Chuck Cook Podcast

โ† Chuck Cook Podcast8 Apr ยท 58 min

FSD V14.3 - First Impressions Drive

FSD V14.3 - First Impressions Drive8 Apr58 min

๐Ÿš—โšก๏ธ We're back behind the wheel! After a four-month break, Chuck returns to put Tesla's highly anticipated FSD v14.3 to the ultimate real-world test. With a massive under-the-hood rewrite, is this the efficiency leap we've been waiting for?

๐Ÿค” Did the newly rebuilt AI compiler finally fix highway navigation and lane-change planning? Why did the heavily updated parking logic completely miss a "rockstar" parking spot? And what do these massive backend upgrades mean for the future of Hardware 3 and the Robotaxi fleet?

๐Ÿ“ Highlights in this episode:

โœ… Deep dive into FSD 14.3's massive AI compiler and vision encoder rewrites

โœ… Highway navigation wins: How Mad Max mode is now planning exits 1.5 miles ahead

โœ… Flawless U-turns and unprotected lefts in complex, heavy-traffic scenarios

โœ… The frustrating "Five Points" parking fail and the dreaded chain test

โœ… Smooth, human-like reactions to pedestrians, cyclists, and reversing trucks

โœ… Why this efficiency-focused update brings major hope to HW3 owners

โœ… A personal update from Chuck on his recent barn fire and beekeeping operations

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ What are your thoughts on the new lane-change behavior in v14.3? Drop your observations in the comments below! Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a test drive of the latest Tesla software drops. #TeslaFSD #AutonomousDriving #TeslaModelY #FSD14 #EVNews #TechReview