Model 3 Highland Performance/Plaid Speculation [Car announced 04.23.2024]

[gearchruncher]

For blind spot checking, I've switched to using the screen but more specifically the rear view camera. It has better visibility of the blind spot than a quick head check in my opinion. So both in my Tesla's and my Rivian, I keep the rear view camera on at all times and can clearly see my blind spot through that.

Please adjust your mirrors correctly. You should not be able to see the side of your car in your side mirrors, and in this case there is no blind spot in the mirror.

How To Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots

Adjust the mirrors so far outward that the viewing angle of the side mirrors overlaps that of the cabin’s rearview mirror.

www.caranddriver.com

Then, especially in your Rivian, the mirrors are much more effective than your reverse camera, which absolutley does not have coverage for the sides of your car because that's the way physics works. In the Rivian the check on the mirror gives you both a visual and technological signal since it has the blind spot monitor in the mirror. In the Tesla just use the visual, which again has no blind spot.

Anyone thinking that when changing lanes to the left that an acceptable prodedure is to look to the right and down at thier center screen really needs to re-evaluate their process and the risk they are putting other people at.

 

[derekmw]

Please adjust your mirrors correctly. You should not be able to see the side of your car in your side mirrors, and in this case there is no blind spot in the mirror.

How To Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots

Adjust the mirrors so far outward that the viewing angle of the side mirrors overlaps that of the cabin’s rearview mirror.

www.caranddriver.com

Then, especially in your Rivian, the mirrors are much more effective than your reverse camera, which absolutley does not have coverage for the sides of your car because that's the way physics works. In the Rivian the check on the mirror gives you both a visual and technological signal since it has the blind spot monitor in the mirror. In the Tesla just use the visual, which again has no blind spot.

Anyone thinking that when changing lanes to the left that an acceptable prodedure is to look to the right and down at thier center screen really needs to re-evaluate their process and the risk they are putting other people at.

Yes, mirror adjustment is nothing new. I've had my mirrors set this way for the past 20 years. But I won't start an argument about this

 

[Kevy Baby]

How I [insert action] is the only correct way. If you are doing it another way, you are absolutely wrong: there is only one correct way.

 

[buckets0fun]

Back to highland P speculation:

No 4680
Minor power bump with 4DU, nothing in the 550hp+ range
No cooling updates
Aero updates

 

[DatWhiteM3P]

If this is true I hope someone from Tesla reads this: push the red button, stop the M3P, it will never sell. My next performance car will in that case be a Hyundai. Something I never dream I'd say only 3 years ago! The new 3P needs to be a home run if not, just dont do it.

 

[n2mb_racing]

If this is true I hope someone from Tesla reads this: push the red button, stop the M3P, it will never sell. My next performance car will in that case be a Hyundai. Something I never dream I'd say only 3 years ago! The new 3P needs to be a home run if not, just dont do it.

What?

 

[mpgxsvcd]

Back to highland P speculation:

No 4680
Minor power bump with 4DU, nothing in the 550hp+ range
No cooling updates
Aero updates

Doesn't it already make about 535 HP?

 

[GregD60]

Back to highland P speculation:

No 4680
Minor power bump with 4DU, nothing in the 550hp+ range
No cooling updates
Aero updates

If that's all they were going to do, I think it would have been released at the same time as the other Highland versions.

 

[buckets0fun]

If that's all they were going to do, I think it would have been released at the same time as the other Highland versions.

Remember the post you quoted.
I’ll take the E-high five when it plays out as written.

 

[tivoboy]

Just saw a camo’d highland drive by with some 19” wheels and red calipers.. ;-)

 

[Cheetah]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1756080983969763368

Another one! It’s actually on the 20” Warp wheels as well.

 

[n2mb_racing]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1756080983969763368

Another one! It’s actually on the 20” Warp wheels as well.

It's funny. I think the camo probably draws more attention than hides it. If they just drove around uncovered people would probably just think it's another model 3 with a few mods.

 

[Gauss Guzzler]

This photo explains a lot about why Tesla's Homelink interface is so awful.

 

[superflyrolla]

I was listening to Ride the Lightning podcast and they conducted this poll:

Based on this poll and many comments here, Tesla could paint the standard brakes red, stick spoilers and front lips on with 3M tape, come up with another set of 35lb wheels that ride poorly and are prone to damage, keep cost reducing while reducing functionality (no stalks & no ultra sonic sensors), and that's going to sell the most cars / make the most profit.

Personally, I'd like to see these on a new PERFORMANCE version of the car. I realize you can do many of these yourself and there's only a handful of us that would actually use these so it's not happening:
-18" wheels or the smallest size that will fit over the brakes. Longer wheel studs would be nice too.
-More durable control arm bushings that don't tear after track use or a few years of street driving.
-Camber adjustability from the factory. Doesn't have to be -3 degrees, but maybe slot the frame or use a cam bolt in an upper/lower arm so there's some street class adjustability. While they're in there, get the speed sensor wires away from the tires.
-Weight reduction. Remove the frunk liner. I don't use it and then it's easier to make adjustments ^. No auto opening trunk. Removing the back seat and having a rack for tires like GR Corolla Morizo would be sweet.
-Limited slip differential. Another GR Corolla comparison: LSD is $1180 package I'd pay for sure.

 

[ODWms]

It's funny. I think the camo probably draws more attention than hides it. If they just drove around uncovered people would probably just think it's another model 3 with a few mods.

… or, not think anything at all. We Model 3 drivers recognize, but I’d wager most other people wouldn’t look twice.

 

[clerks]

I was listening to Ride the Lightning podcast and they conducted this poll:

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Based on this poll and many comments here, Tesla could paint the standard brakes red, stick spoilers and front lips on with 3M tape, come up with another set of 35lb wheels that ride poorly and are prone to damage, keep cost reducing while reducing functionality (no stalks & no ultra sonic sensors), and that's going to sell the most cars / make the most profit.

Personally, I'd like to see these on a new PERFORMANCE version of the car. I realize you can do many of these yourself and there's only a handful of us that would actually use these so it's not happening:
-18" wheels or the smallest size that will fit over the brakes. Longer wheel studs would be nice too.
-More durable control arm bushings that don't tear after track use or a few years of street driving.
-Camber adjustability from the factory. Doesn't have to be -3 degrees, but maybe slot the frame or use a cam bolt in an upper/lower arm so there's some street class adjustability. While they're in there, get the speed sensor wires away from the tires.
-Weight reduction. Remove the frunk liner. I don't use it and then it's easier to make adjustments ^. No auto opening trunk. Removing the back seat and having a rack for tires like GR Corolla Morizo would be sweet.
-Limited slip differential. Another GR Corolla comparison: LSD is $1180 package I'd pay for sure.

Pretty safe bet that none of these will be offered.

 

[mpgxsvcd]

Tesla publicly says that there isn’t a new Model Y coming this year. What they didn’t say is actually more important.

They didn’t say that a new Model 3 Performance isn’t coming this year. It will definitely happen this year but it may happen later in the year rather than in a couple of weeks like some people think.

Tesla says Model Y refresh won't be launching in North America in 2024

Tesla will not be launching a Model Y refresh in North America this year, as the company confirmed in an internal message over the weekend.

www.teslarati.com

 

[mpgxsvcd]

Here are some results of a CyberBeast. If the Highland Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous can post a 1.62 60’ time it could definitely be way under 7 seconds for the 1/8 mile and deep in the 10s for the 1/4 mile.

Just taking a tenth off of the 60’ would probably enable a 2.7 second or better 0-60 mph without subtracting rollout.

 

[12B4A]

Tesla publicly says that there isn’t a new Model Y coming this year. What they didn’t say is actually more important.

They didn’t say that a new Model 3 Performance isn’t coming this year. It will definitely happen this year but it may happen later in the year rather than in a couple of weeks like some people think.

First half of 2024 was the last verbal off-the-record. So maybe a reveal in April and actual deliveries in June. I don't view the non-mention (in a message about the Y) as a tacit signal of a late year release for the M3P.

 

[Sambub]

I agree. Likely Q2 for MP3 if not sooner.