Model 3 RC sightings

[Mark Z]

The modern elegance and simplicity of the M3 dash could make the S/X dash seem old fashion in comparison.

The S/X dash design makes an ICE vehicle dash appear out-of-date.

I like both designs. The M3 interior design will make the occupants feel futuristic.

 

[tomas]

The modern elegance and simplicity of the M3 dash could make the S/X dash seem old fashion in comparison.

The S/X dash design makes an ICE vehicle dash appear out-of-date.

I like both designs. The M3 interior design will make the occupants feel futuristic.

Kinda like a spaceship!

 

[N5329K]

The modern elegance and simplicity of the M3 dash could make the S/X dash seem old fashion in comparison.

The S/X dash design makes an ICE vehicle dash appear out-of-date.

I like both designs. The M3 interior design will make the occupants feel futuristic.

Or make them feel like they're buying this.
Robin

 

[alseTrick]

I would need to sit in a finished car but in alpha it looked OK at least from the pictures. Not as clean as the white one though.

(pics source: New Model 3 part 3 details this spring, Musk promises)

The cup holder area looks like a laminate to me (but I'm completely fine with the cup holder/armrest area design). The wooden plank across the dash looks a little like repurposed wood.

You can't see the full dash from that pic, and it's in relatively dark lighting, so it's hard to make any decisions based on that.

Maybe if i could get the center console in wood but the dash as a non-wood material (or just the white/black interior like in the silver reveal car i guess).

We'll see what the options are.

 

[JeffK]

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Or make them feel like they're buying this.
Robin

I sure hope it's not made of cardboard and plywood like that. Although the red alpha was pretty sweet even if it was undrivable.

 

[Stirfelt]

I own a BMW Z3 and there are manufacturers that make faux trim to complement the dash. I'd bet we will see something similar for those that do not like the M3 dash.

 

[Petra]

The cup holder area looks like a laminate to me (but I'm completely fine with the cup holder/armrest area design). The wooden plank across the dash looks a little like repurposed wood.

Pretty much all automotive wood trim in this sort of application is thin veneer attached to plastic backing for safety reasons. Thick wood splinters in a collision, putting occupants at increased risk of injury.

 

[stopcrazypp]

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Or make them feel like they're buying this.
Robin

Or they feel like they are buying this:

The other "luxury" cars are trying to emulate this:

 

[N5329K]

If the 3 "reads" like your first photo I'll be very happy (and surprised). "Minimalism" comes in good and bad flavors. Good design is (or should be) a goal that exists apart from style. While I don't like ornate crap, I know it's possible to execute "ornate" well. It's just not for me.
In the same way, it's possible to execute "minimalism" well and thoughtfully, or cheaply and badly. As in these examples.
Robin

 

[Jayc]

On wrong tracks again. Model 3 RC sightings and related discussion only please.

 

[AnxietyRanger]

Always loved the Farnsworth House. Too bad the closest I've got to it is the Lego.

 

[EV-lutioin]

 

[Sonny Daze]

 

[Vistan]

The "shmobbert" pic above (in Sonny Daze's post) may be the first we've seen of a metal roof. Note the difference in color and reflectivity between the section over the front driver/passenger compartment and the rear section over the rear seats. Also, what are the white pieces (tape?) at all the roof panel edges? There's four along the windshield header, four along the divider between the two roof panels, and more along the left and right sides of the roof panels.

 

[israndy]

Damn, that looks like they are using the same dark glass roof that the MS I just test drove had. I was hoping for the interior would feel open like a convertible, but the MS was so dark I could almost see the Sun. I was hoping it would be more like:

-Randy

 

[melindav]

The "shmobbert" pic above (in Sonny Daze's post) may be the first we've seen of a metal roof. Note the difference in color and reflectivity between the section over the front driver/passenger compartment and the rear section over the rear seats. Also, what are the white pieces (tape?) at all the roof panel edges? There's four along the windshield header, four along the divider between the two roof panels, and more along the left and right sides of the roof panels.

I think that is glass - you can see around the perimeter the shadow of the support below - the white clips (or tape) is at all the glass including the rear and windshield

 

[alseTrick]

Damn, that looks like they are using the same dark glass roof that the MS I just test drove had. I was hoping for the interior would feel open like a convertible, but the MS was so dark I could almost see the Sun. I was hoping it would be more like:

-Randy

You would bake like a greenhouse in that car.

 

[alseTrick]

I think that is glass - you can see around the perimeter the shadow of the support below - the white clips (or tape) is at all the glass including the rear and windshield

I also think it's glass.

 

[AnxietyRanger]

Yes, I think it is glass by the way the borders are showing.

 

[MissAutobahn]

... Also, what are the white pieces (tape?) at all the roof panel edges? There's four along the windshield header, four along the divider between the two roof panels, and more along the left and right sides of the roof panels.

They are testing torsional strength of the car body ( as you can see on this picture, on bad roads).
Some hidden test areas in europe have roads with pavement like the Romans build 2000 years ago.