XLR82XS
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GREAT ADVICE! Rockers will get beat up especially behind the rear doors know as the "hips". Mud flaps wont cut it in my experience. Debris still contacts any forward facing surfaces.
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Getting ready for delivery, what should I buy ahead of time? :)
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vjason
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Look for a tire subscription plan lol.
That or keep "chill mode" on unless you are feeling a little frisky.
That or keep "chill mode" on unless you are feeling a little frisky.
I just got a 14-50 installed so I’ll probably be ok with the Tesla Mobile Charger.
I did totally forget about jack pads though! What were those aluminum ones that people on here were really happy with??
XLR82XS
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He's talking about excessive tire wear due to lead foot syndrome.
vjason
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This.
Lets just say 8 months in I turned on chill mode. 8K miles, first rotation, rears were at 4/32. Fronts were 7/32 so not all was bad, but I can't afford yearly trips to the tire shop.
Some of this is due to me coming from a Prius. The power behind the 3 is a bit addictive, especially if there are jerks around you on the road.
Lets just say 8 months in I turned on chill mode. 8K miles, first rotation, rears were at 4/32. Fronts were 7/32 so not all was bad, but I can't afford yearly trips to the tire shop.
Some of this is due to me coming from a Prius. The power behind the 3 is a bit addictive, especially if there are jerks around you on the road.
He's talking about excessive tire wear due to lead foot syndrome.
jebinc
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Rothgarr
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Congrats on your purchase!
It baffles me as to why owners WOULDN'T get the 3D MAXpider (Kagu) all season mats, especially if you ever plan on driving your car in the rain or snow. They fit so perfectly, go up the sides a bit, and most importantly, cover the dead pedal. Without the dead pedal coverage, you will get water, dirt, snow, etc. beneath your mats which totally defeats the point of having them in the first place. The other day I had mud on my feet and I could hear the sand grinding the mat where the dead pedal would be -- instead of scratching the dead pedal and having dirt/sand/mud there it's now on the mat (easily washed)
At least get the 3d MAXpider ones for the cabin, I got them for the frunk and trunk just to have the full set (you can get any other ones for the trunk and frunk). The logo bothers some people, but you can remove them if you like (just plug the two little holes) or replace them with Tesla logos -- available on etsy (honestly, the logos don't bug me at all)
Main cabin: https://amzn.to/2yqw9Iz
Trunk: https://amzn.to/2GFnwyn
Frunk: https://amzn.to/2LVxsrU
If you want a little sportiness, I also have a spoiler on mine that I love, it's the one linked below (IKON Motorsports). It fits wonderfully, and took all of ten minutes to install myself.
https://amzn.to/31bdIUW
It baffles me as to why owners WOULDN'T get the 3D MAXpider (Kagu) all season mats, especially if you ever plan on driving your car in the rain or snow. They fit so perfectly, go up the sides a bit, and most importantly, cover the dead pedal. Without the dead pedal coverage, you will get water, dirt, snow, etc. beneath your mats which totally defeats the point of having them in the first place. The other day I had mud on my feet and I could hear the sand grinding the mat where the dead pedal would be -- instead of scratching the dead pedal and having dirt/sand/mud there it's now on the mat (easily washed)
At least get the 3d MAXpider ones for the cabin, I got them for the frunk and trunk just to have the full set (you can get any other ones for the trunk and frunk). The logo bothers some people, but you can remove them if you like (just plug the two little holes) or replace them with Tesla logos -- available on etsy (honestly, the logos don't bug me at all)
Main cabin: https://amzn.to/2yqw9Iz
Trunk: https://amzn.to/2GFnwyn
Frunk: https://amzn.to/2LVxsrU
If you want a little sportiness, I also have a spoiler on mine that I love, it's the one linked below (IKON Motorsports). It fits wonderfully, and took all of ten minutes to install myself.
https://amzn.to/31bdIUW
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I’ve got an electric pressure washer... any recommendations on a foam gun that is good but not too expensive? What about soap?
Fernand
Active Member
But FWIW rocks aren't stopped by plastic, headlights are easily polished if they haze, pressure washers grind the dirt against the finish.
Rothgarr
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Also looking for a good foam sprayer (pump type). I bought one and it absolutely sucked.
Rothgarr
Active Member
Congrats on the purchase. There are a bunch of great recommendations already. The PPF is probably the best recommendation but also the most expensive. If you can swing it, it will be worth it. As far as smaller priced accessories I would say all weather floor mats, screen protector and wireless charger is a must. See links below.
3D max Spiders https://amzn.to/2YE36fi
9H Screen protector from Wholesale Tesla Accessories | Taptes or Tesla Accessories and Custom Apparel | TESLARIES®
Wireless charger from Tesla Accessories and Custom Apparel | TESLARIES® or Wholesale Tesla Accessories | Taptes
3D max Spiders https://amzn.to/2YE36fi
9H Screen protector from Wholesale Tesla Accessories | Taptes or Tesla Accessories and Custom Apparel | TESLARIES®
Wireless charger from Tesla Accessories and Custom Apparel | TESLARIES® or Wholesale Tesla Accessories | Taptes
davewill
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Why a screen protector? Sure, I use them on my phone and tablet because I might drop them or drop something on them, or have something gritty in my pocket, but the screen in my car is only going to come in contact with my finger, and my fingernail isn't hard enough to scratch it.
jebinc
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Some report having toddler's that throw $hit all around their cars (e.g., toys) and they want to avoid a shattered screen. Others prefer a matt finish to reduce glare. There are other reasons as well.
Kappelan
Member
Some report having toddler's that throw $hit all around their cars (e.g., toys) and they want to avoid a shattered screen. Others prefer a matt finish to reduce glare. There are other reasons as well.
Didn't have any issue with the screens on our two Volts, but considering to get a screen protector for our Model 3. The screen is much bigger and you never know what two little kids could do in the car.
I actually don't have little kids or pets or anything, but I look at it as a very cheap way of keeping something expensive pristine. No chance of micro scratches that might be extremely noticeable in bright light (from just cleaning dust off quickly with your hand or towel, etc), protects any coatings on it from being worn down over time, rare rare chance it gets chipping or cracked by something hitting it or lifting something in/out of the passenger seat (from the drivers side).
Mainly I notice the coatings on my iphone wearing down with time. After about a year they don't clean up as easy and you notice more smudges and oils. If a $30 3rd party screen goes on without you being able to tell it's there and keeps the coating 100% then that's great. I'll swap out the $30 protector every year or two and if for whatever reason it bugs me down the road I have a perfect factory screen under it.
Now if it was $500 or something, ya, I probably would skip it. I've never broken an iphone screen (or protector) in 7+ years, but I still put a $20 to $30 one on since it's a cheap easy way to cover my butt.
Kappelan
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My only question is would I be able to remove the screen protector without any marks to the screen.
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