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Aero Wheel cap kit - updated 2021

Discussion in 'Model 3: Interior & Exterior' started by enderokc, Feb 3, 2021.

  1. enderokc

    enderokc Member

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    Looks like Tesla came out with a new design for the Aero Wheel Cap kit.

    Not sure I like it as much as the old design......

    Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit

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  2. The_Observer

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    Atleast match the color of the rim... I think the old kit is better than this, this just looks so off.
     
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    Older is nicer, that looks like a sports protection cup
     
  5. SabrToothSqrl

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    well... it does cover your nuts.
     
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    Damn, that’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day! :D :D Well done!!!
     
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  7. bobby g

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    My point exactly - thanks for making it clear, like the shrink whose patient came in wrapped in Saran wrap to whom the doc said "I can clearly see your ****"
     
  8. The_Observer

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    Take my funny vote and get out. /s
     
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    Interesting...
     
  10. Jeff Davlt

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    Definitely not an improvement.
     
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    Original looked much better.
     
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    They look awful. No way I'd buy those. Hope Tesla keeps making the old kit.
     
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  13. Jeff Davlt

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    I don’t see them currently for sale. I’m glad I picked it up last week when it was restocked. There’s a ton of non OEM versions around, but they just don’t color match as well.
     
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    They are now.
     
  15. Jeff Davlt

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    I mean the old kit. I’m glad I picked up the old style. These look terrible.
     
  16. Bucs Town

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    I just got the new ones and put them on. I got to admit I like them better than the old ones.
     

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    Wow that's straight up copy from what I have except the Tesla one uglier.
     

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  18. cylonmode

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    New aero wheels and sport wheels are worse looking than the originals and this wheel cap kit is following that trend... Not sure who is coming up with this stuff, but it is really ugly. and kinda cheap looking...
     
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  19. Gasaraki

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    The new aero hub caps look better than the old one.
     
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  20. Kevy Baby

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    Personally, I am not a big fan of the Aero wheels without the caps - they look unfinished to me. But that is just my opinion.

    HOWEVER, I remember once seeing a center cap that filled in the indented part in the center, including covering the lug nuts. At the time, I didn't capture where they came from and I have been searching in vain ever since to find them. If anyone knows where to find them, let me know - I will be most grateful.
     

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