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Lowering the Model 3
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Tes La Ferrari
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Any more pics of the door handles ? They look really good body Color.
How’s the Color match?
How much did it cost to do ? Did they have to remove the handles to do it?
You can get door handle vinyl wraps pretty cheap on Amazon ($20) that may closely match the stock Tesla paint depending on your vehicle's color. It's impossible for any wrap to completely match the OEM paint. Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNY3F95/ref=twister_B07GNY5X52?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
However most of the pre-cut wraps like the one I listed will only cover the front of the handles. Which is fine for most people since you only see that part when the handles are not pulled out. But I wanted mine to wrap all the way around so I ordered a 12"x12" sheet of 3M vinyl wrap for $3 and made my own. It's pretty simple to do. Here's a good Youtube tutorial of someone doing a chrome delete on their Model 3. Skip forward to 6:22 to watch how he wraps the door handles. FYI I didn't use a razor like he did. I just traced the door handles and cut them out using scissors.
DeHakkelaar
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I dont like these at all and I cannot imagine anyone would like it because it does not even cover the front completely so the chrome is still visible from the front sight. Facepalm
If you make things like this, how hard can it be to just accurately measure the doorhandels and make a pre-cut wrap that fits.
To be honest it doesn't look that bad even with a little of of chrome showing on the edges. Most people won't notice until they really get up close and inspect it. You can also stretch the film a little bit to get it to cover more of the handle.
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DeHakkelaar
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Tired of what?
I tried that but that did not work at all and I think it shouldnt be necessary on such a product.
Ended in the garbage.
I'm tired of waiting for coilovers for my P3D so I think I will (temporarily?) go with lowering springs. Per my research, it seems P3D owners only have two choices--UP 1.5" and Tsportline 1" / 1.2". I think Eibach makes one for the P3D but I don't think I want to go with them. Any P3D owners care to post their experience with UP/Tsportline springs? I'm leaning towards the Tsportline springs since I'd like to stay closer to a 1" drop because my gf also drives the car. But I don't like how the Tsportline springs are 1.2" in the rear, which could accentuate the 'reverse rake' look. As far as ride quality and comfort, it seems like it's a bit of mixed bag with both of the springs?
Sorry I was starting another post but accidentally posted it in my response to you lol
I mean for $20 I find it to be an acceptable product. If I was paying $500+ for a chrome delete and they did it like that then, no, I wouldn't be satisfied. But you probably have higher standards than me so YMMV.
DeHakkelaar
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How much was the drop?Dont like the reverse rake either.
Thats why I put the RWD eibach on my AWD
DeHakkelaar
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Front 4cm, back 3cm. In theory. Will measure it soon to get the real numbers
Wampa
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Here is my SR+ lowered on UP Moderate springs. Installed BLOX 15/20mm spacers as well. Haven't noticed much of a change in driving dynamics, but it looks a lot better.
Tes La Ferrari
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Lol no, that's not me. I was telling you that I used that video to learn how to wrap my door handles
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