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For me, the most important quote from that article is what was said by the US Treasury, Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Lily Batchelder said the department will work with the private sector to ensure a “smooth transition” on which vehicles qualify for the incentives and for what...

I’m afraid this just won’t do…. More pics/angles, please!!! 😁 Also, I can’t tell if you actually applied the “Not For Everybody” sticker onto your vehicle, or if it’s just printed into the photo. Either way, I like it! I’m definitely digging your ride. Enough mods to give it a somewhat...

Thanks. For some reason, I still really like the look of my OG console, especially with some of the touches I’ve added to it over the years. Therefore, I haven’t been too motivated to swap it out for the latest gen. However, we do have a new MYP coming next week (for the wife). And, I...

You guys are tempting me!….

Thanks! Also having spacers (or wider tires) is a must to complete the look/stance. Yes, MPP comforts at recommended heights. I did make very minor tweaks to a few of the individual heights after the settling period, to get a little more consistency between all four heights. Overall, I’m...

Exactly. What DP26 suggested was… if you are certain you will be eligible for the $7500 tax credit (or any EV credit amount), you do not have to wait until 2024 to realize/redeem that credit. Instead, you can start getting some of that money right now. How? Well, as DP26 suggested, simply...

Yeah, I understand what you’re saying. Sometimes a change does not work out the way one hopes/expects. However, in this case, even if Tesla were to get “worse” with Elon gone, it would not really bother me. Personally, I have no strong loyalty to Tesla. Sure, I hope they continue to succeed...

Thank you. That is the tire size I’ll be purchasing. So, hopefully, that means I will get the same sidewall pattern as yours (i.e. no diamond patterns) whenever I pull the trigger on these Hankooks. I’m still running the original 19” ProContact RX tires from 3-1/2 years ago. So, I guess...

Thanks for the feedback and info about the sidewall design pattern. Hopefully, the style you got is the new standard. I presume you got 235/40R19 size tires? I know you said you put these new tires on your stock 19 rims, but sometimes folks go with slight wider tires when it comes time to...

I received the notification by text, the Tesla app and email. No way you’ll miss the notification unless you go completely off-grid. 🙃

Thanks! This MYP is for my lovely wifey! VIN: PF711 Not sure if the higher number in my VIN (711 vs your 710) means that mine was built just right after or at the same time as yours. But, yeah, it is a little odd that I’m scheduled to receive mine sooner than you. By the way, I wouldn’t...

According to my SA, the tow hitch is always installed at the factory on a custom order. If you are buying a vehicle from existing inventory (which does not have a tow hitch) and you want to add one, then this is when your local SC can/will install the hitch. Of course, you will be charged the...

The local Midas tire/auto shop in my area can get these tires. While they were plugging a flat in one of my original Continental tires, I had them quote me a set of four (Hankook ION EVO AS, 235/40R19) installed along with a 4-wheel alignment. $1600 for everything out-the-door. Yeah, that’s a...

Off topic, but I’ll say this… I never really paid any (and I mean any) attention to Elon. Know literally nothing about the man. However, after some of his recent actions, all I can say is… he is a total nutcase. I love Tesla vehicles, but every time I hear that dude talk, I just want to sell...

I think you just unknowingly proved Elon’s/Tesla’s point. You already had your back-up (the keycard) on you in case something were to happen to your phone. Tesla recommends that all drivers always carry their physical keycard with them as a back-up. This is the redundancy that Tesla encourages...

Completely agree. Almost zero chance Tesla will ever release an official app for Apple Watch and other smart watches. I seem to recall reading about someone asking Elon this very same question/topic on Twitter and he essentially said NO. Apparently, Elon/Tesla views adding the app on a Watch...

Agreed. I much prefer the one-n-done approach…

Yes, that is the same app being discussed here. It’s just a 1-time charge/fee. Was much less expensive when I purchased it 3 years ago. There are definitely other good options/apps out there with similar functionality (like Stats). Not sure how much they cost, though…

Thankfully, the process is very easy. First: Update the Watch for Tesla app to the latest firmware (v. 1.3.0) on your watch Second: Open the Watch for Tesla app on your watch. On the main screen, scroll down until you see “Settings”. Go into Settings and find “Enable Bluetooth“. Click on...

As an FYI, the “Watch for Tesla” app now allows your watch to function as a stand-alone key fob. A cellular connection/service is no longer required for your watch to unlock/start/control your vehicle. You can literally leave your phone at home, be in the middle of the desert with no cellular...

Personally, I would not buy that demo. One important thing you should keep in mind: you said Tesla cannot sell you this demo as “new” vehicle. Does this mean it would be classified as a USED vehicle/sale? If so, then you definitely would not qualify for the $7500 tax credit which is only...

Tucked in for the evening and waiting for scheduled charge & download from the collective. Resistance is futile…

Step 1: file for a divorce Step 2: see attached general tips for removing nail polish from leather. I’ve not personally tried this because, well, I simply don’t allow wimenz to do their nails in my cars… https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Nail-Polish-From-Leather Step 3: if the above does not...

Thanks, Tom. Yeah, I’m not trying to be like most… just like ADRO’s slogan, “Not for Everybody”. Heehee, see what I did there? 😂 In all seriousness, I’m really only interested in the V1 front lip. So, trying to determine if having just the front lip will look good & balanced on a white...

It’s too bad Hankook didn’t end up using the sidewall graphic/pattern shown below. This is a stock photo from Hankook. So, it must have been an early rendering of the design, which never made it to final production. Too bad cause the one below looks better/more sporty IMO…

Curse you, @E.Potter. Now, you got me thinking about getting one of these. However, I think I prefer the look of the V1 because it appears to be a little smaller in profile and has a little less presence than V2. Ultimately, I’m looking for a front lip that will look good/balanced on its...

Well, that’s not gonna do. Come on, bro! We need more photos/angles!!! 😁

For certain, this type of repair work can easily be done by a decent body shop. However, they might charge you more than what it would cost you to simply buy a new (real carbon fiber) spoiler. Last time I checked, a quality made, real CF spoiler runs somewhere in the $300-400 range. Of...

Thanks! The pinstriping started as temporary experiment a few years ago, just to mix things up and make my ride look a little different than everyone else’s. I was initially thinking I’d leave it on for a few weeks and then remove it. However, it just works/flows so well with my particular...

Looks good, except perhaps for the diamond shaped pattern on the sidewall. Not a deal-breaker, of course, but wish Hankook would have chosen a different pattern. It appears this tire has a deeply recessed bead area to help protect the rims from curb rash. I’m assuming this feature is also...

Here’s one that RPMTesla sells. You can also find similar ones on AliEXpress and many other etailers. https://www.rpmtesla.com/products/model-y-aluminum-tailgate-applique-glossy-black

Thanks for posting that laser light/wire option. Looks fantastic and the end result is definitely a cleaner, more polished look than what you typically get with all the inexpensive kits out there. I had actually considered that laser wire option/kit sold by the OP in the linked thread...

Awesome guys. Keep the good (& bad) feedback coming. I’ll probably replace my original Conti ProContact RX tires in a few months and these Hankook ION’s appear to excel in the areas I value the most (noise/comfort, followed closely by efficiency/range). The relatively long 50K mile warranty is...

Same here. Previously, I was holding off buying a MYP, thinking the IRS would not change their original SUV classification on the MY and that would encourage Tesla to eventually drop the MYP price below the $55K cap to meet the previous tax credit eligibility requirement. However, when the IRS...

Not surprising. Auto parts store employees are typically not detailing enthusiasts, and thus have very limited knowledge of all the various detailing products and techniques out there. By contrast, if you ask any detailing professional, they will definitely know Optimum No Rinse (ONR).

You’re welcome. I think most folks, who wash their own vehicles ,do so because they genuinely enjoy the process (and of course the final results). It’s definitely not about saving money or time… at least not for me. However, the rinseless wash process that Joe and I described above is so...

Thanks, Joe & Al. It’s always interesting to hear how people wash/detail their vehicles. My process is similar to Joe’s, but with some distinct differences. Tools: - pump sprayer with a concentrated mix of ONR+distilled water - bucket #1, with 1 gallon of ONR+tap water mixture, no grit guard...

Yes, ceramic coating (or any type of sealants, wax, etc…) will compromise the adhesion of badges/spoilers. So, definitely wait to coat/seal/wax your vehicle until after the badges/spoilers are installed. Also, if the surface of your vehicle has been cleaned & prepped correctly, a properly...

Thank you. Thank you. Darn. Appears this is just another one of those hit or miss things with Tesla. Oh well, guess I‘ll find out when I take delivery!

Very nice, @RedY23 ! I recently ordered a MYP Red. No EDD yet, but I’m guessing sometime in March. Question for you: It appears your vehicle came with the Tesla OEM mud flaps already installed behind the front wheels. There have been inconsistent reports that more recent MYP builds have...

I had PPF applied to my entire vehicle, including the door handles/levers. Most folks do not consider the sides of the vehicle (like around the door handles) to be high contact/impact areas. So, most do not have PPF applied to the sides or rear of their vehicles. I had PPF applied everywhere...

Sure. It is the TSportline Executive spoiler. It is slightly larger than the one from Tesla and therefore has a little more presence. Personally, I think it fits and looks better on the 3 or Y, than the one from Tesla. Offered in gloss or matte finish. I got the matte. Here is the link...

Quicksilver is by far my favorite color. I have been trying to hold off on buying a new MYP in hopes they will soon offer that color here in the U.S. However, Tesla’s recent $13K price drop on the MYP, plus the recently revised IRS guideline which now makes all variants of the MY (including...

Just placed my custom order a few days ago, so this is the only photo got right now!!! 😁

Well, my plan was to hold off on buying a new MYP until Tesla offers the Quicksilver color in the U.S. However, when the IRS officially changed their definition of what is classified as an SUV a few days ago (which means all variants of the MY, including the MYP, are now edible for the $7500...

Bummer about the white face plate from Satonic. Certainly understandable from a manufacturing cost/sales volume point of view. It’s a tough call either way you go. Good luck, bro!

Oooooh, self present & soft close door handles. Look forward to seeing your video on that one! No, I’ll never buy/install one of those, but still enjoy seeing it in action on someone else’s vehicle…

Hey @E.Potter, Quick side question: Did you ever pull the trigger on that ADRO V2 body kit? I think I saw/read you mentioning possibly buying that body kit in another thread.

Yep, your 2019 model should definitely have that foam piece around the rear/3rd brake light. Below is a photo showing mine. The foam is needed to prevent light bleed from that brake light. Without it and a good seal, you’ll definitely get/see some annoying light bleed whenever you apply the...

Personally, I’m not a fan of the glossy CF. But, lots of folks like them. It’s nice to have different options/finishes. Otherwise, it would be boring if everyone had the exact same (matte) finish. Yeah, the one Hansshow is selling with the wavy lines looks bad, IMO. However, I’m glad to see...