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Just wanted to give a quick update. It's been about 3 weeks since I swapped out my Tesla provided USB drive for a T7 SSD and so far I haven't seen any errors.

I have a 2024 M3P with the same buzzing sound from the temperature sensor. I took it to the service center and they replaced the temp sensor with a new one but it also has the same buzzing sound. In my service notes they state that this is a known issue. I've sat in six other 2024 M3 and MY in...

Correct. Zero user notifications and nothing in the service menu either. I've briefly checked over the recorded footage looking for breaks in the video but it looks clean so far. I'll report back if anything pops up. BTW, if you're going to try an SSD my T7 could format to exFAT in the car but I...

It's possible. I swapped out my Tesla provided USB stick for a 2TB Samsung T7 SSD. It's been running for about a week so far with no error messages. Used to be more frequent before. Doesn't mean it's a solution as others have reported intermittent stability with swapping drives but just wanted...

This isn't a new problem and certainly not unique to the new M3P forged wheel aero inserts. You can go on YouTube and find plenty of videos of different Tesla models, across different years, where the aero caps are making noise due to flexing when the wheel deforms as it rolls.

This explanation seems plausible. I agree that there will be multiple sources for USB controllers as all large companies will use multiple vendors to limit supply risk and improve pricing. This might explain why an MCU swap could fix a firmware issue as the change may swap in a USB controller...

I have the same issue on my M3P so it's not just you. I'm bringing mine to the SC and will probably just ask them to remove the inserts.

Yup, fresh out of the factory on Tesla's latest and greatest and the UI_a112 notifications started spewing out. I have scheduled a SC appointment just so I can get this issue logged in their books but based on what everyone has said there's no point in 1) swapping flash drive 2) changing the USB...

I'm on 2024.14.100.1 in a new 2024 M3P and started seeing the a_112 alerts. Given how many people are seeing this across different models and HW versions it definitely seems like a SW / firmware issue.

This article describes some issues you encounter with tented GA4, one of the M3 assembly lines, which is open to the outdoors (see "Exposed to the elements," bottom third of article). https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/15/tesla-workers-in-ga4-tent-describe-pressure-to-make-model-3-goals.html

Yes, it’s hyperbole but not inaccurate. You generally don’t want your controlled manufacturing environment to have “a great view of the mountains.” https://electrek.co/2018/06/19/tesla-model-3-assembly-line-inside-tent-elon-musk/

The paint shop is one of the most complex and expensive steps in car manufacturing. It requires a highly controlled environment and lots of precision. Elon is happy to paint cars in the dusty outdoors under a tarp. Tesla may be leader in EV powertrains and software but you have to lower your...

"Computer cut" tint databases are updated frequently. The "acoustic" / laminated glass used on all "Highland" model rear windows have been around for about half a year now. I'm getting my windows tinting in a couple of weeks and my shop can see 2024 windows in the database. Regardless I believe...

TV If you look back at historical data the most popular Tesla color will usually be the free one offered at that time. It's not an indicator of what people might prefer if costs were equal. As with iPhones the "new" color will also drive demand. SG gets a boost from being both free and new...

Thanks for posting the helpful video. I just watched it. Your rattle sound timbre is definitely different than mine which would make sense given that it's coming from the LED strip. Your rattle is more hollow and "plasticky" sounding. Mine sounds exactly like this owner's M3 from 2020 I...

lol. This must be the 80's because in 2024 an eight year old would sue the parents for abuse :)

I can reproduce my rattle by pressing on my speaker area so it's probably the speaker to grill or grill to VIN plate. Unfortunately when these heat up and expand I can't reproduce it. When I drive over bumpy roads my car sounds like a Geiger counter near Fukushima.

My dash rattle seems to be heat dependent which will make it harder to reproduce for the SC as they have requested a ride along on my appointment day. The common driver side dash rattle causes, as reported by the Tesla community, are the speaker and VIN holder but I guess the LED strip could be...

Looks like I'll brining my days old M3P to the SC for some minor issues. 1) The aero caps make crackling sounds when driving at low speeds. I'm aware that this has been a long running issue with various Tesla models across many years. It seems the new aero inserts on the new forged wheels are...

What's funny is that if you park on the streets in SF they walk around scrutinizing your car to cite you for every possible little thing. Despite this fact I still haven't been written up for front plates but almost everything else including swapping out my lights for ones without the ugly...

Never had a front plate on any of my cars in CA, NorCal and SoCal, for the past 20 years and never had a single issue. I even once lived downtown where I drove by a major police station every day, with plenty of officers seeing my car, and they couldn't care less. I even visited that police...

I love the UR but black / white / silver are timeless colors. Tesla really nailed SG and it looks quite elegant as the sun sets.

I'm only joking. It's just lens perspective distortion. No such ergonomic option exists for us.

There's a $500 display tilt and swivel upgrade option but it only shows up if you purchase the FSD package with white interior.

lens perspective distortion

Day 2: putting that 510 HP and 546 lb-feet of torque to good use.

I saw somebody's grey / white about to be prepped at the SC today. Unfortunately the bird poop uric acid is sitting there etching into the clear coat. I felt so bad for whoever matched to this VIN that I considered wiping it off with baby wipes but didn't want to touch another customer's car...

I post some proper pics later. Had to drop off the car in a hurry to head out for an event.

Can you even see at night with 15 or did you have to roll down the windows ? You're basically just a step away from "limo black."

Just took delivery of my grey/black in SF Bay Area (updated tracker). Wanted to add another data point since deliveries up here seem to be scarce compared to the Tesla driving population. Build seems pretty decent with no obvious flaws. I stopped looking after checking for obvious issues as I...

The short pieces cover the holes and are there in the picture. The long pieces, which they removed, have no holes. Check out the UP video discussed at the time (9:50)

15% VLT would be pushing it CA where the law is 70% on front sides :) At least in NorCal most people get away with 35% VLT without any issues.

Everybody is doing a cash grab for subscription revenues but MyQ is especially egregious. There are many choices on the market for smart garage door controllers that are inexpensive, easy to install, and don't charge a subscription. I installed one that can be operated with voice commands on my...

In the Bay Area many people park their cars on the driveway or street as well as leaving the door from the house to garage unlocked. Housing is too expensive to use valuable garage space for cars here. Given how frequently car windows are smashed here this would be like leaving your house keys...

People are too busy optimizing their Dragy times. Pics and videos come later.

Delivery scheduled for Sunday, June 2. Three days from VIN to pickup. Hope I’m not getting a reject from one of you guys :)

I finally got my VIN for a grey / black, 12:11pm PST, day 1 order from Palo Alto.

“…but you're not going to be ready if you get "challenged” What kind of streets do you drive on ? Did you just finish watching “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ?”

Maybe the car was delivered without plastic and the owner added the plastic wrap themselves to match the plastic wrapped sofas at home. Not judging.

The glass and tint film don't have the exact same thermal expansion properties. When glass is heated it expands by a different amount than the film and the stress can cause it to crack. The larger the glass panel the more it becomes a problem. It's generally more of an issue for the MY than the...

I'm wondering if Tesla makes "Kick Ass Fluid" in different grades of Kickass-ness.

"The holes are really gross, so I will definitely keep them on unless there is an aftermarket set of covers that only cover the lip all the way around, but keep the center more exposed" I'm sure there will be no shortage of people cashing in by selling high profit margin covers for the holes...

It's the people. Even on identical assembly lines using following the same process the quality varies by country. In addition the variation in quality is consistent across all car manufacturers. Even Toyota and Lexus get better quality from their Japanese builds compared to other sites. Every...

The one in the Stanford store looks like it was assembled by a blindfolded drunk toddler. As soon as I reached out to touch the raised panel the SA immediately said "this is a pre-production car." We'll see ...

I think you're correct. All that covering to hide the badge and spoiler seems excessive. Would have been much easier to just leave those off. Unless of course this was being tested before the RWD / LR Highland was released and the tail lights needed to be concealed.

Spotted a M3P in the wild by Cupertino. Looks like they tested the off roading capabilities.