But, my understanding, is the outside door handles are 100% electric and the windows drop slightly before the door opens as they seal into the body for lower wind noise. The window dropping thing happens on some convertibles when you actuate the top up or down. But I also thought the inside door handle was mechanical. That being the case, if the windows essentially lock the door into the body, then the mechanical release is basically useless anyway.
what the hell are you on about? a mechanical door release useless? is that what you're saying?
the window drop is typical on hardtops, which don't use a window frame.
The window drop on hardtops is generally to protect the weatherstripping from damage over time. The momentum of the unframed window when shut will over-compress the weatherstripping, and cause it to deteriorate much faster than if the window is dropped first.
The windows drop on a Tesla because they will crack off if you force the door open. The window actually recedes a bit under the roof as I understand it.
If the window is preventing the door from opening, then yes, the mechanical release is basically useless in a situation where you can't power down the all-electric window regulators.
From Tesla's own site:
"Why does Tesla window go down?
To avoid damage, windows automatically lower slightly when you open or close a door. If you manually raise a window when the door is open, ensure it is slightly lowered before closing the door"
I only have a moderate interest in Teslas.
But, my understanding, is the outside door handles are 100% electric and the windows drop slightly before the door opens as they seal into the body for lower wind noise. The window dropping thing happens on some convertibles when you actuate the top up or down. But I also thought the inside door handle was mechanical. That being the case, if the windows essentially lock the door into the body, then the mechanical release is basically useless anyway.
what the hell are you on about? a mechanical door release useless? is that what you're saying? the window drop is typical on hardtops, which don't use a window frame.
The window drop on hardtops is generally to protect the weatherstripping from damage over time. The momentum of the unframed window when shut will over-compress the weatherstripping, and cause it to deteriorate much faster than if the window is dropped first.
The windows drop on a Tesla because they will crack off if you force the door open. The window actually recedes a bit under the roof as I understand it.
If the window is preventing the door from opening, then yes, the mechanical release is basically useless in a situation where you can't power down the all-electric window regulators.
From Tesla's own site:
"Why does Tesla window go down? To avoid damage, windows automatically lower slightly when you open or close a door. If you manually raise a window when the door is open, ensure it is slightly lowered before closing the door"
I'm talking about being able to open the fukin door like every other car.
Get back to me when you learn how to read.