Model 3 Mule Sightings

[stopcrazypp]

I'm not sure what your talking about. I have a non-performance Model X, that has exactly 3 brake lights, and one of them is mounted in the spoiler as that photo shows. The difference is that with performance the spoiler is adjustable, and can completely retract when the car is off. Mine is fixed at that height.

That's my impression too. I guess the question is does the performance version have another third brake light not on the spoiler, given it's retractable in this version.

 

[MP3Mike]

That's my impression too. I guess the question is does the performance version have another third brake light not on the spoiler, given it's retractable in this version.

No which is why some people were really not happy when their spoiler stick in the down position. And the SC prioritized the repairs.

 

[jelloslug]

Not sure if this is the exact location, but here is the relevant part I found:
S6.1.3 Mounting location.
S6.1.3.1 Each lamp, reflective device, and item of associated equipment must be securely mounted on a rigid part of the vehicle, other than glazing, that is not designed to be removed except for repair, within the mounting location and height limits as specified in Table I, and in a location where it complies with all applicable photometric requirements, effective projected luminous lens area requirements, and visibility requirements with all obstructions considered.
S6.1.3.2 When multiple lamp arrangements for rear turn signal lamps, stop lamps, or taillamps are used, with only a portion of the lamps installed on a fixed part of the vehicle, the lamp or lamps that are installed to the non-fixed part of the vehicle will be considered auxiliary lamps.
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2016-title49-vol6/xml/CFR-2016-title49-vol6-sec571-108.xml

On the i3 I had all the brake lights were mounted on the hatch. When the hatch is open though, the rear fog lights that are mounted in the bumper become brake lights. There are several other vehicles that have this configuration.

 

[S'toon]

Am I the only one who now inwardly cringes whenever I see this thread pop to the top?

 

[ohmman]

Am I the only one who now inwardly cringes whenever I see this thread pop to the top?

You have this option:

I do not.

At least the discussion is revolving around something in a sighting..

 

[Zapped]

You have this option:
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I do not.

At least the discussion is revolving around something in a sighting..

The joys of being a moderator.
Just curious for those that might be..... how many threads does a moderator on TMC typically moderate ? ..and how much time does that take each day ?

 

[Caracul]

New red model 3 seen

https://scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagra...988_218688548626716_1446343010160738304_n.jpg

 

[Caracul]

Sorry, didn't realise it was such an ugly link. Appears on /r/teslamotors...

 

[Candleflame]

looks like there seems to be some kind of charging port on the right side... It's either a dummy port for symmetry or the charging port is on the right? looks very small.

 

[22522]

Sorry, didn't realise it was such an ugly link. Appears on /r/teslamotors...

View attachment 226612

The car looks great in red!

This one has a softer split five spoke wheel - so we are seeing some trim level differentiation.
It also has a C-pillar sensor. I wonder which way it is pointing, and if redundant sensors pointing forward at the same angle require less cpu time to make sense of. In other words, does it point forward just like the one on the B-pillar and is it computationally very easy to get useful function from it. For example, do not change lanes into a truck.

Or maybe it just points the way it has to, and gets treated individually. The rear facing side camera is low. This is high.

Maybe it is for people getting into and out of the back seat when the car is a taxi, if people want to keep riders out of the front seat?

Personal space up front and public space in the back.

 

[Dan Detweiler]

looks like there seems to be some kind of charging port on the right side... It's either a dummy port for symmetry or the charging port is on the right? looks very small.

Where do you see that?

Dan

 

[Ultim8Fury]

Finally, there is a picture of a red one.
Nice.

 

[J1mbo]

The new rear quarter camera makes another appearance!

Also, my OCD just noticed that the top edge of the trunk lid does not aline with the chrome but with the inner edge of the glass. Argh!

 

[copyhacker]

Also, my OCD just noticed that the top edge of the trunk lid does not aline with the chrome but with the inner edge of the glass. Argh!

Thanks, now I can't unsee that.

 

[Garlan Garner]

The new rear quarter camera makes another appearance!

Also, my OCD just noticed that the top edge of the trunk lid does not aline with the chrome but with the inner edge of the glass. Argh!

is it supposed to align? I like it that way.

 

[Garlan Garner]

I don't think it "Lines" up here in this sighting either.... but I like it. Actually I love it that way. More glass...More glass.

Watch Tesla Model 3 prototype being chased around Palo Alto during testing

 

[22522]

Thanks, now I can't unsee that.

It has "always" been that way:

 

[Garlan Garner]

It has "always" been that way:

That's a S3XY view if I have ever seen one.

In the voice of cookie monster on sesame street. More glass.....More glass.......More glass......

 

[J1mbo]

It has "always" been that way:

What has changed is where the rear fender joins the light cluster under the "charge port". In the concept, there is a smooth line all the way up, through the light cluster, to the hinge. In this latest mule, the line is broken under the "charge port".

 

[JeffK]

What has changed is where the rear fender joins the light cluster under the "charge port". In the concept, there is a smooth line all the way up, through the light cluster, to the hinge. In this latest mule, the line is broken under the "charge port".

You mean they made the trunk opening wider? What's that about two inches on both sides?