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Ive got two Teslas in the garage. Both stay plugged in overnight for a few reasons: They charge at $0.09 KwH overnight I believe that there is some inherent value to having a "full tank" every day. Mostly because I hated having to "stop for gas" in my old car. In the event of an emergency or...

Just an update, my rear mud guards have been sold and are no longer available. ;)

Yep. I am aware. And no, I don't have any affiliation with that company. :cool:

Posted a few times, but here is the link again. o_O

The Model Y ones are out of stock, but will be back in stock soon. They only come in a set of 4. They arrived to me in California less than two weeks after ordering. They were shipped from China. I am happy with the purchase. These were the first production ones they made for the Y and they were...

No, the Model Y ones are temporarily out of stock, but those were the ones I got. No drilling required. I needed a flathead screwdriver to pop the old pins out and the new ones fit perfectly in there. I bought my Model 3 mud guards from Amazon as well, but different brand, it was Motrobe. That...

I am a fan of the ones I got on Amazon so far, and they look much sportier than any of the other "flat" ones out there in my opinion. That being said, I havent planned on installing the rears, so if anyone is looking to buy the rear ones from me, I am happy to sell them to ya. Just DM me with...

Its certainly a mathematical formula based on distance from the tire, how close to the ground they need to be, etc. I attached some math formulas for any math nerds amongst us that want to find the optimal size for maximum protection. It came from the Pennsylvania DOT and looks quite old, but...

These arrived today, and I will install them later this week. Just placing them up against the vehicle, I can tell they are going to ne a really good fit. They have the same style as the ones I placed on my Model 3 last year. I unfortunately won't be able to share how well these do in the snow...

These are available on Amazon now. They are coming from Hong Kong, so they will take some time to arrive, but the company has fitted them to a Model Y they used as a model, from what I understand. As of right now, they are the only ones on Amazon with these so they will sell out I am sure. I'll...

I got my Model 3 stickers last year about 3 weeks after taking delivery on Dec 24th (yep, I used my paper plate #). I mailed them on the 26th and got the 2020 (orange), not 2019 version, so I think you are safe. But if you want to feel better and mail them out later for pick up on the 2nd, thats...

Its a paint, and I had it done at the same place DennyL, the OP, had it done. Auto Armour here in San Diego. They have someone who specializes in caliper paint and he also did the Tesla branding on them. Its not cheap, I found prices in the $800-1300 range, and this was on the higher side of it...

I got a 3M Vinyl wrap over my MSM, along with a ceramic coat after that. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up. I hand wash only, but the washing process and pressure on any edges is important to take care with.

I cancelled my RPM Tesla order. I ordered two months ago and nothing. The refund came within an hour.

Thanks again for the insights DennyL! I just got my ride back from Auto Armour, and they did an amazing job. Its a 3M Satin Dark Grey wrap with ceramic coating, a tint on the front two windows, painted calipers, smoked headlights, matte black wrapped badges, and a wrapped console.

My wife also had issues when we first drove Teslas and shortly after we bought my Model 3. Now she has her own, a Model Y. I think when a car is new, your family is looking at the car interior and not on the road. That could cause the motion sickness. It also takes some getting used to the quick...

Just saw that email. Thats a very low price for a spoiler. Whats the catch? How closely does it resemble the OEM one based on the pics? I have been waiting for my RPM Tesla one for 2 months now.

We stopped at this Supercharger as our first stop after starting from San Diego and headed to Tucson. These were not fast chargers by any means, but if you plan to walk the old town main street, you wont be in a hurry. I had researched the area the night before and found that there is actually...

Those Casekoo cases that have been linked to a few times here are good looking cases, but they only really offer scratch protection, not drop protection, which to me, is a critical part of putting a case on the phone. For that, you need some silicone in the case. Casekoo does have some...

None of the upgrades to the Model 3 are going to make any significant value difference in the Model Y after you own it for a few years. Unless you can't imagine owning a car with the center console design like the Model 3 is getting (which has zero evidence of coming to the Model Y as of this...

I am trying my new iPhone 12 Pro Max on the TapTes wireless charger I put in there, there is no way it will fit vertically with any kind of case on it. Thank goodness, this is the TapTes charger that has a horizontal option. It works fine in that position. Product...

My Model Y is in the shop right now, but trying my new iPhone 12 Pro Max on the TapTes wireless charger I put in there, there is no way it will fit vertically with any kind of case on it. Thank goodness, this is the TapTes charger that has a horizontal option. It works fine in that position...

Same. Just got an email this week that its backordered and they "havent forgotten about me".

Yep, not worried about it at all. Was just curious if anyone had seen this. Sorry about the typo there, E_R_N is correct, I mistakenly added the extra 2.

My model Y was delivered with software version 20202.39.101, which is a version that I can find no trace of online. It has most of the latest release notes, like priority bluetooth and glovebox PIN, but just a little strange to have an "in between" version at delivery. When I asked the Tesla...

I agree with you BZM3, I am keeping my Model 3 as well and have always had sportier cars (Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, etc.), so I don't notice a ride that I would call too firm. I love the handling of both cars, and think the Model Y is much sportier performance-wise than most crossovers in this...

I picked up my Model Y yesterday and did not even catch the dual pane glass until someone pointed it out today. Pics posted to compare my Model 3 with the Y. Does it make a noticeable difference? I doubt it. But its appreciated. Most sound, as reported by Lexus, comes from the engine (moot point...

On the topic of the center consoles, I am sure they will. They probably have quite a bit of stock to use up before they transition the changes over to the Model Y. It wouldn't be wise to not continue using it on a vehicle that has only been in general availability for less than a year. There is...

Very true. And even the levels in between: Worst possible value: Dealer trade in without a car purchase Bad value: Dealer trade in with a car purchase (may not be too bad if you leverage this in final price negotiations) Decent YMMV: Carvana, Carfax, Vroom, etc. have the goal of beating the...

I would be curious to see the actual decible reduction from just a laminated pair of front windows. Historically, car sound dampening comes from door panels, floor boards, engine firewall, etc. This article presents some of the details of the Lexus measures in effect to create a very quiet...

I was speaking more about the traditional auto market, not specifically Tesla. Its pretty clear they are blowing all the traditional models up. A lot of that is driven by tax incentives too.

I used to work in the auto business and Q1 is always strong because of company bonuses, early anticipation of tax refunds, job changes, and other needs like that. Q3 was the traditional softest quarter. But this year is shaping up to be a unique experience all around for everyone.

DennyL this is really helpful, thank you for all of the posts. I had my red M3 wrapped and coated somewhere else last year, they did an amazing job, but I was checking out Auto Armour since its closer to me and this seems like their specialty. This is my first color change wrap for a MY, this...

Elon just over a week ago in response to a tweet: CyberJeremy @JeremyGreenlee Dec 26, 2019 Front camera view option would be great for pulling into tight spaces. Also exclude home option for auto-locking in my garage. @elonmusk Dec 26, 2019 Seeing B pillar (diagonal fwd) & side repeater...

Delivery today in Carlsbad, CA went as planned. The DC was a bit busy, and one employee mentioned they were a little short staffed. But the delivery bay was pretty full when I walked out to get my car. A variety of bows were available for the tops of cars and photo ops. My SA was off today...

Thats probably true. Carlsbad employees are working overtime this weekend processing deliveries. You ordered almost a month after me and they tried to get me to pick up tomorrow morning, but I had to stick with my originally scheduled date of Tuesday. After talking to my SA there, she was a...

Yes, Tuesday.

Replying to my own post with an update. Got our delivery schedule text last night at around 630p. That happened about 2 hours after the loan paperwork was processed on the credit union's side. Next available delivery date was 12/24, but I had put that I was not available on the 22nd or 23rd. Got...

San Diego order here. LR AWD, Red on Black, 19", FSD Order date: Nov 10 I got my VIN in the source code today around 2p, and the VIN appeared in the MVPA about an hour later. Submitted my loan paperwork through Alliant, so now waiting for a scheduled delivery date. If I had to guess (from...

My silver wall charger got shipped today, I ordered it about two weeks ago. Coincidentally, I also got the email today that the gloss black ones were back in stock, so I emailed the parts store asking for a swap to the other color. Sure enough, two hours later, the tracking number came through...

There is a guy on the Tesla Model 3 facebook page who got his car delivered the same way. It was filthy, and he took a bunch of video saying it was an unacceptable delivery. It was delivered in a dirt lot in Texas though. He focused in on same light damage, but it was hard to see that. Probably...

I would take that "if you don't have a VIN by now, its unlikely the car would be built this year" with a grain of salt. Just the wording of that seems a bit squishy. Yeah, it may not be built yet, but there are hundreds of cars in the queue for transport based on visual reports.

Me too. There are 15 days left in the year and less than that if you assume (hope) Tesla isn't making employees deliver cars on Christmas Day or on Christmas Eve.

Thats me too. Solar getting installed on Tuesday. Still waiting for a car. Can I ask, did the solar installation folks do the charging cable as well? It looks like it, but I can't get anyone at Tesla Solar to tell me how to add the charging installation to the solar work.

This looks like the one I went to in Carlsbad. A few hundred people there for one of the weekend events, and it gave you perspective of just how many people are waiting for cars. Someone in another thread said their rep told them that priority scheduling was being done for the orders that came...

Not a waste of time, but I can imagine it being a much better experience. Because of the number of people there, they break you in to groups to get individual attention at a few stations: Charging, Smart Summons, Features, etc. Those groups ended up being too big - my group was 25-30 people. We...

Holy crap I love that matte. Thinking of switching my M3 order to another color than the multi-coat red! :-)

Aren't quite a few of these cars being loaded on trains? There is a rail car loading facility right behind the factory that has been there since it was a GM plant. They may just be using it for parts and batteries, but most cars are shipped not by truck, but by rail. I live in San Diego, and we...

I ordered these for my car that has been ordered, but my neighbor has them on for his front plate holder and they are really low profile. Very inexpensive as well at about $10 with shipping. No-Hole Tesla Model 3 Front License Plate Installation kit

I went to the orientation at the Delivery Center in Carlsbad, CA on Nov 17th. There were probably 300 people there. It was the first weekend they were doing orientations, and they were doing them for most of the weekends through the end of the year. They were very up front in saying everyone...