Tesla FSD v12.5.3 on HW3 - How Does It Perform?

This was filmed on September 5th, 2024. This video showcases FSD Supervised v12.5.3 (2024.27.20) on HW3 and includes my first impressions and general commentary on how it operates.

As you are aware, this version includes the long awaited 'Actually Smart Summon' (aka A.S.S.).

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Beginning of Video
00:48 - Release Notes for 12.5.3
01:25 - Low Cost High Performance Tires
02:04 - Obstacle Avoidance Testing
05:00 - Unprotected Left Test No.1
05:28 - Busy Indian Supermarket Test
08:16 - FSD Performance vs. ASS Performance
09:03 - Comments on Additional Tests w/ FSD 12.5.3
11:08 - Leaving Indian Supermarket
12:48 - Missed Entrance
13:57 - U-Turn Test
14:31 - Strange Positioning for Left Turn - Intervention
15:25 - Unprotected Left Test No.2
17:00 - Autopilot / FSD Settings in Menu
17:48 - Impressive Right and then Left Turn
18:24 - FSD Gets Stuck in Parking Lot
20:07 - Legacy Autopark / Summon Feature for USS Cars
22:44 - Actually Smart Summon Tests
24:54 - Rear Display Accessory for Model 3 Model Y

I first received FSD (Beta) 10.3 back on October 24th, 2021 as a '99' safety score driver.

My Build & Info:
-Location: Chicago area - Northwest Suburbs
-Vehicle: 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Rear Wheel Drive, HW3 Intel
-S/W Status: Full Self-Driving Supervised enabled, Premium Connectivity

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[techgeektesla]

Please excuse the overuse of the added sound clips- I was having way too much fun. 😂 In the future, I’ll use less of these & reduce the volume. I believe it adds to the video, but needs to be balanced. 🫡 🙇‍♂️

[caffeinee]

Your channel needs to blow up. One of the best FSD channels out there. You're the only one out there giving a real world impression of what it's like using FSD - not cherry picked early morning or late afternoon drives on a predefined route with minimal traffic - no, you go all out in rush hour with pedestrians. Great camera setup, great commentary, great production value. Honestly, this seems like an algorithm issue, hope this gets fixed!

[Ivelin]

Thank you for reporting improvements, glitches and regressions fairly. Very helpful.

[impc]

Don't know why your channel doesn't grow fast either, it's excellent!! Thank you so much for the posts

[FantasmaVelez]

Your channel is one of the bests! I liked the clear view without the screen, although it wasn't intended.

[cookeys]

Well i must say I find your videos truly excellent! I love the informed commentary, the music, the underlying humour elements. Just so much fun to watch, keep up the good work. I see nothing wrong with asking people to like and subscribe, it reminds people thats how the algorithm works and nearly always prompt me to like a video where i may normally forget.

[waynerussell]

Thanks VERY much. I like the sound clips/voice overs. As a less experienced user I gain a more nuanced feel for how the new updates are unfolding. I love the periscope view too. One of the comments mentioned the YouTube algorithm goes by number of posts. I know nothing about this, but maybe if you did some SHORTS... recap of key elements in a current post or an announcement with a short teaser of a soon to be released signature polished presentations. Lucky me that you enjoy doing this.

[johny]

that branch test was awesome! If it had reverse capability, it could’ve easily gotten itself out of that situation. Wow nice! I can’t wait for that to happen man. 😄🥳

[ThoughtfulAl]

You just gained another sub. Of course you will grow bigger, with such good content. Refreshing to have a new young perspective

[dendofuman]

Thanks for your thorough and unbiased analysis of FSD. Really enjoyed your video. Please keep it up!

[AnthonyCorreiaNYC]

Nicely done. Commentary is good. The background music around 17:34 is great. The funny ‘musical interludes’ as on 3:52 and 18:13 could be less though.

[MarkShihadeh]

Great honest video, thank you and keep up the good work. It will grow with this consistent, great content.

[saberianamir]

Great video as always. Love your channel and hope it grows faster!

[ghauptli]

Excellent video! The smooth parking lot driving is encouraging to watch under 12.5.3. I'm looking forward to upgrading from 12.3.6 on my '21 MY when the new versions go out into wide-release

[jacobmaz]

Hey you made it to 10k subs! Me included! Was talking to you on x last night too that’s funny lol

[pbbc]

Nice editing, like the sound clips and fast forward sequences. Nice analysis, subbed!

[jordanestabrook]

Thank you for the video, looking forward to more. Congrats on 10k subs🎉

[jbromheadsd]

Just spotted that you are asking people to give a thumbs up or thumbs down for how a test goes, but I suspect any thumbs down is telling Youtube that your video is bad - which may be what is reducing your signups

Keep up the good work, I always go to your channel for latest FSD reviews

[aryana]

Well deserved subscribe, love your videos

[paulmeynell]

Excellent video as usual thank you. Fingers crosses for an action packed couple of months in the fsd world!