Recent content by Old 356 guy

I have a Hyundai Genesis compact spare that I carry for a spare In my Model 3 with stock 18” wheels. My brother borrowed it for a cross country trip. He used it for almost 1000 miles on his Model Y with stock 19” wheel’s before the wire started to try to escape the tire. It worked fine despite...

Has anyone thought of running 12 volt power from the rear of the center console forward to a dimming switch and then up either the A pillar or B pillar to a stick on LED strip on the glass ceiling? I just ordered a 2’ strip to see what it would look like. $20 worth of parts and if it isn’t to...

I followed the suggestions on the list and bought a Hyundai Genesis 18 emergency spare with jack for $90 on eBay. Five minutes with a rat tail file and the bolt holes fit perfectly. A jack and crank for $12, a lug wrench for $11, an outside wheel cover for $13, and a hockey puck jacking adapter...

I’m buying a 2019 model 3 from a family friend and the price is absurdly low. Can the California DMV contest it and charge a going rate value.

I’m getting my 3 next week and don’t like the stock plate mount. In England you take your number to any hardware store and they make a plate for you. A friend who has a sign shop said he could make a decal of my plate for $30. I will post a picture when I get it. Jurisdictions are looking to...

I’m getting my 3 next week and can’t live without a spare. Five minutes getting hands on vs hours waiting for the someone else. Found a Hyundai Gennisis 18x4 Spare complete with tool kit and jack under $100 on evilbay with free shipping. Will hone the wheel, modify the jack to lift suspension...