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Let's rage about BMW itt. There are a lot of BMW transplants on this subforum who share my disdain for what the brand has become, and although I typically find Doug DeMoron's videos pretty 'meh' - he absolutely nails it with this one: I can't quite explain it, but to me, Tesla today feels...

Yeah I agree it's mostly bloat. It is impressive that they were able to make the ND Miata weigh as much as the NB, though - seems like the Japanese are keeping it in check, but the krauts have completely lost it. I've heard it's "taboo" in German engineering culture to build something the same...

Thank you. Had me feeling 'misled.' I know we're constantly bitching about this thing being heavy, but can anyone name an AWD ICE sedan of similar performance that weighs considerably less? Equivalent that comes to mind is the BMW ///M340i ///MxDrive ///M @ 3,979 lbs.

Has anyone actually put this thing on a scale or corner balanced? I could've sworn an earlier version of the owners manual said it was lighter, but now it says "maximum curb weight" 4,250 lbs, whatever that means. Found a "bjorn" video where he puts it on some scale that sort of coincides with...

That's what I'm wondering. Technically the new headlights (as an example) fit the car - but they're not quite the same.

Although I don't think the Model 3 is the most beautiful car out there, I agree with this sentiment. In a weird way, it reminds me of how cars were styled in the mid/late 2000s. Every time I look at it and think it could look better, I consider the alternatives and they are all horrible. With...

I've found that if you engage the blinker while applying turning force in the direction you're changing lanes, the "threshold" for disengaging AP is drastically reduced. So then all you have to do is re-engage once you've finished the maneuver. Still not "perfect" but makes it less of a PITA.

Yeah there are encouraging and discouraging arguments from both sides... only time will tell. The TM3 is pretty damn popular though... can't wait until they start ending up in junkyards.

o_O I've asked this question and the general consensus was no - the car will prevent maximum power output until "it's ready." The gearbox is also so stupid simple that I doubt there's much "warming up" required there, either - it's literally just a few gears. But... I have mechanical sympathy...

One time the car slammed on the brakes at 80 mph because I was taking off my jacket.

I’m sure the car will know exactly what your intentions are when you stop on a busy road to parallel park.

That was gonna be my next question - whether you felt front camber was necessary. Thanks for the input.

Let's say one of my headlights takes a dump 5 years from now. Am I going to be able to go to the service center and get the same "pre-update" headlight, or would I be cornered into getting the "updated" variant due to availability? Consequently having to buy two to avoid the car looking like a gimp?

This was my take on it - maybe someday the batteries will be able to deliver so much so fast that it doesn't really make sense to let it go "all out." How is Porsche accomplishing "consistent performance" in the Taycan? Ya - the gears shifting.

Couple more since I'm sure some Tesla asshole is scouring these forums and who cares about rules: Consistent performance. If there's one thing that makes me sad, it's the fact that the response is different @ 40+ MPH @ 20% SoC vs. 80% SoC. Nearly got into accidents a couple of times as a...

A few questions for you guys who are actively autocrossing your TM3s... How many runs do you typically get in for an entire day? I know "it depends" on the organization, number of people, etc. I haven't been in years, and it used to be borderline not worth it vaporizing an entire Saturday to...

Smaller car, carbon body & 200-pound battery that delivers 100 KWh. Coming in 2023 per Elon.

Life has gotten so good that people have to actively hunt for things to concern themselves with, or be offended by.

What would it be? Realistically. I'd love it if it could shed ~800 lbs.

7 if you count the buttons in the steering wheel

It depends on the car, I guess - my BMW only went to “sleep” after 16 mins of being parked. God knows wtf the Tesla does. I think it displays the results in something like 5 - 7 seconds.

sankou. Just trying to keep things simple. Do you guys know whether it’s recommended to let a 12V battery “rest” unhooked from anything for a certain number of hours before testing? To get a more accurate read on its condition?

I forgot about those.

I'm having a hell of a time finding a credible answer to this. Does anyone know for sure which wheels are doing the regenerative braking? I thought it was the rear, but lately I'm hearing the front also comes into play at lower speeds. Which is it?

Hope they’re reinforcing that subframe.

Pull the speaker out - it’ll take like 30 mins.

I miss my Miata.

I’d rather get 10 Miatas

Although Jalopnik has become a glorified version of reddit, I think they summed it up nicely: "Yes, the stalk that has been effectively standard on nearly all cars since the late 1940s was deemed not, I don’t know, disruptive enough for Tesla, so they’ve provided this instead"

Decrease the probability of getting hurt in a crash while increasing the probability of crashing! also the steering wheel is dumb as *sugar*

Tech that came out to my house said this is true but you can simply call and ask them to send the latest software version to your car and it would work. Dunno if that’s true. Also removing the headlight takes the removal of 3 bolts. But first you must remove frunk and bumper which are...

Oh also this one to wrap up my derailment of this thread: BMW Doesn't Want to Hear You Complain About How Its Old Cars Were Better

How is it illegal for a Jeep to have its tires sticking out beyond its fenders a little bit, but it's perfectly OK to put this monstrosity in your car? How does one even find the wheel? Especially when drunk. The new M3 is longer than my dad's old E39. It's ridiculous. They've completely...

Same.

In VA?

yes

MPP LCABs & FUCAs E90 douche at my local service center swears by the Model 3s steering feel - and says his was the last of the E90s with a hydraulic rack. Dunno much about E90s but do know that BMW is no longer the same company that made it into what it is today. disgusting

Modern Benzes earn it though because driving one without problems past 50K miles is a feat in and of itself.

I'd considered that possibility, but he's mentioned several times how chrome is harmful to the environment within that context and that it's a good thing Tesla decided to drop it from the 3/Y. So I dunno. Grain of salt and all that.

Sandy Munro calls it "chrome" too which confuses the hell out of me - there's been more than one occasion where he says some really perplexing stuff. Given his immense experience and knowledge, though, I end up questioning my own sanity.

That is lame. I don’t live in such a climate but had heard of this and DIY’d PPF in that area as soon as I got the car. I’d suggest installing the new 10-mil XPEL in that area - wrapped all the way around the front of the rocker, if you’re up for it. What did you end up replacing if your...

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Could there be some weird toe-out condition under hard acceleration?

I recently purchased one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z67MMGC?pf_rd_r=TP6RZ26FTRYNHBXQKB7K&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8 Today I pulled my 12V battery, let it rest for an hour, and tested. I set the tester to 650 CCA, which is what our OEM batteries are...

My E46's exhaust system disagrees

This post reiterates what another poster on here summed up a while ago: What's good for battery health is not necessarily good for SoC readouts. I've been charging to ~60% daily for months now during COVID. My "maximum range" has been all over the place. Whatever.

Yes that was also a PITA. Fortunately, this car remains the easiest I've ever worked on. Nothing like a Volkswagen or Audi which makes you seriously question your existence after performing even basic maintenance. My track record for using impact tools on smaller, problematic fasteners is...

Mental illness itt aside, I’d legit get something like this if it wasn’t a piece of *sugar*. Having a customizable HUD that could show stats like power distribution, temperature, tire temp, etc. would be pretty cool.