Recent content by Ben D

I just sent my story to them. I don't expect an answer, but at least I've had my say. This is a safety feature which could hurt or kill someone if not put right. via email to: [email protected], cc: [email protected] Safety issue - windscreen wiper sensitivity I have noticed...

I have a 2019 Model 3 performance and keep a close eye on it. Initial battery degradation over the first 12 months was around 10%, which is to be expected for those batteries. Then nothing more for the next 2.5 years. Various software updates have come and gone and the advertised range varies...

It certainly doesn't need any of those at the strip, thats for sure.

For what its worth for someone looking for a stealth hitch for their model 3, I have a brand new one one that I have decided I will no longer install (the car has become more a track car),so selling for $1400 ONO absolutely complete with wiring and removable hitch/towball. I'm an hour north of...

This is still for sale. Happy to drop to $1400 ONO, bearing in mind it is a so called "stealth hitch" like they are talking about here, all ADR compliant and complete - ready to bolt in and wire up. The Stealth Hitch is now complied in Australia thanks to TOCA!

Also meets ADRs (AS4177.2) , see Tesla Model 3 Towbars and Hitches - EV Stealth Solututions

Napierville is a proper track built to meet NHRA regulations which allow no more than 1% downhill. They are NHRA affiliated so records set there do stand. My friend Nic Brunet preps the track there. As an aside he also owns the world's quickest 4 cylinder drag car (5.95 @230+mph, but that...

I have a set of as new rear brake discs from my 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance. These brake disc rotors have had minimal use (less than 3000 km) as I replaced them with aftermarket slotted discs and uprated brake pads. They would suit owners of model 3s, either those wanting to upgrade to the...

I have a brand new Torklift Eco hitch here just north of Brisbane (Bribie Island). I got it even before my model 3 arrived in 2019, but have never got around to putting it on the car, so after 3 years must not need it. It is complete including a 50 mm tow ball and wiring. I think the whole...

I agree with this, if they want to persist with V11, they should at least give us more icons to customize on the bottom of the screen , and they need to replace the top bar information lost from V10. Also, I agree with this pearl. But failing that (Tesla would never admit they were wrong) I...

I've been using this mountainpass performance lithium 12 V battery conversion for the past 18 months . Uses an EarthX ETX900 aircraft battery. Seems to work a treat, the car accepts it over the CANbus without fuss, and it saves weight (24 lb). Not cheap though at $660 USD including custom...

Thanks. I thought it seemed high.

I broke the racing cherry of my Model 3 P yesterday at a hillclimb event, and when using track mode the car registered a peak lateral G reading of 1.6 G. This seems pretty high for a stock vehicle using stock Michelin Pilot 4 S tyres. Is the G meter of the Model 3 in track mode accurate ? If...

Hi, I hear that some people are not happy when they realise their new Model 3 Performance will now come with grey rims. For those who have just found out the P3+ they ordered already has (or will eventually come with) grey 20 inch rims, and you really wanted the silver rims, I am just north of...

Well, not necessarily. It depends on where you stage the car. If you shallow stage the car and just flicker on the bottom staging light, you will get the maximum rollout before the timers are triggered, which will provide the quickest ET and MPH by giving you a "rolling start", but this...