Thanks. Out of interest what kind of B-road speeds are you talking about? I'm not sure b-roads, or any in the UK for that matter, are meant to be 'raced'.
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6 months into ownership ....
- Thread starter LongRanger
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2 tips. Mention boot leak to mobile service guy.. I had my rear screen replaced because of a boot leak. Run a £10 note around the window from the outside with door closed.. you'll easily find the air leak as the note loosens up quickly when the seal is broken.
MrBadger
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I didn't want to say £5 as I though they might be half the strength of the £10.
Bingo!
The Tesla also has more than twice the power. I drive every day on country B-roads around Silverstone and as long as you respect the laws of physics regarding weight, then it handles pretty solidly at very "unsociable" speeds. The limiting factor in how fast you can go is really down to unpredictable oncoming traffic and how long you intend to live.
Personally I think the ride/handling balance is pretty well nailed in the M3 LR. It's neither harsh nor overly soft. I've owned plenty of German cars with far more compromised setups and only a select few that are as good or better. The M3 is a seriously quick point-point car on these roads, especially in its price range. Weight is its only enemy (but a fundamental one) and therefore I expect the 1600 kg RWD is actually the best handling version on typical UK B-roads. But overall I simply prefer the AWD and extra power.
The bottom line is that we see a lot of serious exotica (and boy racers in hot-hatches) on our local roads heading in and out of Silverstone and I've yet to see any of it moving quicker than a Model 3 is capable of.
just some thoughts folks - am not looking to be viewed as right or wrong - it's just some feedback on the handling characteristics of the car now I've got to know it better. YMMV
And yes I'm aware I'm comparing 2 completely different cars - benefit of having owned 2 completely different cars I guess .....
And yes I'm aware I'm comparing 2 completely different cars - benefit of having owned 2 completely different cars I guess .....
camera being replaced now and boot seals being looked at. 2 things I've learnt this morning - 1) when you can't find your keyfob, always look in the washing machine, and 2) there is some delicious irony in a mobile Tesla service tech turning up in a diesel Merc van.
yes and yes - have taken cover off / battery out and currently drying. Should be fine with a new battery. will leave it a few days to be sure all the moisture is gone from the PCB.
40 degrees on a synthetics wash would be my recommendation. non-bio of course.
Drew57
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My son in law accidentally went lake swimming (twice) with their Model X key fob in his pocket & both times it carried on working once dried out.
