2021 PoleStar 2
So I learned something else interesting today. Yesterday I discovered a screw in my rear passenger tire, so I took the car to my mechanic to repair it. Although it's a Michelin Primacy tire, it's not so standard. Turns out it has a padded layer inside to reduce road noise, which now makes sense why it's so quiet. This tire is also used by Tesla. A regular patch won't work and a special patch kit is needed. Patch kit has been ordered and I'll take the car back to him once he gets it. It's a very small leak, so I will monitor it until it's repaired
the whole padding thing inside tires, i am still wondering if it's more of a gimmick or not. i replaced my tires with new regular michelin (no padding) and i don't think the car is any louder. of course, not the same model so it's not apple to apple but i am just skeptical how much quieter it can be
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why not just plug it?
the whole padding thing inside tires, i am still wondering if it's more of a gimmick or not. i replaced my tires with new regular michelin (no padding) and i don't think the car is any louder. of course, not the same model so it's not apple to apple but i am just skeptical how much quieter it can be
the whole padding thing inside tires, i am still wondering if it's more of a gimmick or not. i replaced my tires with new regular michelin (no padding) and i don't think the car is any louder. of course, not the same model so it's not apple to apple but i am just skeptical how much quieter it can be
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True. Sound isolation is pretty good in the Polestar, when you close the door your in a cone of silence. The IS is definitely not as good in this regard
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The foam tires do help slightly. Its been reported numerous times on the Tesla forums that if you get the non-foam PS4S, its slightly louder. I don't think it makes that much of a different to be honest as I now have smaller wheels with PS4s without foam. Its not like the Model 3 is a quiet car at highway speeds anyway.
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The foam tires do help slightly. Its been reported numerous times on the Tesla forums that if you get the non-foam PS4S, its slightly louder. I don't think it makes that much of a different to be honest as I now have smaller wheels with PS4s without foam. Its not like the Model 3 is a quiet car at highway speeds anyway.
The foam tires do help slightly. Its been reported numerous times on the Tesla forums that if you get the non-foam PS4S, its slightly louder. I don't think it makes that much of a different to be honest as I now have smaller wheels with PS4s without foam. Its not like the Model 3 is a quiet car at highway speeds anyway.
AMIRZA786, glad you got that fixed so quickly!
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I've gotten so used to One Pedal Braking that this morning I took the IS350 to work, when I let off on the accelerator, the car wasn't slowing down like it should! It took me a second to realize I actually need to use the brakes LOL! The good thing about the IS is that as you slow down, the trans automatically downshifts. Once you get used to One pedal braking, you realize it's so much better
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I've gotten so used to One Pedal Braking that this morning I took the IS350 to work, when I let off on the accelerator, the car wasn't slowing down like it should! It took me a second to realize I actually need to use the brakes LOL! The good thing about the IS is that as you slow down, the trans automatically downshifts. Once you get used to One pedal braking, you realize it's so much better
Does it work all the way to a complete stop or do have to apply the brakes right before you stop?
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Yes, if you turn it to Full and turn off "Creep mode" than it will bring the car to a full stop. Unfortunately I don't like driving with creep mode off, as the car is harder to park, back in or out of a tight space, so I keep creep mode on
not anymore, now i can easily control the pedal just enough to keep the car out of brake hold.
using the EV regen system is brilliant and i love it. same here every time i go back to our ICE the first traffic light i always brake like an idiot (thinking why the car doesn't slow down)