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  1. Black306

    Counting Teslas while you drive?

    Counted 22 driving from Sac to San Diego last Sunday on I5.
  2. Black306

    2023 Model 3 Brand new weird liquid run etching on glass

    Fearmongering. I have personally used both methods will success. 0000 steel wool and glass cooktop cleaner worked great on hard water stains that didn’t come out with vinegar or Chemical Guys water spot remover. Cerium oxide took out small, visible scratches in the glass.
  3. Black306

    Model 3 RWD got beat by an Audi turbo

    🤣 Great times we live in when a base model EV going 0-60 in 5.8sec is considered slow! A base A4 does what, 6.2sec? I’d be curious to know what the 5-60 time is. My RWD seems to have more punch when it’s rolling than from a stop. From a stop, it does feel kinda slow. 😁
  4. Black306

    2023 Model 3 Brand new weird liquid run etching on glass

    If Tesla is going to cover it under warranty, go for it. If not, try 0000 steel wool and glass cooktop cleaner...
  5. Black306

    Available Carbon Fiber Decals

    Decals for 19” wheels would be a bigger market. 😉 https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/posts/7794496/
  6. Black306

    Using only the camera turn signal when changing lanes

    Didn't say the mirror sees something the camera doesn't. I'm saying that by looking at a mirror, there is additional peripheral vision on top of looking at a mirror. By looking at a centrally located camera image, peripheral vision around the screen means nothing. Plus IMO, using both is (1) a...
  7. Black306

    Using only the camera turn signal when changing lanes

    I don’t use camera images. Main reason is looking right to go left is unnerving; all you can see is what is in the screen. When looking at mirrors, there is additional peripheral vision for potential objects next to the car outside the mirror’s view. If there were small screens near the base of...
  8. Black306

    Spurious Settings Changes?

    Noticed my lock confirmation sound also turned off. I believe it had to do with custom lock sounds; when going from a custom lock sound to no custom sound, the lock confirmation turns off. Thought this cause I was playing with custom lock sounds just before I noticed the standard lock...
  9. Black306

    How to advocate for EVs?

    Not trying to change their mindset. I say charging an EV is a mindset change from periodically filling up a gas tank. Also, don’t sell them [stubborn people] a pen.
  10. Black306

    How to advocate for EVs?

    Short conversations like that, I don’t bother with charge rates or time cause (1) waiting for a charge is an exception not the rule and (2) they’ll just latch onto ‘slow charging’ as a negative bias anyway. I would say something to the affect there is a mindset change; charging an EV is like...
  11. Black306

    Charge at Work at Home?

    Maybe I’m missing something. Should be able to go into Charge Stats, scroll down to settings, and change the home location rate to 0. Is the app not letting you do that?
  12. Black306

    First road trip coming up

    Figured as much. Just thought I'd kid around a bit. 😁 Haven't driven cross country (yet), but did a recent ~1300 mile trip and several 500+ mile (round trip) drives in a RWD. My thoughts...you do you on the regular long-drive prep work. As for the EV related recommendations, don't rush it...
  13. Black306

    First road trip coming up

    Fly. 😁
  14. Black306

    What is this dashboard icon?

    Software bug. 🤷‍♂️ Info is from an EU manual.
  15. Black306

    Undercarriage damage. Does it need to be fixed?

    I wouldn't be surprised if the plastic skid plate started buffeting and breaking apart when driving on a highway. Might want to use "200-MPH NASCAR" duct tape for the time being. I'd agree with @buckets0fun, time to get an aftermarket skid plate; don't bother with a factory plastic one.
  16. Black306

    Scratch On Side Window Glass - Possib”e To Fix?

    Didn't try it on a side glass, but I did use the product linked below to remove scratches on a windshield. Worked well, however, the instructions say it wont work on scratches that can be felt. So it might only lessen visibility, not eliminate it...
  17. Black306

    Water in your trunk lid? Try this!

    Checkout post #3 in this thread. There is a gap of sealant that allowed water to pass. In the video, it shows as a white light passing through a seam. Yellow light is passing through sealant. https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/water-in-your-trunk-lid-try-this.319540/#post-8022850
  18. Black306

    Tesla Key card as an RFID card for charging networks

    Not much consolation in your case, but an Apple Watch will authenticate a ChargePoint charger without an internet connection. Tried it with my phone turned off and it worked. Here's hoping you can do the same in Australia sooner than later. 🍻
  19. Black306

    Tesla Key card as an RFID card for charging networks

    That sucks. 👎
  20. Black306

    Tesla Key card as an RFID card for charging networks

    I use ChargePoint, but they didn’t send me a card or anything physical. I just added ChargePoint to my [Apple] Wallet and authenticate with my [Apple] Watch. I believe authenticating with a Watch acts like an RFID card, so I wouldn’t think it needs an internet connection. I’ll try it when...
  21. Black306

    Water in your trunk lid? Try this!

    Maybe next time I’m dealing with service, I’ll bring it up. 😂 This is issue #3 for the car; not including an issue induced by a mobile tech. Got to meet the Service Manager cause of the induced damage.
  22. Black306

    Water in your trunk lid? Try this!

    Yes, but at this point I’m not planning on bringing it to a body shop; not worth my time. I’ll have to go for an estimate, wait for Tesla to approve the estimate, drop off the car to have it worked on, then go pick it up. Each back and forth is about an hour drive time, so I’ll be spending 3...
  23. Black306

    Water in your trunk lid? Try this!

    Thanks! Yes. Didn't use a pin; gap is pretty obvious in person. Yes. SeamWeld Syringe Light shown in the video... ...and the other side.
  24. Black306

    Water in your trunk lid? Try this!

    Try this trick out to find water intruding into the trunk lid. Bonus points, guess how many times I said the word "actually." 😂
  25. Black306

    Water in trunk. Like inside the metal trunk body panel...

    FYI...decided to hunt for the issue.
  26. Black306

    Water in trunk. Like inside the metal trunk body panel...

    Had Tesla look at my ‘23 for this issue [water sloshing inside the trunk lid and coming out under the trunk-to-body harness]. Don’t agree with their assessment, but they did refer me to a couple body shops [under warranty]. Hope a body shop can diagnose the issue.
  27. Black306

    The Cybertruck is more expensive to supercharge than a Ford F-150 costs in gas

    Still ~$0.teens/kWh in some parts of CA. With an EV discount, 12a-6am non-summer rate gets down to $0.10/kWh. https://www.smud.org/en/Rate-Information/Time-of-Day-rates/Time-of-Day-5-8pm-Rate/Rate-details So the analysis applies only to log distance drives or someone that can’t charge from...
  28. Black306

    Enhanced autopilot worth $6k seems to be useless as summon feature is blocked off

    Currently have a loaner [with FSD] since my '23 is at the shop. I can say with experience ... hell no, it's not worth it; goes around like a new teenage driver on crack. Disclaimer: Disregard this post if you are trying to convince yourself to buy FSD/EAP.
  29. Black306

    Charged with a Cybertruck: better looking in person!

    Saw one last Friday. Few thoughts… Smaller than I expected. Tire-to-Body ratio is smaller than in pictures; in other words, the tires look bigger in person. View of the front is way cooler than in pictures. Don’t care for the view of the back in pictures; not bad in person; not great, but...
  30. Black306

    Thoughts on buying a used Model 3 from Hertz?

    Personally, I’d be very reluctant to buy a rental car knowing how bad they can be used. If your concern is mileage, there are other slightly more expensive cars with less miles. 49.5k miles for $24.3k...
  31. Black306

    First time Tesla 3 owner here… trip question

    2021-newer Performances are rated at 315; 2020 Performance was rated at 299.
  32. Black306

    Loot box IRL

  33. Black306

    Getting new phone

    You’ll need to log into the app and setup the phone as a new key. Don’t forget to remove the old phone [key]; you’ll need a key card to do that.
  34. Black306

    Water collecting in Model 3 trunk lid?

    April ‘23 build and it still collects water in the trunk. Heard it sloshing around this morning. Great. :rolleyes:
  35. Black306

    Tire Defect Covered by Warranty?

    No personal experience with this situation, but I have seen posts that going to a tire shop may be a better experience. Tesla has no incentive to help you replace a tire under warranty, but a tire shop does; potential future customer. A tire shop may be able to transact a tire manufacturer's...
  36. Black306

    Car Lock Sound Suggestions?

  37. Black306

    Special plate just for cybertrac

    Yes, really. Show me where it is OK to use a 3rd party vinyl/metal/plastic/platinum/unobtanium plate not issued by the DMV. Guess what, you can't. And before you go into the tangent 'oh, but there is a 3rd party company that does sell vinyl plates that are legal...blah blah blah.' Yes, those are...
  38. Black306

    Special plate just for cybertrac

    How does it not?
  39. Black306

    Looking for insight with M3P driving characteristics

    IIRC, cruising at a steady 65mph, with the HVAC at 68, non-extreme ambient conditions (ie no rain, ~65F), by myself, no extra load in the truck/frunk, tires at ~42psi, in my '20 Performance, I can get ~250wh/mi. Might have been as high as ~260wh/mi, but it was definitely significantly below 300.
  40. Black306

    Can you get referral credits if you don't have a Tesla yet?

    Reread the original post. If you have a referral code in the 'Refer and Earn' section of your account, you should be able to get referral credits. Just checked my Tesla accounts; you need a product. I have an account without cars cause I ordered my '23 using the wrong account, then transferred...
  41. Black306

    Special plate just for cybertrac

    Guess they missed CVC5200. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&division=3.&title=&part=&chapter=1.&article=9
  42. Black306

    how can I get my Model 3 off my account so I can sell the account w/ a Cybertruck reservation 😂

    Do something in CA without paying tax?? 🤣 But seriously, no. Tax is charged cause of a transfer of ownership from a DMV perspective; has nothing to do with transferring ownership from a Tesla account perspective. If you sold then bought back your 3, tax would be owed twice. Keep in mind that...
  43. Black306

    Decline Foundation Series, but maintain place in line?

    For those that received a Foundation Series (FS) offering, is there an option to decline an FS but still keep a place in line for when non-FS CTs become available? Not interested in FSD or really any of the other options that come with it. Highly doubt my RN# is low enough to receive that...
  44. Black306

    My Cybertruck order is on a different account, how to move it to my main account?

    Made a similar mistake; ordered a '23 Model 3 under the wrong account. Tesla was ABSOLUTELY no help. Ended up completing the delivery under the wrong account then doing a Transfer of Ownership in the app. Downside is that the original docs don't transfer.
  45. Black306

    Cleaning the floor mats

    Had one of my kids step on gum, then proceed to step on the rear factory carpet floor mat. Ended up taking a foam cannon and power washer (only 1600psi) to it; no problems.
  46. Black306

    What's your favorite model 3 interior?

    Piano black makes it a fingerprint magnet; worse than the screen. Also susceptible to scratches. Not a fan.
  47. Black306

    What's your favorite model 3 interior?

    Original* * - Except the piano black surface. If the surface was matte black, like the '21-'23 side arm rest/controls, it would be much better. Covered mine on day-1.
  48. Black306

    Tesla new steer-by-wire, that'll be a HELL NO for me....

    Nope. No physical connection.
  49. Black306

    What will you do with your Cybertruck reservation?

    The more videos I see on the Cybertruck, the more I think Elon was wanting to reinvent the truck and bring in a bunch of new tech along with it; ex 48v low-volt architecture & steer-by-wire. Almost a Model X 2.0, from a tech perspective. So I’m thinking the market needed a visually polarizing...