Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

[jjrandorin]

you might aswell mod for bimmerpost too

I wasnt a mod but I was one of the main people on bimmerfest for years that used to help people figure out lease deals. same handle.

 

[eric135i]

I went with STEK NEX IR tint. I've done it on my previous car and happy with the product.

how was the front windshield done? did they have to take out the sensor behind the mirror? or just trim around it? hopefully trim

 

[jjrandorin]

The real controversy for us in CA is: what will we do once we get the plates. Since CA vehicle code (5200 through 5206) states both front and rear are required, will people go without the front one cause they hate the look? After i got a fix it ticket for it, rather than switch to drilling into my bumper, there are other solutions that skirt around the law a bit. On my previous BMW's i had custom euro plates made with the correct license number, affixed using high strength 3M automotive double sided trim tape. The more narrow line euro plate looked better than the square one IMO. And it follows the letter of the law and i never did get pulled over with the euro plates on...View attachment 1053296

I went without front plates on all my BMWs over the years. I didnt have one on my Model 3P for the first 3 years I had it, but then decided that a front plate would break up the front look some. On the outgoing (since this you all are ordering is now the "current" one) model, the front of the car looks too much like the cars from the movie "CARS" to me.

I have the quick bandit one (for both my model 3 and Y).

 

[whoosierdaddy]

how was the front windshield done? did they have to take out the sensor behind the mirror? or just trim around it? hopefully trim

Trim

 

[makeyourself]

how was the front windshield done? did they have to take out the sensor behind the mirror? or just trim around it? hopefully trim

Its trimmed. They already had the cutout.

 

[Kilotango74]

The MP3 is mostly the same as last year with slight changes; more power, adaptive suspension, the new seats and wheels and tires are really the only differences. I'm not saying the M3P is a bad car or the Hyundai is better, but the fact is the 5 N is more track focused and has features to get you more driving engagement compared to the Model 3.
The 5 N has hardware and software that the M3P does not have. The. 5N has a dedicated launch mode, a more comprehensive drift mode, it has a simulated clutch kick to get the rear end out, a mechanical E-LSD, a system that calculates the battery's state of charge per lap on track, an endurance mode for track days and a sprint mode to give one fast lap. Like it or not the simulated gearshifts and fake engine sounds are there and provide some stimulation, many a jaded automotive journalists have said it actually does add to the experience of driving. There are buttons on the steering wheel to provide quick access to track modes and shift paddles, different gauge setups.
The low 220 mile range is proof that it is a more focused car. Yes it's more expensive but you get more for your money. Yes it's heavier but you get 641 horsepower which makes acceleration a wash between the two cars, and the Ioniq 5 N is actually considered an SUV with a hatch so more useable space.
None of this makes the M3P a bad car, I have a reservation for one. I think the small changes to the M3P make it a compelling proposition, especially for under $50k. I think it offers more value than the 5 N, also the range and the supposedly more comfortable ride makes the M3P a better commuter which matters to me.
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Ohhhh a simulated clutch.

 

[makeyourself]

thanks.. I never got my front windshield, but I have done before the 20% on the sides + rear before, I thought with white interior it was still too light .. I going with 15% on the sides and back this time around

15% will look great with the white interior. For me, 20% is plenty dark enough for me especially at night even with the white interior.

 

[Danny6ix]

What a nice matched pair! I’m in Irvine also and have the same build. I ordered on 04/29 just beating the price increase. Currently no vin and have the daily sliding EDD of June 3 - 12. You clearly take great care of your rides!

Wasn’t the price increased on 04/26?

 

[ScrappyCoco]

Day 2: putting that 510 HP and 546 lb-feet of torque to good use.

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looks like your screen tilts l?

 

[AspiringArch]

I ended up doing 70% front windshield and 20% on the sides + rear. This is what I've done on all my past vehicles and it been my tint sweet spot.

safe to look out at night?

 

[AJ Henderson]

I’m confused why are you considering the Mach e got a “crazy powerful ev” it makes less power than the outgoing M3P

I wasn't comparing it to the M3P, but it's still more powerful than most gas cars. I was just referring to the fact it's powerful and drives more like a normal car.

 

[jennieR]

Oregon pick up. Not great pics, I’ll take good ones after tint next week. Feels a lot more solid and well made than my 2021 M3LR. Super fast obviously. Blinkers are taking some getting used to, I keep reaching for stalks. Delivered with a giant bird poop and dirty, but I was so excited I didn’t care. Weird that there’s carpet in the door cubbies. Saw same spec leaving when I pulled in, SA said they delivered a few today.

 

[Kilotango74]

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Finally got the M3P back from the Spa (PPF, ceramic coating, and tint). Extremely grateful to own this car and exciting to see more people taking delivery!

What is your percentage on the frknt windows

 

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Finally got the M3P back from the Spa (PPF, ceramic coating, and tint). Extremely grateful to own this car and exciting to see more people taking delivery!

Wow that looks amazing. Can’t wait for mine

 

[jose3030]

aNY MORE PICS?

 

[ucby]

looks like your screen tilts l?

There's a $500 display tilt and swivel upgrade option but it only shows up if you purchase the FSD package with white interior.

 

[Kilotango74]

Finally I can join the EDD movement club!!!
Order 5/23

1st EDD May31-Jun11
2nd EDD Jun14-Jun28

Woohoo feel like one of the club!!!

No VIN

 

[kdub2020]

XPEL? LLumar? 3M? Or other?

I’m getting Llumar Pinnacle 30% sides and rear and Air89 Windshield on my stealth/black on Thursday, will post pics

 

[kdub2020]

There's a $500 display tilt and swivel upgrade option but it only shows up if you purchase the FSD package with white interior.

I don’t want the FSD but I do want the tilted screen. Did the Service Center Install?

 

[ucby]

I don’t want the FSD but I do want the tilted screen. Did the Service Center Install?

I'm only joking. It's just lens perspective distortion. No such ergonomic option exists for us.