Today I installed my new carbon fiber dashboard replacement in the matte finish from RPM Tesla. I have a 2021 Model 3 Performance and hated the wood trim from the moment I ordered the car. As there were some design changes from ’20 to ’21 I reached out to RPM Tesla prior to ordering to ensure a proper fit. Took a couple days to get back to me, but they assured me the replacement would fit, so I placed my order.
Shipping was really fast, I ordered on March 23rd and received on April 2nd. The core charge doesn’t bother me at all, they provided everything you need to ship back your old dash including a pre-paid return label. I carefully unpacked the insert and was able to re-use all the material to safely send mine back for the next person. Will update on how long it takes for them to refund the core charge.
The piece looks magnificent. Truly OEM and perfect. Carbon fiber pattern looks great, it’s nice and smooth and feels just like the spoiler in the rear. Looks like the design has been improved from previous versions I have seen, with globs of glue holding the broken plastic welds from replacing the insert. Mine is bolted down with a couple dozen hefty nut/bolt combinations. Safe to say it’s never coming apart or separating.
I did have one minor installation issue to note. One single nut just to the right-hand side of the steering wheel was contacting part of the base dashboard piece and I was unable to fully seat the trim. After much trial and error, I was able to identify the offending nut. Once removed, everything snapped right into place. I’m not concerned with missing one nut as there are a couple dozen others holding everything together!
When my Wife came out to the garage to look she exclaimed “Wow! So much better than the 1970’s station wagon looking wood”. To my eye I think it really ties in nice with the performance spoiler (which was also kind of odd, on its own) and the gunmetal Uberturbines bringing everything together just perfect. Anyway I fantastic overall experience and they certainly get my nod of approval.
Tim
Shipping was really fast, I ordered on March 23rd and received on April 2nd. The core charge doesn’t bother me at all, they provided everything you need to ship back your old dash including a pre-paid return label. I carefully unpacked the insert and was able to re-use all the material to safely send mine back for the next person. Will update on how long it takes for them to refund the core charge.
The piece looks magnificent. Truly OEM and perfect. Carbon fiber pattern looks great, it’s nice and smooth and feels just like the spoiler in the rear. Looks like the design has been improved from previous versions I have seen, with globs of glue holding the broken plastic welds from replacing the insert. Mine is bolted down with a couple dozen hefty nut/bolt combinations. Safe to say it’s never coming apart or separating.
I did have one minor installation issue to note. One single nut just to the right-hand side of the steering wheel was contacting part of the base dashboard piece and I was unable to fully seat the trim. After much trial and error, I was able to identify the offending nut. Once removed, everything snapped right into place. I’m not concerned with missing one nut as there are a couple dozen others holding everything together!
When my Wife came out to the garage to look she exclaimed “Wow! So much better than the 1970’s station wagon looking wood”. To my eye I think it really ties in nice with the performance spoiler (which was also kind of odd, on its own) and the gunmetal Uberturbines bringing everything together just perfect. Anyway I fantastic overall experience and they certainly get my nod of approval.
Tim
