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I purchased a spare wheel & tire and TPMS so I can have a full-service spare if I ever have a catastrophic flat or severe wheel damage to minimize downtime. The tire is a Michelin Primacy, and as far as I can tell, almost identical to the OEM-spec tires on the SR+ models except that it doesn't...

I live in an area that gets frequent morning fog. I've noticed reviewing some of the Sentry Mode footage, that the early morning footage is literally foggy. My suggestion for Sentry mode is that if there's sufficient SoC, that the wipers periodically clear the windshield so the front camera can...

Rather than spending the $3,000+ to do the 200A panel upgrade, I think as an interim solution, we're going to put a new plug in the garage on the currently unused 30-amp dryer circuit (we have a gas dryer) and utilize the mobile charger with the 10-30 adapter. I plan on doing off-peak charging...

I've just had Sentry Mode set up for a day recording to USB, and already I have 150 files! I know there are three different camera angles, so realistically, only 50 "events." Even still, this seems like an excessive amount of video files for just one day. Is there any way to adjust the...

Is Homelink software-locked to certain trims? Thanks.

I know there have been a lot of negative stories about ordering and delivery, but I just wanted to say that my experience was great from start to finish. Car was ordered 5/15, and delivered 5/27. Fit and finish appeared good. And the driving experience has been exemplary so far. Costa Mesa...

Hi All. Just wondering how long it took those of you that requested your initial $1,000 reservation deposit to get it back? It's been over a month for me, and I've gotten no communication from Tesla on when it might be processed. I recently purchased a new house, and simply don't have the funds...

I recently purchased a new home, something that wasn't on my radar when I put down my initial reservation deposit in 2016. I have been bombarded with emails and calls from Tesla representatives trying to get me into a Model 3, at least for a test drive. I have no doubt I'd love the car, but a...

Car and Driver seemed less than blown-away: 2018 Tesla Model 3 Test | Review | Car and Driver "Although it shows promising flashes of cleverness in its execution, the Model 3 in its current form feels just shy of complete. What’s more, at $50,000 and up, it also falls short of its mission to...

I know I'm probably going to get plenty of blowback on this post, but I don't really care. I admit that I was very excited and passionate when I originally put in my deposit online night of the reveal in 2016. That was now nearly two years ago. Since then, GM has brought a full-fledged...

When I started reading this, I thought for sure it was a ICE-apologist hit piece on EVs, and without a doubt, the author takes a dim view of EVs. However, he does bring up some interesting and valid points. I think by necessity there will need to be the option to swap out or upgrade batteries in...

Hi All. Just wondering if any of you have had any experience with Mr. Tint or Elite Auto Films in San Jose. I'm planning on doing a factory pick-up of my Model 3 when it's ready. I know OCDetailing in Fremont has a strong following in the Tesla enthusiast community, but he's in the opposite...

Hi All. Was just curious if the 14-50 mobile connector was discontinued. On the TM site, it's listed as "out of stock." The ones included on newer vehicles seem to have a modular end with adapters for 5-15 (household) plugs and 14-50 plugs. Does anyone know if the older-style 14-50 chargers are...

This is directed more toward current Model S and Model X owners, but I'm posting it in the Model 3 forum, since I'm a potential future Model 3 owner. I know Tesla has some "annual checkups" and other sort of recommended minor maintenance. Obviously, the cars will require much less maintenance...

Does this mean the Model 3 will not be eligible for the $7,500 federal credit? "Tesla delivered 25,000 vehicles in the first quarter, which vaulted its aggregate number of produced vehicles above 200,000. That milestone won’t be considered achieved until the company’s board has confirmed the...

I think I now have a better idea of when I'm going to get my Model 3. By my calculations, it will probably be around February of next year. I'm going by the stated production targets of 1,000 units a week starting in July, ramping up to 5,000 a week by the end of 2017. I erred somewhat on the...

OK. File this under "random thoughts." It's been inferred that Tesla expects to get a lot of former Prius owners with the Model 3. My question is this...Do you think they'll drive more aggressively once they get the Model 3? My hunch is "maybe" for a couple of reasons. 1) There's no more...

One potential concern I have is the potential for price-gouging among current owners that will get first priority for the Model 3 that attempt to quickly "flip" the cars on the private market. How widespread do you think this will be? Yes, I like being an early adopter, but not so much that I'm...

Hi All! Since I reserved mine on the night of the reveal, and I live in California, I'm hoping to be among the first non-current-owners to get a Model 3. When I get the magic email, I was hoping I could arrange for a pickup at the Fremont plant. My plan was to fly up to the Oakland airport, stay...

It seems a lot of "alternative" shifters are coming to the market now. From dials to push-buttons and just about every other permutation. Do you think the Model 3 will retain the Daimler-style column stalk shifter from the Model S, or employ some other selector mechanism?

So...I'm awaiting my Model 3. One of my Christmas presents I got was the BlueDriver Bluetooth OBD-II scanner, primarily for my '04 Chevy Avalanche, which has a tendency to trigger random check engine lights. My friend claims that when he plugged an OBD-II scanner into a co-worker's Fiat 500e...

I'm thinking March 31, 2017, exactly one year after the initial reveal of the Model 3, will be a momentous occasion of some sort. I'm guessing it's going to be the reveal of the production model. I've added a poll for some of the possible changes from the model shown on 3/31/16. What do you...

Maybe I'm the weird one here, but I'd rather have more of the go-fast goodies, and less of the ooh-ahh tech geegaws, price being an object. Here are the things I definitely want: - Performance Dual Motor option - Ability to activate AutoPilot at purchase or in future - 225+ mile range -...

Ever since the initial complaints about the trunk opening size on the Model 3 concept, I'm wondering what changes the final production model will bring. I think a full-fledged hatchback is pretty much out of the question at this point. Here are the three possibilities I've hypothesized: 1)...

I guess by now most of you have heard Elon tweeting about an "unexpected" product reveal on October 17. Some have speculated it will be a hardware updated to Autopilot. Some are thinking it will be a preview of the Model 3's rumored heads-up display. What do you think it will be?

Hi Guys, So I guess I should come clean. I'm actually a staff editor on Truck Trend magazine. I've been on the TMC forums for more than a year, and am a big Tesla fan. I pitched the idea of doing a story on a Tesla pickup concept to my boss, and he was receptive. What you see is the result of...

Good. Just means I'll get mine sooner. :D Tesla says 12,200 Model 3 orders canceled

I was thinking about this the other day...If policies could accommodate occupant-less autonomous cars, I could see how many households could make do with a single car. From both adults being able to share the same car by summoning it when needed, to the car driving itself to pick up kids from...

Just drove from Laguna Hills to Westlake Village round trip. About 150 miles. The SoCal traffic sure made me wish I had my Model 3 and Autopilot already! What's your "Wish I had my Model 3" story? :)

Yes please. http://insideevs.com/x-tomi-design-renders-tesla-model-3-coupe-crosswagon-sportwagon/

Hi All. I know this is a rather obscure musical genre, at least in the greater scheme of things. I've recently discovered contemporary Israeli Mizrahi pop music. I have some iTunes downloads from Sarit Hadad, Eyal Golan and Kobi Peretz. I'm a fan of the Mizrahi "oriental" sound with some of the...

I noticed Tesla's international distribution is currently still rather limited to Europe, Asia and North America. There are a few markets it's not in yet that I think the Model 3 would be very popular. A couple that come to mind right away are Israel (strategic and philosophical desire to become...

In reference to EM's tweet "Of course it will have more cowbells" what kind of "cowbells" do you want to see offered on the Model 3? My vote is for a Jetson's car driving noise (among other choices), and a configurable horn, with an old-style "oogah" being one of the choices.

Based on others' past experiences with the S and X, is there a good likelihood the reservation deposit for the 3 would be transferable to the Y or another future model? I'm in the third stage of grief (acceptance) that the 3 has a conventional trunk and not a liftback, and may go through with a...

Okay, by now I'm sure some of you are tired of my rants about the Model 3 not being a liftback. If the initial model isn't, I'm coming to grips with that reality. However, I believe there will be multiple variations on the Model 3, including the known Model Y. I think there may be an in-between...

Based on photos that have come out of the reveal event, it's looking more and more likely that the 3, or at least initial iterations of it, are going to be conventional notchbacks. I don't know about you, but this is a huge letdown for me. I was really hoping for a liftback like the Model S, and...

Can I get first-person feedback from anyone that is/was at the event, or any definitive pictures one way or the other?

Hi All, Was wondering if any of you had any interactions or dealings with (or own) Z Electric Vehicles (ZEV) scooters. They're based out of Morgantown, West Virginia. They custom-build electric scooters. I emailed them with a few "tire-kicking" questions. I got a very quick response from...

Just wondering how you think Tesla will package some of the Model 3's biggest options, and if the capability will be built-in from the factory, and how many will be hardware differences that can't be retrofitted after production?

I'm not sure if I'm going to be so "hard core" as to reserve in-person on 3/31, but am considering staying up past midnight to put in an online order early. Based on past experience with the S and X, do the online order banks usually open at midnight, or later in the day? Thanks in advance.

Hi All. If some of you remember the early Model S prototypes, they had a somewhat leaner, tighter look than the production Model S. I'm wondering if the Model 3 will look like the early Model S prototypes. I certainly wouldn't mind. :smile: To jog your memory:

It seems the Chevy Bolt caught a lot of other automakers off-guard, both by its specs, and by its market timing. I'm wondering if its reveal or specs prompted any last-minute changes in the Model 3 design, or if Tesla and Elon anticipated or had advanced intel on the car, and will already be...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-09/will-the-tesla-model-3-really-sell-for-25-000

Hi All. As you've seen from some of my other posts, I'm in the early stages of preparing to buy an EV. I'm considering all the factors, including permitting, running new wiring, and picking out an EVSE. I've heard a lot of good things about the EV Motorwerks JuiceBox, but one issue I've heard is...

I'm still kicking around the idea of an EV. As of now, it's between the Chevy Bolt and the Model 3. Poking around on the PlugShare site, the preponderance and strategic positioning of Tesla's supercharger network is simply overwhelming. The J1772 CCS and CHAdeMO chargers seem to be clustered...

http://www.hybridcars.com/tesla-says-model-3-will-be-on-sale-2017-alongside-chevy-bolt/ Discuss...

Hi Guys. Well, I'm not a Tesla owner (yet) but I did recently purchase a second-hand eBike. After fixing all the issues on it after I bought it off Craigslist, I probably would have been just as well off buying one new, but that's beside the point. At any rate, it's running pretty well, and with...

I found this article on the Scientific American website. It's about two years old, but I think it brought up an interesting point. Conventional wisdom is that densely-populated urban areas were better for the environment, but this article says suburbs could become the next bonanza for solar...

Hi All. I'm debating whether or not to bite the bullet on a '16 Volt (which will be out in about a month) or hold out for the Model 3. Supposedly, a concept is going to be shown in March '16, which I could definitely wait that long for. For that matter, my current car will definitely last until...

Hi All. I just want to preface this by saying I'm definitely in favor of solar power in principle, but there are some reps who go a little beyond the pale with it. I was in Home Depot today looking for some AC coil cleaner, hoping to improve the cooling efficiency of unit. A young man asked if I...