model 3 Performance which was rated for 310 miles, I was seeing a range of 200 to 220 for the same 160 mile commute and that was cruising at 5 to 10 mph slower than I am in the plaid. Driving above 65 mph has negative impact on range.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee Oh, okay I see, yes I believe it has a bigger battery than any of the model 3.. So, it probably should help with range, but the heavier your foot, the less it helps. Who knows though, it might be a good subject for a future video, especially if it nets you say, 300 miles or more of total range? Driving speed vs. power mode.

That would be a good topic - I'll plan a video on that. I did some laid-back local driving today with an average consumption of 245 wh/mi - that would be a range of 408 miles.

Thanks! I found the screeching windows to be a common Tesla problem...but the service center would not acknowledge that. In my case, they said that they didn't lubricate anything, just made adjustments. Thanks for the tip!

Hi Sam! Thanks! My Evora is due for an annual service soon - I can't even get a quote from the nearby service center. An Evora 400 that I almost bought last year required over a month to replace a cracked windshield. We'll see... Unfortunately, I bought my car before the price reductions. It was good that you waited - you get a better price and newer tech. With that said, the car has been great for my use. Autopilot and FSD has made my commute much more productive.

I'm sorry to hear about the problems that you are experiencing. My problem with nav, autosteer, and FSD not working took a few weeks to diagnose before they decided that a new computer was required. What year is your car? Failing of the low voltage battery causes a bunch of problems. I met someone at a service center whose car needed a new low voltage battery a day after it was delivered. However, replacement after 5 years is typical.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee 2019.,.. so it was due for the low voltage battery replacement.. My guess is , the low voltage reset ( as a result of the battery being swapped ) has caused the gremlins with the camera calibration and driver assist modes.. Prior to the battery debacle all seemed normal. I dont drive far , so its not a big deal , but id still like to have the option to use cruise control.. There was another issue when using a usb stick for the sentry mode , but i wont even get into that.. Its just a lot morre nagging issues than say a genesis sedan which I had prior. ( which actually required zero maintenance in the yrs i had it , aside from oil changes )

I hope that all gets worked out for you soon. I think Autopilot is one of the major benefits of Tesla over the other EV brands.

You're welcome, lol. I'm sharing my experience to help people with their decision making. I've spent more money on maintenance and repairs on my 911 in the same 2 years and I had only driven that car 4k miles during that time.

Says someone that doesn’t own one

@@larrykay6093 Another pitiful individual that has the nerve to talk about a car he doesn’t have.

@@ChosenMJ I know they are pieces of crap and they are also the new MAGA hat.

Thanks! The new sport seats look really nice! Awesome to hear that you are getting the track pack! Most of the $3k in maintenance was for a new set of 21" tires. It is not perfect, but I agree that is a good all rounder. Although repairs are required, not having to deal with routine maintenance has been really nice.

Thanks for sharing your experience! I've been watching videos of 12.5 and am really looking forward to it. If 12.5 isn't offered to cars with HW3, I may upgrade to a car with HW4. I've heard from owners who upgraded from the 2021 Plaid to 2023 that the 2023 just feels nicer with a snappier computer.

Thanks! I like the yoke and would get it again if I were to order a new Model S. It allows for a clear view of the instrument cluster screen, easier entry / exit, and makes the experience unique in that it feels somewhat like a computer game. It took a day or two to get used to. I think the steering wheel that is offered for the Model S and X looks huge.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee Nice. I just placed a 3/4 flat bottom steering wheel on a Model X. The clearer view of the cluster screen is very nice.

Thanks for the comment!

Wow, 9000 mile cross country trip! That's awesome! Overall, were you ok with the charging process and time (e.g., charging fit in well with breaks)? The 2023 Model S will have the benefit of having the latest hardware (HW4). You'll be giving up free supercharging - if you do long distance trips often, that can add up. Used is the way to go. I took a huge depreciation hit on my car.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee Sadly, no free supercharging for me, as I bought the car used from Tesla back in 2020. I did get the CCS retrofit - came in handy when I was low and found a ChargePoint CPE250 outside of Yellowstone in Gardiner, Montana. Not a lot of superchargers in that neck of the woods...

Good suggestion - that would be a nice touch! I'll consider that for my next video.

Great to hear about your experience with your '21 Plaid! Blue with XPEL stealth sounds awesome. Did you upgrade brake pads too? The mountain pass rotors look really good.

I did not upgrade the pads. I have never tracked nor taken to the drag strip and I literally never once used launch control , I just baby it and don’t even drive it in the rain or winter. Just spends most of its time in the garage

Thanks for the comment! Hopefully, Tesla Insurance is offered in your state. Someone in OH commented that they are only paying $85/month through Tesla Insurance. Tesla doesn't offer insurance in my state yet. As much as I like the look of the 2021 with the bar that connects the tail lights, I recommend getting a 2023 with the latest hardware: HW4.

Thanks for the comment. Which Porsche are you eyeing? I'm curious if you are considering a Porsche EV. I had considered the Taycan GTS but then decided (for now) that if were to spend that kind of money on a Porsche, I'd rather spend it on a 911. The Lucid Sapphire raised the bar significantly.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee Youre welcome. Im actually taking myself out of the EV game. Ive had one for almost 4 years now (M3 then Plaid), but electric cars are in their adolescence while ICE cars are in their prime. Im currently in the market for a n/a Cayman for pure driving experience (maybe a 991.1 911 if i can find one I like) and I picked up a new Silverado 1500 duramax for daily duties. I would love a new Taycan, but they are very pricey.

@@ur4ufuerufhjehjbedjh nice! I loved my former 991.1 C2S but had car ADD and traded it in for a Gulia Quadrifoglio. I like my 997.2, for its analog nature and looks, but still prefer the way the 991 sounds and the overall experience that it offers. Good luck with your car shopping!

@@TheLifeofJoeLee Thank you! I like your car collection, and I too have car ADD lol

I'll start a battery health check on Tuesday evening and will let you know what i find.

How did you calculate / determine the amount of degradation? I haven't done an official battery test on my car. However, if I use what the computer tells me the range is at full charge, I'm consistently seeing 320 miles, but that could be because Tesla lowered the range estimate to 320. When I bought the car, it was rated for 342 miles - the car's computer never showed me 342 miles of range. The highest it showed was 332 miles. I don't know how accurate these numbers are but if I were to calculate battery degradation off of these numbers (320/332), the battery is at 96.4%. If it is based off of the original rated range it would be (320/342): 93.6%.