Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

[mpgxsvcd]

+10 points for info on efficient tires. -2 pts for the red accented T on the side camera.

What controlled loop is this you're driving on?

The 440 beltway around Raleigh NC is precisely 24.8 miles. Speed limit is 55-65 mph the whole way so it makes it relatively easy to maintain a constant 60 mph without impeding other drivers.

 

[mpgxsvcd]

If the red accented T on the side camera is the only red he has in addition to the brake calipers, then that's still a way more tasteful cosmetic mod than some of the reds others go wild with. lol

I put Red “Ts” literally every place I could. I think it looks great. There are a few more than this but you get the idea. I had red seats before.

 

[DW3434]

I put Red “Ts” literally every place I could. I think it looks great. There are a few more than this but you get the idea.

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It indeed looks good! Actually better than I thought

 

[P-Lo801]

It indeed looks good! Actually better than I thought

Yeah, far from going wild with them for sure. I probably could have done without the red logo on the steering wheel, though.

 

[Error501]

Made an order on 25th of April for M3P in Dubai , Combo is Stealth Grey on white.

Delivery date was TBD , Switched to May-June and on 1st of May I got a VIN.

 

[DW3434]

Made an order on 25th of April for M3P in Dubai , Combo is Stealth Grey on white.

Delivery date was TBD , Switched to May-June and on 1st of May I got a VIN.

That's some speed right there! Is yours coming from Shanghai or Berlin?

 

[DW3434]

I wonder why Fremont is so slow, after so many years, they are slower than Shanghai and much worse QC than Shanghai. Pretty sure they are paid better

 

[terranx]

I wonder why Fremont is so slow, after so many years, they are slower than Shanghai and much worse QC than Shanghai. Pretty sure they are paid better

Well they did just lay off a large chunk of their employees.

 

[DW3434]

Well they did just lay off a large chunk of their employees.

Not the ones in production is it? I thought is the supercharging team and managements

 

[terranx]

Not the ones in production is it? I thought is the supercharging team and managements

They did layoffs across the board. More recently they fired the entire supercharging and new car development teams, including the execs

 

[M109Rider]

I wonder why Fremont is so slow, after so many years, they are slower than Shanghai and much worse QC than Shanghai. Pretty sure they are paid better

We may get the Shanghai cars first, but I’ll swap you my Shanghai built with LG batteries for your Panasonic version from Fremont.

 

[DW3434]

We may get the Shanghai cars first, but I’ll swap you my Shanghai built with LG batteries for your Panasonic version from Fremont.

Sounds good! I want the 19 wheels anyway. Midwest roads are too risky for the 20s

 

[DW3434]

We may get the Shanghai cars first, but I’ll swap you my Shanghai built with LG batteries for your Panasonic version from Fremont.

Never mind I just looked at Canada website. Looks like you guys will get 460hp and 20s.

 

[eric135i]

what time was your order?

 

[jiren]

if we want to get the stock 19s for the performance model we will need to look 3rd party correct?

 

[DW3434]

if we want to get the stock 19s for the performance model we will need to look 3rd party correct?

Yup, unless you can get the OEM 19s imported from China

 

[jiren]

Yup, unless you can get the OEM 19s imported from China

you’d think getting OEM imported would be difficult?

 

[DW3434]

if we want to get the stock 19s for the performance model we will need to look 3rd party correct?

Although they might start selling smaller rim&Tire pkg for winter later. But God knows when. Also those 20s are forged, so gonna be pretty expensive

 

[DW3434]

you’d think getting OEM imported would be difficult?

Cost could be pretty high on shipping I would imagine

 

[GuyFromAz]

Stupid question (I have "wheel blindness" in that I see tires as round things, and that's about it).. Is there a huge difference between the 19s and 20s that it's such a talking point? From what I gather, 20's not good on snow/ice, nor dealing with potholes. As I live in Phoenix (snow/ice not an issue), and roads around here are actually pretty pothole free generally (weather doesn't destroy the roads)...
Just kinda curious if I should take people's wanting to replace their 20s with 19s (or 18s) as an indication that maybe I should look at it too? Also, never had the Staggered wheel stuff before. I presume that gives better racing handling/performance?

Thanks for indulging someone very UN-versed in wheel differences!