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No, don't think so. TPWS uses the rotational speeds of the wheels to determine the rolling circumferences. If a tyre deflates that circumference will change and so will the rotational speed. The TPWS doesn't know the tyre pressures, it just reacts to a change and it needs to be quite a significant change, approx 25% IIRC.

Level sensor issue? Do these cars have a lever attached to the suspension strut or roll bar to determine the ride height?

Why would a steamed headlamp affect the auto headlamp function? The sensor for that function is on the top of the dashboard?

Going from 17" to 18" wheels will give the illusion of a wider tyre/arch gaps but so long as the correct profile tyres are fitted to give the same rolling circumference, it will be just that, an illusion but one I had to 'correct' on my Merc. Fitting lowered springs to standard shocks is not the best practice. The operating range will be 'wrong' and more importantly the compression and rebound characteristics of the shocks will be wrong for the springs.This can upset the handling. I'd recommend fitting matching shocks, from the spring supplier.

Two possibilities, intake manifold air leak or it's just the electric motors spinning up. My RC300h also has a slight whine/whistle under acceleration, only audible with the widows down and driving between high walls If all else is fine I'd go with the latter

He hasn't been on here since April 2013 ....

Don't they term the indirect system TPWS, a warning rather than monitoring system?

Good to see you followed your dream St4. Keep up the great work, fantastic pictures!

Another interesting read - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/funding-for-thousands-of-electric-car-charge-points-unused-by-councils Only 5 councils have taken advantage of the government's grant for installing public charge points. "Millions of homes in the UK do not have off-street parking, so this funding is important to help local councils ensure that all their residents can take advantage of this revolution."

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I think that is either/or not in combination. You start doing 4.5 sec launches your range will plummet I saw three Tesla model S on various motorways on our way back from Gatwick, each time pootling along at a steady 55-60 mph in lane one.

A stock Corsa at that!!🤨

There have been numerous cases in Sweden and Norway of cars bursting into flames whilst charging. Fire fighters have been unable to put out.

This is a good read regarding batteries https://electrek.co/2016/11/01/breakdown-raw-materials-tesla-batteries-possible-bottleneck/

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Government logic of vehicle weights definition .. "Vehicle weights explained Vehicle categories on driving licences can depend on the weight of the vehicle - the different terms you might see are explained below. Unladen weight The unladen weight of any vehicle is the weight of the vehicle when it’s not carrying any passengers, goods or other items. It includes the body and all parts normally used with the vehicle or trailer when it’s used on a road. It doesn’t include the weight of: fuel batteries in an electric vehicle - unless it’s a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair" https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-weights-explained Just an example on how confusing it is to compare vehicle weights, manufacturers generally only quote the vehicle base weight, that is the weight of the base model without options fitted.

He drinks iced grapefruit juice at the Silver Spoon

The Merc is broken, the rear spoiler is stuck in the up position .... (common fault)

I don't speak Welsh either but a quick Google translate shows cwm to mean valley, corrie, combe or glen.

The important measurement is pressure, not temperature but as the pressure changes with temperature the only way to correctly measure the pressure of air in the tyre that air must be at the same temperature as the atmosphere surrounding it. So, it doesn't matter what the ambient temperature is, just so long as the air in the tyre is at the same temperature. Manufacturers factor in the the heat generated (above ambient) in the tyre by the amount of sidewall movement allowed by the inflation pressure.

I have, my apologies

By this do you mean the paint is of different quality but labelled the same? I know the trade versions of Dulux paints are very different from the 'standard' DIY versions but they are also labelled differently and cost significantly more, even from the likes of B&Q. It's very misleading to base judgements of quality on the price charged, as the likes of B&Q have massive purchasing power and also often sell at 'special' prices to drive sales.

Definitely.. I've had more interest in this car than any other I've owned. Or perhaps more correctly, more compliments on it's appearance. My HSR drew a lot of interest, not always complimentary ....

That's why he's a builder, or is it because he's a builder?