diamond.g
Active Member
Yeah I don't know why the folks are ignoring the LATCH points on the deck. If it were removable those LATCH points would have to be on the back seats.
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Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
If we go way back to the reveal when the video was playing behind Elon, the 3 buildup that showed the body structure definitely showed a metal crosspiece bridging across that area.
Best image I could find without making one myself from the video, but the first picture clearly shows the parcel shelf structure.
Many things have changed since. I wouldn't take anything else than those stated facts from reveal as certain.
israndy
Supercharger Hunter
Also at that angle it could just be the bottom of the window brace we are looking at. We are talking about the distance from the back of the back seat to the bottom of the glass. If that is open it will make Tesla Camping in the M3 more comfortable.
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Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
If actually watch the video you will get better view. It is definitely not just at the back of the window. Structurally it has to be full shelf since there is no crossbeam across the top where a normal rear window would be. If the parcel shelf was removable or only small structural piece, the roof and rear trunk structure would not be strong enough.
If you want to camp in the 3, you fold the seats down and then put your legs into the trunk with your head facing the front. That way have a nice sky view through the large back window.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
True, but something structural like that would be a significant change and am quite certain it is a large fixed shelf for reasons I mention in my post above. Plus with the LATCH system attachement points behind the headrests they need solid structure to attach to.
Waiting4M3
Active Member
My faith in the blue is restored, no more distractions from the gray/silver/black/white/red....
Neo_fd3s
Member
I've loved that blue color since the first hi res photos of it were released. Gorgeous color.
Waiting4M3
Active Member
Your location is Europe?!
Edit: nvmd, I see Rddit thread says Hawthorne
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Tesla Model 3 spotted performance testing just ahead of the launch
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
Nothing shown there signifies dual motor. For suspension and other testing/tuning, even on rear wheel drive, they would have the same testing setup. Equipment like shown is typically used in testing suspension travel and dampening.
I think you are referring to the three LATCH anchor points behind each headrest?, where you flip a lid and a structural anchor for a 'belt' that comes from the top of carseats securing the upper part.
It's great that they are thinking of 3 positions for carseats. Other cars we have support LATCH on the sides but it's plain olde seatbelt in the middle.
Sean Wagner
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Pure battery electrics coming out in the future and still sporting a grill will look more than a little dated, in my opinion.
Even the rather nice Jaguar I-Pace was treated to a dose of the retro-look.
[And Lexus, you're still not forgiven for butchering the original SC400's superbly clean front.]
Even the rather nice Jaguar I-Pace was treated to a dose of the retro-look.
[And Lexus, you're still not forgiven for butchering the original SC400's superbly clean front.]
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First time I've seen front wheel sensors on a Model 3. Last time I saw it on an MS it was dual motor testing. But who knows.
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