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2022 Q2 production Model 3 missing matrix headlights?
- Thread starter E90alex
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Just FYI they are still using non matrix. A buddy of mine just refused delivery. He ordered upgraded wheels and upgraded white interior long range M3 and tesla used non matrix headlights. WTF.
They can tell from your VIN which headlights are on the car. They told me Global headlights which I understand means matrix. I watched several YouTube videos on how to tell the difference and mine appear to be matrix. My car with 19” wheel upgrade has Continental tires. Nothing else to “hope “ for everything else standard as to whichever model you ordered. All I can say after 2 weeks with the car is that I’m extremely happy, amazing car. My only complaint is I with the audio system had a better Graphic EQ, 5 bands not enough, needs at least 7, but then that’s only a software upgrade.
Forgot to mention, when I accepted delivery at dealership there were some issues with the car we found. There was a large scratch on the passenger headrest. There was a rubber gasket at top of driver side frunk near windshield that was not installed probably and was sticking out and there was a bulge in the driver side window molding. I immediately went to my Tesla app and documented these in a service appointment. Tesla came to my house a few days ago, installed a new headrest, fixed the rubber gasket installation and improved the window trim bulge. When you accept delivery look very closely at the car and take photos of anything you want addressed and submit a service request immediately. You only have 72 hours 100 miles to do this. The service was free and I was happy.
kevinquisition
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Completely agreed on the EQ. If bmw can offer 9 band, why are we sitting here with 5... Anyways SA confirmed my car coming 9/14 has global headlights. Vin 351XXX.
Is there some way of submitting a feature request to Tesla concerning upgrading the EQ bands to more than 5? I’ve read Tesla doesn’t have a feature request path, there’s always Elon on Twitter, I’ve considered posting but don’t think that’s the appropriate place. As far as I can tell Global headlights are matrix. In the play box app there’s a feature called “light show “ I believe this only works with matrix lights. Your headlights perform a show projected on a dark surface, I’ve heard the Tesla logo gets projected. I haven’t tried it yet but I’m assuming if it’s there then the headlights must be compatible. Good luck with your new car.
kevinquisition
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Thanks! Seems like the Twitter route is the one that's worked in the past
Petsur
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Despite what your SA might say, they can look it up. It took 3 days of asking my SA to finally say my car did not have them. I passed on delivery.
My first VIN they said it had matrix headlights before it showed up, it did not... I rejected that car and waited for another.
June of this year. I rejected the car and waited until July to remove the hold.
@oc_m3lr You're really not missing out on anything, the Michelin MXM4 that often come on the 18" wheels are nothing special. They are very efficient but their grip and road feel is pretty terrible, both dry and wet. Their tread life is okay but nothing special either for having such poor performance, other tires with similar or sometimes better performance can last longer.Took delivery over the past weekend, got the Matrix/Global headlights
Unfortunately I got Hankook tires instead of Michthe other 2 model3s on the lot got the Mich thou
M3LR 18"
If the Hankooks are similarly bad just take them off, get a few bucks for them while they're still practically new, and put on better tires of your choosing. Life's too short to cripple a nice new $50k+ car with crappy tires!
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