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Australian Model 3 Waiting Room
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Ormaus
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Looks okay, not sure if I want one yet. Depends if I can get used to glancing at the Tesla screen or if I need something like a standard car's instrument panel.
If I do go for it I'm thinking either of these
More info on the rectangular one but it looks a little - shall we say square? compare to the other one.
Invoice received this morning, build date 16/07/22. Odometer: 2km
M3 RWD WHITE/Black | Melbourne
OD: 29/01 | EDD: Aug-Oct 2022 | VIN Date: 18/07/22 EDD: 20/08-03/09
Build Date: 16/07/22
I went all out and purchased this option:
It has been redone since the release of the Ryzen CPU and no longer connects to the MCU. It now connects to a spare CAN plug in the right side footwell of the driver and power is tapped from the 12V bolts on the HV battery penthouse under the right rear passenger seat. A very easy install.
Model 3/Y Round Instrument Cluster
The Round Instrument Cluster matches Tesla car style and will not block the air vent. It comes with 2 display styles and you can control the settings directly with the button on the steering wheel. The IC shows the following information: Speedometer Battery Level Gear Head Light Status...
evoffer.com
If you order from EVOffer ensure you mention you need the version compatible with the Ryzen CPU which comes with the extra power tap cable. Otherwise you may get the older Intel MCU based connection which is a PIA.
Power comes from the penthouse on the HV battery:
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Testesslim3
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you could be right. EDD changed from 6-9 months to 9-12 months somewhere between 28/4 and 2/5. I was watching closely around that time. so VIN for the orders around those dates can possibly come in this yearI think you are in with a realistic shout of a VIN this year, I expect April 30 orders would be quietly hopeful with the amount of February orders that have cleared out so far...and you're only a day off April...do definitely stick with the glass half full
Looks niiiice. That's officially on my list now. I was worried about the ryzen install differences but doesn't sound too badI went all out and purchased this option:
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It has been redone since the release of the Ryzen CPU and no longer connects to the MCU. It now connects to a spare CAN plug in the right side footwell of the driver and power is tapped from the 12V bolts on the HV battery penthouse under the right rear passenger seat. A very easy install.
Model 3/Y Round Instrument Cluster
The Round Instrument Cluster matches Tesla car style and will not block the air vent. It comes with 2 display styles and you can control the settings directly with the button on the steering wheel. The IC shows the following information: Speedometer Battery Level Gear Head Light Status...
Ormaus
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I like it but will still wait to see if I feel I need it.
Edit: Pencilled in for phase 3 (with @Hoopyfrood 's abduction upgrades)
FWIW, I wouldn’t buy a dash replacement. It took all of 2 minutes to get used to the centre screen
Hmm still on 16th. Meaning there is a whole day of builds that may still yet to be allocated. Or they shutdown early?
EVOffer are based in HK and offer support via Telegram. Their support has been timely and easy to understand. The tech will usually send his replies as a voice recording. I also have their powered frunk kit to install as well. The gauges fit a Y as well. The penthouse data connector in the second pic needs to be disconnected during install. This takes power down to the whole car. It is also a fail safe method of resetting the car should a reboot fail to fix an issue (Tesla in the Gong has a YT video that explains the process). The dials come with an install manual but you need to magnify it to read as the manual fits in the palm of your hand.
I thought it was confirmed the shutdown was on 18th. Meaning cars made on 17th may still yet to be assigned. If they were Australia bound, of course thats speculation but.
I don't know why this timeframe keeps getting repeated here. It matches no pattern of any recent allocations
Some stats from our dataset of 220 orders, for anyone who's interested:
Trim
LR = 37%
P = 11%
SR+/RWD = 51%
Colour
Blue = 17%
Silver = 20%
White = 42%
Red = 13%
Black = 8%
Interior
Black = 77%
White = 23%
State
ACT = 7%
NSW = 25%
VIC = 25%
NT = 0.4%
QLD = 24%
SA = 6%
TAS = 1%
WA = 7%
Trim
LR = 37%
P = 11%
SR+/RWD = 51%
Colour
Blue = 17%
Silver = 20%
White = 42%
Red = 13%
Black = 8%
Interior
Black = 77%
White = 23%
State
ACT = 7%
NSW = 25%
VIC = 25%
NT = 0.4%
QLD = 24%
SA = 6%
TAS = 1%
WA = 7%
True, the allocations for the past ten or so days have typically started in the early hours of the morning. My allocation happened at 3.30am last Saturday morning. Others I communicate with have similar allocation times in early morning when we're sleeping.
axelfair89
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NoTimeToLose
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Re the need for a speedo directly in front of the driver - years ago I owned a Nissan X-Trail with centrally mounted instruments.
It was no harder to check these than an instrument cluster in the usual place, you quickly get used to dropping your gaze at a slight angle.
When I test drove the Model 3, I had no problem reading the speedo or using the screen. If you think you may need an accessory speedo, try the car without one for a while before opening your wallet.
It was no harder to check these than an instrument cluster in the usual place, you quickly get used to dropping your gaze at a slight angle.
When I test drove the Model 3, I had no problem reading the speedo or using the screen. If you think you may need an accessory speedo, try the car without one for a while before opening your wallet.
I have a partner who baulks at the centre screen so went with this to get her across the line for the purchase. To each his own. There are many owners who want CarPlay which Elon refuses to support so these additions are the only method to gain that functionality. The hack to add CarPlay to the centre screen is not an option for most unless you are OK with programming and connecting to Raspberry Pi and other bits.
Excellent point! It's got looks and practicality! Shoosh your victims in style!Sound-proofed boot? That will come in handy for all the kidnappings I plan on doing
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