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I'm in the valley as well. Having had my M3LR for 4 years this month, I've eaten (actually my insurance company has) 3 windshields from rocks on the freeway. When it was new, I PPF'd the front bumper, fenders, hood and side mirrors. Not one single chip, literally. I'm thinking that's pretty good...

What the OP showed in his red paint. :)

I'm about as picky about my stuff as one can be. Sometimes, however, the fix makes the problem worse... ask me how I know! The trim can be fixed by the SC. If the paint goober is inside the trunk, best to ignore it.

My exact words when HAL does something freaky.

Perhaps not everyone in the world is wired like you. There are those that enjoy being part of a group that's open and responsive to all questions. 😎

I had my power trunk retrofit installed in December. I just went through having the console CANBUS connector disconnected, so my HVAC and charging would return to normal. All has been well until today. The trunk stopped opening completely. The button on the trunk lid would wake the car and the...

Thanks much for posting these pics. This will save me from having to drive back to the SC to get it reconnected. 👊🏻

I hope someone posts a useful answer. This has making me bats**t crazy! 🤯

I wouldn’t count on it. I intend to periodically ping my SA to ask.

I've been watching this thread, considering myself lucky this hasn't bitten me yet (upgrade installed 12/23). Until this morning. The 2024.3.10 update finally caused both the HVAC and not charging errors. Thanks to this thread, I knew what it was and went to my SC (I go to a good one) armed with...

I've sent more than one "Hemi" driver away with his tail between his legs. And silently, while I did it! 🤣

Absolutely correct. That responsiveness allows me to put the car where I want it... right now. My wife doesn't care for it much when I do with her in the right seat, but I freakin' love it when I'm solo! I have a friend that flies Vipers in the Air Guard. He says his F-16 and M3 are similar in...

I don't suggest you do this, I just bagged a totally good Ohmmu because Tesla's BMS didn't get along with an aftermarket lithium battery. Initially I was getting intermittent replace 12 Volt battery warnings. What caused me to finally replace the battery is the car would brick for a 4-5 minutes...

I believe you have the order reversed. It should be: disconnect the 12v battery, disconnect the HV battery, reconnect HV, then 12v.

Set your PSI to the desired value with a gauge. On the menu: Service>Manage Tire Pressure (upper left)>Learn new pressure 😎

You can reset the warning threshold to whatever value you choose.

I did exactly the same thing (no nitrogen). I now run my tires at 38PSI cold. I’ve driven 30k miles like that, with no weird tire wear or noticeable loss of range. What I did get was an amazingly softer ride. The thuds from expansion joints are more muted and the overall experience is way...

I'm not sure if it is an issue, but have you looked at your lease agreement to see if assumptions are allowed?

18 months ago, my M3 took a hit just like this. The only issue that I had to negotiate with the insurance company was to have them replace the right side tire, as the left side tire was destroyed. I had to use a little of the Force to get them to understand that I didn't want mismatched tires...

I have the same problem with my mats. I solved it by cutting a black plastic file folder into a 4x6 strip that I taped to the mat underneath the seat. Now when the seat slides forward that very thin/slick black plastic acts as a ramp; the seat goes over it as that low part of the frame passes...

Are those Hankooks any quieter than the OEM Michelins?

I've been flying for 33 years. My biggest irritation is that every GA crash is front page, above the fold news. And how many people died in car accidents that day? Not a peep about them!

Have you tried disconnecting both 12v and high voltage batteries? (in this order: disconnect 12v, then main battery, reconnect main battery, then 12v). I had some weirdness several updates ago that doing this resolved.

I hope the same is true for just Autopilot. I need it to rain again to find out! (I live in the desert. 🌵)

Be aware that when you have autopilot enabled, the car selects auto wipers. You don’t get a choice.

Unfortunately for you under the circumstances, the car won’t let you drive with a plug in the charging port. Please share when you get it fixed. Good luck!

Thanks all! Will give the Gummi stuff a try and report back on the any silicone issues.

Thanks for the knowledge! My primary reason for going with the Ohmmu was concern over finding a bricked car in a mall parking lot in the dead of Summer (I’m in Phoenix). The second part of your response about the car being more tolerant to 12V failures gives me a little bit of comfort having...

Different in what way?

Sadly, I finally gave up on my Ohmmu and went back to lead acid. I went through several iterations of their battery (all warranty), with the last one being the BT enabled unit, While the Tesla 12v warnings initially slowed way down, a month ago, things got more weird. HAL started rebooting at...

Mine was done last month. My SC did a much better job of routing/securing the harness than what your pictures shows.

I've been chasing windows squeaking against weatherstrip when it rains (rare in Phoenix!) I've cleaned them and lubed with pure silicone spray; no joy. Has anyone been more successful? Thanks in advance for suggestions. 😎

Much needed knowledge!

Yikes! I took a hit last Friday. My glass guys (yes, I have "glass guys"; I live in Phoenix, land of projectile-laden freeways...) will be here Monday at 8a. My carrier, Nationwide, has Safelite handle all their glass claims, but I can still choose the shop I want to use. If you can, tell SL to...

For anyone on the fence, this is extremely sound advice. The best carry away from the above post is: "Warranties are buying good feelings, or hedging against not being able to afford a repair. When I was young and couldnt afford decent stuff (cars, whatever) I bought them. Once "I" could make...

Hi voltage contacts closing thump my M3 pretty hard, especially when sitting inside.

Try “unmute navigation audio”. I don’t know why, but it often defaults to muted.

Yes! That was a total bonus. Perfect fit.

Yes. I got used to it when the Hanshow was installed. Ok, I needed to bonk my head a couple of times first. 🤣🤣

Just got HAL back from getting the kit installed. The Hanshow opener I had put in 3+ years ago failed (right strut seizing) and not worth spending repair money. The fact that it took longer than advertised was a result of them having to pull some of the old hardware. The Tesla version is much...

I would be inclined to temporarily turn off the card, pending resolution to the mystory.

Bummer on the kick sensor. I’m used to the trunk issue, as the Hanshow I’m pulling did the same thing. You only have to bonk your head on the trunk latch once… 😎

That is great news! I’m replacing a dead Hanshow unit and didn’t keep the old hardware (I know… I’m a dumbass for that one). I didn’t want to have to buy the right side manual strut. Thanks for the quick response! Going in 12/18 for the work. One more question, does the kit have a foot kick...

Hi. Can you please tell me if there are one or two powered struts? My friends '23 M3 has just one one the left, with a "normal strut" on the left. Thanks!

Just a shot in the dark: 12v battery? From other posts here, that failure seems to cause bizarre behavior when they die. Whatever it ends up being, please share!

Those viscous little bastards attacked three of my company trucks (all less than 2 years old). Almost complete replace of wiring in the engine compartments. Unfortunately for the OP, his symptoms virtually mirrored mine.

Great question. I hope he responds.

That ginormous display in the middle plus the side cameras give me all I need to squeeze out of my tight garage, I suspect they will help you as well!

Just don't leave it on. That's a quick way to that really stinky smell that people complain about, as it won't allow the evaporator in a dry out properly..

I have a 2020 M3LR and just tipped 50k miles. You are going to love it. It's the most fun of anything you can do with your clothes on!