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Hi M3 owners, I've had my M3 LR for over 4 years now and a few weeks ago removed the frunk bin. I found corrosion on what I believe is a steering component. I asked the question in the worldwide M3 thread here. (So if interested you can view the few replies.) I scheduled a service centre...

Some feedback on this issue. I raised a service with Tesla service and sent a photo of the corrosion as well. They got back to me to say this is surface rust and further, this part is not a steering component. Service call cancelled. I'm still not sure, so I plan to visit the service centre...

Brilliant. Thanks for finding this. It certainly gives me the language and understanding to communicate more effectively with Tesla service. As I note it’s an issue in the MS/X forum, this is a problem that most owners won’t see creeping up. As yet there seems no reference in a Model 3 forum to...

Recently took out the frunk bin and noticed rust on what appears to be part of the steering assembly. Note this is a RHD M3 with 62500 km and just out of warranty. Can anyone tell me what these parts are called so I can get appropriate service?

40k? You need to get out more 😉

Yep, 18 inch. I agree, but that’s why I found an alternative! I did get a cheaper quote but not in stock. I’ll report back in this thread after a significant number of km with a progress report.

I changed my tyres yesterday at 62500km. I’ve been really happy with the Michelin PS4 my M3 LR came with but at $550 per tyre and limited availability decided to go with the $240 Kumho PS71EV tyres. I’ll be paying a lot of attention to how they compare with the PS4. (Now need to play around the...

Frankly, I think I’d want my money back due to breach of promise.

yes, although that doesn’t affect drivability for me. I have noticed since 24.2.2 that locking when leaving is uncertain. But another “security” update downloading now - 24.2.3. Hopefully to fix that.

Yep. First time for everything! Also, “don’t ignore app notifications“ is good advice! Anyway, no harm done. Just got hungry! 😉

Cautionary tale: I thought I’d would be home earlier so this morning I delayed an update till 1 pm. 15 min later after 1 I’m now sitting in my car in shopping centre car park waiting for update 2024.2.2.1 to complete. Very slow. Edit 1: Didn’t see a notification as I was heading back to car...

I recently started my 5th year of ownership and NRMA reduced my max sum insured to an unacceptable amount (no claims) and increased my premium by 17%. For me Apia had a much higher sum insured ($78k) with a premium lower than the others.

So nearly $200.

Jolt have a DA in front of Hornsby Council now open for comment. JOLT Electric Vehicle Charger - Waitara Comment is invited directly to Jolt via the council's page (and they will share with Council). The location is directly outside a club and opposite Waitara station. But there are also a lot...

Great to hear you've had success with the Gtechniq products and so I'm about to order the same on your recommendation. Can you give the specific Gnumbers as the have a few... I'm guessing: Then you refer to Perfect Glass (which is G6), also referred to as "Smart Glass" by Gtechniq. Am I right...

I’ve seen a few wrapped vehicles and love the effect. Anyone know how long it lasts?

From about 12 min 30 sec in.

Thanks for another great analysis @Vostok. I was never tempted due to my use case as I have peak usage I can’t shift, let alone the ethical considerations. But you’ve prompted me to resurrect my spreadsheet to check out the new landscape.

Is this _us_ in @meloccom ’s absence?

@louco73 you’ve done about 1k more than me. But unlike you I’m more interested in the way the car performs. I recently had to drive manually on a motorway as the wipers were going crazy and I was reminded how much AP relieves a lot of the cognitive load. I want it to work better.

Yep. Quite a difference. I wonder if they’ll make an upgrade to hardware 4 for my 2020 M3.

On my 2020 M3 LR (in Australia) it has saved the tilt position since the beginning. Can't speak for the MY though.

Same. They were good for my first year but the premium went up substantially in second year (No claims or infringements) so switched to a competitor.

Thanks for that link. Now priced at $2,790. That's wheels, tyres and tyre pressure sensors, but not covers. Now that's interesting. I've just received a quote for just the tyres, installation, disposal of old tyres. No mention of balance or alignment. PS4's quoted at nearly $2300 inc GST...

It’s likely that the chemicals in products like this present a not insignificant hazard to either human and/or environmental health. Read their safety data statements. Eg, http://www.newpages2u.com/attachments/16068185613ba93f202d002a28bf12a2a5c68995b3.pdf

I suspect the OP refers to the phone app- I’ve been hoping for that functionality @DonSi. For about a year now my iPhone’s google maps app does not successfully send a multi stop route to the car. I suspect that’s the car’s fault. It just means I’ve got to futz around with the screen when I...

Don’t know if it’s my imagination but my camera feed seems much clearer since 12.9. Anyone else noticed that?

I was frustrated with this yesterday. I found for many months prior to 2023.12.1.1 it was working well. Yesterday it missed heaps. So went back to doing a bug report. Unfortunately British English needed several repetitions. Another bug, or my speech is not as refined as I thought. 😉

FUD!

Mine installed 2023.12.1.1 yesterday and today I drove it with a loaded trailer for a total of 200 km mostly on motorway. I was surprised to find I made it home with 2% (after driving the home leg at 90km/h. I started with 67%. I know trailer driving means higher energy usage but the question...

Thanks for that thoughtful analysis @Vostok, something I’ve come to appreciate you for. The thing is, like some here, I'm pretty frustrated after decades of warnings and little govt action. I certainly latched on to this when this thread first appeared, as overblown as it was, and then felt...

Sorry for my cynicism @Vostok but climate and economic experts tell us we should act now. I’m afraid “Liberal-light” don’t get it either. There has already been too much talk and too little action. I hope to be proved wrong.

Yeah, “pretty radical”! Fuel efficiency standards are obviously needed to accelerate the reduction of Australian carbon emissions, but also have immediate impact on our health by reducing particulate pollution. Anyway, Nick O’Malley has a mildly scathing essay in the SMH. He says “Australian...

And tonight I discovered they also come when car is manually driven. But at least then I could turn them off using the pop up control.

I’m still on 2023.2.12 and this issue is happening on my 2020 3L. I feel it’s worse in recent months at night or dusk, but is it due to recent software update or a bug caused by particular circumstances?

I used two of the three at Maleny mid year 22. The Elantra billing system was slow to invoice me (not an instant billing system at the time), but I got a faster charge than from 10 amp.

So, I installed it yesterday morning. Apple Music you see! But I’ve been slow to receive it in the past. I’m developing a theory that the more bug reports you make, the quicker it comes. Anyone want to offer a counter example?

As for voiding warranty, all I can find is something about fitting non genuine parts or accessories.

Interesting info from Bob Jane shop today. I went in for small puncture repair and they observed I’ll need new tyres in next couple of months. So they did a quote for same as OEM (pilot sport 4, 235/45ZR18) at $450 each. I’ve had a look at prices and pointed out to them that they currently sell...

I had no choice. It just did the download unannounced and unrequested. And interestingly for the first my app tells me “Update done. Vehicle is rebooting.” 🤔

Yes. Took the electrician no time at all once the cabling was done. Actually about 15 minutes.

Thanks for that. I haven’t come across RethinkX before. A pretty intense talk. Our pollies (and nuclear proponents) need to see Tony Seba’s data.

You're one of the first 6 in Australia according to Teslascope.

New Ampol DA at Ampol Waitara. So far it's the only one I know that's easily accessible between Northconnex and the M1. It's still quite a way from starting, but at least the DA is up. Across the road from the Bluegum Inn which has great amenities and also close to the railway station. It says...

Try charging in Newcastle without one. I found myself in Newcastle having travelled there to make an appointment and lost too much energy due to bad weather. They have several Chargefox chargers needing BYO cable. I forgot I had the cable at the bottom of the sub boot. In contrast, travelling...

Yes, I've had both in the past, but I agree, lately it's downloaded without prompting. Anyway, .8 tells me that it's offering the tyre reset thingy and that's all. I'm guessing a problem may have been apparent with .7 so they've sent a fix pretty promptly.

2022.20.8 downloading now. Two days after getting .7. I wonder what goodies I can expect with this. Interestingly, I didn’t initiate it. It started to download automatically 🤔

Welcome, @Willy81 Thanks for posting about this trip, I feel like this will be in my future!

I guess you must need the ability to charge the car fast. I thought I needed that at home and installed a 3 phase Zappi. I’ve needed a fast charge at home just once in 2.5 years. And then I could have gone to a nearby shopping centre for half an hour. Could you live with 10 or 15 amp charging...

I also have a Zappi and I’m happy with it in general. Myenergi is continuing to support it with updates and was responsive when I needed troubleshooting. Also the community forum is useful (bit like this one). While @paulp is not 100% wrong, my experience seems better. I don’t have a battery.