Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

[bananabug72]

I have nfi how ANCAP ratings are granted but, Shirley there is a local body who does this, if so do they not inspect the car physically or did the M3H automatically retain the pre-facelift model? And then this #tethergate issue came to surface and they start to sh1t bricks?

Otherwise, where is the spokesperson of ANCAP to explain who missed the missing flap during inspection, and then signed off on the 5-star rating for the M3H sales to go ahead?

I read about this a few weeks back so fact might be lost in translation but essentially, IF a car has passed the EuroNCAP tests and is the same vehicle being supplied into Australia then it gets the same rating.
What’s failed here is that there are unique design rules that apply in Australia. Again, they aren’t audited, the onus is on the manufacturer to comply and if found to be in breach then rectification is required.
Which is where we find ourselves now.

 

[dronus]

I read about this a few weeks back so fact might be lost in translation but essentially, IF a car has passed the EuroNCAP tests and is the same vehicle being supplied into Australia then it gets the same rating.
What’s failed here is that there are unique design rules that apply in Australia. Again, they aren’t audited, the onus is on the manufacturer to comply and if found to be in breach then rectification is required.
Which is where we find ourselves now.

If anyone has read (or listened to) elons autobiography id be interested in his response to this. Obviously they will remedy it asap to get these cars out but he does have a history of questioning “rules that cant be justified” haha

It seems the focus is on the wording (easily accessible without tools).

 

[edy80y]

Can the middle tether point be accessed when the seat is folded down a bit?

 

[Murphster]

Can the middle tether point be accessed when the seat is folded down a bit?

Hmmm.. I was going to say no, but thinking about it, you probably could slip a belt behind and attach it to something underneath the shelf before closing the seat back. I am not sure there is anything to hook onto though as the way it is designed the hook is up below the shelf and only accessible from the top. But maybe possible because the tether is there.

 

[bananabug72]

Can the middle tether point be accessed when the seat is folded down a bit?

It’s an argument I’d be using if I was the one on the spot (and I’ve definitely used pedantry a number of times to justify how my designs comply to contract/spec )

 

[Mes1]

I have a photograph - at risk of this being splashed all over Carsguide.com.au

The shelf itself is thin and flimsy, I am guessing plastic covered in light material, and seems to be molded, you can see where the little flap/door whatever it is called is situated, they seem to have shaped the shelf down to incorporate the metal hook.

I am going to guess that rather than cut a new hole this is a replacement shelf. Which shouldn't be difficult one would think, and they are lightweight and easy to ship. Surely something that can be sent over in the hold of a plane?

Or actually, maybe they can just cut a new hole for ones in country, it may not be pretty but it doesn't have to be. There is no law about having to have neat pretty holes in the rear shelf.

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Impressed with the red spray job thought like other brands it'd be roughly painted, very nice tether

 

[Murphster]

There is always the option to re-classify it as a 4 seater car, personally wouldn't bother me in the slightest. I hate passengers so the less of them the better. Would want a 20% rebate on the cost of the car, or free FSD and speed boost as compensation. That would work nicely.

 

[dronus]

Can the middle tether point be accessed when the seat is folded down a bit?

Can they use a y shaped strap and strap it to the two outside tether points?

 

[Murphster]

Impressed with the red spray job thought like other brands it'd be roughly painted, very nice tether

I am actually interested to know whether that is colour matched to the car, or whether they are red in all versions.

 

[MBau]

There is always the option to re-classify it as a 4 seater car, personally wouldn't bother me in the slightest. I hate passengers so the less of them the better. Would want a 20% rebate on the cost of the car, or free FSD and speed boost as compensation. That would work nicely.

If they go that route, I'd cancel my order. But they won't - clearly the anchor point is there, they just need to install an access point, just like on ye olde Model 3.

 

[meloccom]

@dronus @meloccom

Another EV explodes

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That looks like a Jaguar F Pace ICE. The badge/vent on the side is not on an I Pace.

 

[X Æ A-12]

That looks like a Jaguar F Pace ICE. The badge/vent on the side is not on an I Pace.

Yeahs it’s an ICE, was being a troll

 

[bananabug72]

If they go that route, I'd cancel my order. But they won't - clearly the anchor point is there, they just need to install an access point, just like on ye olde Model 3.

They’d be weighing up global production line changes and costs versus a rule that affects a single market which represents probably less than 1% of their global sales.

 

[Paul Hurley]

So it's all your fault??

Lol, yes, definitely! as far as I am aware the world totally revolves around my poor decisions...

 

[Chargedpixels]

Yeahs it’s an ICE, was being a troll

When was you car due for delivery

 

[hopeless]

First Glovis now this! So lost with this situations.. I am renting car since November! my MY is in Morning Crystal and it’s heading to Port Kembla, maybe better to get the Y now though it’s going to be updated bt end of the year

Anyone considered Kia Ev6 GT-Line ? Its AWD , some stock available.

 

[X Æ A-12]

When was you car due for delivery

24th, next Wednesday

 

[dronus]

When was you car due for delivery

(Moves all flammable liquids away)

 

[Chargedpixels]

24th, next Wednesday

Mine was the 25th. What does your email say. mine is different to all the ones I've seen. It says my order will be prioritised for delivery. Is that the same as yours

 

[dronus]

First Glovis now this! So lost with this situations.. I am renting car since November! my MY is in Morning Crystal and it’s heading to Port Kembla, maybe better to get the Y now though it’s going to be updated bt end of the year

Anyone considered Kia Ev6 GT-Line ? Its AWD , some stock available.

I saw an ad for them the other day spruking “over the air updates” which i reakon ive heard somewhere before.
I just watched a review on the ev6 , it wasnt gt line but was quite interesting.
Tldr the guy liked tesla more.