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  1. nightowl

    History of major Tesla firmware UIs and features?

    Given the recent changes to the UI (mainly the car/road display and related info in that area), I got curious about what the much earlier versions of the main UI were like - in a similar way to how it's quite interesting to see how older versions of Windows looked. Is there anywhere that has...
  2. nightowl

    Where can I get a standard Aero 18" wheel and tyre? (for 2019 Model 3)

    I've had a look around online and can only seem to find places that sell different styles of wheel for the Model 3 in the UK. Anyone know where I can get a standard Aero 18" wheel and tyre in the UK?
  3. nightowl

    Chrome delete affecting insurance

    Prompted by a question I read elsewhere, I've checked with my insurer (Direct Line) regarding chrome delete and they have advised that they would decline insurance if any vinyl wrapping is done to the exterior of the car. As in, they wouldn't increase premiums or anything, they just wouldn't...
  4. nightowl

    Approaching red traffic lights without FSD

    A few times now (today included), I've approached a red traffic light and had the car make the same noise as it does for the parking sensors. I'm wondering if it's detecting the light and where the line is and warning me that I'd go through it at my current speed? I don't have FSD so obviously...
  5. nightowl

    Best way to repair minor damage to paintwork/polish?

    Discovered some thin scratches (one right by the driver's door handle) and dull lines across the paintwork (presumably the top coat or polish or whatever it is) today. A kid has ridden their their bike between my car and the neighbour's car (thanks video doorbell even if sentry mode is broken!)...
  6. nightowl

    Inaccurate reversing camera guide lines

    Is there some way to calibrate the white guide lines that get displayed over the rear camera image whilst reversing? Mine seems a little off. Doing my weekly shop today, I parked pretty much dead centre in the bay by using the mirrors (ignoring the guides on-screen) and had my steering wheel...
  7. nightowl

    Satnav seems unaware of some roundabout exits

    Made an hour-long journey to somewhere new yesterday. On a couple of occasions, the satnav told me to "take the first exit" at roundabouts where I actually was meant to take the second exit. A quick glance at the screen confirmed that the satnav thought the first exit was straight ahead, but...
  8. nightowl

    Considering getting a Powerwall

    I have 4kW solar PV, with panels on both sides of the roof so peak power is generally a little over 2kW but I get a decent amount of exposure (time-wise). On a typical winter day I might get 1 or 2 kWh, in summer it's often in excess of 20 kWh. Got it installed just before the FIT prices dropped...
  9. nightowl

    Best home charging strategy for cold weather?

    I generally use about 10% of the battery for my journey to work at the moment and whilst I'm not too concerned with driving efficiency as I'd rather have the air conditioning on than just the seat heater, I've been thinking about what's optimal when charging in cold weather. I understand that...
  10. nightowl

    Car no longer "seeing" other vehicles or road markings

    Used autopilot on the way to work, as I usually do. On the way home, autopilot wasn't offered. I noticed also that none of the road markings or other vehicles were displayed on the screen. Figured maybe the cameras were having issues but there were no warnings of that nature (just the tyre...
  11. nightowl

    Recently noticed minor cosmetic niggles

    I've had my Model 3 now for 2 months. Waiting for Tesla to send someone out at some point to replace the rear seats (or whatever they need to do to fix the large water-like stain I posted about previously.) Out of curiosity I had a sit in the back a few days ago to see if the mark could've been...
  12. nightowl

    Sentry mode - headlights come on when someone walks past

    After picking up my Model 3 and getting some USB storage sorted, I enabled sentry mode. For the first few days, out of interest, I took the storage device out at the end of each day to see what it had captured. I was initially amused at seeing people look at the car as they went past, thinking...
  13. nightowl

    Large water splash marking on white seats on delivery

    When collecting the car on 1st November, I noticed the rear seats had this large darkened area that looks like a water splash. A member of the staff at West Drayton took pictures and logged it but I haven't heard anything since. I can't remember now as to what was meant to happen next. I...
  14. nightowl

    Non-chill acceleration mode

    On collecting my Model 3 at the start of the month, one of the first things I did before leaving was to set the acceleration to "chill" mode. Having become more familiar with the car, a few days ago I took it out of chill mode on one of my regular routes. The first thing I noticed is that...