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@svp6 - Jump to minute 3 of this puddle light video. I had less slack in my line than he did to manipulate the light, but it was otherwise that straightforward to pull out and snap back in. Ultra-Bright LED Puddle Lights (pair)

@svp6 - there should not be any upholstery. Are we talking about the same lights? The light is directly under the door pocket. I simply opened each door, crawled under it and used the pry tool. The lights are secured in the stiff molded plastic just like the glovebox and foot wells. They should...

The FLEX pass works well on the HOT Lanes, Dulles Toll Road and so far anywhere EZ-Pass is accepted that I have tried by putting it to the right of the mirror. Unlike the S, there is not a special spot you need to place it in order for it to work. It’s just a regular windshield like any other...

I noticed an improvement in my ride quality by raising my seat slightly. I had it as low as it could go and after elevating it, the harshness I was experiencing on rougher secondary roads is improved. Don’t know if this is all in my head or maybe I’m just adapting to the ride, but it did seem to...

Thanks for the picture. As luck would have it, my local service center refers out third party work to a mobile wheel guy who sets up on their lot. He repaired my wheel today. The color is the same as the S 21” Turbine wheels.

@c1916 - sounds good. Would be interested, if you are successful. I also discovered the ambient lighting option on the touchscreen, so it is possible to turn off the footwell lights while driving if you find the new leds are too bright at night.

Does anyone know the paint code for the 18" stock wheels? I have a blemish I'd like to cover on the exposed rim. It looks very close to the exterior midnight silver metallic paint.

What was your trick for the center console? I didn't have enough working room, even with a small tool to remove the light. So little clearance in there to get two hands in to work.

I purchased 8, but the center console is well lit enough and very difficult to replace, so 7 is all you really need. You can pretty easily replace the two in the trunk, the 4 puddle lights on the doors and the glove box light. You could replace the lights above your feet in the front seats but...

As suspected - operator error. The Abstract Ocean lights are perfect. For anyone with my level of handiness, here are my suggestions for installing new led trunk lights. Remove the clip securing the trunk liner directly above the light to give yourself more working room. Hold the black clip...

Has anyone replaced their trunk lights with Abstract Ocean LEDs? They are plug and play and greatly improve visibility, but I am having an issue properly securing them in the plastic bracket/clip inside the trunk liner. The lights hold well in the liner itself, but I’m concerned if they can’t be...

I received something similar, but almost two days after the update. Car parked in garage over night. In morning there were two error messages alternating on the touchscreen. “Pull over safely Restart car to drive” and Power reduced Exiting and re-entering vehicle may restore operation.” The car...

I got my 3 yesterday and while my iPhone in case would not connect, if you use a piece of toothpick you can slightly push the plug upward just enought to make it work. Remove the trim piece that covers the plug (follow the video in the post above in this thread) and you will find that the...

1.59% for 36 months. Congresssional Federal Credit Union.

VIN 41xx. Delivery at Tyson’s in early Feb. I must be on the train!

That’s progress. I will take delivery at Tyson’s too. With my S order, I had regular communication with my DS early on. Things seem to be working differently with the 3. I don’t expect to hear from anyone until delivery is ready to be schedule.

I had this issue in my S before I modified it. Here is an older thread that may give you some ideas. I used a version of the toothpick approach to elevate the plug to allow my phone to connect in its case. Modifying the Tesla Center Console for phones in cases (Pictures Included)

And looks like just a small number of 1/4 configurations have received VINs

Congrats! Not knowing anything about car manufacturing, I assumed that a lower VIN meant an earlier production. I was following some other threads on the Tesla forum and it seems that they are not sequential in that way. It is possible to have an earlier VIN, but actually be produced after a...

Definitely going to come down to personal preference and priorities. If you are patient, you will likely end up with exactly the configuration you want, including the sunroof and presumably power lift. The sunroof and AWD are a priority for me, and so is a heated steering wheel and power lift...

I wouldn’t worry about the pending financing. If you are using an outside lender, they will need a purchase order to finalize the loan and issue the check. This all gets done right at the end, so does not impact VIN issuance or production of your car. Your car may already be built and sitting in...

Great to hear! I appreciate the feedback.

Can anyone confirm that it fits properly into their iPhone when used? The setup in the S didn't allow enough of the plug to seat into the phone so many of us had to tweak the setup in order to get it to work well when using a case. Hoping Tesla fixed that problem with this setup, but the only...

Thanks for the info! Mine still shows my reservation number. I’ll attempt to be more patient waiting for this car than the last one, but that will be a challenge.

@jdman - Did your My Tesla account update with the VIN replacing your reservation number or did you get some other notification of your VIN?

I was wondering if the temps may be contributing, but the last time I charged here temps were mild. I also stopped at Newark, East Brunswick and Tarrytown a couple of days ago with the same temps and the charge was normal. I would expect others to report negative experiences if this was a...

Not sure if this Supercharger is down throttled because it sits across the street from a mall, but charging kW is lower than any I have charged at. I have a 75 pack and customarily peak in the low 90s at a low state of charge and taper down gradually from there, but here 60s is the best I can...

Yes, there is a free USB, but if you want to avoid a cable the dock is a cleaner, if less functional way to charge. When we can mirror Waze, Google or Apple maps to our big boy screen, all these problems go away.

If you search "dock extender for iPhone" on Amazon you will find many options to give you the clearance you need to charge your phone in the case. If you search, there is also a post on this forum that provides a step-by-step guide with pictures to modify the wiring harness with a toothpick. My...

I am leasing and it is also through US Bank. I just reviewed the insurance section and the maximum deductible is $1000, not $500. Review your lease agreement to see if your language is the same. Perhaps it varies by state. 18. INSURANCE Unless otherwise agreed, you must provide insurance...

Absolutely worth it. I've used WeatherTech floor liners in my cars for years. I have a refreshed S and ordered the Tesla branded floor liners and they fit perfectly. I have all the liners except for the trunk, which I will rarely access.

Bump, I too am looking for a good interior car cleaner if anyone has a recommendation.

I regret not getting it. I took a second test drive with my sales guy and tested out the car on my slightly steep driveway. Drove an air suspension model set to standard, which is supposed to be slightly lower than a coil car. Pulled in and out and backed in and out. No scrape. Got the new car...

It is not standard. I just took delivery of my refreshed 70 without the premium package and I lift it and close it the old fashioned way.

I probably would have gone black if it didn't cost me to upgrade, but now that I have the white, I find it makes the interior feel roomier. Don't think you can really go wrong, however.

I am leasing. No issue with charging as you like. 90% is the suggested charge level for daily driving, but you are not precluded from range charging any time you want. Any degradation would be minimal in 3 years. Anything unusual would be covered by warranty. Either way, it won't be on you. The...

That makes sense if you think you'll want to part with it before 36 months is up. It is costly to break the lease early, so better off buying if you you can't keep for 3 years. Leasing qualifies as ownership for purposes of the priority on the M3. I confirmed this with my service center, so...

Thanks! A friend just told me he uses Screen Mom, which he got from Amazon. Looks like a similar product as the escreencleaner with the microfiber cloth included. The service center recommended avoiding any product that contains ammonia as it can harm the screen over time.

Big help! Thanks for the feedback.

Agreed on CarMax. Received a preliminary number from Tesla for my trade in on the day I ordered my MS. The final trade in offer came a week or so before delivery of the car and inexplicably dropped by 30% despite no change in the condition of the car. Tesla took it back to bidders and bumped it...

@Mickie No problem. I was unaware of the way it worked until recently and hope to benefit with the M3. For anyone interested, here's a link to the Forbe's piece on the subject. Tesla Can Hack The Tax Code To Max Out The Number Of People Who Get $7,500 Back, Here's How

The tax credit only applies to cars sold in the U.S., so the number is much lower than 150k for purposes of the credit. There is a lengthy phaseout of the tax credit, so if Tesla manages the ramp up appropriately, a huge number will benefit from the tax break, far in excess of the actual 200k...

When My Tesla updated for me with that notification, my car had already been delivered to the service center and I had my appointment scheduled. Turn around time seems to be directly related to how busy they are at the time your car arrives. I'd give your DS a call tomorrow to inquire about...

Does anyone have a recommendation on a good product for cleaning the touchscreen? Wipes preferable, but spray bottle ok too.

I definitely get that take and that is what had me leaning buy from the start. Then the 100 battery pack, autopilot 2.0 HUD chatter became louder. Tesla made my 70 obsolete before I have it, brought back the 60, etc, which in my mind complicates resale down the road. I do agree that there will...

@miggz410 I had had the same lease vs. buy considerations. I was all set to buy until a couple of weeks from my delivery and decided to lease. The technology improvements coupled with the unknowns of the M3 left me feeling like I would want the flexibility to make a change in 3 years. By then...

Can't explain the confusion on this one, but the leasing terms are straight forward. $5000 down payment + $695 acquisition fee + sales tax and dmv fees + first monthly payment, less your $2500 order deposit = what is due on delivery. In my state you can roll your sales tax into the lease...

I got the same no go on changing to the 60, but my car has shipped. I would probably stay with the 70 even if I could switch. If I did change and then upgraded later, I'm left with the 75 only at a cost of $9k. I won't regret the range for the $5500 more I'm paying.

Has anyone who has not had their refreshed 70 delivered yet, asked if they could downgrade to the 60?