Okay here we go- Post #1.
My name is Mario, I’m an auto enthusiast/builder living in sunny Southern California. Last week, I placed an order for the SR+ M3 in Midnight Silver Metallic and I’m super excited to take delivery in the next few weeks.
Although this is my first Tesla, I’m not new to the EV world. I owned a BMW i3 Extended Range a few years back and absolutely hated it. I was lucky if I got 90 miles to the charge, and even luckier if it charged to 60% overnight. It was a time when full EV cars were still in that awkward Guinea pig stage- But with the increase of chargers all around and the much faster convenience of charging, I decided to give the EV world another chance.
The plan for this M3 is pretty simple as it will be my daily commuter, at least that’s what I keep telling myself:
Phase 1- Delivery and Detail:
I’ll be taking delivery of the car from Tesla Burbank and driving straight to my friend’s Ceramic Pro authorized dealer ‘Detail Union’ where the car will undergo:
- De-contamination/ Iron-X (Fallout Remover)/ Clay Bar/
- 1 or 2 Step Cut and Polish (Depending on Condition)
- Front End PPF (Paint Protection Film)
- Ceramic Pro Coating (All Surfaces Including Wheels and Brakes)
- Light Tint
Phase 2- Misc. Accessories:
Just some minor touches.
- Isolation Kit
- Noise Reduction Seal
- LED Puddle Lights
- Performance Rear Emblem
- Frunk/Trunk Strut Upgrade
- Pedal Set
- Color Matched Door Handles
Phase 3- Wheels, Tires, Suspension, Brakes:
I love how these 4 things can totally transform a car. I reached out to my good friends and old sponsors at Rohana Wheels for some wheels, I’m still debating tires- I typically go with an aggressive R compound tire or Super Sports, but I’m considering a more quiet tire.
- Rohana Wheels RFX2 in 20X9f 20x10r
- Tires TBD but more a conservative 245/35/20f & 285/30/20r
- Unplugged Performance- Low Springs
- Painted Yellow Calipers
Phase 4- Aero
I’m still debating whether or not I want to shell out the 7k+ for a full Vorsteiner aero kit, especially for a front lip with that much exposure to the road. But regardless of the brand, the plan is as follows:
- Front Lip
- Side Skirt Extensions
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Diffuser
I love storytelling (as you can probably tell from this novel) and creating quality content, so I’ll be posting updates regularly and video documenting the entire process from day one on Instagram: @standout.la and Youtube: Stand Out LA.
Looking forward to connecting!
Mario
Few bonus shots of a small handful of my pervious builds over the last few years:
My name is Mario, I’m an auto enthusiast/builder living in sunny Southern California. Last week, I placed an order for the SR+ M3 in Midnight Silver Metallic and I’m super excited to take delivery in the next few weeks.
Although this is my first Tesla, I’m not new to the EV world. I owned a BMW i3 Extended Range a few years back and absolutely hated it. I was lucky if I got 90 miles to the charge, and even luckier if it charged to 60% overnight. It was a time when full EV cars were still in that awkward Guinea pig stage- But with the increase of chargers all around and the much faster convenience of charging, I decided to give the EV world another chance.
The plan for this M3 is pretty simple as it will be my daily commuter, at least that’s what I keep telling myself:
Phase 1- Delivery and Detail:
I’ll be taking delivery of the car from Tesla Burbank and driving straight to my friend’s Ceramic Pro authorized dealer ‘Detail Union’ where the car will undergo:
- De-contamination/ Iron-X (Fallout Remover)/ Clay Bar/
- 1 or 2 Step Cut and Polish (Depending on Condition)
- Front End PPF (Paint Protection Film)
- Ceramic Pro Coating (All Surfaces Including Wheels and Brakes)
- Light Tint
Phase 2- Misc. Accessories:
Just some minor touches.
- Isolation Kit
- Noise Reduction Seal
- LED Puddle Lights
- Performance Rear Emblem
- Frunk/Trunk Strut Upgrade
- Pedal Set
- Color Matched Door Handles
Phase 3- Wheels, Tires, Suspension, Brakes:
I love how these 4 things can totally transform a car. I reached out to my good friends and old sponsors at Rohana Wheels for some wheels, I’m still debating tires- I typically go with an aggressive R compound tire or Super Sports, but I’m considering a more quiet tire.
- Rohana Wheels RFX2 in 20X9f 20x10r
- Tires TBD but more a conservative 245/35/20f & 285/30/20r
- Unplugged Performance- Low Springs
- Painted Yellow Calipers
Phase 4- Aero
I’m still debating whether or not I want to shell out the 7k+ for a full Vorsteiner aero kit, especially for a front lip with that much exposure to the road. But regardless of the brand, the plan is as follows:
- Front Lip
- Side Skirt Extensions
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Diffuser
I love storytelling (as you can probably tell from this novel) and creating quality content, so I’ll be posting updates regularly and video documenting the entire process from day one on Instagram: @standout.la and Youtube: Stand Out LA.
Looking forward to connecting!
Mario
Few bonus shots of a small handful of my pervious builds over the last few years:
