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  1. Mr Vader

    Rear side windows sunshades

    I am sure it had been discussed before, so if anybody has the link to the thread it would be much appreciated! having a toddler and an infant, I find myself in need of some shade!! the side rear windows are so small that I can't find a good product. there are a lot of roll-down shades, but they...
  2. Mr Vader

    Sentry mode issues 2019.24.4

    same problem on my M3 running on 2019.24.4 it is not the usb, as it records everything just fine, both in Sentry Mode (when it stays active) and while driving. also not full, as I empty it twice a week. it happens 2 or 3 times in a row one day, and then nothing for 1 or 2 days. also, at times...
  3. Mr Vader

    Ca License And Registration

    i did not stick the front plate holder because 1- I don't like the look of it 2- the glue will be a pain to remove if i will decide to apply wrap and/or coat. you just need to signa waiver stating that they offered and you declined. no big deal. just releases them of liability. I purchased the...
  4. Mr Vader

    How long did you spend at Service Center for Delivery?

    took delivery on April 10th 2019. we spent probably 45 min total door-to-door. 10 min walkaround the car for cosmetic imperfections (piece of advise, have them give you 5/10 minutes alone to inspect: not having someone hover over you is so much better) 10 min walkthough the inside and...
  5. Mr Vader

    Ideas For Showing The Model 3

    make sure you mention that Tesla is a 100% U.S.A. owned company
  6. Mr Vader

    FRONT LICENSE PLATE IN BAY AREA

    $95 including shipping
  7. Mr Vader

    FRONT LICENSE PLATE IN BAY AREA

    Here are just a few pics of the parts that came with the order, what the mounted bracket looks like without the plate on, and where I store the license plate when not mounted. So far, happy with the product
  8. Mr Vader

    Red vs. Blue: Post your best pics and vote

    blue looks better, but red is faster!
  9. Mr Vader

    New Finding on AC Vent Controls

    played around with the HVAC yesterday, and indeed you were right. pinching them together will create a single flow that can be adjusted. I guess mine came with flow pre-split, and it is so convenient using one finger that I never considered trying the pinching move. thanks again for the video!:)
  10. Mr Vader

    FRONT LICENSE PLATE IN BAY AREA

    did you guys use the security screw? or is the magnet strong enough that it doesn't require it?
  11. Mr Vader

    FRONT LICENSE PLATE IN BAY AREA

    I just ordered the magnetic Ottosteer front plate mount. I'll do an install and first thoughts video if I can, but I'll definitely let you all know how it "performs".
  12. Mr Vader

    New Finding on AC Vent Controls

    @WilliamG thanks for the video. I have never experienced the adjustable single flow, mine behaves similar to the video I posted earlier (not me doing the video)...one more experiment i have to do later when I get to my car. I'll update later
  13. Mr Vader

    Air conditioning unit stays on after exiting vehicle

    how can you tell the AC is still on: fans can be heard from outside, or screen still on?
  14. Mr Vader

    New Finding on AC Vent Controls

    are you trying to combine driver AND passenger airflow to make one giant airflow? if that is the idea, it cannot be done. otherwise, I am confused on what you're trying to accomplish with the airflow. if you are able to make and upload a video, describing your experience, maybe we would be able...
  15. Mr Vader

    New Finding on AC Vent Controls

    as @Big Earl earl said, the air flow does not move left or right at unison, only by splitting the airflow...
  16. Mr Vader

    New Finding on AC Vent Controls

    put you finger on the air flow. move it right or left
  17. Mr Vader

    AP3 Chip and Updates

    @ccloanshark @AZTessie thank you. I'll reach out to them
  18. Mr Vader

    AP3 Chip and Updates

    does anybody by any chance know how to verify what chip that a car has? most likely mine is a AP 2.5 as it is a March 2019 built, but I can't find anywhere where it is actually written down or mentioned. any suggestion?
  19. Mr Vader

    Has anyone compile a list of things to check on the M3 at delivery?

    Niroc, congrats on the new addition to the fam. what specs did you chose? the biggest advise I can give you is - in order to do a proper inspection of the car, ask for some alone time, without the delivery rep hovering over you. don't over-stress as the car is fantastic to drive, and almost...
  20. Mr Vader

    1st 100% charge

    correct you are absolutely, right. i will do the full 100% at home only if I am planning a road trip in the morning. but I wanted to see what mileage I was going to get on my first ever 100% charge, and it is good for the batteries to get balanced every once in a while. and also I used the...
  21. Mr Vader

    1st 100% charge

    Once again this car exceeded my expectation!! I got Mr. Vader, LR RWD, about a month ago and I finally decided to do a balancing charge (10% to 100%) for the first time. I usually charge to the recommended 80% (90% only 2 times), and charge the car only on weekends, where I can leave the car...
  22. Mr Vader

    Tesla and being blame for being rich

    ...also gym attendees are not responsible for "monitoring' the charge port which was installed by the owner of the lot (might not even be the gym itself, since they often lease), and besides weird letters and illegal retaliation (keying the car or tire slashing-sentry mode comes handy!) they can...
  23. Mr Vader

    Don't take your hands off the wheel

    Or you can use either comand wheels on the steering wheel to either adjust the volume or the speed, and that satisfies the autopilot request. No need to apply "the exact pressure"
  24. Mr Vader

    FRONT LICENSE PLATE IN BAY AREA

    great info from all of you!
  25. Mr Vader

    FRONT LICENSE PLATE IN BAY AREA

    I got Mr. Vader about a month ago and currently have no front license plate. I honestly hate look and don't see the point, but I guess it is the law. has anybody had any experience with the PO-PO about the plate? what was the outcome? fix ticket vs fine? I know there are few products out there...
  26. Mr Vader

    View Front of Car video while parking

    have you tried reversing the car in and using the existing rear camera?
  27. Mr Vader

    How come Tesla cannot beat Hyundai's MPGe?

    the LR RWD, just like the base $35k model, are still offered a-la-carte (so i was told), by order via phone, email of at stores
  28. Mr Vader

    More paint issues

    the paint is likely an easy buffing fix (unless it's undercoat...I guess you'll find out soon), and I had a similar issue with the steering wheel alignment, and they said it was so few degrees that the car's system will make self adjustments. That was 2 weeks ago, and indeed I noticed less of a...
  29. Mr Vader

    What options does this car have?

    the most efficient way, is to call them directly. if you look at the interior and click on one of the blue dots, it goes into more specific details. you can keep pressing next for all the features that it has. I din't see anything in regard of towing though...
  30. Mr Vader

    Holding acceleration constant without cruise set

    I suggest to have start off without any regen, and acceleration in chill mode, that should smooth out the edge on both acceleration and deceleration. (EV is more "puncy" that ICE) also, while on freeways, she can get in the habit of using TACC and only controlling the steering. As TACC keeps...
  31. Mr Vader

    Something to think about regarding insurance

    I agree. as you pay for a software, you should be able to transfer to a different vehicle in case of total loss. it's like paying for an app on Google Store, and not being able to download the app to a different phone if you switch mobile...
  32. Mr Vader

    Ordered yesterday...now what?

    I didn't get a notification either, but I was able to move the delivery time by contacting my sales person. As long as the preferred time and date is after the scheduled one, it should be fine.
  33. Mr Vader

    Moved to Germany and decided not to bring my model 3

    thanks for the article. it's useful. good luck in Europe and good luck with the sale..that's the color I wanted. I ended up with black. looks stunning
  34. Mr Vader

    What defects have you found at/after delivery?

    3/19 built took delivery on 4/10/19 and besides a badly done buffing job in the back rear arch and the front bumper, no complaints. the buffing should be fixed by someone who knows how to operate a buffing machine, next time i need to take Mr. Vader in sorry the April '19 builds were not as...
  35. Mr Vader

    12.1.2 incoming...

    do you know what the 12.1.2 includes? besides bugs fixes...
  36. Mr Vader

    Navigation frozen and autosteer limited to 45mph. 2019.12.1.1

    I had the same issue where the map was frozen, although I was travelling. try do a hard reset (press break pedal and push both wheels on steering wheel until the screen goes black), you are not going to be able to drive during the process (about 3 minutes for mine). also report the time and date...
  37. Mr Vader

    Just ordered my P3D. Is there a break in period like ICE?

    Yes there is. it's the time it takes you from the delivery room to the first straight away.......AAAAAAND FLOOR IT!
  38. Mr Vader

    Manual lane change process? Basic AP in autosteer

    I can confirm that flicking the stalk up once disengages AP but not TACC, so no need to touch break nor accelerator for that matter. double lick down and AP re-engages. my M3 doesn't have EAP and I find this method to be the most "fluent" and less jerky option.
  39. Mr Vader

    This must be the silliest reason to sell a Tesla

    I am italian...with that said, never trust anything that a Maserati owner says. EVER!! ;) also, have that Maserati Hockey parent share the "research", and PLEASE make sure it is from a well recognized medical journal (no, Facebook links DO NOT count!). it should be easy to have her see how...
  40. Mr Vader

    Just got 12.1 update.

    I just checked last night from the sticker paperwork and it is actually a 03/19 build, not 04/19 as stated previously. the rainbow looks really nice and "spaceship" like, especially walking towards the car in the morning when there is still bubbles of water on it. My wife thought there was...
  41. Mr Vader

    Ordered yesterday...now what?

    I guess every dealer is different. Just going with what my sales person told me...and I didn't want to risk not getting deliver for a technicality.
  42. Mr Vader

    Ordered yesterday...now what?

    @v8eater just to let you know, they don't accept personal checks at delivery, it has to be a cashier check payable to TESLA from your institution. I financed half and pay the remainder in cash, and found that doing the payment online, the day before the scheduled delivery, made it so much...
  43. Mr Vader

    AWD Or RWD

    think of what you currently have: FWD, RWD or AWD/4x4. Have you been switching back and forth winter/all season tires? have you had any issues? your situation is unique to you. i can say that for me, living in the Bay Area, even with the seasonal rain, AWD did not make sense, and opted for RWD...
  44. Mr Vader

    Estimated Delivery Date

    @nlmunro the difference in time delivery between US and UK, is due to the fact that they have different charging inputs. that created a delay in manufacturing and probably they are not able to give you an estimated time due to back orders having to be fulfilled first. i recently read an article...
  45. Mr Vader

    Knock off another $5k in Canada

    does anyone know how much will Tesla charge in the future for unlocking extra range?
  46. Mr Vader

    Gulp... I guess this is really happening

    @Dads-reward make sure to ask the salesperson, that will do the tutorial for you and your wife, for some time alone to inspect the car. I found a couple of imperfections that i would have not noticed had I just followed his routine (panel alignment, and buffing marks). Didn't prevent me from...
  47. Mr Vader

    Delivery pending due to loan from bank has not been posted

    I used a Local Credit Union (I want to support the local community despite .20% higher rate-but I plan on paying it off before the end of the year), )and they had done Tesla loans before. the underwriter sent a physical check instead of wire, with tracking number and signature upon delivery. the...
  48. Mr Vader

    Wife is afraid to use frunk

    keep the car - change the wife
  49. Mr Vader

    Amazon Alexa Skills and the Model 3

    repeat the command as soon as you hear "car offline". the time elapse since the first request, should be enough for the car to actually wake up