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  1. Sam123

    Do you need fire suppression for 3x Powerwalls in Northern California?

    Does this mean that the 'stacking' of two Powerwalls is no longer allowed in jurisdictions that enforce CRC R327? Any idea if this means horizontal distance? Or just 3' distance period? My best logical placement for the Powerwalls would be on side yard concrete walkway against the outside...
  2. Sam123

    MY road noise?

    OK, now that I've put in a few dozen more miles on the car, I'm more impressed. Whatever caused the initial rattle is gone. Driving around on different asphalt surfaces and at 75mph+ on freeways, the noise level seems more muted than it was in the Model 3. I've warmed up to the handling as well...
  3. Sam123

    Irregularity in front windshield?

    I got delivery this week, have a visual distortion directly in the line of drivers vision; waiting for appointment on Monday.
  4. Sam123

    Dual Motor Y, but VIN decodes as Perfomance

    *decodes I got my Model Y Long Range Dual Motor this week. When I added it to my Farmers insurance I gave them the VIN, it shows up as Model Y Performance in their system. I then punched the VIN into Tesla VIN decoder and see the same result. My VIN position 8 is F, indicating Performance and...
  5. Sam123

    How’s the sound system in Model Y?

    I had the Model 3 with premium audio for 2 years (VIN 144xx), just took delivery of Model Y (VIN 31xx). Here's my quick observation, based on about an hour using the same playlist (some Strauss, Bach, Holst, GusGus, Donald Fagen, Röyksopp, SHAED, Lindstrøm, Pink Floyd, Pat Metheny, The Orb...
  6. Sam123

    Tired of waiting?

    Transmogrify!
  7. Sam123

    MY road noise?

    Got my Model Y AWD (VIN 31xx) on 20" Inductions two days ago, switching from Model 3 LR RWD (VIN 144xx) on 18" Aeros. <HOTTAKE> Model Y rides rougher, seems louder, feels less connected to road, more rattles. </HOTTAKE> Only driven less than 10 miles, will know more soon. Big upgrade in space...
  8. Sam123

    What Kind of Car Did The Model 3 Replace?

    2003 VW Jetta GLS Wagon to Model 3 LR RWD (waited for 3 announcement for a long time, day 1 reservation). Yeah, I'm surprised at my patience. Kept the Jetta for kids / backup.
  9. Sam123

    TeslaCam vs Aukey dashcam comparison

    A 32GB memory stick = 4.7 hours of saved footage = 28 saved incidents. A 128GB stick = 22 hours of saved footage = 132 saved incidents. Math: TeslaCam saved videos are 30MB/minute/camera, hitting the Camera button saves last 10 minutes and uses 900MB from the memory stick. On a 32GB stick...
  10. Sam123

    TeslaCam vs Aukey dashcam comparison

    That's correct.
  11. Sam123

    Model 3 Software Update 2019.5.x

    I also got the 2019.5.4 today and posted a short video of the new 3-camera TeslaCam dashcam comparing it to cheap aftermarket dashcam. See it here.
  12. Sam123

    TeslaCam vs Aukey dashcam comparison

    I got the 2019.5.4 update today with the new 3-camera TeslaCam capability, so I decided to put together a couple of short comparison clips of the TeslaCam against a $70 Aukey DR02 dashcam. The TeslaCam with the new software records with the narrow-view front camera and the two fender-mounted...
  13. Sam123

    FS: Tesla Roof Rack System for Model 3

    Sorry, rack sold and was picked up!
  14. Sam123

    FS: Tesla Roof Rack System for Model 3

    I have for sale brand new, unopened Tesla Roof Rack for Model 3 that I got a week ago, but have decided not to keep. Model 3 Roof Rack Model 3 Roof Rack Installation Support https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/downloads/model-3-roof-rack-owners-manual-en-us.pdf Although it's currently...
  15. Sam123

    Vendor NorCal - MPP Is Back In Cali! Thursday Aug 30 @ 8pm

    I will try to come as well, interested in ride quality. Sam123 - pseudo random M3 RWD owner
  16. Sam123

    Phone Call Echo

    Same issue. Model 3, iPhone X, worked fine with no echo in 2018.18.3, now bad echo for the other party with 2018.21.9.
  17. Sam123

    Would a chromo delete look odd with a red model 3?

    After reading what I could find and talking on the phone with several places, I got quotes from SS Customs and OCDetailing. Both were ludicrously expensive, but I wanted to go with a place with great reviews and lot of experience with Model 3s. Went with OCDetailing because they had a spot open...
  18. Sam123

    Would a chromo delete look odd with a red model 3?

    Top = noon, bottom = sunset. Sunset:
  19. Sam123

    Would a chromo delete look odd with a red model 3?

    I had the wheels powder coated in Gloss Black. I saw some Satin Black wheels and they just always look dirty. This way the wheels pop and balance out the glass roof nicely.
  20. Sam123

    Would a chromo delete look odd with a red model 3?

    Black on red looks incredible in both direct sun and cloudy days. Here's how mine turned out. Specifics: - Model 3 with 18" Aero -3M Crystalline CR90 windshield (just heat rejection basically) -3M Crystalline CR70 sides, rear (one piece), pano roof - chrome delete in 3M Satin Black -...
  21. Sam123

    Model 3 crazy vampire drain

    I opened the Tesla ticket before realizing the API connection to the drain. Tesla replied that if car doesn't sleep I should manually power it off once so it can go to sleep mode once again. "You can power off Model 3 while sitting in the driver’s seat, provided the vehicle is not moving...
  22. Sam123

    Model 3 crazy vampire drain

    I've been struggling with this for a bit now, my car was sleeping on 2018.14.X just fine, but then was one of the very first to get 2018.18.1, then 2018.18.2 and now 2018.18.3. with no sleep and big vampire drain. However, if I stop API access by apps like TeslaFi, car seems to sleep; i.e...
  23. Sam123

    New Model 3 Seats!

    April 24th in Fremont.
  24. Sam123

    New Model 3 Seats!

    Oh interesting... in my 144XX VIN car just front are new, rear are old style!
  25. Sam123

    New Model 3 Seats!

    Made me look. New seats, VIN 144XX
  26. Sam123

    No more sleep and increased vampire drain since 2018.18.1

    After installing 18.3, the car did not go to Sleep last night either, just Idle state for 9 hours with 8 mile loss. <sigh>
  27. Sam123

    No more sleep and increased vampire drain since 2018.18.1

    Well, guess I'm the designated test driver for all y'all; just got 2018.18.3 update in my car. According to TeslaFi and ev-fw.com my car is the first one. Release notes are identical to 2018.18.2.
  28. Sam123

    No more sleep and increased vampire drain since 2018.18.1

    I took delivery 3 weeks ago, and have been tracking usage using TeslaFi.com for the last 2 weeks. At delivery car had 2018.14.7 and spent vast majority of the day in Sleep losing very little (15-20 hrs of Sleep / loss of 1-4 mi per day). After 2018.18.1 software update car has not slept but...
  29. Sam123

    Before the 3, what have you owned/driven?

    Ooh, wayback machine! I'll play! Back in Europe: 1975 Fiat/SEAT 133 (mom's, a genuinely terrible car) 1976 Saab 96 V4 (mom's, now that was a cool car and I kinda want one again today) 1989 Peugeot 309 GT (company car, zoomy and a ticket magnet) 1990 Peugeot 405 Break (company car, nice spacious...
  30. Sam123

    VIN Assignment

    Red, 18" Aero - line waiter 3/31/16 in Sunnyvale CA; non-owner, non-employee - available to configure Sun 3/25/18 - invitation email Mon 3/26/18 - ordered Wed 3/28/18 - VIN assigned Tue 4/17/18 (014XXX) - delivery scheduled for Tue 4/24/18 at Fremont Delivery Hub
  31. Sam123

    This Is The Model 3 Pre-Order Gift

    Arrived today. Waited in line. The print is very nice, matte heavy paper stock, 8x10. :)