New guy in Orlando

[rono]

Greetings all. Proud owner of a model 3 Performance. Haven't driven it yet as it has some accident damage, but nothing too major- mostly unbolting and bolting on replacement panels. I know its a bit of a gamble, as I am aware I have lost some of Tesla's support, but it is not my first rebuild project (although my first Tesla). Anyway, saying hello and hoping to be driving within the next couple of months.

 

[jbcarioca]

Greetings all. Proud owner of a model 3 Performance. Haven't driven it yet as it has some accident damage, but nothing too major- mostly unbolting and bolting on replacement panels. I know its a bit of a gamble, as I am aware I have lost some of Tesla's support, but it is not my first rebuild project (although my first Tesla). Anyway, saying hello and hoping to be driving within the next couple of months.

Good luck! My P3D+ was in an accident. Chassis alignment and wheel alignment were perfect despite two wheels and a tire being damaged. The construction integrity of Model 3 is really amazing, according to my body shop specialist. Since repairs I am unable to perceive any issues whatsoever post-repair.

Maybe that can happen with other vehicles too, but I haven't the experience to judge that. The only downside for me was waiting for parts.

 

[rono]

Thanks for responding jbcarioca. I signed up for the Tesla Florida Enthusiasts group as well!

 

[mtapes]

Welcome from Melbourne, FL (1 hour SE of Orlando). 2018 M3 AWD

 

[ksquaredman]

Hello from Bartow.

So far I'm not even in the club, so you're several steps ahead of me.

Are you on the "south" side of Orlando, relatively closer to Bartow, or much further away on the north end?

Good luck with the project!

 

[DiamondHands]

Hello from Palm Beach neighbor, and welcome to the fam! I’m always in the Orlando area, see you around at Sand Lake Supercharger. Cheers!

 

[rono]

Thank you, mtapes

Hello ksquaredman, closer to the north end. Thanks, and yup, it looks like the bits and pieces that I am needed to replace add up quickly. Part of the expense is undamaged parts that were removed for inspection, but did not make it back to me from the body shop. I have an email in with them just in case they haven't been tossed, but I don't hold out too much hope.

Hello BeardedBro. Wow, seems like you range pretty far and wide from Palm Beach. I work not too far from Sand Lake, but closer to the airport. Safe travels to you.