This is no "Yoke" - my Model 3 "Plaid"
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
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From the first time I installed Hansshow Power trunks on Red Dragon (my Tesla Model 3), I've had GREAT respect for the very excellent service and communications from Hansshow who are the suppliers. Now I'm trying yet another of their products - something I have DREAMED of installing but was always put off by the seeming difficulty of the install. But no longer - it was a job that literally ANYONE could accomplish. And the conclusion I've come to is this: "Why the HECK did I wait so long to do this. Stunning improvement in windshield visibility; Touch Screen visibility; greater ease resting hands on horizontal as compared to curved wheel; and a very easy transition in getting used to this new form factor. It now feels like I'm driving the PLAID - only not the Model S Plaid, but the Model 3 Plaid :)
![How To Install a Model 3/Y Yoke [STEP BY STEP]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LrPPCV6qtkc/mqdefault.jpg)
Thanks to those who commented regarding applying threadlocker to the hex nut that secures the steering wheel. While I don't believe it would have come loose, there is nothing wrong with an "insurance policy" - so last night I removed the steering yoke, applied threadlocker, and refastened it. Always good to go to the next level where safety is involved,
Welcome back Peter and hope you guys had a wonderful vacation
Dan G UK
Good to have you back....
Glad you're back! I know my comment isn't related to this video but I'm so frustrated. FSD beta has been a nightmare for me. It keeps auto wipers and auto high beams on by default and they come and when they shouldn't, constantly. Auto Wipers sprays water on my clean detailed Model 3 on a clear sunny day, all the time. Even Autopilot at night on the highway the auto high beams are a pain, I can turn them off temporarily, yet it will default back to on after a bit. Still having an issue where the beta or Autopilot wants to the hug the left side of my lane, coming too close to adjacent traffic. You'd think it would move over to the right, if another vehicle was close to my car, especially when there is plenty of room to my right. Oh and a big issue on my last trip using NOA, kept wanting to change lanes into the passing lane, even though no one was in front me in the cruising lane. On a 4 hour trip this happened at least 50 times, some within seconds of each other. Every time I cancelled the move, it came back on.
One question, the warranty on my 2018 Model 3 expires in a few weeks and I was thinking about getting an extended warranty, Xcare seems to have great reviews. What are your thoughts? Maybe do a video about it?
Hey Dan! First, thanks for your recent email enquiring whether or not I was still on the planet :) I read it 4 days ago when we got back, but with all of the stuff I had to catch up on, I didn't have time to send you a reply. So thanks for thinking to enquire! Regarding FSD, I fully understand and share some of those same frustrations.
First, the changing of lanes out of the right lane and INTO a passing lane when there is no need for it - somehow that never happens to me recently. Never. But it ALWAYS used to a few months back. Wondering whether that is because here in Canada our FSD BETA has some differences for those in your country?
Then, the auto wipers - I share your frustration for when you've just detailed the car and the stupid things sprays water all over and ruins the meticulous clean you've just gone through. On reflection though, it does seem important that Autopilot should be able to clean the camera view through the windshield but maddening when it happens and the windows is ALREADY cleaned!
Here in Canada, I have noticed that lane positioning has become a lot better. It no longer rigidly sticks to the dead center of the lane, and it is happy to move closer to either left or right boundary lane if it helps to smooth out a cornering manoeuvre, and, which I really like, if there are people opening car doors, - or some other object like a bike that it is on the right side - the car will move left, and even cross over the center line (providing there is no oncoming vehicle) and ensure that there is a really safe distance.
All these behaviours are improvements over just a few months ago.
So, I am optimistic that things are gradually being "ironed out" and it's behaviour is becoming more "human like" with each iteration. It's getting close now - but still that last 5% will be the hardest
Wonderful to have you back, Peter.
Welcome back Peter! I have a Model X 2022 and one of the reasons why I love the vehicle is the yoke....awesome!
Love my yoke. I installed it on my Model 3 back in early summer and so enjoyed driving with it to Calgary and back. I would suggest to others they use a 1/2 drive and perhaps even a pipe to extend the lever(age) to one's advantage. BTW Trevor Page introduced it to me back in the spring of this year.
Thanks for the useful suggestion re the extra leverage. Glad to hear you're also a yoke fan - my greatest advantage comes when I get out of the drivers seat. My right arm no longer hits the top of the round wheel, but flies over the "square" wheel without touching it :)
Thank you for sharing the yoke install. I wanted to do it on my model 3 but concerned I might screw it up, but watch your install I have more confidence in doing it now. Thank you again and welcome back.
Thanks John! Definitely a very "do-able" project. Two things: first, use allen keys rather than screwdrivers to pop off the airbag unit. With a small screwdriver, the "pointy" end often slips over or under that pesky spring clip and it takes way longer to actually engage with the spring clip. Because an allen key has a larger and flatter surface area, it more easily engages with the spring clip and doesn't easily slip over or under it. Secondly, using a good, sturdy socket wrench with a 10mm hex bit AND an extender to give more leverage will make the job of removal MUCH quicker and less tiring
Hi Peter, I’m really glad your back. I always enjoy your videos. FWIW, I installed the Yoke over a year ago then took off on a 4500 mi 2 week vacation, It was awesome. I adapted to it almost immediately. Of course my wife hates it. But it’s my car so she just has to live with it 😂
Tip, one thing I do fo getting in and out of the car, l roll the yoke upside down so I have lots of leg clearance getting in and out.
Thanks for the comment Dennis. I think it’s going to be much the same in my family. Janine is not keen on using it at the moment, but I am loving it so thank you for relating your experience with it as well. By the way, I found another benefit of the yoke was that it’s easier to get out of the car now because my right arm doesn’t catch the top of the steering wheel any longer, - it makes stepping out much simpler.
Welcome back Peter, Red Dragon UK here! Great news as we need useful and interesting stuff on Tesla channels now and again! Was going to ask about the horn sounding too. Have you had to replace your lead acid battery yet? I’m thinking about a Lithium Ion replacement when the time comes. More expensive but should last years!
Hi Denis. Nice to see you again in the Comments section :) Actually, I have not yet had to replace my Lead-acid battery but I'm with you on contemplating a Lithium Ion replacement when that time comes. Of course the time will come in upcoming Teslas where they manage to do away with the lead-acid battery altogether - but of course that will not benefit us "early adopters" :)
10:50 - Seems like there should be some torque specification for that hex screw.
It took a few miles on my S to get used to the yoke. I now have 11,000 miles with it and it works perfectly fine. I just wish that the horn was in the center and not a little button (a change I believe they have already made on the assembly line).
You would think there should be. However, one of the CZcams videos reported that they had contacted a Tesla service center to get that torque specification but Tesla said that it was confidential and they couldn't release it. Which sounds very odd - but clearly they don't want to encourage people to change their OEM steering wheel. Somewhat understandable. Nevertheless, I did (the following day) re-open the steering assembly, remove the hex nut, and apply some lock tight before once again screwing it down tight.
@@model3man That's because they don't want you to replace the steering due to the air bag. Those things can be very dangerous. I have no desire to change out my steering wheel.
@@Resist4 - That’s very true. They don’t. Each person decides what risks - and how much risk - they are willing to engage in. I managed to get an unofficial torque value from a friend at Tesla service but won’t share it here because it is unofficial and it would be irresponsible to spread it round. But, it did cause me to remove the nut, apply loctite, and the. Use a torque wrench to re-fit the hex nut properly. So all very safe and secure. I also have no desire to die :)
@@model3man I guess if someone used a torque wrench to remove it, they could make note of how much torque it took and use that number to tighten it with.
interesting that the battery is disconnected but the horn still works?
I wish yoke streeing wheel was allowed un Germany.🥴
I didn’t know it wasn’t? Is that true for all vehicles in Germany?
@@model3man Yoke streeing wheel in general is forbidden. other words, streeing wheel of a car must be round-shape. stupid law. I would swap my Model Y streeing wheel to Yoke the second it is allowed.
Peter don’t give up your day job, after watching your attempt of removing and refitting the steering wheel I would be very nervous driving with you, you should get it checked by someone that knows what they are doing.
Nice video
Haha. Noted. Well - at least, it is unlikely you would have to drive with me so you can relax,. Remember, though, this is not a car mechanics channel, but a channel depicting the everyday experiences of an ordinary (old) man who loves and lives for his Tesla, and I am reflective of many ordinary people out there who love to make modifications to their vehicles. Of course, if I was a car mechanic, I would have had professional tools that would have made removal of airbag, and removal of the hex screw MUCH simpler and quicker and more "professional" looking. However, I can assure you that the new steering wheel is VERY securely fitted (I added loctite to the threads on the hex nut and refastened it after the completion of this video), and not a danger to anyone - myself included. One doesn't have to be a professional to do a good job, and the usefulness of this video lies in the fact that an ordinary person can accomplish seemingly challenging tasks and do so safely. One of the prime functions of CZcams videos is the fact that they help educate people as to how to, and how not to, perform tasks in a variety of fields.
@@model3man Hi Peter first nice to see you back after your hols and yes like you I like to personalise my model 3 so keep up the good work there is so many add-ons for Tesla model 3 but having spent 50 plus years maintaining and repairing vehicles it worries me when I see someone removing a very important part of a car ill equip and not a torque wrench in sight so should you encourage others to follow your lead and no im not knocking you
Just a curiosity question, with the power supplies disconnected, where does the power come from to power the horn?
Good question - I actually connected the battery one step back in the procedure (but didn't video that) just to ensure that the connectors were properly in place and I wouldn't have to discover later that everything had to be dismantled. So - good on you for noticing that
Where did the music come from? Sounds a bit like an acoustic Spanish version of "Paranoid Android" by Radiohead.
CZcams carries a collection of copyright-free music for creators to use. It came from there and was by Anomalous Hedges and was titled "The Mini Vandals" (if you're referring to the music towards the end of the video).
Did you not put new threadlocker on the bolt?
Actually I didn't - based on the collective opinions of 9 CZcams video creators who did the same Yoke install. But you've got me thinking... I don't know that there is any real chance of it coming loose as I tightened it quite strongly - but I may just go and do what you've suggested
UPDATE: Just took your advice, removed the nut, applied loctite and refastened.
Why was the horn working when the power was disconnected?
I had not captured it in the video, but I reconnected the 48v supply so I could test that the horn was working before finally locking everything up tight.
It's not for me. I often like having a hand at the 10-12 o'clock position.
After watching this again it made me cringe because having the right tools makes all the difference. I laughed when you tried hitting that tiny wrench with a hammer thinking it would break the bolt loose. You should have used a breaker bar or large torque wrench. And I'm shocked you didn't torque the bolt back down, you really want the yoke properly torqued to spec.