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  1. epictetusguy

    Acceleration Boost vs Third Party Hacks

    Yeah, I have never been keen on adding 3rd party components to a vehicle that impact future updates or compatibility. The upgrade adjusts throttle sensitivity.
  2. epictetusguy

    Acceleration Boost vs Third Party Hacks

    Thank you. I'm assuming that the LRs are now using the 3D5 motor (Model Y Owner's Manual | Tesla) which means there isn't any opportunity to increase the speed of an LR to a Performance anyhow.
  3. epictetusguy

    Acceleration Boost vs Third Party Hacks

    Hi everyone, I purchased the acceleration boost for my M3 LR and I'm happy with it and if you have the money to spend on it, I'd recommend it. However, I know there are third party boosts like BOOST 50 TO GHOST FOR TESLA MODEL 3/Y that offer similar functionality. However, I am not in it to get...
  4. epictetusguy

    Tesla FSD: Optimism vs Reality | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #4

    I have the same opinion of the pod cast crew. FSD is not truly autonomous driving and it will not drive the way that each individual would drive. I think it's perfect for state highways and interstates for trips. But I really don't see a world where it truly has "cab" behavior for awhile.
  5. epictetusguy

    A Digital Designer's POV on V11

    This is what happens when you don't have a true HUD with key functionality. They don't necessarily need to put one into the center console like most cars. But I'd argue they should have HUD that puts environment controls, speedometer, audio, map & FSD vision (I think the FSD vision is larger...
  6. epictetusguy

    Is Phantom Braking Still a Problem?

    I've been testing the Auto Navigate for a few days now and like some of the individuals stated here. You know when it's going to happen and can anticipate it. But it's not what you want in a car and hopefully they'll address it soon. It pretty consistently phantom breaks when passing under...
  7. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    So for those of us that have only driven inline 4s or the standard v6 in a sedan, the acceleration is out of this world, especially with the acceleration boost. I can't even imagine what a model s plaid would feel like. Yeesh. I've been a kid in a candy store all day. Definitely worth the wait.
  8. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Graduating finally! It's been a ride waiting but it's worth it. Inspection went well. Only one very small gap issue found. But very minor and not worried about it getting serviced. You can tell I like white.
  9. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    18" Aero or 19" Sport rims?
  10. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    You're probably on the same shipment as mine 😄. My delivery date is March 17th in Grand Rapids.
  11. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Oh and this does a great job demonstrating why it's worth it:
  12. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Lol, yes. I mean if I'm spending this much money anyway. The additional 0.5 second in speed thrill ride seems like a no brainer even if its for kick. But I got this car to enjoy it, not just drive it.
  13. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Agreed. I'll likely buy it once I pick it up. Want to have some fun with it.
  14. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Question. Does Tesla still offer the acceleration boost for the 2022 long range? Also has anyone measured the 0-60 difference between the sport and aero wheels?
  15. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    What was your configuration? @GOGR33N is in a very similar position.
  16. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    I'm going to use this teslaprep/model_3_checklist.md at master · mykeln/teslaprep
  17. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Everyone on their Tesla Account page:
  18. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    I probably refreshed dozens of times and called bi-weekly. I got a VIN. Just some supply chain wonkiness.
  19. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Hopefully this my final update until delivery day. Delivery has finally been scheduled for next week Thursday. OD 01/06 EDD1: 3/21-3/31 EDD2: 2/27-3/27 EDD3 03/20 - 03/31 VIN Assigned: 03/04 EDD4 with VIN 03/17- 03/21 Delivery Scheduled on 03/08 for 03/17 Notning to do now but sit back and wait!
  20. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    So anyone here graduated from the VIN and payment/insurance hustle and have now transitioned to the ADHD checking of estimated delivery date in the hopes you'll get your car sooner? Granted, you now know you have a car being shipped somewhere. But, you still don't have it lol.
  21. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    For those of you that have received a VIN and settled finance (Tesla received payment) & insurance. Did your delivery date eventually get moved up? I was speaking to the local service delivery center and they indicated fulfilling payment and insurance prevents the cars being shipped into the...
  22. epictetusguy

    Model 3 Ceramic Detailing

    Hey everyone, My model 3 will be delivered in the next week or so and I live in Michigan where the weather is not friendly. A local and well reviewed detailer has priced a ceramic coating at $400 rated for 5 years. It takes about 5 hours to do. Is there any reason not to do this considering...
  23. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Congrats! I've noticed you and I were waiting around the same time. Glad you got a VIN. It's such a relief when it happens
  24. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    You're right it did. 🙂 Got assigned on 3/4.
  25. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    I got the 19" Sport Wheels and I'm sure it does impact road noise to some degree. But at the end of the day I can also swap out tires if I need or want to.
  26. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    For our Michigan buyers I had an interesting conversation with the Tesla Service Center. Because Tesla is not licensed to sell in Michigan you are required to show proof of purchase (down payment + wire receipt or cashiers check) before the car can even enter Michigan. This is why there are...
  27. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    I did. But it was definitely automated. I then received a VIN text, e-mail, and then my SA Kelly texted me directly to call me with details on how to streamline delivery timing. The gap was about 4 hours from the automated message to actual VIN message. I expect VINs will be assigned over the...
  28. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Yep! It happened a few hours apart. The local Tesla Grand Rapids service center called me as well to go over some details. They said this is their busiest part of the quarter and they expect to fulfill a bunch of the orders before end of quarter. So keep an eye out for a VIN. I also asked...
  29. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Yep, just got the text.
  30. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    VIN Assigned and ending in 2xxx on 03/03! Updated signature below with details. Now I have actual work do around insurance, etc.
  31. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Literally said the same thing. I said I'm good to go just get me a VIN. 🤣
  32. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    I got this message from Tesla just now and I ordered on 01/06. Any experience with this leading up to a VIN?
  33. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    You're right. LR is 75Kwh and Performance is 82Kwh.
  34. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Yep, I'm waiting on the VIN as well. I placed my order on 01/06 and it's a different configuration than yours. But I'm convinced that matters less and less outside of SR, LR, and Performance. I think it's just that we are in the Midwest and we don't have the luxury of additional car supply that...
  35. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    I think you'll see a VIN in the next 3-5 days. My SA said the car was scheduled to be built March 3rd, which I'll take with a grain of salt because every other SA conversation I had they are tight lipped about it. But regardless, they want to wrap up these orders in Q1 and I think EOM is going...
  36. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Aren't the LR and Performance Models relatively similar? I thought they had similar motors and the battery was still 82Kwh. Sound system is the same, etc. I thought it came down to the performance wheels and some slight configuration differences. But I'm still new to it all, so I could be dead...
  37. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Nope. I had my trade in set up nearly 2 months ago. :)
  38. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    This is why I bit the bullet and applied to another credit union to get an additional 60 day buffer and lock the rate. It's a little annoying doing two hard inquiries. But the impact is minimal.
  39. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Lol. It's meant in jest. But yes, that is correct.
  40. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    55 days since I decided to give Tesla 55k and no VIN...
  41. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    For those linux/console friendly people, you can leverage Tesla's API to decode VIN's at the source CURL curl --location --request POST 'https://www.tesla.com/mytrestcallback/vehicle_data_by_vin' \ --form 'vin="VINNUMBER"' WGET wget --no-check-certificate --quiet \ --method POST \...
  42. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Correct. I ordered on 01/06 and have seen many come and go who ordered later in January and early February. However, most of the orders appear to be out of higher population areas in California and elsewhere. Where I wouldn't be surprised if they had a number of newly manufactured Tesla's that...
  43. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    This usually means you have some pending task that isn't completed and it may be vague and not obvious. I would recommend calling Tesla directly and they usually can let you know what is missing.
  44. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    I think it's 1 (888) 518-3752
  45. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    I think Tesla is going to push hard to get as many Q1 deliveries as possible.
  46. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Do me a favor and call Tesla and see if they can see when your car is supposed to be manufactured. Trying to validate if you're within 3-4 weeks of a consistent window that they can provide this. I called and they said mine is scheduled to be manufactured March 3rd.
  47. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    I got it since I had to install a new service line and breaker box just outside of my garage. I figured I'd take the the 60amps if I had to get a new service line installed. There is also a 30% tax credit associated with the wall connector. Otherwise. I'm with you. If I could have used my...
  48. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Yes, and I totally agree that we as human's look for patterns in everything. It's how we are hard wired to bias. FWIW, I think Tesla should indicate to callers that they can provide pre-VIN information when their car is scheduled to build.
  49. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    Hah! When I say approach an EDD window I mean within the "Delivery Quarter" as I went through the Tesla spreadsheet. I have no doubt that there is confirmation bias. But there is a point in time when they decide to manufacture your car and in all likelihood it's related to your EDD less a VIN...
  50. epictetusguy

    Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

    OK, so I called and got someone who had useful information. This confirms that I think once you approach your EDD window the Tesla SA/Call Center get additional information populated in their dashboards. I called and they said my car is to be manufactured on the 3rd of March and should receive...