melindav
☰ 2018
In the second photo, the pink reflection off the rear glass continues up onto the roof section though - maybe it's still glass, but opaque spandrel glass to match the body color.
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I think the reason is simple. In order to be able to charge for an option. It looks like a differentiator between the S and the 3, the S has glass roof standard, it's an option on the 3.
melindav
☰ 2018
having a convertible, I can tell you much more road noise comes from the sides than overhead. Its easier to have a conversation and/or hear the radio with the top down and windows up than top up and windows down.
So with that said, I don't think such a small roof area would make a difference if it's glass or metal with a liner.
Ultim8Fury
Member
I'm pleased to see there is nighttime testing in unlit areas. I have real concerns over the reflections from the screen on the roof making driving in the dark quite difficult.
DR61
Member
Very nice; this might be my color/wheel/roof choice. I prefer the solid metal roof over my head.
Waiting4M3
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melindav
☰ 2018
most every car have foldable mirrors - but will they be electronic or manual.... ?
The folding mirror pic is of an early prototype car, not the recent RCs. So still no guarantee that the productions versions will have folding mirrors
Waiting4M3
Active Member
How does one tell the difference between RC and Alpha? The most obvious one I can think of is the AP2 camera in the side Tesla badge that makes it bulge out. The picture doesn't have that so it's most likely the Alpha.
boiler81
Member
It appears my and others concerns about the M3 headlights maybe valid. Although the "reflector" LED headlights (w/foglights on?) do a great job of illuminating immediately in front of the vehicle and to the sides, they don't reach far down the road, and low beams would easily be overdriven at highways speeds. Not good in my area, where deer often cross the highways at night. Maybe EAP will see beyond headlight range and detect/ avoid the road hazard before the deer comes crashing thru the low windshield
melindav
☰ 2018
that and if it has the mfr plates or the dummy 'Model 3' plate
it was being unloaded at the referral event this weekend - with multiple people watching it be moved from the trailer to the roped off view area.
Waiting4M3
Active Member
Looks like the headlight is off and only the fog light is on. Maybe they're testing if AP2 still works in the dark if the headlights are turned off?It appears my and others concerns about the M3 headlights maybe valid. Although the "reflector" LED headlights (w/foglights on?) do a great job of illuminating immediately in front of the vehicle and to the sides, they don't reach far down the road, and low beams would easily be overdriven at highways speeds. Not good in my area, where deer often cross the highways at night. Maybe EAP will see beyond headlight range and detect/ avoid the road hazard before the deer comes crashing thru the low windshield
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