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  1. Stomsf

    Control my tesla M3 from the cover screen of my Z-flip 3 5g

    I heard about Cover Screen OS and tried it last night - wasn't able to get it to load the Tesla app correctly but there's hope. I got my Flip 4 this week and am loving it. I have a pre-2020 M3 so I went with a 3rd party wireless charging pad and it works great, can put my phone down in the...
  2. Stomsf

    Orbital Wheel Covers

    Yes, I got the same message that @N.Y.R. did; but at least they were able to confirm the shipping address as promised -- will report back with photos and my thoughts once they're delivered (in September, hopefully).
  3. Stomsf

    Fastrak Flex Toll Tag - Mount / Location ?

    @burnbrighter Also had pretty much 100% success since moving it up to the overhead beam. I do check my bill to make sure but since I've moved it I haven't had missed tolls nor have I gotten charged for the express lane. I just used the existing Velcro adhesive that came with the transponder...
  4. Stomsf

    Orbital Wheel Covers

    Doh! I posted thje same thing in the driving and dynamics section. I had this pop up on my news feed today, guess I missed the first round. @JasonR67 hopefully they didn't charge you for the first round. Sweet, it passed it's goal -- hopefully it will go this time!
  5. Stomsf

    Orbital Aero Wheel Covers (Aftermarket, Kickstarter)

    Nevermind -- I did an initial search and didn't find anything but then found another thread in Interior & Exterior.
  6. Stomsf

    Orbital Aero Wheel Covers (Aftermarket, Kickstarter)

    I saw this today pop up on my feed and the price is not too shabby for a different look and supposedly equal efficiency to the Tesla aero wheels. Not promoting this or urging anyone to buy, but I found it interesting. The initial offering ends in ~12 hours...
  7. Stomsf

    I think I just wasted $7,000 on FSD?

    5 month in and I still get a huge grin on my face when accelerating onto the freeway! :D As for FSD as it is now, I use it sporadically but like OP @WarEagleX I prefer to enjoy the driving experience. I do find it very helpful for stop and go traffic (happens often on my commute across...
  8. Stomsf

    Who Uses a Key Fob?

    I keep the key fob (1st Gen) in my pocket as a backup. Works great, though I rarely use it as the phone key works very well for me. I didn't want to keep the card key with me all the time, and I prefer to have the familiarity of having the key fob. Also I find valets much prefer the key fob over...
  9. Stomsf

    Mods to my Model 3: List yours

    I'd also recommend the LED replacements, easy to do by yourself and instant upgrade. Also very useful are mud flaps.
  10. Stomsf

    Daily Driving w/White Interior

    My daily drive hasn't been impacted by the seats. :p But to the gist of your question, it is fine. The vegan leather cleans very easily with a baby wipe or moist towelette, and looks wonderful. I take our dog to daycare in the mornings and he likes to lick the seats and gets regular grime...
  11. Stomsf

    How did you get used to and/or trust EAP/NOA/FSD?

    LOL I think he was making a Christmas Vacation reference.......
  12. Stomsf

    How did you get used to and/or trust EAP/NOA/FSD?

    Thanks all! Yes, I've been training myself and the car, TACC is pretty awesome and I feel no issues with that feature. I am comfortable using AP in stop and go traffic (hello Bay Bridge) and it's also much more relaxing. I think at some point on Sundays or something I may try using autosteer...
  13. Stomsf

    How did you get used to and/or trust EAP/NOA/FSD?

    Hi All -- Love the car and these forums! So I've been driving my LR AWD M3 for a few months and absolutely love it. However I remain skittish about using EAP/NOA/FSD when driving at higher speeds on the highway. In traffic it's a godsend and I have no issues with it at all. But at speeds...
  14. Stomsf

    Fastrak Flex Toll Tag - Mount / Location ?

    Yes, since I moved the transponder to that spot I have had no issues with either the Bay Bridge or the 680 express lanes (at least between Walnut Creek and San Ramon). Just checked my FasTrak history to be sure and everything looks correct.
  15. Stomsf

    Fastrak Flex Toll Tag - Mount / Location ?

    Looks like this is Orange County only right now... Plus not liking this quote from the Fastrak website.... "Drivers with a sticker transponder will always pay the full toll, regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle."
  16. Stomsf

    Fastrak Flex Toll Tag - Mount / Location ?

    I tried the Tesla recommended spot, to the right of the rearview mirror and the SB 680 and Bay Bridge sensors did not pick up the signal (smaller FasTrak flex/candybar). I moved it to the roof behind my head -- works like a charm every time and bonus I never see it...
  17. Stomsf

    How much did you pay for your 50 Amp Outlet?

    Ugh, everything is more expensive in CA. I paid $450 for an outlet that was installed 3 feet below the breaker box, that had spare breakers. That said, I'm EXTREMELY happy to have the relatively fast charging at home -- waking up to a mostly topped off car in the morning is one of the...
  18. Stomsf

    TPMS pressure leak and squeaky wheel - service appt or tire shop?

    So the slow leak continued over the weekend (filled up Thursday and pressure back down to 36 on Monday) so I took the car to America's Tire (same day appointment) and they found a small screw in the tire. Removed, fixed, and on my way in 45 minutes, no charge! Squeaky wheel is still mildly...
  19. Stomsf

    TPMS pressure leak and squeaky wheel - service appt or tire shop?

    From what I've been able to find it's a low speed issue(so yes going in and out of the garage would qualify) and it's either something in the steering column or part of the housing that connects the steering wheel to the car. It's mildly annoying but not worth a service call by itself to me...
  20. Stomsf

    TPMS pressure leak and squeaky wheel - service appt or tire shop?

    Thanks @SD_Engnr . I saw the threads about the lower temperatures and pressure expansion, but it's only one tire that is showing the lowered pressure. But good advice, I'll keep an eye on it as it only drops to 36 psi and is driveable.
  21. Stomsf

    TPMS pressure leak and squeaky wheel - service appt or tire shop?

    So after two months of loving the car I got a Tire Pressure warning last week (36 psi) and another one this morning -- suspect I have a nail in the tire. I've also noticed the "low speed/squeaky steering wheel" phenomenon, which is slightly annoying but not really a huge issue. Question is, do...
  22. Stomsf

    Installing 240v Outlet

    Welcome @Akali . What I did was to hire an electrician to put in a NEMA 14-50 wall outlet in the garage (~$400US), then bought the NEMA 14-50 adapter from Tesla to plug into the wall. The mobile connector plugs into the adapter. If I'm traveling and need the mobile connector I just unplug...
  23. Stomsf

    Model 3 accessory advice please

    That's awfully nice of you -- and this forum is a great resource to you and your husband (trust me, I can understand his obsession). Floor mats are a great idea but as has been mentioned, the likelihood of them not fitting is high unless they are made for the UK version of the Model 3. You can...
  24. Stomsf

    Deep Blue Metallic - Show me pictures of your car today!

    Full PPF and tint took about a week. It was worth it though as I don't worry as much as I probably would without the protection. Check around this site to see if there is a group buy put together in your area, I saved about $1K on my PPF/tint/ceramic thanks to TMC.
  25. Stomsf

    Deep Blue Metallic - Show me pictures of your car today!

    Congrats @iamroy you're going to love the car once it arrives. Here's mine, fresh out of Stealth PPF and the window tint -- I get comments on the color and finish all the time.
  26. Stomsf

    XPEL Stealth satin finish PPF easy to maintain ?

    Deep Blue with a white interior FTW! Looks great, you will really appreciate the tint being in Sacramento -- I commute to the East Bay here and it's been a pleasure to have the tint.
  27. Stomsf

    New Fobs passive entry, old one gets update? [No, not possible]

    I tried bringing the older fob back for a return/exchange (bought 16 days ago) and was told since it had been paired and used they would not return it. Annoying but TBH I use the fob as a backup and for valets, so the passive entry/exit is a nice to have but not a dealbreaker. Fortunately my...
  28. Stomsf

    Jeda just released a new USB hub. Mounts Flush and hides flash drive

    Got my hub last night, Yes the fit is superb and the SSD compartment is a nice touch. Have not driven it yet (got down to 9% battery yesterday yikes!) but will check things out this morning.
  29. Stomsf

    Model 3 Key Fob - new owner

    Yes, saw the news today and am mildly annoyed, but overall the key fob has been a nice backup. Fortunately the phone key has been working flawlessly (Pixel XL) so the fob is anice backup for valets.
  30. Stomsf

    Blue/White Tint Pics?

    I went with a full Stealth XPEL wrap, 70% windshield, 35% for the sunroof and the back window, and 20% on all sides. Chrome delete and removed the badges from the front and back (may reapply some in 3 weeks, depending on how I feel at the 1st wash). Ceramic coating on seats, and matte white...
  31. Stomsf

    XPEL Stealth satin finish PPF easy to maintain ?

    Got my car back this afternoon -- LOVE the stealth wrap and the effect of the tint. At some point will either do something to address the aero wheels, but today I am just enjoying adding all the accessories I have piled up.
  32. Stomsf

    Satin / Stealth PPF question

    I would say H*ll to the No and go to a different shop. That sounds absolutely ridiculous to me.
  33. Stomsf

    Right amount of tint?

    Officially you can't tint your windshield in CA except the top 4 inches as posted above. However my sister had 70% put on her windshield and it looks virtually the same as before. I also did 70% on my windshield but I don't get it back until Wednesday (Squee!) so I can't show you any...
  34. Stomsf

    Front plate mount all new deliveries?

    I picked up my car a week ago (9/14) and they did not mount the front plate frame -- for which I am glad as hours later I dropped it off for PPF. Pickup was in Fremont, CA, so for SoCal YMMV.
  35. Stomsf

    What Kind of Car Did The Model 3 Replace?

    2007 Prius -- was driving it till it quit. 270,000 miles, I think we got our money's worth out of it!
  36. Stomsf

    LR AWD Waiting Room

    Keep searching inventory -- I was waiting for 3.5 weeks and found a car in inventory that matched me, grabbed it and took delivery in two days. Just had to cancel my old order. Tons of mentions here but in general, type control-u (in Chrome) or right click to get to the source code of your...
  37. Stomsf

    XPEL Stealth satin finish PPF easy to maintain ?

    Looks great @anti . I got my car on Saturday and it's getting wrapped/tinted/chrome deleted. Will have it back a week from tomorrow -- pics to follow!
  38. Stomsf

    LR AWD Waiting Room

    Congrats! As I recall they had really been putting you through the wringer for your car-- and a P3D- is awesome -- I'll admit to being a little bit jealous!!!
  39. Stomsf

    Model 3 Key Fob - new owner

    Thanks @justsomeguy that's good to know-- everything gets so blown out of proportion on the internet LOL. Still, I'll probably be super cautious and carry phone, key card, and key fob until I get used to things.
  40. Stomsf

    Model 3 Key Fob - new owner

    Much appreciated @Sputnik19 (and @BluestarE3 @Eno Deb & @Puddles ). At least I don't have to worry I've wasted $150!
  41. Stomsf

    Model 3 Key Fob - new owner

    Lol thanks all, good insights. I'll carry it for a few weeks then decide what to do with it. First I must get the car back! :cool:
  42. Stomsf

    Model 3 Key Fob - new owner

    Hi All -- did some searching on the forum but just giving my perspective (plus some hopeful conjecture). Took delivery of my LR AWD Model 3 on Saturday. Due to a bunch of finagling and negotiation was able to get $2,000 off of the price due to the recent sales promotion. Score! While at the...
  43. Stomsf

    LR AWD Waiting Room

    Yes, if you are exclusively supercharging it would be different. I have superchargers near work but not specifically at the office. And here in Nor. Cal. PG&E gives lower rates for EVs that you plug in at home. So for us we agreed with the delivery supervisor that the 2 years of SC was not...
  44. Stomsf

    Order to Delivery Time - post yours here

    Ordered on 8/20, never a VIN. Saw an inventory car that matched my specs on 9/12, ordered that and cancelled 8/20 -- delivery was in two days, 9/14. Ordering from inventory is the way to go!!!
  45. Stomsf

    Sept 10 - Oct 1 2019 2K Miles Free Supercharging Promotion

    LOL there are two threads now active... but this was my experience taking delivery today. We ended up speaking to the delivery manager at Fremont and she said the law of the Tesla Auditors was that they would be able to apply either 2 years of free supercharging OR the free upgrades (2 of the...
  46. Stomsf

    Anyone getting 2 Years Free Supercharging/Upgrades

    I took delivery earlier today and this was my experience with the sales upgrade push -- we ended up speaking to the delivery manager at Fremont and she said the law of the Auditors was that they would be able to apply either 2 years of free supercharging OR the free upgrades (2 of the three)...
  47. Stomsf

    LR AWD Waiting Room

    Took delivery today so I will be leaving this waiting room, but for your reference this was my experience with the sales upgrade push -- we ended up speaking to the delivery manager at Fremont and she said the law of the Auditors was that they would be able to apply either 2 years of free...
  48. Stomsf

    LR AWD Waiting Room

    Congrats @Aphelion_Blue ! Did the delivery agent allow any of the latest promotions?
  49. Stomsf

    Tesla offering free supercharging on Model 3's

    I go to delivery tomorrow -- have printed the article and will see if we can get anything. No wheels but we did get the white interior and a non-white paint!
  50. Stomsf

    LR AWD Waiting Room

    Cross posting from another thread, but this is my truth: I must admit, ordering from existing inventory is DEFINITELY the way to go. This morning I found a car configured to what we ordered (been waiting 3 weeks for the VIN) so pulled the plug and ordered it online. Called Tesla to cancel the...