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  1. SgtTortuga

    2023 Model Y 19" Gemini Wheels and Continental ProContact RX Tires Less than 500 Miles

    These came off my 2023 Model Y in the first week. These do NOT include the TPMS sensors. If you bought with the 20" or 21" wheels, but hate the poor ride quality, the 19" wheels are the way to go. $1,500 OBO. Local pickup in Chandler, AZ.
  2. SgtTortuga

    Lifted Model Y Owners: Report!

    My Model Y with the 18x8.0 +30 Black Rhino Arches, 255/55R18 Falken Wildpeak AT Trails, MPP Lift and Rear Camber arm. Added 2 inches to ground clearance sitting at about 8.75 inches. My advice would be to hold off on replacing the rear camber arm and see how things sit with the alignment first...
  3. SgtTortuga

    Picture of your Model Y - Right Now!

    Just picked her up from getting tires and wheels. Tomorrow she is getting the 1.75" MPP lift. I am turning her into a Subaru!
  4. SgtTortuga

    Lifted Model Y Owners: Report!

    What tire pressure are you guys running? According to tiresize.com a 255/55R18 should be at 36 on the Model Y.
  5. SgtTortuga

    Lifted Model Y Owners: Report!

    255/55R19 is a 30 inch tire. Does that fit? I thought the max was 29.5 inches.
  6. SgtTortuga

    Gemini Wheel Cover plastic noise

    Just picked up my 2023 Model Y with the Gemini wheels and they are still making the crackling noise, so nothing has been done to fix this. I am putting new wheels on it on Monday, so it won't matter for me, but thought I would provide an update.
  7. SgtTortuga

    Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ 255/40/19 Installed

    I believe that when Tesla designed the Model 3 they used 255 tires and then decreased the tire width later in the process to increase the range. These tires look like what should have come on the car in the first place. Even the pics from the owners manual appear to have wider tires than the...
  8. SgtTortuga

    Pilot Sport A/S 3+ on OEM 19s...anyone?

    I definitely love the look of the wider tires. Any information on how this affected Wh/mile?\ TireRack did a comparison test between the Michelin AS3+, the Conti DWS, and the Pirelli P Zero A/S Plus: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=216
  9. SgtTortuga

    Pilot Sport A/S 3+ on OEM 19s...anyone?

    I have been debating between the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ and the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 in 255/40 19. I did a comparison on Tire Rack which I have attached. The Michelins are made in the USA, are 3 pounds heavier, and cost $136 more for 4 tires. I am leaning towards the...
  10. SgtTortuga

    Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus Tires - 18"

    I am considering these for my M3 LR RWD with 19" wheels. Not thrilled with the 10% efficiency loss, though. I would have to go 245 or 255 for the 19" wheels as they don't make the stock tire size for the 19" wheels.
  11. SgtTortuga

    Spotify app in v10 not quite ready

    I am also having issues with the in car Spotify. I am actually trying Spotify for the first time. I formerly used Google Play Music. I really like Spotify, but the in car app is just too buggy and does not have enough features. I find I have been using my phone to stream over the Bluetooth...
  12. SgtTortuga

    10,000 Miles - Need to have Tires rotated!

    I tried to go to my regular Discount Tire in Chandler, AZ for a tire rotation. When I set the appointment up online, in the special requests section I mentioned the need for jack pads. When I showed up for my appointment, I spoke to the Discount Tire guy and they did not have jack pads for a...
  13. SgtTortuga

    Bluetooth Problems

    Try disabling your contact syncing. This worked for me. Also, some people have had success by removing any symbols from their contact list on their phone.
  14. SgtTortuga

    Tesla will remove Metallic Silver/Obsidian Black Metallic from Configuration (available off-menu)

    I think the photos of Obsidian Black Metallic do not do it justice. I have only seen one, but when I saw it, I sped up to get a closer look. It was dusk and at first I could not tell if it was Midnight Silver Metallic or Black. When I got close I realized it was Obsidian Black Metallic. If I...
  15. SgtTortuga

    Keep the free 19" Premium Upgrade, or Ask for the 18" Aero wheels?

    I doubt you will really notice the ride difference between the 18" and 19" wheels. I have the 19" wheels and have no complaints about ride quality. Enjoy the better looking wheels you got for free.
  16. SgtTortuga

    Has anyone really used a 12V pump to fill tire?

    I bought the ViAir 88P from Amazon. It connects directly to the 12 volt battery which is under a plastic panel in the frunk. I tested it by deflating one of the tires to 20psi and then re-inflating it. http://a.co/d/j3dDfa6
  17. SgtTortuga

    On the fence: AWD or RWD

    I went with RWD since I live in sunny Phoenix, Arizona and rarely deal with slippery roads. The RWD is definitely fast enough. If I lived anywhere where it was wet or snowy, I would have gone AWD.
  18. SgtTortuga

    Vendor Improve your Model 3 Phone Dock!

    I ordered and installed the Skyline Model 3 Dock adapter in my M3. It works great and has plenty of room for thick cases. I do think the $35 price point is a bit high, though. I am not sure what the manufacturing costs and R&D costs were, but I like it at $20. It is a cleverly designed 3D...
  19. SgtTortuga

    Go Ahead -- Grade my Vanity Plate Idea

    Delta V in physics is change in velocity which is acceleration
  20. SgtTortuga

    Go Ahead -- Grade my Vanity Plate Idea

    I just ordered D3LTA V
  21. SgtTortuga

    My Autopilot Trial

    A agree with your assessment so far. I too got the EAP free trial this week and think it is cool, but not $6,000 cool. I am going to keep trying it to see if it wins me over. I have been using it on my commute to work which is about 40 minutes with 20 of that on the freeway.. It definitely...
  22. SgtTortuga

    Newbie: What to order with wall charger.

    I would not use any adapter other than the ones that Tesla sells. The adapter that plugs into the UMC tells it how much current to draw. A NEMA 14-50 should have a 50A breaker (except in parts of Canada where it is 40A). A NEMA 14-30 has a 30A breaker and is safe to draw 24A. If you use an...
  23. SgtTortuga

    My "No Spare Tire" Kit

    I like the idea of chalk to mark the hole. I will add that to my kit.
  24. SgtTortuga

    Newbie: What to order with wall charger.

    I purchased the NEMA 14-30 adapter for the UMC. My car was delivered much sooner than expected and right after I returned from a trip out of the country. I did not have time to have a NEMA 14-50 outlet installed in my garage before I took delivery, BUT my electric dryer is located just off the...
  25. SgtTortuga

    NEMA 14-50 plug or wall charger?

    I researched both the options of the NEMA 14-50 and the Wall Connector. My initial thought was to go with the Wall Connector, but ultimately went with the NEMA 14-50. One of the best pieces of advice I read was from a Tesla owner who said you do not need to drive around with the UMC on a...
  26. SgtTortuga

    Who's tinted their windows?

    Here are some pics of the car. It is DIRTY, but it is monsoon season here and I cannot wash the car for another few days because of the tint install.
  27. SgtTortuga

    My "No Spare Tire" Kit

    I picked up my M3 on July 28, 2018. This is my first car without a spare tire. After doing a bit of research I have put together a kit for my M3 to deal with a flat tire if roadside assistance is not an easy option. My kit includes: Viair 88P Compressor (Purchased on Amazon) Slime Deluxe...
  28. SgtTortuga

    Who's tinted their windows?

    I will take some later today and post
  29. SgtTortuga

    Who's tinted their windows?

    I went 35% Spectra Photosync on the doors and rear window. The rear window was done in one piece. The windshield got 70% 3M Crystalline.
  30. SgtTortuga

    Phone Call Echo

    2018.26.1 also cleared up my Bluetooth echo complaints.
  31. SgtTortuga

    Model 3 Phone Charge Cable Swap Thread

    Have: Lightning Want: USB-C Phoenix Metro Area. I live in Chandler, and my office is in Tempe. Willing to meet up or mail.