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If you opted for the "extended nappa leather" (like yours) these to be able to tolerate the "point" wear significantly better than the folks with the vinyl/pleather (like mine).
I made the mistake presuming the vinyl in the Tesla interior areas would be of premium quality and more robust than leather (like my limited experience with Mb-Tex, for example). It's not even close.
The Service Center is going to replace it, but it is really only a temporary fix. I drove a loaner with the full leather [and Antarctica headliner], and I probably should have gone that way in retrospect.
I really love my car but in hindsight after spending some time in the cabin, my personal opinion is that the interior needs to be a couple of notches up from where it is at this price point. Maybe future models will be at that level rather than more like a Detroit product (I know, I will get flamed for that comment)
Really hoping it tolerates years of normal wear better than is seems to a month in.
I made the mistake presuming the vinyl in the Tesla interior areas would be of premium quality and more robust than leather (like my limited experience with Mb-Tex, for example). It's not even close.
The Service Center is going to replace it, but it is really only a temporary fix. I drove a loaner with the full leather [and Antarctica headliner], and I probably should have gone that way in retrospect.
I really love my car but in hindsight after spending some time in the cabin, my personal opinion is that the interior needs to be a couple of notches up from where it is at this price point. Maybe future models will be at that level rather than more like a Detroit product (I know, I will get flamed for that comment)
Really hoping it tolerates years of normal wear better than is seems to a month in.
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NigelM
Recovering Member
bareyb
Active Member
I just re-discovered this myself and was coming in here to post it. I used to sit in my Corvette the same way to avoid sliding down the seat Bolsters and wearing them out. It's a lot easier on your back too. For those that can't picture it, you basically turn your back to the open door and sit your butt in the seat sideways, so both feet stay flat on the ground. Then you swing your legs up and over the door sill and swivel in your seat to face front. You get out the same way only in reverse.
I actually discovered this method when I had back surgery a few years ago. If your back hurts, this is the best way to get in and out of the car and it has the added benefit of not wearing out your seats prematurely or getting a bunch of shoe marks on your door sill. It's a win-win! Once you go to this method of ingress and egress you will never go back to the old way again.
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bareyb
Active Member
Yeah, I tried to use the sideways method on a Roadster at the De Anza EV Show and it was too low to the ground for it to work.
SeminoleFSU
Voluntaryist
Generally speaking, there's nothing I can do to avoid this wear... which has already started on my car. I'm 6'2", but very stocky... 260+lbs.. I'm too wide to get out of this car without rubbing be B-Pillar. Period. I hate the idea of having to use gaffers tape or something else to protect this area, but I'm thinking I'll have no choice.
I would also like to say, while I love the car, the interior is not worthy of the price tag, nor does it stay in line with American or European counterparts in terms of quality of build or materials.
I would also like to say, while I love the car, the interior is not worthy of the price tag, nor does it stay in line with American or European counterparts in terms of quality of build or materials.
bareyb
Active Member
Somebody posted a link to some clear "Corner Guards" they got on Amazon that didn't look too bad. Hopefully one day someone will come out with an aftermarket fix or Tesla will redesign the inside to make that corner not stick out so far.
mknox
Well-Known Member
So this hasn't been discussed in a while, but I'm driving a loaner today with about 4,000 miles on it and it has some pretty bad wear on all 4 "corners". I should note that I have no damage on my car at all, and I have over 23,000 miles.
wow. that looks pretty bad. my car has very minimal wear on 'my' corner. My co-worker said he is getting his fixed (his wife's car), I haven't seen how bad his is.
also I have the smooth leather in that part vs that loaner pic^^ or my buddies car
also I have the smooth leather in that part vs that loaner pic^^ or my buddies car
I had one of mine replaced that had the point knocked off. Frankly I think it might have been damaged prior to delivery or even possibly at the sc, but it could also be me. I've just resorted to helicopter tape/surface protection tape.
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mknox
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Mine is exactly like in this loaner car, that is to say with the stitching along the edges like that, and I have no problems whatsoever.
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I suppose that's true... just like the showroom cars showing wear.
They replaced for free? My side is in perfect condition because I'm aware of the issue and am conscious to make sure I don't scrape it, but the passenger's side has some wear because people that ride with me aren't as careful.
I keep the steering wheel close to the dash to allow enough room for me to sneak in without hitting the prominence, but it would be nice if there was a cap of satin stainless that we could apply once the leather starts to go. Then I wouldn't have to stretch my arms out so far. (I'm too lazy to keep adjusting the steering wheel in and out....)
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