Well a few days ago I officially put my M3P order on hold to wait for MCU-Z to make it's way to the USA. The new rear motor, headlights, laminate glass on rear doors would be nice as well, but the MCU update is something definitely don't want to miss out on - I'm even willing to cancel my current order to wait a few more months if it comes to that. Will the "N" models have the updated MCU?
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Model Year 2022 Refresh M3/MY
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I'm working with my SA to see if my M3P that's coming in the next week or two has any of the upgrades - if it doesn't I'll be postponing as well.
Sorry, I don't understand the chart. I thought boost (AB) was only available with the LR and not the P? What am I missing?
You aren't missing anything, since you are right. Acceleration Boost is not optional in the Performance models.
What acceleration boost does is de-restrict the Long Range front motor to the level of the Performance front motor.
The acceleration boost is basically included in the Performance package and with addition of an 800A rear motor (compared to 600A LR) the Performance stays faster than the LR...if the battery pack or wheel drag is not the limiting factor.
Sorry to change the subject, but something I noticed the other day is that the rear defroster lines have changed. On my new '22 Model 3, the lines run horizontal with only 2 vertical lines much like traditional automakers. It looks like on older models the pattern was more of an inverted U (See below). Not sure when the change happened, but just something I noticed.
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I have a 11/2021 build 2022 M3P and it has the Atom-based MCU. But I got my order in before the price jump to the current $58990. I expect the M3P "base" price to jump again to $59990 soon, probably right around the time the new parts appear in the cars made in Fremont.
BigNick
Infamous Fat Sweaty Guy
Front door glass looks like an Oreo cookie (dual-pane) but the rear does not (single-pane.) So it looks like these "new 2022" changes don't apply to 2021/Q4 builds of 2022 models.
There probably won't be a hard cutoff for the changes, it will most likely be when they get hold of the new parts and/or run out of the old ones.
But with the rear hairpin-windings motor is supposed to get a new VIN digit. I have a "C" for the motor, M3P with the new motor should have an "L" I think, 5YJ3E1EC0NF000000 (old motor) vs 5YJ3E1EL0NF000000 (new motor.)
It's only a problem if you say it's a problem. Otherwise it's just a hobby.as much as I want all that new stuff...not sure I will cancel my order. I figure if they make the car notably faster or better ill just buy another one. This will be my 4th car purchase in 12 monthsi have a problem
Strange that you indeed have an ‘N’ in your VIN (2022), mine is still ‘M’ (MP3 China 2021) and it’s not even delivered. Did your order it in December or did you receive it in December? If ordered, December could be the cutoff month?
One speaker removed from Premium Audio.
NA and MiC builds.
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NA and MiC builds.
Tesla removes one speaker from Premium Interior in North American built Model 3/Y
Tesla has quietly changed the audio setup for the Premium Interior in the Model 3/Y, reducing the number of speakers from 14 to 13.
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I won the "lottery". Got my E5CD delivered on the last day of September, a little disappointed finding that there's a newer, better, bigger and faster charging battery available. But I received a nice rebate and more importantly, I have the car in hand, now. Every day driving the Model 3 LR over my ok fine old diesel BMW is a good day.
And I got new lights on the back and inductive charging is included. Hairpin motor. Sandwich windows up front but not in the back. Normal good made in China quality. Moral of the story is probably to just jump in.
And I got new lights on the back and inductive charging is included. Hairpin motor. Sandwich windows up front but not in the back. Normal good made in China quality. Moral of the story is probably to just jump in.
I've posted the MY2022 VIN decoder a couple of pages back, but I can tell you already, that there is no VIN digit for these kind of options. There is only N=MY2022 as an indicator of the MY change. Though in the states this change didnt bring the new tech...in China it did. Since we are getting our cars from China right now, there is a good chance, that the cars in February and March already have all this stuff. It might come on the LR/P first or it might be some sort of lottery, like the new tail lights right now.
Considering these changes haven't been confirmed for the US, and seemingly being used in the MY overseas before the M3, you may be waiting a lot longer than a few months. Might not be worth the wait, I wouldn't doubt if we in the US don't see these changes till later in 2022, though that is just an opinion.
That is certainly true. However in my situation, where I don’t need a new car right now, it’s certainly worth waiting at least a few months to see how things pan out. It only took 2-3 months after the first whisperings of the heated steering wheel for Model 3s to start being delivered with them. With an upgrade as big as the MCU, which is significant and likely won’t happen for another 5+ years, I’d even consider waiting 6+ months.
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