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  1. LongRanger

    2023 Shipping Movements

    hopeful for Model 3 match soon for my replacement lease vehicle, can't believe it's been 3 years+ since I took delivery of the current car - fingers crossed any ships due into Southampton soon have a match for me. was supposed to be in the new one a month ago so getting twitchy trigger finger...
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    [UK] 2021.4.x

    Ditto also wake me up when they sort out the screen split sizing and turn it back into a decent display config zzzzzzzzzzzz
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    New Navigation Maps for Europe Rolling Out 2021.8

    have now realised why our 4G internet was so terrible this week - the car has updated itself to 2021 maps version without even a hint of a download happening. Now if only they could deliver a software interface that doesn't prioritise a stupid car graphic over navigation real estate ....
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    Tow hitch availability?

    really pleased I waited ages for my vehicle to arrive due to ordering white interior with tow. agree with @Rustybkts it's giving the tip a real workout and in 3 weeks time I have over a cubic metre of timber cladding boards to collect. because you have to drive very sensibly also and the extra...
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    6 months into ownership ....

    yes and yes - have taken cover off / battery out and currently drying. Should be fine with a new battery. will leave it a few days to be sure all the moisture is gone from the PCB. 40 degrees on a synthetics wash would be my recommendation. non-bio of course.
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    6 months into ownership ....

    camera being replaced now and boot seals being looked at. 2 things I've learnt this morning - 1) when you can't find your keyfob, always look in the washing machine, and 2) there is some delicious irony in a mobile Tesla service tech turning up in a diesel Merc van.
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    6 months into ownership ....

    just some thoughts folks - am not looking to be viewed as right or wrong - it's just some feedback on the handling characteristics of the car now I've got to know it better. YMMV :) And yes I'm aware I'm comparing 2 completely different cars - benefit of having owned 2 completely different...
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    6 months into ownership ....

    It means that the car is too quick for its suspension on B roads. It’s not set up to be able to monster these kinds of roads and it shows a real lack of composure beyond a certain point, it’s a very sudden change and tells me the suspension folks at Tesla had a choice to make given how the car...
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    Trailers suitable for model 3

    Finally got the trailer sorted, went with trusty CLH Trailers based in South Wales - long lead time but worth the wait. went for 7’6 x 4’6 which has worked out perfectly as the width is exactly the same as the car, makes adjusting road position really easy as you can go off the rear arches in...
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    6 months into ownership ....

    Had the Model 3 LR for 6 months now with the odometer showing 5500 miles. Completely bizarre situation that miles are so low, usually I would have done 15-20k in that time - but still the car has done a few longer runs 400 miles ish and lots of local stuff. Good stuff Performance Comfort...
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    Guess the battery level

    Pls post a pic of your last 30 miles energy graph so we can see the wh/m usage curve, may give some clues.
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    Has anyone seen a video of roadtrip M3 vs ICU?

    Think my days of heroic long stints driving silly distances are over. But I like the comparison. Roughly would say for a Model 3 LR for every 3-4 hours driving you need to stop for 45-60 minutes charging, if conditions at SuC are with you and you get lucky on charging location vs total...
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    Tesla Model 3 UK Manual Towbar Accessory Limit of 55Kgs

    Worth noting that the Model 3 wiring mechanism for trailers does not have braking control, neither does the trailer mode software, for this reason I stuck with unbraked 750kg max trailer, currently on order - will update other thread when it turns up. Maybe the Model X has more oomph and...
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    Newbie alert... [pre owned Model S]

    Nice work and welcome. Look forward to happy new owner collection pics :)
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    Octopus Christmas Rebate

    I didn’t get a rebate. However I didn’t charge the car that morning, and we didn’t cook Christmas lunch for free because the pub did that for us ! Nothing lost, nothing gained !