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  1. Sixer

    21” Uberturbines - Touch up paint in UK?

    Has anyone used a touch up paint, preferably a spray can that matches the model y 21” wheel colour? I’m in the UK so previous links to USA or Aus solutions are not really an option due to availability. Thanks
  2. Sixer

    21” Uberturbines - Touch up paint in UK

    One of mine now needs a repair. Has anyone used a touch up paint, preferably a spray can that matches the model y 21” wheel colour? I’m in the UK so previous links to USA or Aus solutions are not an option. Thanks
  3. Sixer

    Test drive of a petrol car

    Test drive of a petrol car Having heard so much good about petrol cars, we decided to test drive one. They are said to combine cheap price with long range and fast charging. A winning formula on paper – but how are they in real life? We sat us in the loaner car at the car salesman’s office...
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    Why is Model Y useless at demisting windscreen?

    I have had a couple of Teslas now and my Model Y is the worst without exception in clearing the windscreen of condensation. Even if I let the car sit for an hour on an evening, I have to go through the full rigmarole of demisting and waiting for the condensation to disappear before I pop to the...
  5. Sixer

    Windscreen replacement what to check?

    Mrs S is having her Model Y windscreen replaced by Autoglass soon. Are there any special things to check after the work or any recommendations that I should be aware of?
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    Living with a Model Y Performance experience?

    I am about to take the plunge and trade my Model 3 for a Model Y. I have now test driven all three Model Y variants but as much as I was so keen to get a MY performance I have some nagging doubts. The MYP was so planted on the road and had knife edge, rapid agility and was extremely fast but...
  7. Sixer

    Can the accelerator pedal be lubricated?

    As the title says can the pivot point of the accelerator be lubricated? Mine feels a bit notchy and rough. It’s not sticking but feels like it just needs some grease. I assume there is a spring in there which could be accessed if disconnected from the electric connection and the pedal assembly...
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    Random delay when charging - New 2022 charge point regs now in force

    The new charge point regulations have come into force as of June 1st 2022 for all new chargers sold in the UK. Smart charge point regulations explained Has anyone updated their Zappi with the new firmware? Anyone know if I can switch the feature off? I personally hate this idea and wonder if...
  9. Sixer

    TWC Gen3 with an earth rod?

    Interested to know if anyone has a Tesla Wall Charger Gen3 with an earth rod rather than a separate pen fault device? I’m told an earth rod is the best form of pen fault protection, but it does not seem to be a popular choice.
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    Check under the rear door frame rubber flaps! Rust found

    Just found surface rust under both rubber triangular flaps near where the rear small window meets the car frame. Late 2019 car. Not impressed. The rubber flap seems to be a point where water can sit underneath…..I thought it would be an isolated matter then found the same on the other side of...
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    Tesla Contacting Some Model 3 Owners For Control Arm Fix

    Due to an unrelated Ranger visit they did mine today and also carried out a steering rack joint regrease to prevent water /corrosion ingress. More details in this article. Tesla Contacting Some Model 3 Owners For Control Arm Fix
  12. Sixer

    Changed pollen filters today on RHD

    I changed the pollen filters today after two years. It’s a simple job if you have worked on cars before. The filters were quite dirty to be honest. I used this guide (below)
  13. Sixer

    Proving servicing at the end of the lease agreement

    I am on a 4 year lease and I have now had the car for coming up to 2 years. It’s my understanding no servicing is required. However, I will be changing the pollen filters myself in the next month and checking brake fluid water content. The lease provider is happy if Tesla says no servicing is...
  14. Sixer

    Edinburgh central charging options?

    I’m planning to trip to Edinburgh and I’m having to park up the car for a few days. I would have hoped to charge right up to the limit before I take the long trip back home. Options in the city centre seem very limited. Does anyone know if the OMNI car park has gone live with their destination...
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    UK to France in a M3 - Video

    Quinton Wilson’s refreshing journalist view on a M3.
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    Are rear light clusters in short supply?

    Are model 3 rear light clusters in short supply? Apparently my car cannot be fully repaired after an accident due to a lack of rear light cluster. Apparently these are on back order from Tesla with no eta.
  17. Sixer

    Got crashed into whilst stationary - Advice

    So the worst happened, some idiot in a van failed to even look or brake and went into the back of my Model 3 at approx 30mph whilst I was stationary. Everyone in the car including the kids are ok but me and the Mrs both have whiplash. I caught it all on the cameras. It seems now that I have...
  18. Sixer

    Improving brake pedal feel - MPP brace

    Does anyone know if there is a RHD one on the market? Master Brake Cylinder Brace from Mountain Pass Performance MPP
  19. Sixer

    White paint stick recommendations?

    I now have a couple of stone chips and need a paint stick. I am after a real paint stick that’s not one of those ones with a blending solution that eventually just rub off. Any recommendations?
  20. Sixer

    How to remove center wheel caps?

    The Aeros came off for the summer and I’m considering putting them back on for the winter to offset the low temperature range reduction. I don’t fancy having to take the whole wheel off if I don’t have to. Is there an easier way?
  21. Sixer

    How to cancel autopilot

    I know if you tap the brake it cancels it but is there another way?
  22. Sixer

    Installed 2020.20.12 - Had to soft reboot

    I installed the update yesterday and today for some reason the radio wouldn’t work at all. The right steering wheel button stopped working and all sound stopped working including the indicators. Then whilst driving the radio came on full blast and I could not turn it down. I only managed to...
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    M3 Spoiler - Anyone got one of these?

    I am thinking of getting a M3 spoiler fitted. Anyone purchased one of these? Performance type spoiler for Tesla Model 3 Wondering if they are good quality?
  24. Sixer

    Battery degradation already?

    My 3 SR+ is now 6 months old and I’ve only covered 4000 miles. I barely use superchargers but regularly charge though out the week. On Elon’s advice that 90% is generally ok I switched to charging to 90% rather than 80%. I updated recently to 12.5 and have started seeing something strange going...
  25. Sixer

    Charging cable stuck in public EV point - happened to you?

    I finished work tonight went to unplug the cable from the car and EV point. Stopped the charge in the car and removed from the cable from the car but the cable would not budge from the EV Rolec point. I tried restarting and then stopping the charge multiple times. After yanking and failing to...
  26. Sixer

    Has your autopilot been spooked?

    This week I’ve spent a lot of time on motorways up and down the country with autopilot engaged. On multiple occasions it seems my car gets completely spooked I.e it just slams on the brakes. This is typically after moving lanes - from the outside into the middle lane for example. This is the...
  27. Sixer

    Embarrassing trunk close

    Is it just me or does closing the trunk sounds well.... like an 80’s Nissan Micra. Has anyone tried to put in soundproofing or similar to make it sound better?
  28. Sixer

    If I get a flat tire in UK what’s my options?

    I am playing out a scenario which I hope doesn’t occur. Should I get a flat tyre and can’t get the car home my first port of call is going to be Tesla service. Does anyone have experience of what they will offer me? How much is an 18” tyre from them? Am I going to get fleeced? Can they fix by...
  29. Sixer

    Roof strength

    I saw this today and thought I’d share! ‪特拉风T☰SLA mania on Twitter Looks like the Model 3 handles an SUV quite well!
  30. Sixer

    Which auto opening struts work?

    I’m looking for front frunk and rear trunk stronger struts. I find it primitive that the trunk and front don’t open fully on release. Many designs out there, some with horrendous reviews. Before I waste my money, which work well and which are to be avoided? Links and thoughts please
  31. Sixer

    Realign steering wheel?

    When I first got into my new car I seem to remember it “learnt” my steering calibration. I now feel the steering wheel at straight on is slightly off. Is there a way to get the car to relearn this?
  32. Sixer

    Insurance and the high cost of excess

    I am preparing to take delivery in early Nov and have a collection date. Having carried out a few preliminary quotes I am surprised to see some very high excess figures of £700+ on a £380 pa quote. Direct Line and Churchill in particular. Has anyone seen “better” deals on insurance elsewhere?
  33. Sixer

    Good RHD all weather mats?

    I can see there are a multitude of options for LHD all weather mats but very few for RHD. Any recommendations that I can actually get hold of and will fit RHD M3s?
  34. Sixer

    App says “There are no products linked....

    Still waiting for my M3 and did the daily log onto the app to see if anything has changed. Today it curiously won’t let me log in and says “There are no products linked to your Tesla account”. I tried logging in on the website and my order is still there. Anyone seen this before?
  35. Sixer

    Today the Tesla App thinks I’m called.....

    .....Chandrashekar! Funny thing is my name is Chris! And in the app yesterday it showed Chris. I’ve checked the Tesla website and it’s correct on the website. Tried logging out and back in on the app. Anyone else seen this issue? #TheCaseOfMissingIdentities
  36. Sixer

    UK Customer Service - Pre delivery

    Wow what a guessing game it is to when my car will arrive! I was estimated a late August delivery. Phoned Tesla today who gave the impression they didn’t care and didnt know so why was I bothering them. A few weeks ago I had a VIN in the source code. Now it’s gone. No idea what that means...