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VIDEO: Noise from rear - Bearing or drive unit?

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#1 ·
Greeting fellow Tesla enthusiasts!

I test drove a 2013 P85 yesterday and noted a distinct sound from the rear at speeds over 20 mph. I made a video so you hear it and give me your expert opinion as to the source of the noise. You will have to copy/paste the URL as I can't post direct links yet. Its safe, just a video uploaded to my Google Drive:

drive.google.com/file/d/1c1upLfelPuM2vL0xaRX-nfclO7WRPjcd/view?usp=sharing

Please LMK what you thoughts are on this issue.
Sincere thanks.
 
#2 ·
Hard to say. Could definitely be something in the motor, a loose stator, some of the windings coming loose, etc. Could just as well be something with the tire, or possibly a brake pad that has rust or something stuck under it as the reverberation rate increases linearly as speed increases. I'd def take it to a mechanic to at least check out the tires/brakes. If those check out, then I'd lean towards it being the motor.
 
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