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  1. JimShaw

    In my case, is having a pro do a ceramic coating worth it?

    I would love someone knowledgeable let me know whether a ceramic coating by a pro is needed or what I am now doing is fine I have a 2022 M3. The front of the car has been PPFd and its color is Tesla white. I am considering having a pro do a ceramic coating for the cost for $1000 using Shine...
  2. JimShaw

    I have an FSD question

    In 2019 I purchased an M3 and became a FSD beta tester. I enjoyed FSD but didn't need to do it again. I sold the 2019 and purchased a 2022 M3 and did not add FSD. Two years later, because this is my toy, I succumbed to the "buy it" call that kept bugging me. A few days ago I purchased FSD...
  3. JimShaw

    Teslas being used as the battery storage ???

    For a while I have been considering installing a solar battery storge/back up battery for the solar system on my home. A couple days ago, I watched a video of a battery installation company installing a system to use the homeowners new Ford Lighting as the storage battery for the home's...
  4. JimShaw

    I would like your thought on a possible change to my car

    I would like your thought on a possible change to my car I live in So. California where Teslas are dime-a-dozen. Yesterday, I stopped at a red light and counted five Teslas that were stopped beside me at the light (three were white). Over time I have changed the outside of my white model 3...
  5. JimShaw

    FSD $ info, please

    I have an 2022 M3P. FSD was $15,000 when I purchased. For that amount it was not needed. Then Tesla came out with EAP for $6,000. I purchased EAP, leaving FSD now costing $9,000 on my app Yesterday, I noticed FSD was down to $6,000 on my app Is the $6,000 a temporary discounted price for...
  6. JimShaw

    Anyone try this staggered tire/rim combination?

    Has anyone ever used/tried this staggered tire and rim combination. I own a 2022 white M3P and considering changing rims and tires to... Front 20x8.5 using tires 245.35.20, front will have and offset of +27 Rear 20x10 using tires 285.30.20, rear will have an offset of +40 Michelin...
  7. JimShaw

    Hear of Travers Ridge Racing wheels?

    I have not found any info regarding Traverse Ridge Racing on TMC www.traverseridgeracing.com This happens to be their 20" True Turbine Tesla wheel Anyone purchase? Quality? Thoughts?
  8. JimShaw

    To install or not to install spacers. That's my question

    I have been considering spacers for some time on my M3P. Infact, I have an appointment to have 18mm in front and 25 in the rear installed in a week. Here's my concern: I have asked a number of tire shops if they would install them for me and not one would do it. They all told me how...
  9. JimShaw

    Have you used RPM Tesla's Noice Reduction Kits?

    Has anyone installed RPM Tesla's Noice Reduction kit for the doors, pillars, trunk and Frunk? What is used is the foam strips that go around the edges. Along with RPM's Trunk and Frunk Noise Reduction kit that is a padding on the ceiling of each. If you have, notice any difference?
  10. JimShaw

    Perelli PZ4 or Michelin PS4S?

    I have an M3P and starting to think about tire replacement And, Yes, I know tires are talked about a lot on this forum and I've tried to read most of the posts. I have narrowed my choices down to two, Perelli P Zero (PZ4) or Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (PS4S) [235-35-R20] The original tires on...
  11. JimShaw

    Have you installed A sight-line dashboard instrument cluster display?

    Has anyone added this to your 3? A sight-line dashboard instrument cluster display If so, your thoughts, please. If not, would you or wouldn't you add it?
  12. JimShaw

    Anyone done this to your Model 3??

    Has anyone done this to your 3's doors and if so, your thoughts
  13. JimShaw

    Tell me the truth! I won't be offended.

    When I get bored, I start thinking, "what can I do to the 3 today" What if I were to add teeth to the front bumper? (The blue won't be there). What do you think? Fantastic? Stupid? Get a life? Unusual? Only one 3 in the world like that? Not in a million years? Idiot?
  14. JimShaw

    Teslas in Calif. with no front plate: Question

    I'm on my second M3. Purchased one in 2019, sold in 2021 and purchased another in Dec. 2021. I have ALWAYS had the front plate on both cars and now considering taking the plate off. In California one can get a ticket for no front plate FOR THOSE LIVING IN CALIFORNIA RUNNING NO FRONT PLATE...
  15. JimShaw

    Safety ad from Lexus [Lexus Dealer]

    A safety ad from Lexus. Can you spot the error?
  16. JimShaw

    Have you used Supreme Autos Lab of Riverside, Calif for PPF?

    I'm considering having PPF installed on my M3 full front and having Supreme Autos Lab of Riverside, Calif do the work. Have of you had owner, Gustavo, do the work? If so, your thoughts please. S-TEK will be the film used.
  17. JimShaw

    Where is HomeLink settings? [resolved]

    I have a 2022 M3 with the new 2022.20.6 update I want to do a small adjustment to HomeLink and I CANNOT find where it is in the car's settings. And this is making me crazy. Or is it not in the car's setting but in the cell phone's Tesla app??? I think I have tried everything. Even tapping...
  18. JimShaw

    Leave my 3 stock or be a little different?

    The first photo below is my car. The second photo is what I'm considering doing to my car and that is: The mirrors and the bar that runs over the windows from the front to the back of the car in gloss black vinyl Originally, I was going for a 100% color change but changed my mind because I...
  19. JimShaw

    Those that have a wrapped Tesla, I need input

    I have been seriously considering doing a warp for the first time in my life. Today, I had to take my 2022 M3 in for a problem and it turned out to be a sensor that was faltering. it was replaced. While picking up my car, I told the Tesla rep that I was considering a wrap and that I had...
  20. JimShaw

    What makes it "Premium"? [premium interior vs partial premium interior]

    In 2019 I purchased a Tesla model 3 SR. This car had to be specially ordered to get the $35,000 price and with the rebates from Calif and So Cal Edison of $3,500. The car ended up costing me $31,500.00. I sold the car last December and purchased a 2022 model 3P at a much heftier price. I...
  21. JimShaw

    Sold Like new Tesla 3/Y Key Fob

    I purchased a Tesla 3/Y Key Fob for my wife. She put the fob in her purse and never used it. Now that she can no longer drive, I thought I would sell an item I would not use. Included: The fob, original box, a battery in the fob and another in original box. I purchased from Tesla about...
  22. JimShaw

    Need your help [help removing netflix account from vehicle - resolved]

    I need you help I just sold my 2019 SR m3 I have set everything back to factory EXCEPT Netflix in the Theater part of Entertainment. I have Netflix set under my account and I cannot figure how to eliminate my account from the app. Anyone have an idea??????
  23. JimShaw

    It was startling

    Today was our wedding anniversary. So, we went out for breakfast and then off to Macy's for an hour. Then it was my turn to choose what to do. There is a fairly new Tesla store in the town of Temecula, CA and we were about 5 miles away. I told the model 3 SR to navigate to the store using...
  24. JimShaw

    Question for those who have bushed the Button under 2021.32.22

    I have a 2019 SR with software 2021.32.22 After pushing the new "Button" to request FSD, I noticed the Acceleration options I had, which was CHILL and STANDARD, went to CHILL only. The STANDARD option has been greyed out and no longer available for use. If you have pushed the "Button", did...