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    RWD Appreciation

    My RWD LR vs. my P3D is a great option. It's much faster than I expected after owning an MX P90D. Save the money.
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    RWD Appreciation

    Michelin Pilot Sport 4S with 20" wheels. 10" in back, 8.5" in front. Cost about 20% vs. the 19" factory wheels and all-weather Continental tires when driving from Chicago to Charleston, SC this summer i.e. 1.2+ miles of range used per 1 mile driven. Worth it as the mountain drive from Knoxville...
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    RWD in the Snow

    I have an early LR RWD 3 as well as a recent P3D. I am still impressed by the get up and go of the RWD3 even after experiencing the P3D. I installed after market wheels and staggered tires on the LR RWD 3 and it performs quite well. I drove in February 2018 in Chicago with the factory wheels and...
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    RWD Appreciation

    I have an early LR RWD 3 as well as a recent P3D. I am still impressed by the get up and go of the RWD3 even after experiencing the P3D. I installed after market wheels and staggered tires on the LR RWD 3 and it performs quite well. I drove in February 2018 in Chicago with the factory wheels and...
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    Carbon fiber spoiler/rear badging del'd later

    Talked to a TSLA rep 9/22 on this. Their prediction is by year-end. Will be contacted by Mobile Service to install wherever best. Most, if not all, Performance models are affected.
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    Carbon fiber spoiler/rear badging del'd later

    Anyone else take delivery of their P3D P-uprade with the spoiler and rear badging to be installed at a later time? Any word on when?
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    P3D white interior (no performance upgrade package) VIN updates

    Picked up my red P3D with white interior, 20" wheels in HP, IL yesterday 9/1. VIN 555XX. Ordered end of June.
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    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06

    I don't think I would buy these when looking for a summer tire. I bought for all-weather year-round driving in Chicago i.e. snow, yet a tire that still had performance features. I have enjoyed these all summer with zero issues but have not hit the snow yet. I am enjoying the Michelin Pilot Sport...
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    Aftermarket 20s

    Seems to cost me about 20% to 25% more i. e. use 12 to 13 miles of range for 10 miles driven on the LR3. The stock wheels were 1 for 1 , if not better. P3D will be worse, if similar to my P90D MX.
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    Aftermarket 20s

    Bought evwheeldirect 20's, staggered with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and fanblade metallic gray wheels. Installed on LR3. Taking delivery of red P3D in 2 weeks. Will swap these wheels to it. The 10" wide rear tire is awesome on cornering as well as remaining glued to the surface. Fanblades...
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    Carwash Method?

    Have taken the 3 thru the quality soft cloth wash operator we have in Highland Park, IL for 5 months now and it looks great. Need to show the out front guys how to put it in Neutral, tho. Been running my 2016 MXP90D thru the same soft cloth wash operator for over 2 years and always looks great...
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    What Aftermarket Accessories are needed for the Model 3

    I bought the Evannex chrome trunk strip and the key card rail. Both great and cheap additions. Had all the windows except the roof tinted with 3M Crystalline. Looks great. 20" fan blade b8dy-colored wheels with Michelin Sport S tires on order. That will be it.
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    Automatic Touchless Car Wash?

    It's just a gentle up move on the right shifter but you have to hold it for a second or two until you see the N appear. You have to play with it a couple times and then show the car wash guys how to do it.
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    Automatic Touchless Car Wash?

    I regularly go to a soft cloth better car wash operator and have zero problems. Been taking my MX there for over 2 years and still looks new. Toughest part is getting it into neutral!
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    RWD Winter driving

    I live in Chicago area and received one of the first area M3's in January. Lots of snow in February here and drove the 3 with RWD regularly and had no problem at all. Drove the 3 over my AWD MX which has performance tires that act more like ice skates. The 3 RWD was much safer in the snow!
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    Grinding/noisy brakes

    Given how little we use the brakes, after rain, snow and car washes or an extended sit in the driveway, my brakes will do the same. A few fast accelerations followed by hard braking tends to "clean" them off. Same goes for my Model X.
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    Auto high beams need some work

    I have found the auto high beam to be "erratic" similar to what you found. Could be improved and probably will be. A fade in/out would be better than the abrupt off/on currently. With that being said, I love my 3!
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    Car on in closed garage

    I'm in Chicago and you need to either pre-heat in the winter or pre-cool in the summer in my non-heated/cooled unventilated garage. No problem with doors closed and all are still living in my household.
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    Acceleration Shudder

    Had the same recently on my 2016 MXP90D. Service replaced under warranty the jack-shaft or half-shaft which is upfront. Car does extreme acceleration now with no shudder or noise. It's a known problem by Tesla.
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    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06

    Have had the Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 installed for 2 months now on MXP90D with 22" wheels replacing the factory Goodyear F1's from 2016. Very happy with grip whether for speed or weather. Quieter than the F1's and comfortable riding. Sidewalls don't seem as stiff but no cornering...
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    Vendor MX117 Model X Forged 22" Wheel -25% lighter than 22" Turbine

    What tire do you recommend for your 22's on a Model X if you need an all-season performance tire?
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    Model S P90DL or P100D vs Model 3

    I have an early MX P90D with Ludicrous (2 years old) and received my M3 in January. Having fun alternating between the two. The MX has far more room, rides substantially higher and I love all the automation. The MX is definitely faster in all respects. However, I am pleasantly surprised by how...
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    Model 3 Software Updates

    My VIN is 33XX received January 23rd in Chicago. Current software version 2017.50.13. Wondering when the 2018 version we hear about gets downloaded!
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    Model 3 : Anyone Driven the RWD on Snow or Ice yet?

    My M3 was delivered in January, RWD in Chicago. Left the MX in the garage and drove the M3 for the 2 weeks of constant snow in February and had no problem with the RWD. Was pleasantly surprised.
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    Model 3 in Chicago area now

    Geez. I was invited but I already have the car. People will love it. No car out there in this price range that compares.
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    Anyone tested S/X CHAdeMO Adapter on Model 3

    I finally tested my CHAdeMO adapter on the M3 today. It does NOT work which is disappointing. The car could not recognize the charger and vice versa. It plugged in fine but could never connect to charge.
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    Charging question

    I'm going to find out for sure! I have the adapter which I have used with the X.
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    Charging question

    Just got my 3 last Tuesday. Will test both Supercharger and Chademo this Friday and will report back. Road trip on Saturday.
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    Charging question

    I am currently using my X-cord on the 3 because it fit my needs where I have the 3 plugged in. I am also using the 3-cord with my X and have had no trouble charging either car.
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    Model 3 in Chicago area now

    Where are you doing the window tinting?
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    Model 3 in Chicago area now

    Picked up the midnight silver M3 at HP tonight. There were still at least 6 more to be delivered. They put opaque glass in the door from the showroom to keep people from walking in to the delivery area and gawking. All good for TSLA with this ramp up! The car is better than I expected. Great...
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    Configuration invites what color are actually you ordering?

    Pick up my midnight silver tomorrow evening!
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    Model 3 in Chicago area now

    My guess is Highland Park, IL will have a demo model soon.
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    Model 3 in Chicago area now

    The Highland Park, IL Tesla Store had 2 Model 3's last Saturday. Several more delivered this week PLUS 6 on the truck today. I take delivery 1/23 after configuring on 1/4 after invite came through. Signed up 3/31/16 and current MX owner. Deliveries are ramping up in Chicago!