JRP3
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Some have mentioned noise coming from the gap around the roof glass, someone is selling a neoprene gasket to fit in that gap which is supposed to quiet things down.
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RobStark
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A a lot of vehicles in the $35k plus class now have active noise cancellation , engine bay is muffled with sound deadening material as well as the rest of the car against wind/tire/road noise.
For sports cars/sports sedans vroom vroom noises people find pleasing are piped back into the cabin through the speaker system. Sometimes it is completely artificial allowing a 4 cylinder turbo to sound like a V6 or V8. Or a V6 turbo to sound like a V8. Sometimes these systems allow the driver to adjust the volume.
And yes some outside noise is cancelled out by the ICE powertrain.
BTW I think CR got an early Model 3. After feedback Tesla has softened the suspension. At some cost to best in class handling, which Motor Trend said topped the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. Which was considered best in class. Hopefully, Tesla puts original suspension on the Performance Dual Motor version of Model 3.
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
fwiw, I suspect that is a substantial part of it. Would like to see CR actually use some equipment to measure this vs. other cars they are comparing it to. I do notice I hear the wind more in a 3 at speed, but, I also notice I hear phone conversations very well, thus my sense it might actually be the point you raised, overall noise good, just a different mix to what noise you here vs. an ICE.
I actually have use of a family member's Model 3 currently for something of an extended test drive (I'm holding out on configuring my reservation to see about dual motor, and some other options). The only criticism we've all heard about consistently that to me is clearly on point after several days with the car is that the rear seat position is low. I haven't been on enough rough roads to confidently say that the ride quality is a complete non-issue for just about anyone, but on several hundred highway miles, I never once gave a thought to the ride quality.
Dennisj00
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The road noise varies greatly with surface type. Same on the S but much quieter. And different tires could/ would make a difference.
But it doesn’t bother the fun!
But it doesn’t bother the fun!
Mostly positive review but "overly harsh ride" " excessive noise at speed" for its class.
looking closely at that cover, it seems like they are only reporting on their Model 3 "first drive," not releasing their road test or overall score for the car in this issue. is that correct?
RobStark
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I saw this magazine at Costco yesterday.
I read the snippet inside the guide. I don't remember the praise but remember the criticisms.
They did give it a score but no reliability prediction sense it is new.
Model S gets better than average predicted reliability. And Model X much worse than average predicted reliability.
I saw this magazine at Costco yesterday.
I read the snippet inside the guide. I don't remember the praise but remember the criticisms.
They did give it a score but no reliability prediction sense it is new.
Model S gets better than average predicted reliability. And Model X much worse than average predicted reliability.
thanks. no scores for TM3 as of now added to the CR website.
Thumper
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I asked earlier and no one replied, but do we know if the M3 line is running again at Fremont?
Jonathan Hewitt
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sundaymorning
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Reciprocity
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Nah, they haven't required a Heimlich or spit the bite out yet, so I'd say the jury is still out on if they can chew it
Spring rope corollary:
As long as your noggin doesn't hit the ground, the bungee cord was short enough...
LoL.. I actually think Tesla's standard operating procedure is biting off more then they can chew. They always seem to not take the easy way on purpose. They aim for Mars and end up hitting the moon. Not bad for a company that is learning how to mass produce cars. It's not like there is a building cars for dummies book. I know, I looked.
Ermmm ... ummm ... yes? In a spider-babies-eating-their-siblings-so-they-can-survive kind of way?
Todd Burch
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FWIW the employee lot at Fremont was said to be about half full on Sunday night. I think that's when the line started rolling again. Probably took a day or two and now car babies are popping out of the factory's birth canal.
ValueAnalyst
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Apologies for taking my "perfect" back, but Margin should be calculated on revenue (i.e. ASP), not cost (i.e. material plus overhead).
May I also suggest $55,000 for ASP up to 5,000/wk and $60,000 with D and P starting in July, or after 5,000/wk?
The world aluminum price is increasing due to US sanction against a major world producer from Russia. Will this affect Tesla's profit margin, considering that S and X are major aluminum consumers?
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Paracelsus
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Ouch!!!
Audi recalling 1.16 million vehicles worldwide over coolant pump issue
Darn all those Diesel-gate and cooling pump parts. At some point Audi/VW just has to throw in the towel on ICE's and say enough is enough, "16 is my limit on schnitzengruben"
Audi recalling 1.16 million vehicles worldwide over coolant pump issue
Darn all those Diesel-gate and cooling pump parts. At some point Audi/VW just has to throw in the towel on ICE's and say enough is enough, "16 is my limit on schnitzengruben"
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