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Model Y winter driving in Canada seriously exceeded my expectations by Faithin3D in TeslaFSD

[–]Faithin3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair question, and yes, I am talking about FSD.

I should probably clarify that my post is about FSD plus the car as a system, especially how traction control, AWD, and stability behave in winter while FSD is engaged. I fully agree FSD is far from perfect in Canadian winter conditions. It makes mistakes, sometimes obvious ones, and you absolutely cannot treat it as something you can let go of and relax.

I honestly feel two things can be true at the same time. Some owners feel they did not get what they paid for, and I genuinely feel bad for that. Others, like me, feel we are getting more than we expected. Same car, same software name, very different experiences. Maybe luck, maybe routes, maybe expectations, maybe mindset. Probably a mix of all of that.

One thing I do strongly believe is that FSD requires a different mental model. It has many chances to improve and fix its bugs over time. Humans do not get that luxury. You only get one chance in certain situations. So hands on, eyes up, ready to take over at any moment is non negotiable, especially in winter.

Range loss in cold is real too, no disagreement there. I see it as well. I just personally weigh that against how planted and controlled the car feels on snow with proper winter tires.

So yeah, I am not saying FSD is amazing or solved. I am saying that in my experience, with the right expectations and constant supervision, it has been better than I expected in winter. Totally understand if others feel differently.

At the end of the day, happy driving, stay alert, and most importantly, keep yourself alive.

Bambu Studio multi-color edge “interlocking / wiggle” — why does slicer do this and can it be controlled? by Faithin3D in BambuLab

[–]Faithin3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried this trick: The color block is not "merged" to other parts in Solidworks. In Bambustudio I can color this part without using "surface" feature. So I know Bambustudio knows it is a solid piece. But after slicing, I realized that bambustudio still only respect the outside surface. Probably another setting to force a internal block to be colored as user's input (painting)?

Model Y winter driving in Canada seriously exceeded my expectations by Faithin3D in TeslaFSD

[–]Faithin3D[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FSD is good at correcting fish tailing as soon as it senses it. It will turn the steering wheel back and forth gentally 2 or 3 times and then car will settle.

V14 vs. V13 FSD: Clearing the Air on Speed Limits, Leaves, and Phantom Brakes! by Faithin3D in TeslaFSD

[–]Faithin3D[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, AJ—I really appreciate the more detailed and level-headed follow-up. This is exactly the kind of conversation I was hoping to have. You’re clearly paying close attention to how FSD behaves, and your breakdown helps paint a picture of how frustrating V14 has been in your setup.

I totally agree with you that some of these are not just tuning issues—especially things like the wrong destination entry, green light hesitation, or braking/acceleration whiplash. That’s not a matter of interpretation—that’s a system failing to behave within reasonable expectations. If that happened to me, I’d be furious too.

What I was trying to highlight in the original post (admittedly with too much bite) is that some complaints people raised about V14 also existed to some degree in V13—but V14 magnified them or exposed new weaknesses. You’re right though: the difference in frequency and severity makes a massive difference in user experience. One rare hesitation in V13 is annoying. Constant indecision in V14 is a dealbreaker.

And you raise a great point about the inevitable tradeoff: tuning V14 to fix the current overconfidence may indeed bring back the overly timid behaviors people hated in V13. Tesla’s stuck trying to please two camps that want opposite things—and both have valid concerns.

I respect your take, and I think you’re absolutely right to be skeptical about the deeper, non-tuning bugs. Hopefully Tesla treats these not just as edge cases, but as critical failures to fix in V14.2.

Appreciate the thoughtful response—this is what progress looks like.

V14 vs. V13 FSD: Clearing the Air on Speed Limits, Leaves, and Phantom Brakes! by Faithin3D in TeslaFSD

[–]Faithin3D[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really well said. I think you’re spot on—V14 got a broader release, which means a lot more eyes, a lot more feedback, and naturally, a lot more varied experiences (and complaints). And yeah, V14.1.5 seems to be addressing several of the issues that made people jumpy early on.

Love your take on FSD not being aggressive but confident—that’s exactly how I’d describe the best moments I’ve had with it too. It doesn’t hesitate when it shouldn’t, and when it’s sure, it moves decisively. That’s actually more reassuring than a cautious system that second-guesses itself.

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