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Pic of your Model 3.......RIGHT NOW! [model 3 pictures thread]
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pdxrunr
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Quick pic of my newly wrapped car and wheels in beautiful downtown Lake Oswego Oregon!
Watts_Up
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Nice wrapping. Does the Satin White Aluminium looks more white or light silver, a color that disappeared long time ago.
I like you staggered fitment, how much difference in confort, handling, consumption?
Can you put some extra pics showing the side and profile of the wheels, do you still get any curb rash?
How much did you lower the car?
I like you staggered fitment, how much difference in confort, handling, consumption?
Can you put some extra pics showing the side and profile of the wheels, do you still get any curb rash?
How much did you lower the car?
pdxrunr
Member
Thanks! it looks more light silver, which is what I was going for. Probably even lighter than the original silver paint that Tesla offered. I did the staggered setup for looks. Makes the car look much more aggressive and sporty. No difference in comfort that I can tell (MP coils help that too). Handling not sure, but it's solid for sure. I feel like the grip might be slightly better at launch with the wider tires. Consumption is less of course, but don't care about that. I get about 300 wh/m on most drives. Here is a better pic. I don't touch curbs 
But the sidewall of these tires overhand the wheels just a bit, so it would probably be protected if I were to hit a curb. Not sure of the actual lowering amount, but I would say two fingers tall from the tire to the fender. Personally, any lower you bottom out everywhere and it just looks bad to me. I like where it's at. I have the MP front control arms and the MP rear camber arms to account for it as well.
But the sidewall of these tires overhand the wheels just a bit, so it would probably be protected if I were to hit a curb. Not sure of the actual lowering amount, but I would say two fingers tall from the tire to the fender. Personally, any lower you bottom out everywhere and it just looks bad to me. I like where it's at. I have the MP front control arms and the MP rear camber arms to account for it as well.
Watts_Up
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Thank for following up. Yes, the Tesla light silver was a little bit too dark, I like better your silver wrapping.
The color and the staggered tires make your Model P3D looking like a particlar German brand.
(I was wondering if the brake should not be red?)
The color and the staggered tires make your Model P3D looking like a particlar German brand.
(I was wondering if the brake should not be red?)
DVM17
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Getting a free charge and exercising at the same time.
Square 255s with staggered offsets is probably as good as it gets for street use. However, I do sometimes get the want of an absolute chonker of a tire in the back.255/35 is the best size for the model 3 in a 20”….especially 4S
But yeah, PS4Ss are the best IMO.
puffdaddy
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This car ROCKS! I went to the Hoosier National Forest today after tweaking the MPP coils (sport settings) and was amazed how well it turns in and GRIPS! It still rode pretty good on the way there. If you're ever in So Indiana (near Louisville KY) head south on scenic hwy 66 for a fantastic road. Reminds me of the Smoky Mountains
canasion35
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Rothgarr
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Did you take the fenders off your Aventon? What made you choose that model over other eMTBs? I'm looking at getting one under $2,000 (strictly for off-road) and so far I'm looking at the Gen 3 Outcross and the Onyx LZR 500w.
DVM17
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I did not install the fenders on it, I like the look of the bike without them. I chose it mostly because it was cost effective, the tech included is awesome for the price, and I liked the look. I really only ride on gravel and not hardcore mountain bike trails so I didn't need anything extreme. I just wanted something with solid power and range. I just did 34 miles this past Saturday and still had over 30% battery left, that was with a bunch of 30+mph sprints in-between too.
Hey everyone! Just wanted to share my first modifications to my 2021 Model 3, got a painted spoiler (from Sportwing.com), window tint (my buddy has a shop and printed and installed it for me), and then I tinted the tail lights with film I got from Amazon. Thought it turned out well and wanted to share, just joined the forum today.
The spoiler was super easy to install, got it for $180 with free shipping included and didn't have to drill or anything. Just peeled off the tape liner and installed, and the paint match is perfect and I like it because I only see black or carbon fiber ones on other Model 3s, and wanted something different. Having it painted seems to make it look a little different than the rest because it elongates the body in my opinion. The place I got it from is in the USA so that was cool to support USA business too. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a spoiler! Surprisingly it adhered really well and doesn't shake or anything when on the highway, so not worried about it coming off at all. They supplied adhesive promoter but I elected not to use it, we will see if I regret not using it in the future but seems super adhered with just the 3M tape!
The rear window tint (and the taillight tint) makes a HUGE difference, especially from the inside. The Model 3 being as round as it is really made me feel like I was in a fishbowl so wanted some privacy lol. I used Avery for the tint and it is perfect without any imperfections! Going to do the side windows later this week, and thinking about tinting the front windshield too.
The tail light tint was super easy to do and before anyone asks, you can still clearly see the blinker during the day, even with the tint. I like how it adds more contrast. Was going to cut a shape into it, but thought I wouldn't be able to replicate it perfectly (OCD lol) on the other side so just decided to tint the whole thing and leave it at that.
Question for everyone though, I want to tint the front windshield but with all the tech I assume that it will cause issues with the sensors? Anyone else try it yet and have thoughts?
Thank you! Excited to be on the forum!
Got the car wrapped in PPF and ceramic coated this past weekend
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