Model 3 carbon fibre end caps - on sale

[Durzel]

Don’t know if this is of interest to anyone but it appears that Tesla is discounting the (real) carbon fibre end caps that go on the 19” and 20” wheels.

Model 3 Carbon Fiber Wheel Cap Kit

They’re now £150.00. That’s obviously still a chunk of change for what they are, but it’s considerably better than the £350 (?) they were before.

Have just pulled the trigger on a set myself.

 

[KennethS]

Just ordered a set — thanks for letting us know about this.

 

[Neil_dsb]

thanks also ordered

 

[Jez_GB]

Must......resist......the......ur....bugger!

 

[Durzel]

£150 is actually a decent price, I think. It was (I think) £350 until recently. I was interested before, but not £350 interested.

The OEM CF spoiler, by comparison, costs $800 on the US website!

 

[Jez_GB]

£150 is, as you say, a chunk of change, but you've got to have a little bit of carbon fibre bling.... haven't you?

 

[Durzel]

Yeah, in isolation it's a bit silly to spend that sort of money.. but carbon fibre "vanity" parts tend to be priced based on what the market is willing to bear anyway.

I man maths'd it to £37.50 per wheel, and it didn't seem so bad then.

 

[Jez_GB]

Yeah, in isolation it's a bit silly to spend that sort of money.. but carbon fibre "vanity" parts tend to be priced based on what the market is willing to bear anyway.

I man maths'd it to £37.50 per wheel, and it didn't seem so bad then.

And it sounds like the market was not willing to bear £350

 

[Durzel]

Mine turned up yesterday..

Packaging is very basic, and no instructions. Not sure how happy I would’ve been if I’d spent £350! That's probably just me being a bit snobbish though, as what else do you really need to have in the box...

 

[Durzel]

Not sure how long it’s been the case, but they’re £100 on the Tesla store now. Imagine having paid £350 for them originally!

Model 3 Carbon Fiber Wheel Cap Kit

Enhance the look of your Model 3 Sport and Performance Wheels with this streamlined custom center cap. Made from lightweight, cross-woven carbon fiber with a matte finish. Includes: 4 x Tesla logo carbon fiber wheel caps 1 x Wheel cap removal tool Note: This wheel cap is only compatible with 19"...

shop.tesla.com

 

[Billbrown1982]

The seperate caps are bad enough. What were they, £45 maybe when I bought them? Sure the centre caps were decent enough but the actual nut covers, my god, couldn't have possibly made a cheaper, thinner, poorly finished plastic.

Sure it looks the part when its on, but when they turned up...instant buyers remorse.

 

[Irata]

I'm not sure top build quality for the money has ever been Tesla's thing.