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Tesla Model S

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  • #2762
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,181 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122850666#Comment_122850666

    No harm getting a quote from Tesla. If it is more than you are willing to spend, any garage could fit standard steel springs.

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #2763
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,544 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122850666#Comment_122850666

    Should be no different than Mercedes systems of that era.
    Any decent mechanic should be able to replace it.



  • #2764
    daddy_boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 244 ✭✭daddy_boy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122850983#Comment_122850983

    Gumbo many thanks for the info, I knew Tesla used a lot of Merc parts but wasnt sure if the air was merc based, just need to find the parts numbers.



  • #2765
    daddy_boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 244 ✭✭daddy_boy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122850883#Comment_122850883

    Thanks Unkel, I saw a couple of vids about replacing with coils just need to look at the cost implications, i ll keep you posted with what i end up doing and how much it cost



  • #2766
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,181 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122851928#Comment_122851928

    My last Model S went on coils by the current owner after developing an issue with the air suspension that was going to cost several grand. My current Model S has steel suspension and you don't really notice the lack of air suspension on good roads but you do on speed bumps and bad roads alright!

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



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  • #2767
    joe1303l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,561 ✭✭✭joe1303l


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122851928#Comment_122851928

    Any issue with insurance cover here ? I understand it’s an OEM swap to steel springs but would some insurance companies consider it a “modification” ?



  • #2768
    ELM327
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,496 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    Strictly speaking it's a modification and should be declared the same as any other modification.

    However, if the coils are Tesla badged I would question if any assessor would even notice.



  • #2769
    daddy_boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 244 ✭✭daddy_boy


    I decided not to go with coils, as i found out the compressor was at fault, ordered a replacement part from a breakers in poland ( after a lot of searching ) circa 250 incl post, and local garage fitted it for 150, happy days.



  • #2770
    markpb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,430 ✭✭✭markpb


    How did you figure out which part needed to be replaced?



  • #2771
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,587 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    I think someone once posted a table - or a link to a table - that showed the different Model S variants along with WLTP range and 0-60 times - I can't find it 🙈



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  • #2772
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,544 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122964099#Comment_122964099

    It’s quite outdated now as many cars have come after it, and some previous cars got faster through OTA updates!

    IMG_1881.jpeg


  • #2773
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,181 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Coolant needs topping op and I have ran out of G48. Good deal in Halfords this, but seems not available for either store pick up or home delivery. Anyone any suggestions of where to get some?

    image.png

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #2774
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,791 ✭✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123378063#Comment_123378063

    Local motor factors



  • #2775
    BigAl81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,057 ✭✭✭BigAl81


    Coolant you say? Can I check this myself?

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  • #2776
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,587 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    Question about MCUI1 and MCUI2

    Would I be correct in thinking that maps displayed in the format below indicate an MCUI1 module? Whereas maps in the more modern Tesla monochrome format (using Google) would indicate MCUI2? Or it's not that straightforward? Any other giveaways that I could spot when browsing ads for sale without needing to get in touch with seller?

    image.png


  • #2777
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,514 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    If they continue to have FM then most likely it is MCU1 as is a paid extra on MCU2 which very few go for

    My stuff on Adverts, mostly Tesla Pre Highland Model 3

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  • #2778
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,514 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    MCU1 also has much more basic games

    My stuff on Adverts, mostly Tesla Pre Highland Model 3

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  • #2779
    ELM327
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,496 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    There's a simple way to check it and that's to press the information button on the home screen.



  • #2780
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,514 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    OP is trying to see from posted pics on Ads

    My stuff on Adverts, mostly Tesla Pre Highland Model 3

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  • #2781
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,587 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    Yes exactly, without needing to bother the sellers for now.

    Not particularly interested in a non-MCU2 car.

    Btw that screengrab is from a 2019 S75D.



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  • #2782
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,181 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123468251#Comment_123468251

    The upgrade is €1550. You could negotiate hard on a MCU1 car. I'd say only a minority of cars will have been upgraded.

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #2783
    ELM327
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,496 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123468251#Comment_123468251

    2019 should all have MCU2. MCU2 was omnipresent from late 2017 onwards afair



  • #2784
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,587 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    That's what I was thinking, but that screen didn't look as clear as an MCU2 unit should?



  • #2785
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,587 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    Couple more questions.

    The price of the MCU2 upgrade appears to have gone up - seems to be 2K now?

    CCS upgrade appears to be Eur262 but does anyone know the typical wait time for installation?



  • #2786
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,587 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122138553#Comment_122138553

    @tom1ie would you be able to recall if the 2017 S75 you were looking at a year ago is the same one that McCuddy's still have for sale at the moment? Listed at 68K miles currently. Looks like the same one to me but confirmation would be great.

    When I inquired about CCS and MCU2 I got a frosty reception unfortunately - a little bit along the lines of "what do you want to know that for?" etc.

    2017 Tesla Model S 75D 75kWh Dual Motor 4WD



  • #2787
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,181 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123575606#Comment_123575606

    That is the standard price that includes the old skool radio. It's €500 less if you tell them you don't want that

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #2788
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,181 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123575748#Comment_123575748

    Blue is very nice, but that car is not particularly cheap

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #2789
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,587 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    Let me know what cheap is for a similar vintage MS from a dealer?



  • #2790
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,181 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123590276#Comment_123590276

    To me the value of a 3 month warranty from a dealer in a foreign country is worth not much more than zero. Combine that with the pain in the hole of having to go view it there or buy unseen and having to register it here (although free) would make it go negative

    That 172 Model S we mentioned recently sold for €16250. Needing 4 tyres and on MCU1. Admittedly that was an exceptionally good deal. It is now parked in my cul-de-sac in Lucan 😂

    There are now 3 Model S in the bigger Lucan area. All black. My last car, my current car and my neighbour's car 😀

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



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  • #2791
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,587 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    Anyone have any solid real world experience with uncorking? Was definitely offered at one stage from Tesla SC but having a hard time confirming if it's still offered for older vehicles?



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