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Rimetrix Model Y Aero Cover Availability
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angus[Y]oung
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@chris2222 I don't think @Seminole has them yet. The picture they posted is of their own gemini covers that are powdercoated. I think they are looking at the images on the Rimetrix site like the rest of us.
@Seminole looking at this installation animation https://i2.wp.com/rimetrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Laminar-Install-480x320-1.gif?fit=480,320&ssl=1, I would actually say the Rimetrix covers have slightly *more* depth than the Gemini covers. The center cap appears more recessed relative to the rest of the cover than they do on the Tesla one. Though, it is hard to tell in a handful of photos.
EDIT: @goitsme48 sorry I didn't notice your reply before I posted mine. Sorry for the duplicate.
TSLY
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Yea! I ordered today. I know everyone has different tastes on the matter, but I think they will be so much nicer than the OEM covers. These black covers on my wife's red MY should provide a nice contrast. Hope everyone is doing well!
When you receive it, let us know!! So interested in this to replace my aero covers on my Y!
TSLY
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I receive mine on Tuesday. I think they look great and are a much economical option that the $2000 Turbines.
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They do seem to protect the rim better than the OEM, but I have to say I'm not crazy about seeing all the silver behind the black. The OEM's look better from that perspective. IMO. That said, I run my Geminis the way God intended - naked!
TSLY
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Enjoy! Thought I'd buy but didn't. Not sold on looks and don't consider an upgrade over Gemini Aeros, which look much better IMO.
I wish that Tesla would just update the gemini wheels to the anthracite/black color scheme like they've done with the MS aeros. I hate the gemini aero caps and while the wheels underneath aren't bad, I don't think the bright silver looks good with the black trim.
At this point I have to consider paying ~$600-800 to powdercoat the wheels black, $350 for rimetrix wheel covers, or plastidip. It's interesting because when Tesla updated their MS aero covers after the intro of the Plaid w/ black trim I thought they'd do the same for MY.
Old MS tempest wheels for reference:
At this point I have to consider paying ~$600-800 to powdercoat the wheels black, $350 for rimetrix wheel covers, or plastidip. It's interesting because when Tesla updated their MS aero covers after the intro of the Plaid w/ black trim I thought they'd do the same for MY.
Old MS tempest wheels for reference:
Hey Seminole - was wondering what you did to color the outer ring of the rims black?
I originally used the tape. but over time it was coming undone because it shrank due to the heat. If you put enough of an overlap when the two ends meet you'll be fine. I still have one that is tape. As the others came undone I redid those with the vinyl. The tape was easier to get on imo. You need a hair dryer or heat gun for the vinyl.
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