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Jeff Dahn videos on battery degradation informed my approach. I try to charge my NMC battery often within a narrow state of charge set to match my usage (short trips). I tend to operate between 50% and 70% ... could make that 40% to 60% which would be even more battery-friendly but given I...

Regal-looking dog. Seems at home in the M3

My steering wheel made the same noise (from day 2). Service Centre heard it immediately on a short drive and I get the wheel replaced in June (issue is an inaccessible part in the wheel).

A bit uglier looking, but I use those net-like screens that slide over the window. My need is to block my dog's view so she doesn't go berserk when we pass other dogs but they also block sunlight.

I am in Perth, have solar and went with the Tesla Wall Connector. I work from home and tend to trickle charge with excess solar. Cheaper and lets me operate in a narrow state of charge (apparently good for the battery). I use the 7kW charge potential now and then and am happy to have the...

Seems like an optimisation exercise to me. You could seek quotes on your insurance to test what difference a recent claim makes to the cost. If less than $4,700 (net amount saved via a claim) divided by 3 (until you get a no claim period again, or maybe 5 years?) then worth using insurance...

Only works when there is a barrier behind or in front from what I have noted, even just a kerb. Something I have adapted to really quickly. I look at the screen before moving off, of course.

Me too.

All true. I expect LR sales in WA to pick up as the car is now less than $72k while the EV rebate lasts. Will be good to see some more on the roads.

https://www.tesla.com/en_au/model3/design#overview The cost of enthusiasm - I knew I should have waited. LR now $67,900 in WA (down $4k),so qualifies for $3,500 rebate. Performance model on sale for ~$14k more drive away (EDD July to Sep).

... and already enough risk of speeding fines with the LR! It so quietly builds up speed I cannot let myself drift off with the sound system.

A double kicking for me. It took me too long to realise that you have to remove the grill layer to expose the holes properly so you can insert the male end. Dohhh!

My mats finally arrived and are, as you say, top-shelf quality. The roof sunshade and the windscreen sunshade are also very good (the windscreen shade took me a little while to get used to setting up, but easy with practice and works well).

Well, less lane keep assist specific than a general wish to let me be the organ grinder and the car be the monkey. Other drivers of my Tesla have been particularly unnerved by the warning sounds. I haven't been too bothered by anything so far but would happily have every warning turned off -...

For those with the Enhance Commander unit, does its functionality extend to turning off driver assist functions or warning sounds permanently? Or even providing a one button click option to do this (the emergency braking, lane keeping warnings etc? I suspect not but live in hope.

Yes, I won't have to worry about my inbox being filled with update status notices. At least they can find my front door - other couriers have sent me photos of parcels sitting outside strangers' doors proudly announcing that delivery has been completed.

You have done well. I just translated a message dated 3 April (that only appeared on the Yanwen website today) saying "arrived in Port waiting for collection" Presumably my mats have reached Hong Kong. Never again. How a premium product is sent via such a sub rate courier is beyond me.

Arrival not imminent then. Thanks.

On 12 March I got 已离港 预计3/28到港 which says should arrive 28 March (I think). Either way, no mats yet. My windshield sunshade arrived weeks go and my roof sunshade (that I am really happy with).

Still waiting on my mats. Haloblk might be waiting for another change of season before admitting that they have been lost en route. Good to know that they actually draw that conclusion at some point. No more international store for me either.

Just me or has regen braking been softened since February? On my test drive in Feb my memory is that the LR pulled up more abruptly than I am finding now. I am using the brakes more than I remember in my test drive ... hardly a scientific test, though.

and those with high-shedder dogs

Very nice to the touch, too.

Lifted from somewhere and works for me, so far: Sub: -2 Bass: -2 Lower-mids: +0 Mids: +0 Upper-mids: +0 Treble: +1 Immersive Sound: +1 (or -1 from Standard) Balance & Fader: Centre

4 days after arrival in Perth I was able to book delivery, with the first available slot 6 days after arrival (I actually picked it up 8 days after arrival). Everything moved very quickly at the end.

Anyone have experience getting a wheel rim with nasty gouges repaired? I am guessing that no spare makes this a bit more of a hassle. Enquiring on behalf of a friend, of course (cough, cough).

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Mine was available 6 days later (from memory)

I am still waiting on my mats (got roof and windscreen shades quickly). I contacted the Australian store for help and they got the international store to make contact ... an email saying trust them, the mats will come. So, here I sit wishing that I had waited for local supply. The local store...

Big spender! You got a plastic tool, too. I had to use a screwdriver.

Ditto. One of the smaller/easier sets where you just pull out the existing 2 plugs per flap and replace with the new set to hold the flap on

My mats are still on their leisurely cruise around Hong Kong, it seems. Hopefully they tire of that and push on to Perth.

I ordered the Haloblk floormats but went with cheaper boot/frunk/trunk liners ... $ where I'll see them more.

For me, Allianz and GIO (NRMA wayyyy out). Went with Allianz.

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I put my Haloblk roof sunshades in on Friday, so early days, but I agree with you ... a good fit and they match the car interior well. Cut down the radiant heat well too.

Building a nice coating of dog hair already from my feet picking some up in the garage as I stuff around installing roof sunshade etc.

Indeed. Picked up my M3LR today ... no mats yet from Haloblk to put in it.

I went back and forth on the LR/SR. So much of the car is identical. Faster acceleration, more speakers and different door inserts, NMC battery on the LR ... and the extra $$$. An impulse buy for me in the end after a very parsimonious year.

Hopefully they do the trick. Worth a go, I think.

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Convinced me to get silicone clip protectors to try.

I dropped by the Perth DC today. A good number of Model Ys and 3s (looked to be more Ys), mostly white with a lot of black also, very few other colours (but these might have been collected already). Should start seeing more around Perth from next week, I guess.

I never saw a VIN in the app, I got it from my final invoice.

I pick my LR up tomorrow (ordered 6 Feb). It was no change for what seemed like ages and then it all moved in a rush (told car was in Perth on Monday am, Monday pm asked to book collection, which I arranged for Friday). You might experience the same process.

I went around this battery longevity mulberry bush a few times. I ended up believing that both batteries will last way longer than I or even the next owner will need them too, even if not treated most carefully. I went with the LR because I felt happier driving it. My purchase is an...

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I bought the Jowua clear set for front and back ... yet to get the car to put them on, but they come with a frame to help place them and they had good reviews. My eyesight doesn't need any loss of sharpness that a matte version might cause.

6 February

You are ahead of me. Mine is expected 28 March ... after I pick up my M3 this week