Joules Verne
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Ya, I like this small revision too.
I do too.
It softens it a bit, while preserving the original intent.
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Ya, I like this small revision too.
I like both posts by S3XY and Mihai but I think Tesla will go with something similar to the Model X presented by S3XY. The nose of a car is an important part of branding a manufacturer. BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Etc. all have created strong brand identity and every model has a theme that is present in the nose of every car. I think Tesla is searching for that Nose identity that will brand their cars. The Model S nose was put in place because consumers still needed their grill when the S was first released, but I think the Model X nose was their first attempt to create a nose piece that could be used throughout all their models. I think both the Model 3 and Model S move in that direction and it would look great on the 3.
I might be dead wrong, but I find it hard to believe that Tesla would stick with a blank nose simply from a branding stand point.
Haha, Hawaii is a 2 plate state as well. I just mount mine with double stick tape for the inspection and then remove it after.I think the M3 prototype shown at the reveal looks amazing. Phenomenal job Tesla, and I wasn't expecting anything less than greatness. However, I did have a little concern with the front snubbed snout. Liking it even more, but kind of wish it was a little smoother. I'm not a big fan of the newer ICE cars that have these big gaping grilles and nothing for a bumper (think Audi, Lexus). With that said, I really really like Mihai75's modification in post #20. I think the continuation of the line underneath the headlights straight thru looks awesome.
Regarding the modified S....I think it looks amazing. But somehow it reminds me a little bit of the Dodge Intrepid.
Finally..regarding having to mount a license plate on the front end. I absolutely hate the idea of having to mount one on the front of cars. I think it totally ruins the front of these newer cars. My state (RI) is a 2-plate state, so I'm required by law to have one mounted. Luckily, when I bought my car from a dealership in California (which I believe is a 2-plate state also), when they delivered it to me in RI, surprisingly, they had never mounted the bracket onto the front bumper cover. The car came with the bracket in the truck, unopened, as well as the 2nd CA plate. So I've never mounted it. There was no way I"m going to be drilling 4-6 holes in my front bumper. Only issue I have is with our 2-year safety and emissions inspection, which requires the front plate to be "securely and permanently mounted". So no leaving it on top of your dash or using duct tape/velcro to fasten it to your bumper.
To get past this, I built my own license plate bracket. My car (2005 Mercedes C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan) has a small square pop-out cover for the tow hook to mount. So I mount my homemade bracket and screw into the same spot where the tow hook would get attached. It's mounted very securely (drove with it once from RI to FL). So I'll do this prior to inspection, drive it down, get it inspected, come home, remove the bracket, and I'm good for another 2 years. So far, in the 10 years I've had the car, I've never gotten pulled over.
So Mr. Musk...no matter what design you finalize for the front end of the Model 3, I'm sure it will look stunningly beautiful. And there is no way I'll be ruining it with a 12" x 6" piece of metal.
--Cintoman
Drag is weirder than you think it is. That section is almost certainly good for the Cd.I can't imagine that front blunt section can do anything but hurt the Cd.
I find it hard to believe that styling would trump "form follows function" in the mind of Elon Musk. Now, I'm not saying he would purposely make something goofy for some modest gain, but my guess he's one to optimize as many parameters as possible, including beauty.
Having a play in Photoshop. Haven't changed the shape of the snout but just added a 'fake' grille - straight from an Aston Martin which seems to fit in that bumper almost perfectly.
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This is a really good point. I also think Tesla purposefully went extra bold to see how people would react to such a design. They knew their car was going to be a seller, so they wanted to see how much they could get away with and gauge audience perception on a design that was likely as far as they'd go into weirdmobile territory.I think they'd have twice the reservations right now with Mihai's design rather than what was shown. They actually may have shown a design with a front that would temper Model 3 enthusiasm for now to minimize "osborning" of the Model S/X.
I've come to realize it's not simply the front end I'm not feeling, it's the front end with the headlights as shown. I think one or the other I'd be okay with, but taken together, to me it looks like a cold robotic vehicle designed to seek out and destroy all humans.
If I get the time I will try to create a 3D model of the M3 from the photos - and then do some flow simulation studies of blunt nose versus more pointed nose. It would be a very rough estimate but I think it would show the difference.
Alright sirs, I believe this is what you're looking for, first one is James version, and bottom one with voyagers suggestion to also make a slight crease between the light slits:
This is a really good point. I also think Tesla purposefully went extra bold to see how people would react to such a design. They knew their car was going to be a seller, so they wanted to see how much they could get away with and gauge audience perception on a design that was likely as far as they'd go into weirdmobile territory.
It may change, but I'm not thinking by much.
There it is. Nailed it. Was trying to put it into words!