Australian Model 3 Highland experiences, tips, tricks

[paulp]

Haha, I took the same picture the other week. But it only takes 2 mins for ICE drivers to refuel apparently, lol

When people tell me it’s 2 minutes I point out it’s really 10, once a week so 520 mins or a full working day spent yearly at a servo. You cannot even go get lunch whilst waiting as you have to hold the trigger. On the other hand I spend a few seconds plugging in and unplugging.

 

[Jules22]

When people tell me it’s 2 minutes I point out it’s really 10, once a week so 520 mins or a full working day spent yearly at a servo. You cannot even go get lunch whilst waiting as you have to hold the trigger. On the other hand I spend a few seconds plugging in and unplugging.

Yeah I've even seen stats from the service stations with averages between 8 and 15 minutes time spent on site.

 

[cafz]

Ok, at least I do have options, thanks Jules

Yeah, highly recommend using PIN-to-drive.

 

[cafz]

To be fair, I guess this is the equivalent of me spending 1.5 hours at Coles using the free charging after my 30 min shop is done.

If you mean the new Coles at Dickson, note that those chargers are no longer free, they're now $0.35/kWh.

 

[Vostok]

Yeah I've even seen stats from the service stations with averages between 8 and 15 minutes time spent on site.

Yes the “2 minutes” has always been a lie. People should time from the instant they deviate from their current route to go to the servo, until they rejoin the route they were on. Including that time, and the time taken park, fill up, go to the shop, line up and pay, then get back to the car and leave the servo, it is easily 10 minutes or more.

 

[Arashiii]

Do I need to rotate my tyres every 10,000 kilometres if I drive 100 kilometres per day?

 

[e-enthusiast30]

If you mean the new Coles at Dickson, note that those chargers are no longer free, they're now $0.35/kWh.

Oh what! I charged there last week and they were free.. Must of just changed very recently.

It was bound to end at some point I guess..

 

[Onshore]

Do I need to rotate my tyres every 10,000 kilometres if I drive 100 kilometres per day?

Mostly highway/freeway probably no.

Urban yes

 

[Jules22]

A new video showing the auto park with vision only. Looks absolutely awesome!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1777740798588838366

 

[Wagits]

A new video showing the auto park with vision only. Looks absolutely awesome!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1777740798588838366

Now that is a tight spot. If it becomes this good I can now justify the $5000 cost

 

[edy80y]

Anyone else here getting a bass rattle from the rear parcel shelf?

In the coming weeks I might try to peel off the shelf to investigate underneath, and possibly apply some padding.

Also noticed the centre of the shelf, nearest the glass (directly above the centre brake light) is higher than the left and right side. Wondering if it appears this way for you guys?

 

[e-enthusiast30]

Anyone else here getting a bass rattle from the rear parcel shelf?

In the coming weeks I might try to peel off the shelf to investigate underneath, and possibly apply some padding.

Also noticed the centre of the shelf, nearest the glass (directly above the centre brake light) is higher than the left and right side. Wondering if it appears this way for you guys?

No rattles from my parcel shelf but I have one in the rear-vision mirror assembly that's very obvious on coarse road surfaces. Had it since I got the vehicle and finally booked in Monday for the service centre to have a look at it.

 

[kmsyd777]

Is it normal for Sentry Mode to drain 5.8% of the battery in 24 hours?

 

[edy80y]

how many events did it detect during that time?

 

[cafz]

Is it normal for Sentry Mode to drain 5.8% of the battery in 24 hours?

Yes. It causes all the car systems to remain awake.

 

[dronus]

Anyone else here getting a bass rattle from the rear parcel shelf?

In the coming weeks I might try to peel off the shelf to investigate underneath, and possibly apply some padding.

Also noticed the centre of the shelf, nearest the glass (directly above the centre brake light) is higher than the left and right side. Wondering if it appears this way for you guys?

Maybe you need a 4th child seat tether fitted to hold it down to stop the rattle?

 

[dronus]

Is it normal for Sentry Mode to drain 5.8% of the battery in 24 hours?

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Yes, but eventually you stop using it so much (or plug the car in so it uses the mains)

 

[dronus]

Now that is a tight spot. If it becomes this good I can now justify the $5000 cost

I’m not sure that I would park my car so close to other cars anyway, high chance in Adelaide that when they pullout they will still be dragging your bumper for a few blocks.

 

[richardnau]

Anyone else here getting a bass rattle from the rear parcel shelf?

In the coming weeks I might try to peel off the shelf to investigate underneath, and possibly apply some padding.

Also noticed the centre of the shelf, nearest the glass (directly above the centre brake light) is higher than the left and right side. Wondering if it appears this way for you guys?

Was your car re-worked for the third tether point (new shelf installed)? I've seen some pics showing that several tabs at the back of the shelf that should be inserted into the structure have missed the slots, resulting in bowed-upwards shelf and rattles. Take a look through the base of the rear window and see if you can see the tabs. If so, you have your problem!

 

[edy80y]

Was your car re-worked for the third tether point (new shelf installed)? I've seen some pics showing that several tabs at the back of the shelf that should be inserted into the structure have missed the slots, resulting in bowed-upwards shelf and rattles. Take a look through the base of the rear window and see if you can see the tabs. If so, you have your problem!

Yes new shelf had to be installed. Thanks for the info, will check soon.