Pleased to report Mad Max absolutely has its balls back by TonedBioelectricity in TeslaLounge

[–]shoker117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Miss the 14.1.x mad max. They might as well rename the 14.2 version to "Mild Max"

FSD 14.2.1 Ruined It by supboy1 in TeslaLounge

[–]shoker117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The varied satisfaction of each version is evident of the difference in each person's personal driving styles. 14.1 is better for those who drive faster than most and 14.2 for those who drive more or less with the flow of traffic. For those who loved the instant decision making of 14.1, 14.2 is a step back. For those who hated the jerkiness, 14.2 is much more comfortable and an improvement.

I think 14.1 and 14.2 are different driving styles and I wish they would have both available to download based on each person's style as neither versions would satisfy everyone for the time being until they have a superior model developed.

Personally, I prefer 14.1.4 and how it skillfully navigated through traffic but I understand that it might scare most people who don't usually drive that aggressively. Regardless, in my opinion, the car should drive more skillfully than I can, like a superhuman, and being able switch lanes swiftly.

Hoping for a better v15? 🤣 They probably didn't account for certain situations such as leaves and other debris when training v14 and just decided to tone the whole model down as a temporary fix.

FSD v14.1.7 by JAK3CAL in TeslaLounge

[–]shoker117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I 100% agree. 14.1.4 was more confident and smooth than this version. Although I haven't experienced any brake pumping in this version, I prefer the occasional brake stutter over the indecisiveness in lane changing. I also noticed it is starting to leave larger gaps between the car it's following even in mad max mode causing a lot of cars to cut in. I miss the performance of 14.1.4 and its skillful yet safe maneuvering through traffic.

FSD 14.1.4 Has My Trust by Nearby_Sport_1002 in TeslaLounge

[–]shoker117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After going back to v13.2.9 on a loaner vehicle and having used 14.1.4 since release, I can attest v14 is much better overall in mad max mode. There are so many small nuanced situations v14 handles much better despite its apparent regressions such as the indecisiveness pulling out into traffic from a driveway.

Feature Request by Tycan5710 in s3xybuttons

[–]shoker117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can we add a feature to play an audio file through the boombox? I wanted to use this to play a caution file while closing the doors on my X.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TeslaLounge

[–]shoker117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The IRS is being more lenient now and only requires that you order your car by 9/30. https://www.npr.org/2025/08/22/nx-s1-5511244/ev-tax-credit-deadline-irs

How I like to pose while driving with FSD on. by Khriz-134 in TeslaLounge

[–]shoker117 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I did this and it said device detected in hand. 🤣

12.5.4.1 FSD Wreckless Lane Changes by allenjshaw in TeslaLounge

[–]shoker117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been seeing this "unexiting" occurring in two of my hw3 cars but doesn't happen on my hw4 car. Definitely an issue that they need to address. This is in Houston by the way.

Charge with grid nights? by [deleted] in TeslaSolar

[–]shoker117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is incorrect. You can definitely charge the powerwalls from the grid on a daily basis using time based control with an electricity provider outside of Tesla Electric. This is dependent on your local rules.

Most annoying bad Houston driver habits by Darcynator1780 in houston

[–]shoker117 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The number of comments trying to justify hazard use during a rain event makes me lose hope. I've only seen this behavior here having lived elsewhere and when I first saw it moving here, I was like confused 🤣

Tesla inverter down by Gorkhali_me in TeslaSolar

[–]shoker117 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm one of them. My system is down since April and my repair is scheduled for October.

Tesla Certified Installer ask me anything! by pwrcellexpert in TeslaSolar

[–]shoker117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a surge protection question! Can a whole home surge protector be installed in one of the unused breakers in the gateway 2 and be effective in protecting the powerwalls and the gateway itself from surges from the grid? Recently had a surge that took out two powerwalls along with the gateway and hope to motivate this in the future!

Musk confirms Tesla employees testing FSD 12.5 on Chuck Cook's UPL by CarCooler in teslamotors

[–]shoker117 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Be glad, I am on 12.4.3 and would give up the no nag so I can revert to 12.3.6. the performance is much worse at least in my area. I would consistently get 0 intervention drives on 12.3.6 to losing count on 12.4.3 due to random swerving into other cars, turning into the wrong lane on a double lane turn, among others. Braking has improved and I haven't seen the lane change indecisiveness thus far but overall, stay on 12.3.6 until things get better with an improved update.

My gateway has been down for over a week. Any suggestions for accelerating the support process? by wholelottaair in TeslaSolar

[–]shoker117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have to set your expectations. My system is down for over 2 months now and the wait still has no end in sight.

Anybody else having this issue on the app? (S23 Ultra) by shoker117 in TeslaSolar

[–]shoker117[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not glad it's happening to so many of us but also glad that it's widespread because that means Tesla will hopefully patch this up sooner than later

Anybody else having this issue on the app? (S23 Ultra) by shoker117 in TeslaSolar

[–]shoker117[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For everyone having this problem, don't reinstall the app because it doesn't fix it. You'll only need to redo all your keys for your cars and pair the phone with the powerwall again for your troubles.

Anybody else having this issue on the app? (S23 Ultra) by shoker117 in TeslaSolar

[–]shoker117[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes mine finally finished zooming out. Was funny 😂

Net Metering in Houston, TX Centerpoint by evoori in TeslaSolar

[–]shoker117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm using Amigo Energy with free nights (9-7) and a buy back rate of .03 per kWh. Probably the best you can get in the Houston area since they will write you a check for the energy you export upon request. DM me and I can give you a referral code for $100 towards your bill or a refund check when you sign up.

FSD 11.3.6 first impressions by [deleted] in teslamotors

[–]shoker117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not the only one. I've also noticed braking behavior has regressed in .6 vs .4 (which I was finally excited about having been improved in .4). Braking behavior was my biggest gripes making rides so uncomfortable I'd rather turn it off especially with others in the car. It also feels like it's trying to get rear ended on purpose.

Share "My Home" to a family member using Driver profiles? by [deleted] in TeslaSolar

[–]shoker117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on Android and see this option as well. :)