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Is it worth it getting panels gaps perfect?
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MrBadger
Badger out
I asked a question in app and it booked me a service appt! Nov 12 seemed to be earliest if could offer.
I've not had anything back from the defects that I logged via the website.
I've not had anything back from the defects that I logged via the website.
MrBadger
Badger out
I'm sure they will say that it is within spec so never bothered to raise it. I wouldn't say its a major noise problem as others mention wind noise, but just trying to see if there are any quick wins that may reduce things. Road noise is more intrusive at most speeds. I would be more concerned if I had a whistle though.
I thought mine was quite noisy as I pulled out the SC, but then I started talking and realised I didn't have to raise my voice as much as in my old car. Coming from a seat tho, not a merc or anything. I just get a gentle whoosh as the speed increases, noting intrusive even at 80. I think it just means I got a good one.
So went down to a Telsa recommended body shop today (Fastlane Paint & Body (Guildford)) for something unrelated... Had a bit of a run in with a fire extinguisher trying to park at work next to a 3 pin plug. They said they would try and get it buffed out, but couldn't. Then quoted me £1500 to respray most of the rear bumper.... This is a 2 cm scuff...
Just the deep red bit left now, the rest came off.
The also showed me a few issues with front bumper alignment and I thought, since I have some time I'll drive down to the Tesla Service center in Weybridge and make sure they know what they are in for (I got a text from them previously asking if I want an Uber because this will take one and a half hours)
This is where it gets interesting.
This body shop tells me that it will take them a week.... OK... And that Tesla uses them for stuff like that and that he will probably see me anyway... OK
So I drive down to Tesla Weybridge and park up. Lots of cars there, even an original Roadster... Quite a few Model 3s.
The girl on the front desk came out to have a look. I told her that I think this will take longer than one and a half hours and that I might need a loaner, didn't want to turn up with no loaner ready. She then told me she would speak to the service people and asked me to wait.
Then came over and said it would take a day and that they would get me a loaner. Great. I asked where will it be done and she told me they will do it all in their workshop...
Also said she'd give me a quote on the fire extinguisher mark and that they might use a different bodyshop they use for minor repairs. Confirmed they use that one I've been to, but the Ascot one, not the Guildford branch (same company).
None of this is reflected in the service appointment...
Just the deep red bit left now, the rest came off.
The also showed me a few issues with front bumper alignment and I thought, since I have some time I'll drive down to the Tesla Service center in Weybridge and make sure they know what they are in for (I got a text from them previously asking if I want an Uber because this will take one and a half hours)
This is where it gets interesting.
This body shop tells me that it will take them a week.... OK... And that Tesla uses them for stuff like that and that he will probably see me anyway... OK
So I drive down to Tesla Weybridge and park up. Lots of cars there, even an original Roadster... Quite a few Model 3s.
The girl on the front desk came out to have a look. I told her that I think this will take longer than one and a half hours and that I might need a loaner, didn't want to turn up with no loaner ready. She then told me she would speak to the service people and asked me to wait.
Then came over and said it would take a day and that they would get me a loaner. Great. I asked where will it be done and she told me they will do it all in their workshop...
Also said she'd give me a quote on the fire extinguisher mark and that they might use a different bodyshop they use for minor repairs. Confirmed they use that one I've been to, but the Ascot one, not the Guildford branch (same company).
None of this is reflected in the service appointment...
Re how long does it take, I dropped mine in for panel gaps and a paint defect and had it back the next day. The paint defect wasn't dealt with to perfection but to do any more would've meant repainting a panel so I presume that's why. It's small enough that I didn't bother to raise it again.
jkoya
NA2 NSX
My roof glass was installed with one side completely lined up with the rear glass. This makes for a huge gap on the other side, because of the smaller size........
