Lug cap cover

[insaneoctane]

If they are the same as the S, they are a surprisingly reasonable $5 apiece from your service center. But i have not asked specifically for the 3.

Are the one's for the 3 a slightly different color?

 

[j0urn3y]

I'm interested in buying a set of these. Makes it easier to swap Aero covers on/off.

Carbon fiber look is nice but since cost is an issue I'd go with matching the rim color.

What would I pay? $25/each would be a great deal. $100/each is too much. $50/each is the max.

 

[insaneoctane]

The design is still going through a few changes. This is the current iteration:

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The top surface curve add a little more depth to the design and allows for an attachment point for Tesla's center cap. This will facilitate easy removal of the center cap along with the lug cover to switch in and out the aero cover. What do you guys think about this design versus the original?

We are currently in discussion with the manufacturer about production. Once the final modifications are completed, we will start with the mold design. The plan is to start with the TPU native gloss black followed by model 3 body paint colors and maybe black chrome. Carbon fiber is a little more challenging as we are experimenting with laminating hard layers of carbon fiber over soft TPU. We may have to switch over to hard PETG for the carbon fiber version. Will post updates as things changes.

CJ

@chojn1 I know that these things take time, so do you have any progress to update us with?

 

[j0urn3y]

@chojn1 I know that these things take time, so do you have any progress to update us with?

Looks good.

 

[Motor Mouth]

@chojn1 I know that these things take time, so do you have any progress to update us with?

+1

 

[ProphetM]

@chojn1 Almost 3 months since a post in this thread so I thought I'd bring it up and see if there have been any further developments. How's it going?

 

[Megapsychotron]

I'd definitely prefer this solution over the Tesla kit. Hopefully it can make it to market.

 

[saltsman]

100% sold on the concept. Love it.
Not a fan of the carbon fiber look. Would love to see something that looks OEM-ish (Black or dark grey). It needs to blend in and not stand out.
$100 to $150 for a set of four would be my max price.

 

[ProphetM]

100% sold on the concept. Love it.
Not a fan of the carbon fiber look. Would love to see something that looks OEM-ish (Black or dark grey). It needs to blend in and not stand out.

Funny, my intent is exactly the opposite. I want it to stand out, some white for the exterior to match the white interior and contrast all the dark that will be on the outside.

 

[saltsman]

Some people add extra chrome and flashy bits, others delete what is already there. To each his own. For me personally, the car is striking in its overall design. I’d like that design to be appreciated as a whole without drawing specific attention to the lug caps. But then again, I’m one of those people who go for an understated OEM look. No bling for me persionally.

 

[ProphetM]

I'm much the same way, I just don't consider this particular part to be blingy. I consider it a simplification versus having all the lugs exposed, or individually covered. But that's a lot of dark area without much to break it up. I would prefer the 19" wheel style but don't want the disadvantages of that larger size. The rest of my exterior trim will be staying stock - no chrome delete.

 

[ProphetM]

Time for the monthly thread bump, it seems. @chojn1 any word on this project? I finally took delivery of my Model 3.

 

[bradhs]

I'd do it too if they fit the 20" performance rims.

 

[ProphetM]

@chojn1 is this project dead? It has been many months since any activity. If so, I has a sad as there seems to be nothing like this on offer from anyone.

 

[chojn1]

@chojn1 is this project dead? It has been many months since any activity. If so, I has a sad as there seems to be nothing like this on offer from anyone.

Still in testing.

 

[TEG]

Future customers are standing by....

( It might look better if it was slightly darker... )

 

[chojn1]

Future customers are standing by....

( It might look better if it was slightly darker... )

I think there need to be a few color choices in addition to carbon fiber. The midnight silver version will have to be a little bit darker.

 

[ProphetM]

Glad to see it's still going! I'm looking forward to white, but even if white does not get made I'll just get another color and plastidip or paint it.

 

[infernix]

Any ETA yet? I'm taking delivery next week

 

[gaswalla]

I think OP missed out on his window of opportunity