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KW V3 leveling coilovers will give you a range of height adjustments from almost +1/2” to -7/8” I think from memory. So you could use MPP lift kit plus coilovers although not sure the rear spring spacer would be compatible but that’s an easy adjustment I guess.

Yep, steel roof would be better but have to say just got our second M3LR and I was blown away by how hot it is compared to our first which I had tinted with Ultragard Genesis 25. I’d forgotten how effective it was. We also had the windows done in Genesis 40 and that helps tremendously as well...

Hey Gold Coast locals. Contemplating having the suspension on my Model 3 upgraded with coilovers. Can anyone recommend an experienced reliable installer in the Gold Coast QLD area? And what would be a reasonable charge for the install, seems 3-4 hours is the install time. Thanks for any advice...

Thanks for the detailed reply and photos. Incredibly helpful, just what I needed to make my decision.

This may be of some help. Redbook values are used by dealers as a guide to set prices I believe. 4 M3LR car comparison Jan 21 to current 2022. price differences aren’t huge and are definitely Km dependent...

I’m interested in doing the same and wondered, if you had time could post a photo or two of the raised car. I assume the Lift kit in conjunction with the MPP Comfort adjustable coil overs has improved the ride significantly over the standard setup? Your thoughts are greatly appreciated!

You are a true gentleman 😊

Hopefully you will take some time from enjoying your Tesla to report back on your thoughts about the Mountain Pass coilovers. I for one would be very keen to hear how you go. May the car come sooner than later August. Good luck.

Absolutely correct! The display needs to be up the top of the screen, significantly larger and as suggested have a red surround or something that alerts you that there is a car there. As it is currently it is safer to check rear view and look over your shoulder like the old days.

I think we were one of the lucky ones! Ordered 19/11/21 delivered 24/03/22. White with black interior may have influenced our fortunes as well?

Couldn’t agree more with you, ive owned AWD cars for many years starting with a Subaru Liberty RS Turbo way back and just find the stability and extra control in adverse conditions it offers is a huge advantage. Not to mention the added safety when overtaking offered by the AWD Tesla LR and...

Agree it’ll look much better. If you mean the sunroof as in the smaller section above the driver then that can be done with the narrower roll as well but the larger back glass including the clear rear window section requires the wider roll. I just got my complete glass roof, sunroof and back...

A good quality ceramic tint is far superior with regard to heat rejection for sure. TSER can be up to 15% higher for any given light transmission grade. Yes you are correct the radiant heat from the glass does heat the cabin but a good quality tint will still noticeably lower the temperature...

Perhaps I’m confused but as I figure it you only need 38” wide or there abouts film roll to do the front windscreen. Roll from side to side rather than top to bottom.

Can’t wait for your driving impressions especially ride quality compared to stock.

KW Suspension, who supply the bespoke coil overs to MPP also offer a hydraulically adjustable system to raise and lower suspension. Very expensive but if you can afford it that’s the way to the best of both worlds. https://www.kwsuspensions.com/products#hls

Thanks so much. Ordered 19th November when delivery time was 8-12 weeks. So the wait was a little longer than expected but really not a problem at the end of the day.

Pick up our LR yesterday. Fit and finish is first rate in my opinion and the paintwork is near perfect. Ride is a little firm around town at lower speeds (improved by dropping the tyre pressure a little) but becomes more compliant as speed rises. Stability and solidness are really noticeable at...

From experience with 2 cars over the past 6 years I would highly recommend ceramic coating mainly as it makes the car super easy to wash and does protect the paintwork from damage due to bird and bat soiling. It also maintains and enhances the shine for many years keeping that better than new...

I found this article very interesting and may help you understand the various heating effects of sunlight. The glass does transfer radiant heat as it heat up but tinting can reduce interior heat significantly if chosen correctly by reducing the amount and wavelengths of highest energy, those of...

Hmmm not sure that is actually correct. See the attached Terms and Conditions page 32 for this. Must say the only words that worry me are currently available in Australia, but if push comes to shove, as Nobody Famous says above market value will at least what you paid for it or more.

Most insurance companies (I believe) offer new for old car replacement if written off within the first 2 years. So for me, I’m going with NRMA and market value. If you go agreed value you pay a higher premium and gain nothing at least for that 2 year period.

SMS this morning, pick up next Thursday. Gold Coast delivery. Yahoo!!!!

Mind I think its a bad plan! It’s a very long wait to replace it. Tell you what is much worse, it’s the people who resurrect flood damaged cars and then sell them on for a huge profit. Now they are cockroaches!

So what. They‘ve paid there money and if they want to sell for what ever reason they are entitled to. Who knows some may have fallen on hard times since they ordered and see an opportunity to get out from under. It’s called free market and if someone is prepared to pay rather than wait then it’s...

Very judgmental!

Yes, those cars are only worth that sort of money if someone is prepared to pay that for it. When one sells near asking price that will set the real value. But I do believe there will be profits at some level to be had for some time to come.

Found an interesting UT video which show how Tesla has deliberately designed many common drive components that are interchangeable across the entire range M3,MY S to maximize simplicity and cost. So maybe a lot of tuning is done via OTA as suggested. That would make sense to me.

Such bad luck, sorry about that. I think the impact speed was well below 60mph but nevertheless it has done some damage. Things that influence repair will be if the body has been significantly distorted by the impact as it looks to be an angular impact and what other major cost structural...

Sure there is PPF but that product is designed to reduce/ prevent paint and in the case of the example you used glass damage from stone impact causing chipping. What we are talking about is a IR heat rejection film for the glass roof. Pretty sure it could be done as I know Suntek has a product...

I think the application of exterior commercial film onto the roof glass will be less problematic than the installers think as it is designed for exterior installation with an added external layer. I doubt any airflow issue exists as airflow that close to the glass/ tint surface is very low due...

Get the car some time mid March and will get the tinting done soon after and then I’ll try to tint the outside as proposed and let you know the result. It’ll all come down to if a tint designed for flat glass can be applied to a slightly curved surface. Really hope it works as that would be the...

I realize this thread is a bit old but wondering how you got on with tinting the outside of the glass. I ask because I too have been on a very similar thought journey and believe or not I started with your exact approach. Tint and then protect with PPF. However I decided this approach was...

Great choice, best color combination in my opinion. Was so tempted but needed to keep the numbers in control.

Welcome to the forum. It’s a great place to while away the time as there is so much to learn. Can I ask what model and color combination you ordered?

Our delivery is still saying 27-31 March sadly. Hopefully that will move closer as time progresses. Robina since they opened.

I’ve bought and owned VW‘s for the last 10 years, 4 in total and always had a great dealer experience. Guess there are good and bad dealers. Have to add also that the Tesla experience has been great as well. I send a txt and within minutes i get a phone call, every time. Can’t complain at all.

Yes got ours just now.🤩 EDD 27-31 March VIN 517 so agree it’s probably still in China!

No VIN here yet but in Brisbane. Ordered 19/11

You may not want to as Youi’s Home and Content policy premiums are very competitive. No doubt you’ll do some comparisons before you jump.

Insurance premiums have a lot to do with insured location, security, garaged etc and driver age and claim history. I recently got an NRMA quote for a M3LR which came in at $598 with a $2000 excess and included glass protection. Ive been using them for 8 years now so have a 12.5% loyalty and 60%...

I think it’s probably protective tape of some sort.

Ordered 19/11 and still no VIN 😩

Think I read that they are different rates. Can’t sight a link though, sorry.

Check post 658 Page 33 I think.

M3 LR Exterior white Interior Black OD 19/11 No VIN or notification yet

Yes, pretty sure that is exactly what he’s saying. Although putting another way, given that he couldn’t win the argument with Tesla he assumed their analysis was correct and so payed for the replacement and then presented Teslas arguement to his insurers. What any person would do!

I believe stamp duty is only applicable at first new registration and on that basis if transferring rego to NSW there should be no stamp duty applied.

I thought the warranty was for the drive train, in which case it would all be covered under warranty.