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  1. SoccerMan94043

    Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Plus or 4S in CA?

    Funny! I was once again looking for info on PS4 cold weather performance and ran across my old thread :) Due to Covid I ended up not needing to replace my tires until today and just get the PS4s (replacing OEM M3 LR 19" tires). Only drove home but noticed three things: 1) It feels like I'm...
  2. SoccerMan94043

    The front license plate question.... (poll)

    I guess the company name is OttoSteer. The product is OttoStick. OTTOSTICK TESLA MODEL 3 MAGNETIC FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 16customer ratings (16 customer reviews) $104.95$94.95
  3. SoccerMan94043

    Flat Tire Thoughts

    I assume that is so, but they didn't say that and they repair other tires with foam (at least in the past as they did with my MS). The only thing they said was that they won't repair that specific brand of tire. It could be a move to make or save money (perhaps it takes too long to repair)...
  4. SoccerMan94043

    Flat Tire Thoughts

    I think your location may matter for options/response time, but I had a wheel/tire changed out with a free Tesla loaner and back on the road in about 20 minutes. Granted this was 2016 in my Model S, so I'm not exactly sure what things might be like with so many Teslas on the road now. FWIW...
  5. SoccerMan94043

    Slow tire leak

    I had a nail a month or so back and too it to a local America Tire. In the past (a Model S) they repaired it for free. This time they would not repair it... said it was specifically due to the tire on my M3 (Continental Procontact RX).
  6. SoccerMan94043

    USB Too Slow -TeslaCam

    My SSD is $50.00: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PJJL9ZV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's been working since Mid November without issue (a few USBs before that each failed).
  7. SoccerMan94043

    which range to choose?

    Due to my "spirited" driving, I get about 20% less than the rated range. Add that potential to the 10% charging buffer and the other winter driving issues.
  8. SoccerMan94043

    Who has traded a car in for a Tesla? Was it worth it? Thx.

    I sold my Model S to Vroom (TX company for what it's worth so likely easier for you to sell to them) after I purchased my Model 3, because Carmax's offer was 8K lower and Tesla was 10K lower. That was ~13% to ~19% difference which more than makes up for your tax break (assuming percentages hold...
  9. SoccerMan94043

    USB Too Slow -TeslaCam

    I agree it's likely a software issue, but there is plenty of evidence that it's a real problem and it doesn't really matter if it's hardware or software if Tesla doesn't fix it. Plug in a fast solution (like an SSD or the high performance micro-SD) and don't worry about it any more... seems...
  10. SoccerMan94043

    A question for No. Calif. delivered Tesla 3's: how long to receive plates?

    It's been a year, but it was pretty fast... no more than two weeks.
  11. SoccerMan94043

    Voice not working

    Dito since (at least) 50.5. But as long as I hold down the right wheel and speak slowly, until I see it registered on the screen, it works. I used to be able to press once then say whatever and it handled it. I'm wondering if this might be some hardware 3 thing (longer time to process on...
  12. SoccerMan94043

    The front license plate question.... (poll)

    OttoStick Tesla Model 3 Magnetic Front License Plate Holder
  13. SoccerMan94043

    "alien" circle on my windshield when foggy

    Here is an alternative to steel wool or a razor blade (clay bar):
  14. SoccerMan94043

    Anyone using the pixel 4xl and Jeda Wirless Charging Pad?

    I have a Jeda V2 and a Pixel 3. I have to set the phone just right for it to charge at all... I assume because the charge coils are little high for the phone (to accommodate large phones). It doesn't charge all the time either (starts and stops like other mention). The biggest issue to me is...
  15. SoccerMan94043

    Continental PureContact LS

    Makes sense... thanks!
  16. SoccerMan94043

    Continental PureContact LS

    So the tire rack ratings are on a comparative class scale (not a general scale)?
  17. SoccerMan94043

    Continental PureContact LS

    I've been researching tires as my OEMs are getting close to done (13K now and hope to get to 16-17K). Everything is a set of compromises but I find it's best to focus on products that are the best at what you care most about (PS4S is the best handling, low noise tire for example). So I've been...
  18. SoccerMan94043

    Long term issues, reliability, concerns? Lease or finance?

    Based on past history of both the Model S and 3, you can guarantee Tesla will devalue the car; from new hardware like AP 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and now 3.0, facade changes and lowering prices to make quarter results, Tesla is consistently chasing quarterly revenue and provides deals. This will eventually...
  19. SoccerMan94043

    TeslaCam: Don’t use USB flash drive

    And you've ran how many measured read/write tests across how many drives? The drive is definitely getting the error, though I'm not entirely sure why (it could all be luck of the draw on the quality or bad Tesla programming). Regardless is isn't working and I wouldn't recommend spending money...
  20. SoccerMan94043

    TeslaCam: Don’t use USB flash drive

    I have the same Samsung USB. A few weeks after V10, I started getting "too slow" errors (likely due to the addition of the 4th camera). I could remove it and put it back in and it would work for a week or so and then fail again. I tried reformatting and moving it to different ports, but...
  21. SoccerMan94043

    Front license plate holder

    +1
  22. SoccerMan94043

    Anyone else going to trade their Model 3 for Cybertruck?

    Elon has been smoking too much weed while watching MadMax.
  23. SoccerMan94043

    Sentry Mode USB flash drive failure costing me thousands

    It mostly worked but, on occasion, I got the too slow error and I had to remove the drive and reinsert it. That didn't give me much confidence, so I'm now testing this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PJJL9ZV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  24. SoccerMan94043

    Sentry Mode USB flash drive failure costing me thousands

    Whatever I changed is still working. Could have been the drive was too full (though only about 50% at that point) or perhaps the location in the hub. If I end up in the same place again, I may try SSD.
  25. SoccerMan94043

    Sentry Mode USB flash drive failure costing me thousands

    After a week, so far it's working.
  26. SoccerMan94043

    Sentry Mode USB flash drive failure costing me thousands

    I run two USBs as well but just started having problems with the release of V10 (which I assume is due to the new back camera feed). Yesterday I reformatted and moved the USB (256GB Samsung which is now about 6 months old) from the USB Hub to the driver side front USB port on the car and will...
  27. SoccerMan94043

    Model 3 Tesla may not start alert

    "Car may not restart" - just ignore it
  28. SoccerMan94043

    Advice on Delivery Issues - Paint etc

    Your panel gaps look better than most to me (Most if not all Teslas have bad panel gaps... I suppose there are a few unicorns out there, but just look yourself ay other M3s you run into). I'd be afraid of making them worse so I wound't touch those.
  29. SoccerMan94043

    Am I an idiot for going for a lease?

    Based on past history of both the Model S and 3, you can guarantee Tesla will devalue your car. From new hardware like AP 1.5, 2.0, facade changes and lowering prices for the same car every year, Tesla is consistently chasing quarterly revenue and provides deals. This will eventually work...
  30. SoccerMan94043

    Any sales rep recommendations in SF Bay Area?

    Design Your Model 3 | Tesla
  31. SoccerMan94043

    Service for paint defect

    Sorry, responding how they do to issues is the LEAST Tesla should do. What they should be doing is improving the quality of their builds and their quality control process... no car should ever make it out the door with that kind of issue.
  32. SoccerMan94043

    CAV Decal 2020

    Once a sticker has been assigned to your VIN, it's done. No more (you can get a replacement but it will expire at the same time as the original). This means that you (or anyone you sell it to) will not be getting a new sticker if you already have one.
  33. SoccerMan94043

    M3 Auto Insurance - what are you paying?

    Amica Insurance A. LIABILITY - 500,000.00 each accident B. Medical Payments - 5,000.00 each person C. Uninsured Motorists - 75,000.00 each accident D. Damage to Auto - Collision and Other than Collision - ACV minus deductible of 500.00 E. Optional Transportation Expense - 50.00 a day, 1,500.00...
  34. SoccerMan94043

    Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Plus or 4S in CA?

    Ouch! How about the Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus?
  35. SoccerMan94043

    Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Plus or 4S in CA?

    Yes, my question is whether I can and should use 4S tires all year round. We've got a 4x4 SUV for real winter trips so not needed. Anyone have a guessament on tread life for the 4S with a spirited Tesla driver (read that, floored on every start, when possible)?
  36. SoccerMan94043

    Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Plus or 4S in CA?

    Yes, the Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus. In Northern California, where I live, we get less than 5 days a year in freezing weather and no snow (once in 1976, though who knows with global warming what will happen in the future). I would assume, with the limited drops below 32F, that the tire would warm...
  37. SoccerMan94043

    Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Plus or 4S in CA?

    Why use the 4S all year round in sunny CA?
  38. SoccerMan94043

    any reason not to do a lease?

    Tesla has forced me to think about these cars like electronic devices (like an iPhone); they change so much so quickly it devalues the car more quickly (example: autopilot hardware 1, 2 and 3). I think leasing might just be a better option, even if it costs you an extra 2K or so (and no...
  39. SoccerMan94043

    Tesla WAZE - No longer available?

    The "allow" dialog comes up every time it loads for me (and pretty quickly since the move to chromium). For those that don't have it working, try to remove any cookies (no idea how to do that :\) or maybe reboot the car?
  40. SoccerMan94043

    Tesla WAZE - No longer available?

    Not that this helps, but it worked for me this morning. The easiest way to bring up the proper link is to bring up the browser and search for "tesla waze". The first link returned is the right one.
  41. SoccerMan94043

    Exterior Washing

    Can you share the address please? I'm close by and would like to find a good touchless car wash. Thanks!
  42. SoccerMan94043

    Detachable Front License Plate

    +1 on the magnetic version of the Otto: OttoStick Tesla Model 3 Magnetic Front License Plate Holder
  43. SoccerMan94043

    They didn't send the bag of cables with my car

    Same happened to me. I noticed it during delivery (home delivery, straight from the Fremont factory). The person delivering said he'd Uber back to pick it up but I declined as I already had a wall charger. It took about two months to sort out so I should forced the guy to pick it up before I...
  44. SoccerMan94043

    S to 3

    Went from a 75D to a 3 LR AWD in December. My S had the standard suspension and 19" wheels, so similar in that regard to the 3. Pro S: 1) The S had a much more refined ride... quieter, less bumpy and I didn't feel the speed as much. I'm not sure this is better but could be important for...
  45. SoccerMan94043

    Luck of the Draw!

    That's why I said it was personal. When I pay 50K for a car I compare it to other 50K cars. Fit and finish isn't even in the same league, much less the same ball park. Good thing the engines and battery are that much better. I owned a S 75D before this and it was just as bad... worse...
  46. SoccerMan94043

    Luck of the Draw!

    The car looks beautiful btw it's seems to have less flaws than I normally see. I could be off due to camera angles: 1) It looks like where the A pillar reaches the front side panel, it isn't even with the pillar (it drops below a pretty good amount). It looks this way on both sides (different...
  47. SoccerMan94043

    Front lic plate holder

    I prefer this: OttoStick Tesla Model 3 Magnetic Front License Plate Holder