Epidemic of Model 3 small window break-ins

[EVnut]

You can use several sources on @jonco223 thingiverse page at the "Order This Printed" link.

It would be about $160 to have a pair printed in reasonable material.

 

[127.0.0.0]

It would be about $160 to have a pair printed in reasonable material.

I was also finding similar prices. Does anyone know where can we get it printed maybe for a better price ? and I am not sure what material should we use for this ? There were many options..in terms of materials.

 

[127.0.0.0]

I was also reading somewhere on youtube comment someone suggested if a small servo motor can be added and some how get synced with lock and unlock of the car so when the car is locked the .. Servo motor will lock the seats as well. I hope someone can make this happen.

 

[RayK]

Use Google to find a local 3D printing service. They typically require that you upload the design files. One such service in San Jose quoted me just over $51 for ABS. Metal was much too expensive.

 

[EVnut]

Use Google to find a local 3D printing service. They typically require that you upload the design files. One such arrive in San Jose quoted me just over $51 for ABS. Metal was much too expensive.

ABS is the material that the creator used. There's no reason for this to be metal. Was that quote for one or two sets? Of the simple one, or long reach one?

For the record, the $160 I mentioned was for ABS, two sets of the simple.

 

[mark273]

this is getting extremely ridicilous. Im considering buying or printing a solution to ensure its safe. my neighbor had his broken into when travelling to los angeles in the el sereno neighborhood.

 

[RayK]

ABS is the material that the creator used. There's no reason for this to be metal. Was that quote for one or two sets? Of the simple one, or long reach one?

For the record, the $160 I mentioned was for ABS, two sets of the simple.

Sorry for leaving out those details. Simple design, one set. I was thinking metal for the piece that inserts into the seat latch. I don't know the tensile strength of ABS.

 

[Leeclanual]

With a flashlight you can look down thru the rear glass and deck lid into the trunk... the mesh insert on the rear deck lid is fairly large.

 

[EVnut]

With a flashlight you can look down thru the rear glass and deck lid into the trunk... the mesh insert on the rear deck lid is fairly large.

You'd just see my front license plate that is currently stored in that void (Handy tip, folks!)

 

[EVnut]

Sorry for leaving out those details. Simple design, one set. I was thinking metal for the piece that inserts into the seat latch. I don't know the tensile strength of ABS.

Seems like a great price for the eight parts then!

Certainly don't worry about using metal for this. To defeat the latch in the way this device does, tensile strength is effectively meaningless. When the latch tries to open, there's precious little force and movement that is being thwarted (when was the last time I got to use that word??) That little tongue just prevents the latch from letting go of the loop. So the latch itself is doing all the "locking" of those rear seats. Any sort of plastic that doesn't break down with heat or age will be perfect for this.

 

[Solor]

A new "solution" for locking the rear seats. Yay!

Tesla Model 3 rear seat lock by jonco223

So just to clarify - this does not prevent someone from breaking your window, it only prevents them from stealing your stuff in the trunk, Correct?

 

[EVnut]

So just to clarify - this does not prevent someone from breaking your window, it only prevents them from stealing your stuff in the trunk, Correct?

Correct. Thus the quotation marks. It is a way to protect your cargo. It will do nothing to prevent window smashes unless the bad guys start to think that a lot of folks are locking those seats.

 

[RayK]

Yup. Unless you put a sticker on the window saying the seats are locked. And the thief believes you. And that s/he just doesn't pry your trunk lid for the fun of it.

 

[EVnut]

Yup. Unless you put a sticker on the window saying the seats are locked. And the thief believes you. And that s/he just doesn't pry your trunk lid for the fun of it.

If only it would work that well. Seems to me that belief has little to do with it. Nobody even bothers glancing at stickers.

Ah yes. Good ol' 48 on my list. he trunk thing has a lot going against the thief. S/he needs to bring a much larger tool than a glass breaker (not as cheap, easy, convenient, and can get caught with it), and if the lid is pried, at least the alarm goes off.

 

[TEG]

 

[EVnut]

He's never thought about this until last week when his Model S was broken into. And he is now and expert with 8 tips to prevent this from happening to you.

HIs 8 tips for your time-saving convenience:

1. Have good insurance. (#13 on my list)
2. Don't leave valuables in the car. (#18)
3. Hide your stuff before you park. (#19)
4. Let them see inside (leave window down if you have tint). (#23, 21)
5. Park where bright and busy. (#6)
6. Understand where you are parking. (#4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
7. Install a dash cam. (#46)
8. Use a car alarm and stickers. (#46)

The most interesting thing about this video is how the two Teslas were hit but the same guys, 50 miles and two hours apart.

 

[TEG]

My solution for quarter panel break ins

ClearPlex anti-smash and grab on side + rear?

 

[EVnut]

My solution for quarter panel break ins

ClearPlex anti-smash and grab on side + rear?

You are the master of URLs TEG! Thanks for the pointers.

 

[beenjaamin]

I came up with this. It's pretty rock solid. Still the problem with opening the truck via the Display.

 

[EVnut]

I came up with this. It's pretty rock solid. Still the problem with opening the truck via the Display.

Nicely done! I'm thinking that the white makes more sense if you want it to be seen. Maybe even a big ol' stencil on it saying NOPE. For folks who are basically never going to carry something long, I love this solution.