Does the drivers side floor mat now extend all the way up the stomp pedal (left hand side of the drivers side foot wheel)? I am sure there is an official term for it, no clue what it is.
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2021+ Model S LR Delivery Tracking
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It's called a dead pedal.
And I think I saw a picture of the driver's side footwell and yes, the floor mat covered the dead pedal.
Jjperron75
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Good question. I dropped it off for a clear bra but when I pick it up I’ll check. I will saw the carpet they use is way more plush than the previous S.
Congrats! Any chance of posting an acceleration video for us?
Needsdecaf
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Not unless you do something short sighted like doing half the hood. If you do full panels, no. The technology of the glue is really good now and does not yellow.
Yes do a coating immediately. Friend of mine has an Opticoat - The ULTIMATE™ in Ceramic Protection business where I live. He has coated more than 500 Telsas, including mine. Black by far is the worst color in terms of paint quality according to him.
Not sure how much I like that. It will prevent dirt, sand and rocks from collecting at the seam of the carpet. Hmm. Oh well, that will be the littlest thing I care about in the car.It's called a dead pedal.
And I think I saw a picture of the driver's side footwell and yes, the floor mat covered the dead pedal.
Jjperron75
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Danlbrau
MSLR 1/27/21 VIN MF443 Delivered 9/19/21!
I can only share my experience, 143,000 mostly highway miles and only a few tiny paint chips they you have to really be looking for to see. No PPF. Probably helps my 2015 P85D was grey. I did religiously avoid following trucks or anything that looked like it might shed debris as I followed so that probably helped.
Needsdecaf
Active Member
Just an FYI, since you responded to a post regarding thin paint. Ceramic coating does nothing for actually protecting your paint. It will save you from scratches and swirls while washing since dirt will not adhere less easily. But as far as an actual protection, only PPF will help with that.
Normally, PPF would be one of the first things I’d do but I’m getting my MS sprayed with a custom color autoflex (lasts up to 6 years) so it basically will act like a PPF already
travwill
Active Member
Any car is, Tesla paint is no thinner it seems than other manufacturers in reality, there ware some vids on youtube that do measurements. It really depends on your driving - if in a lot of high speed traffic, more roads prone to rocks/little debris upkick, if you follow behind cars closer, etc.
It just seems that Tesla owners, all models, a lot of them rush out for PPF as they really are protective of their cars or pride/want them to keep looking good.
I've never done it and while have gotten chips here and there, been fine. Chips will show a bit more on colors like white if the paint chips down versus grey/blue even, etc.
one video compare, can jump to 6:20 ->
For those who have accepted delivery, can you please look under the driver side dash (footwell, above your knees) and see if there is an OBD port there? All of my Model S's have had one, but my wife's Model 3 does not. I want to use it for access to power.
You rock! Thanks man. Looks fast.
gadelrosario
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I was thinking of doing front PPF but was told that they would have to detach the cameras to ensure a fit. That ground me to a halt as I don't want to risk faulty replacement of the cameras. For now, I'm scheduled for tinting and ceramic coat.
Jjperron75
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Ha! Kinda horrible video I know! Its crazy quick and I didnt prime it all the way...
Awesome! So my very un-scientific hand timing at 1/4 speed gave me 13.48 seconds/4= 3.37. Definitely seems plausible that the car can do quoted 3.1 without rollout. Cant wait to see a 1/4 mile time or two & trap speed.
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