Found this kit today tossed in the driveway, between the cars,
Amazon Prime newspaper route style.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B..._b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=tmc064-20
The first observation is that the nut covers are indistinguishable
from the ones in the $9 set
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N2JK7RL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That one also arrived today. They both say T53, they have the same
removal tool, but the ones in the $70 set have some extra numbers
inside, and fit just a half-smidge looser. They look exactly the same.
But the center caps are something else. Machined out of aluminum,
with a great paint or powder or whatever, and the Tesla logo in the
center is very cleanly
inlaid. These cap heads don't sink flush in the
hole like the Tesla ones do. It looks better I think, and finger-prying
them off is easy. It might even be a good idea to add some friction
stuff to make sure they stay put until you mean to pull them off - to
install the Aero hubcaps, for 10% more efficiency on highway drives.
I feel a bit guilty spending $70 on such knick-knacks, but wifey insists
it really looks primo, so it's forgivable. The red logo does add a nice touch.
Frankly, I've looked at a lot of Model 3s of late, and IMHO, either with or
without a center cap, I prefer the 18" wheels to the optional sport ones.
And the $9 nut caps alone offer a
manly (and economical) look of their own ;-)
Anyone here going to try their grey, red or turquoise nut caps? Nine bucks.