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  1. SilentWarp

    Model 3 Steering Wheel Peeling - less than 3 years

    OEM steering wheels are $200 on ebay, 15-20 minute install.
  2. SilentWarp

    Received my Model Y today

    I believed I had the fastest delivery ever. 14 minutes on the property! Guess I was wrong.
  3. SilentWarp

    Tesla drops prices on X/S $20k. All colors free. Bye bye resale

    When they started all this, Tesla was losing tens of thousands of dollars on every car. Now, they can enjoy a huge profit margin per vehicle which they can now use to clear out inventory. It just proves that once you go all in on electric, you can really perfect that, and drive the prices down...
  4. SilentWarp

    Toyota and Tesla to partner up for new SUV?

    Click whore. 😀
  5. SilentWarp

    Bought today, picking up next week

    Congrats and welcome to the club. Once you've owned a Tesla, it's hard to consider any other brand. They just do it right. Competiton is heating up, but imho, their is no substitute yet. Your number one task, before floormats even, is to get a swivel screen. Its a game changer. :)
  6. SilentWarp

    Vampire drain 0.5% per day is not bad

    I'll try that before my next trip, but why would I care about rated miles, when that is relative (to my driving) -- Battery SOC is not.
  7. SilentWarp

    Vampire drain 0.5% per day is not bad

    Are you saying that LFPs normally leak 0.5% a day, or that there is no way to accurately measure leakage with LFP?
  8. SilentWarp

    Vampire drain 0.5% per day is not bad

    Things may be improving compared to what I have heard (?). Had it parked for 2 days, went from 84% to 83% in 'Last Seen 2 days ago...' refresh. Not a great sample size for just 43 hours, but I'll be parked for 5 days while I travel this weekend in wife's car. I'll see how it drops from 100% to...
  9. SilentWarp

    Tesla charged my loan more than the agreed price

    Ouch. I calculate a $300/month difference between $55K and $40K at 7% over 60 months., What you need is a new loan. Maybe your lender can re-do the loan with the smaller amount.
  10. SilentWarp

    Got clipped by a lost driver [how much will this cost to repair?]

    Looks like you're the winner (OP says $3500) ;)
  11. SilentWarp

    Front end damage, would this be totaled?

    I've seen less damage on other Teslas that got totaled.
  12. SilentWarp

    New 2023 model Y doesnt include homelink?

    Its a 10 minute self install + 2 minutes to program. Pick up the unit, mount and fastener screw for $175 shipped (or cheaper) on Ebay. This guy is sold out, but more will come. It works great, maybe the best garage door opening solution in history because it's fully automatic as you drive...
  13. SilentWarp

    Delivery day didn't go so well. Options and decisions to be made, seeking input and advice.

    The vast majority of Y's have no paint issues so why settle for the rare one that does. Its your money, so reject it, and wait for the perfect one coming just behind it. Let a person with a less-decerning eye accept this one.
  14. SilentWarp

    Touch up paint for 21' Uberturbine?

    This what you need. https://www.amazon.com/Tesla-Wheel-Touch-Uberturbine-Performance/dp/B09V881MQV They also have a full kit that includes sanding pads of various grits. Not sure if its available down under, though. I figure Amazon is world-wide. UPDATE: forget Amazon, the company ships...
  15. SilentWarp

    What do you think of the Tesla lawsuit regarding EPA mileage?

    Its industry standard practice to use the EPA rating as the advertised range. Of course they would never claim higher than that, and 1000's of YouTube videos show "real world range..". Nothing misleading there. I expect any lawsuit claiming false advertising to get tossed.
  16. SilentWarp

    Totaled or fixable?

    Speculation time! Insurance won't cover damages because the damage happened while committing a crime such as exhibition of speed, ie. street racing.
  17. SilentWarp

    Discussion : All discussion regarding Model 3 and Tax credit in model 3 subforum

    Understood. So if your tax liability is only $5000, then yes, you can only get $5000 out of the tax credit ('wasting' $2500). Still, $5000 tax liability on a 6 figure income, you should be happy not sad. Think of all the national debt interest on $30T you are not contributing to.
  18. SilentWarp

    Discussion : All discussion regarding Model 3 and Tax credit in model 3 subforum

    Strange, with an income of 90K, your tax liability should be at least $15K, discounts and all. With 100K, it would have to be higher than that. How could you not be getting the full $7500 if your tax liability is for sure more than $7500? (Also, withholding has nothing to do with calculating...
  19. SilentWarp

    I'm from Goergia and Texas Inventory is looking pretty enticing. Is there any way i can order the MY in Texas, but register it in GA?

    Yeah inventory pricing is weird. There are identical cars within 25 miles, one is discounted, the other isn't. I would travel out of state to save near $2,200. How much are demos being reduced?
  20. SilentWarp

    I'm from Goergia and Texas Inventory is looking pretty enticing. Is there any way i can order the MY in Texas, but register it in GA?

    But why? Its the most popular car in the world. You can't wait a couple of days or a week for one to arrive in GA?
  21. SilentWarp

    I'm from Goergia and Texas Inventory is looking pretty enticing. Is there any way i can order the MY in Texas, but register it in GA?

    Sales tax is never paid twice. When buying a new never-registered car, whoever you pay sales tax to knows where your are living since they register the car (or give you a temp tag), so they charge you your state's rate and tax it on your behalf to your state.
  22. SilentWarp

    Model 3 RWD Standard to Premium Audio Subwoofer - Hansshow Version A - Detailed Installation

    I had the same revelation after spending the $350 on the kit and was reluctant to install all of it. Then today, I looked under the shelf and its unfinished metal, but does have two indents (pockets) to house the shallow speakers included in the kit. So (I think) you only have to cut the soft...
  23. SilentWarp

    Discussion: Model 3 and Y price drop Jan 2023 / April 2023 / Oct 2023 and All other Pricing Speculation going forward

    Actually, not a bad trade offer considering Vroom doesn't buy Tesla anymore and Carvana's offers are for comedy only. Both got Elon'd pretty badly this year and lost millions.
  24. SilentWarp

    Discussion: Model 3 and Y price drop Jan 2023 / April 2023 / Oct 2023 and All other Pricing Speculation going forward

    You never mentioned the shitty trade offer from Tesla. Its kind of important to your calculation.
  25. SilentWarp

    Any chance of RWD LFP eeking out more speed with OTA update?

    Thanks. While I don't plan to risk my warranty with third party boost (even if just a little risk), that product does answer the question that there is a little HP hiding in there :cool: If tesla charged the same price for a similar HP boost, I would definitely consider that.
  26. SilentWarp

    Any chance of RWD LFP eeking out more speed with OTA update?

    I love the LFP's efficiency and the 5.8 seconds to 60 is certainly adequate. I am not having buyer's remorse for saving $8-9K off the LR's price. But .... if an OTA or service visit could lower the 0-60 down a half second, I would be willing to pay for that. Maybe just a tweak to the...
  27. SilentWarp

    Tesla Trade-In with Lienholder

    Keep things in perspective. Remember that Tesla is innovating car selling (one national price, one national website, etc). When it comes to trade ins, they need to employ a different process because every used-car market is different. Don't judge Tesla too harshly because of their trade in...
  28. SilentWarp

    Tesla Trade-In with Lienholder

    It won't help you today, but you may have to wait for her paperwork to clear the state or county property appraiser before she is 100% off the title. Tesla can't take a chance on buying a car without a cleared title. They have to go by county records, not physical paperwork even with her...
  29. SilentWarp

    Anyone have info on if the Corded Charger will come back?

    Hmmm...A few extra amps for overnight charging so your car is ready by 5AM instead of 6AM? I think Tesla came to same conclusion: not important enough to keep in stock.
  30. SilentWarp

    Experience with credit union financing Tesla in MA

    Last year for my Model Y, DCU get me financed in time with no issues. They deal with Tesla a lot probably because they offer a discount for EVs. I just remember everything going very smoothly. EDIT: I see their rates are only slightly better than Tesla (Chase) so there's no point in using them...
  31. SilentWarp

    Model 3 RWD Standard to Premium Audio Subwoofer - Hansshow Version A - Detailed Installation

    Confirming this is the one you installed in the video, right?
  32. SilentWarp

    2023.20.7 was just pushed to my M3 but I only have AP not FSD

    Yeah, but the weight of the extra software hurts acceleration. :p
  33. SilentWarp

    question about recent free midnight silver color change

    Why did you start a new thread. There is one going from earlier today. Anyway, you just have to suck it up. I got my MSM color three weeks back. It is what it is in Telsa world.
  34. SilentWarp

    Midnight Silver Metallic is the new Free color!

    Actually, the day I was to pick mine up, they added 3 months of free supercharging to sweeten the deal for an end of quarter push. The $1000 i 'wasted' by choosing MSM color 3 weeks too early is partially offset by that. Glass half full.
  35. SilentWarp

    Midnight Silver Metallic is the new Free color!

    Yes, yes! Please ask them. Then report back here what they say. lol There are a lot more pissed off folks who bought MY's last fall who are out a lot more cash than $1000, by that standard.
  36. SilentWarp

    Weird dull spot in paint

    It looks like a factory repair of a paint blemish. Polishing it out will work, use Youtube for lots of reference.
  37. SilentWarp

    Midnight Silver Metallic is the new Free color!

    If Tesla makes a price adjustment 5 seconds before you take delivery, you get that adjustment. Its only fair. When they make that adjustment 5 seconds after delivery, you just have to suck on it.
  38. SilentWarp

    Midnight Silver Metallic is the new Free color!

    They were selling too many white ones I guess.
  39. SilentWarp

    Midnight Silver Metallic is the new Free color!

    And mine is now worth $1000 less, you cheap bastard. lol
  40. SilentWarp

    Just Won a Small Claims Case Against Tesla – A Triumph for Autopark Failure Victims!

    Why not reveal: What state you're in (all states have different small claims limits, procedures) How much was the claim you won, how much was the total accident damage Some pics of the damage hmmm
  41. SilentWarp

    Blacklisted

    Firstly, "clean with one previous accident" is an oxymoron, imho. It looks like you need sue/threaten to sue the seller for hidden damages and or false representation. If they are fly by night, then sadly, you have learned a very expensive lesson.
  42. SilentWarp

    Charge to 100% - Do U Really Need To?

    Read again, I said "on long trips, you should only charge enough to get to next charger (+ a bit more)". I was not referring to daily usage :rolleyes:. Yes, agreed that you shouldn't make a big deal about degradation since 90% of Tesla owners will certainly move on to next shiny thing before...
  43. SilentWarp

    Charge to 100% - Do U Really Need To?

    Agreed. Besides the degradation hit, on long trips, you should only charge enough to get to next charger (+ a bit more) because charging a battery in the first half is quicker than filling up the second half -- You will spend less total time charging and get to final destination quicker. The...
  44. SilentWarp

    Any tricks or tools for removing the aero wheel center caps?

    These may be $60, but so much better imho. Dilemma solved.
  45. SilentWarp

    Discussion : All discussion regarding Model 3 and Tax credit in model 3 subforum

    https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credits-for-new-clean-vehicles-purchased-in-2023-or-after The credit is available to individuals and their businesses. To qualify, you must: Buy it for your own use, not for resale Use it primarily in the U.S. In addition, your modified adjusted gross...
  46. SilentWarp

    Ordered Model 3 LR today, delivery is in 2 days. Should we be concerned?

    Strange. There is no Model 3 inventory of any kind in my area (<200 mi) less than a week after taking delivery of my M3SR. Last week there were over a dozen to chose from. Either they sold out fast, or Tesla put the brakes on for some reason.
  47. SilentWarp

    Anyone else here get flashed regularly on low beams?

    Are the cars that flash you low-lying vehicles (sedans, coupes) or all vehicles in general including bigger SUVs and trucks? That should give a clue if its just a slight level adjustment that is needed.