Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

[Silvermike]

Picked her up yesterday. Tried out my wheels this morning.

 

[wkuallstar]

I went 19" bc I feel like they will look much better in the M3P wheel wells than 18" rims e.g. they won't fill them out enough. Plus 18" will lower the ride height too much for my liking also.

I switched to 19" rims on my current 2021 M3LR and didn't notice a difference in ride quality or range. In fact my consumption went down slightly on the 19" vs the stock 18" aeros. I think this is likely bc the Tesla 19" sport wheels are more aerodynamic than the 18" aeros without the aero caps. I never used the aero caps bc they look like trash. The new 18" aero caps on the Highland do look way better, however.

The Hankook ION EVO tires are also great tires IMO, which is what I got after my OEM tires ran bare. Efficient EV tires with sporty handling. Some people hate all season tires, but they are perfect for my climate when I can't run summers year round.

It's certainly a personal decision but that was my reasoning.

I’ll probably go with the 19” too. Thanks for explaining.

 

[JezzaE]

Just took a quick pic at drop off until I get it back in a week.
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Nice! Please post more pics when ya get it back?

 

[AJ Henderson]

72 hours from order to car collection
The windows have already been tinted (30% front - 80% back)
The car is perfect. . . only the calibration of the cameras is not yet finished after 150 km (problem ? ? ?)
This is my fourth Performance (2 Us and 2 Mic), the finishes are top, no alignment problems. As a first impression I would say that consumption is 10-12% more than the 2022 M3P. I tried a 0-100 (50% battery) and the App response gave me 3.39 seconds but not I know how reliable it is

That's about what mine took too. 72 days from order to approximately when I'll get delivery next week some time... Oh wait... You said hours!!!

 

[AJ Henderson]

how long did you guys have to wait to schedule delivery after getting a VIN

I got my vin a week ago and I'm still waiting. I should be getting a delivery date soon though as the SA has told me it should be a tentative pick up between the 3rd and 5th.

 

[wkuallstar]

I got my vin a week ago and I'm still waiting. I should be getting a delivery date soon though as the SA has told me it should be a tentative pick up between the 3rd and 5th.

Me too. Got my VIN Sunday and no delivery date yet.

 

[eric135i]

It might be worth getting it checked out at service. We've had like 10 cars with ventilated seats over the last 10-12 years (I have a problem lol), and the seats in the M3P are at/among the top of the list for me in terms of feeling the cooling effects. I've had the car less than a week, so it's early days, but initial signs are strong.

i'll schedule it along with the alignment. thanks

 

[eric135i]

Plug for @TSportline.

Bought a set of 19" TSS wheels (satin black) with the Hankook ION EVO AS tires. I've been debating for ~2 months now before pulling the trigger...just too good of a deal to pass up.

Stackable promotions going on right now:

10% off = $319.50
Free shipping = $192.61
Hankook rebate = $120.00

$632.11 total savings

I'm going to need all seasons on my new M3P bc you can't run summers here in upstate SC year round. Less rim, more tire on 19" than the stock 20" also (rim pothole saver). I will probably keep the stock rims and use them April-Oct, at least until I run the tread off. I can't imagine those stock summers will last more than 20k miles especially with no rotation options available.

https://tsportline.com/collections/model-3-wheels/products/tss-tesla-model-3-19-inch-wheel-and-tire-package-set-of-4?variant=41350299975874

how do we know for sure these will fit? why not Perilli or Continetal tires? they are cheaper

 

[dale_cooper]

Picked her up yesterday. Tried out my wheels this morning.

These are tremendous - bcforged? Super nice

 

[mapmah16]

Anybody in NC (Raleigh area) get their M3P? I ordered April 25th and I have had 6 changes to my delivery date. Started July/August went to May/June, then May 22 to June 16th then June 1 to June 30th then July 6th to August 8th, now August 4th to September 8th.

They offered me a LR with my exact specs but I am waiting it out for the performance.

 

[Groovin]

Picked up my showroom model SG/White today and it is gorgeous! No gaps or alignment issues, no unsightly marks from people being in/around it. No way I would have known it was a showroom had it not been disclosed (and the honk being a fart). Only delivery issues were out of Tesla's hands with my insurance agent just completely dropping the ball and the RMV being down for a couple hours.

 

[Jeremy3292]

how do we know for sure these will fit? why not Perilli or Continetal tires? they are cheaper

How do I know what will fit? The rims? All of Tsportline's rims, regardless of size, fit all Model 3 trims. They tested the old M3P and confirmed for the new M3P there is no change - all rims fit.

I have the Hankook EVO's on my 2021 M3 LR and have had no issues. Tsportline is running a promotion through 7/7 on any rim with the Hankook EVO tires (probably a promotion sponsored by Hankook if I had to guess). So 10% off, free shipping, and a $120 rebate from Hankook if you buy the rims with the EVO tires. Superb deal.

Also I don't want regular non-EV specific tires (range killer and noise issues). Continental doesn't make EV tires yet that I've seen (stock OEM ones are trash) and the Pirelli ELECT are the same price or slightly more than the Hankook EVOs. Also like I said, no promotion except for the Hankook EVOs. If I want to track or strip, I'll just use the stock rims and Pirelli summers. Basically these new rims in a square 19" setup are my daily drivers. Smooth as butter

 

[JG Collins]

Anyone who's switched the 20s for 19s or 18s yet know how much range you get back? Especially for 19s (since they look better IMO). I know that for LR, the switch from the 18s to the 19s costs you 36 miles. Presumably, the move from 19s to 20s is far less costly range-wise (and thus far less beneficial going the reverse direction). Hopefully there are some less noisy, lightweight AS 19s I could consider once the 20s wear down.

 

[Neval023]

Did anyone see the big gaps between the roof glass and the pillar? Do I need to request service or just normal?

 

[jjrandorin]

That's about what mine took too. 72 days from order to approximately when I'll get delivery next week some time... Oh wait... You said hours!!!

@M3-Ita is also in italy, not the US, and mentions buying multiple Teslas. I suspect they are known at the Local Tesla store, and that they also were able to buy a vehicle that was already there that either was a showroom car or one that someone didnt pick up.

 

[JG Collins]

Did anyone see the big gaps between the roof glass and the pillar? Do I need to request service or just normal?
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Should probably be flush.

On a different but related note, anyone know what this section is now? Is this one of the new speakers? It's not present on any pre-refresh Model 3 as far as I know, and I oddly haven't seen a single video mention it.

 

[eric135i]

How do I know what will fit? The rims? All of Tsportline's rims, regardless of size, fit all Model 3 trims. They tested the old M3P and confirmed for the new M3P there is no change - all rims fit.

I have the Hankook EVO's on my 2021 M3 LR and have had no issues. Tsportline is running a promotion through 7/7 on any rim with the Hankook EVO tires (probably a promotion sponsored by Hankook if I had to guess). So 10% off, free shipping, and a $120 rebate from Hankook if you buy the rims with the EVO tires. Superb deal.

Also I don't want regular non-EV specific tires (range killer and noise issues). Continental doesn't make EV tires yet that I've seen (stock OEM ones are trash) and the Pirelli ELECT are the same price or slightly more than the Hankook EVOs. Also like I said, no promotion except for the Hankook EVOs. If I want to track or strip, I'll just use the stock rims and Pirelli summers. Basically these new rims in a square 19" setup are my daily drivers. Smooth as butter

i only see 10% off. shipping is $282 (deal killer for me, i guess its standard?) Tirerack has free shipping for tires. i've had great experience with Michelin Pilot Sports, that's why I'm asking regarding tires.
Also asked because this M3P just recently came out and TSportline website does not specifically mention the 2024 "highland" M3P on any of their wheels descriptions.

 

[eric135i]

Did anyone see the big gaps between the roof glass and the pillar? Do I need to request service or just normal?
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i pointed that out after someone else did. people made fun of me for that.

 

[Raptor911]

lenderachu already put on some nice looking 18s. Considering these for winter set.

https://apexwheels.com/vehicles/tesla/model-3/model-3#construction=forged&design=vs-5rs&finish=satin-black&frontQty=2&frontSize=18x95-et29&rearQty=2&rearSize=18x95-et29

If you are going through the trouble (and $$) of getting a 2nd set wheels, you should get a light set and the apex 18' are light.

Here's a pro tip ... 18" tires are cheaper than 19" tires.

We should organize and get a group buy on the Apex wheels.

 

[Raptor911]

i only see 10% off. shipping is $282 (deal killer for me, i guess its standard?) i've had great experience with Michelin Pilot Sports, that's why I'm asking regarding tires.
Also asked because this M3P just recently came out and TSportline website does not specifically mention the 2024 "highland" M3P on any of their wheels descriptions.

They fit. Just compare the oem offset and wheel size to the ones you are getting.

And don't get the TSportline as they are heavy.

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