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  1. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I have purchased cars in NJ, NY and MD in the last 20 years with never an issue with the DMV...I cannot image VA is that difficult to deal with?
  2. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    That might be the dumbest thing I've heard in some time. Did you happen to speak with an SA from the Pa service center?
  3. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Anything you want in your neck of the woods?
  4. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    These are new, not sure if I recall seeing a distinction at the Rally Armor website between 2024 Highland and previous generations? I didn't drive the car today, letting the ceramic I applied to the seats a chance to set up. I'll send pictures later when I get home. The install for the rears...
  5. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I'm not certain I didn't spend any time investigating. It is a similar pattern of 4ish parallel lines. I spent no time trying to remove it, I didn't see it the other 3 times I inspected my rims and was not concerned.
  6. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    In the upper right hand corner of the picture on the rim lip there appears to be some scratches from the the metal spring part of the insert. I noticed something similar on one of my rims after 3 or 4 inspections. Below that the part I think you are pointing out is plastic residue. If you are...
  7. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    For those still waiting I think you'll be happy you did once you get your car. I just got mine back from getting ppf installed. I put on a new set of Rally Armor mud guards, reinstalled my Tech Forum Atlas swivel mount and tomorrow I'll apply ceramic coating to the seats. Then I'll relax and...
  8. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I just used a microfiber towel. Put a little alcohol on it of you want or use a wheel cleaner/polisher like Mothers.
  9. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    You can go after his carrier for the PPF and I would ask for diminished value as well. Did you have replacement coverage on your policy? You can use your insurance if you did and let your carrier go after their carrier.
  10. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Go to YouTube and search Tesla useful features and you will find hundreds of videos...
  11. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I respect your opinion, I think the wheels look better without them but neither of us are wrong. My bigger concern is the inability to really clean the rims (barrel especially) with them on.
  12. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    NN SANE is correct. The only "marks" were from the plastic. I got most of them off with a microfiber cloth. Wheel polish would make it quicker and easier but it wasn't that tough to do.
  13. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Go for the white one in Devon.
  14. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    $1,390 is Tesla's fee. The rest would be taxes, registration, etc.
  15. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I replaced my puddle lights on my 2021 M3P (forgot where I bought them) and had ZERO issues.
  16. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Coming from a 2021 M3P and having driven both LR and standard range the difference in wheel size/comfort isn't that noticable to me. I've also driven BMW's for the last 20 years on many RFT's so I'm used to that ride. I love knowing I'm faster than pretty much everyone around me. I don't feel...
  17. Birdsfan

    Model 3 performance seat defect?

    It doesn't hurt to ask but I would not expect a lot of help. Depending on how bad the sewing looks, maybe...
  18. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    That was not the case for me. I didn't have any of those items completed and the app/website would not allow me to make changes.
  19. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    That is dirt not wrinkles. My previous 2021 M3P had the same thing.
  20. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    The same thing happened to me. I thought my VIN might be pending which was why it was locked out? The SA I spoke with thought that was the way it was for all orders. He thought you had to cancel to make changes, I pointed him to this thread.
  21. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Sure. I bought 19" rims from Element Wheels (Curva Concepts is the maker) along with the TPMS and Conti All season tires. They mounted and balanced the tires and installed the TPMS.
  22. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I purchased a set of rims, TPMS and all season tires.
  23. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I would suggest all seasons are fine. I've had no issues in Philly last three years with my M3P. I would recommend a separate winter set up of rims and tires.
  24. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I just did the same trip but Philly to Pittsburgh. I had less than 24 hours between VIN assignment and delivery time. Hopefully you're getting a little advanced notice.
  25. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    It's a car, whatever quality shampoo for the paint and interior cleaner will be fine. I do use some Chemical Guys stuff but I also use other products too. The screen protector thing is a bit of a head scratcher. I have not experienced any issues, ghost touches, whatever in the 3 years of...
  26. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    For those waiting, perhaps this makes you feel a wee bit better? In a flurry of activity I end up picking up my car a day after I was assigned the VIN. Great right? I was planning on having the front protected with PPF (Xpel) and had figured I would have enough time to coordinate with the...
  27. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Range was about the same afaik. I ran the tires in the colder temps so range would be down anyway. I never paid too much attention to range as a blanket statement. My lifetime on the car was 264 or something like that which is pretty good I think.
  28. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    6.49 I believe is the current rate with Tesla (Chase Bank). If you apply, your credit is run immediately and if it can auto decision it will approve you in a few minutes.
  29. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    This is a square set up, 245 19.
  30. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I bo I bought 19" Conti all season tires and the rims are from Curva Conceps.
  31. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I have a complete set of all seasons on their own rims.
  32. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Yes, you would have to replace the rims.
  33. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Unless you are hypermiling your car, take them off. I think, along with many others here, the wheels look much better skeletonized!
  34. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Anyone swap out their static mount for one that articulates? I have the Atlas mount (LOVE it) that I removed from my previous M3P and want to install in the new one. I'm assuming this is not something Tesla changed from previous model years? After having the screen pointed more to me I can't...
  35. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Once you have a VIN contact your insurance agent and they will update your policy showing that car then you can then upload that document through the app. Regarding the payment you can bring with you a certified check I believe or simply pay through the Tesla app which is the easiest way to do...
  36. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    After a proper wash, the wheels look fabulous when done. There was some residue from the plastic, I was able to get most of it off with just a microfiber cloth. There are no permanent scratches on the rims. Any stubborn spots, a polisher will take it right off. For those considering popping off...
  37. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Wheels look way better in my humble opinion. Using the plastic pry tool to get them started and then just pulling them off was relatively simple. Total time maybe 10 to 15 minutes. You have to pull on some of these so don't be bashful. You may feel like you're going to break them, but none of...
  38. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Success! I made the 300 mile trek last night to Pittsburgh, got a room at a Holiday Inn Express about a 1/4 mile from the S/C. Didn't get into my room till about 1:30am, up and ready before 7. Had a nice breakfast at a place a good driver from the S/C. Went over about 2 hours early, they were...
  39. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I have no idea. I simply asked if there were any SG/white or black not assigned. He said they may or may not agree but they said yes. I am supercharging as we speak I'm picking her up Saturday in Pittsburgh Pa.
  40. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Quick update, shout out to George at the Warminster Pa S/C. He got my trade in back to the number quoted me in late May AND found a SG/White interior sitting the Pittsburgh showroom. He called their manager and I just got the VIN assigned to me!! Less than thrilled to drive to Pittsburgh (4...
  41. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Tesla is screwing me now on my trade in. I received a number from them in the S/C, I then bought the car that same day. The app kept showing pending but then a few days ago it updated to a number more than $2k less than what I have in writing from the S/C. This feels like a complete bait and...
  42. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    What kills me is the tanking of the value of my current M3P! WTF, losing a couple grand in a few weeks make me want to shelve this whole transaction.
  43. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Just had an update via the app. My trade in was just accepted, it had been pending since ordering. Oddly, I have a trade in already from Tesla, it was done the day I ordered the car when I was at the service center talking to a sales guy. Needless to say the "accepted" trade in was more than...
  44. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    Is the 2024 deferent in this respect? My 2021 M3P has the rear heated middle seat.
  45. Birdsfan

    Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

    I picked up my 2021 M3P from Devon. Aside from it being about 45 minutes away it was fine.
  46. Birdsfan

    Available 2021 M3P Black/White 32k Miles

    This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing 2021 M3P Black/White 32k Miles. Please add to the discussion here.