3) Dont pull off the protective film off the car screen. Mine is still attached after 6 months and I dont need to buy a screen protector until it falls off
Just in relation to this, consider getting a Matte screen protector - there is hardly a day goes by I don't thank the fact I bought one. I can vouch for the Spigen matte protector - it's expensive, but the applicator it comes with is 1st rate. By all means, do as Quickst suggested in leaving the factory screen protector on - and rip it off a moment before applying the screen protector
Link to Amazon page for this protector:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Spigen-Tempered-Protector-Dashboard-Touchscreen/dp/B084BNC3FG?th=1
I will also suggest under seat storage bins - these are the bees knees for neat and available storage. Several types to choose from (hard shell, flocked etc). I chose the flocked ones from Tessery, and like the fact that the flocking helps prevent them from sliding, though I confess I don't really know if the hard-sided ones slide or not.
As for a "behind the wheel" screen, I was 110% absolutely and utterly convinced I could not survive without one - 35+ years of driving etc etc. I was so sure, I almost bought on in advance.
After 3 days, I have proven it's totally unneccessary. This, and regenerative braking became so "second nature" after an incredibly short time, and there is no way now I would buy a behind-the-wheel screen.
I'd rather take that coin, and invest it in other nice-to-have's like bins under the seat, centre console trays, better cup holder - and - a fridge in the rear trunk (I spend a bit of time on the road, tripping from client to client, and cold drinks any time of the day at carton-from-supermarket prices beats whatever the petrol stations are charging lately ($3.00 last time, if I recall?). This is the fridge I got:
TESERY Rear Trunk On-Board Refrigerator for Tesla Model Y 2020-2023 Also just found it here:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805331123450.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt - even though AlliExpress is cheaper by a little, buying off Tesery might prove to be a better idea as they're a sponsir here, and probably less hassle to deal with if something goes wrong. Free shipping from Tesery as well, and if you get a coupon code from somewhere, they may even work out cheaper
A couple of pointers on the fridge. It operates as a peltier type device, that is to say, there's a plate at the top that gets cold, and radiates that cool down through the fridge. As a result, it doesn't keep things as cold as a full-on fridge, but I figure a can of drink on a hot day that is 10 degrees is both a bonus, and actually not too cold to drink if that makes sense? A second note, if you play no music, or really quiet music, you can slightly hear the fan from this in the driver's seat when stopped, but with tyre noise, it disappears. A third note, the displayed temperature is not 100% accurate, but a recent search tells me this can be "adjusted" to better reflect reality - something I will pursue during my upcoming break.
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