Should I replace "DUAL MOTOR" emblem with "P3D+"?

[jkoya]

It is your car - do what you want. Don't worry about a bunch of people on the internet.

I agree with this - for example, I totally removed all the badges/emblems from my car.....

 

[huangm777]

I’m the kind of guy who doesn’t like to advertise things on the back of my car—whether it’s bumper stickers, custom license plates and frames, or badges. I just don’t want the attention. While I’m too lazy/cheap to remove the default stuff I’m happy that my P3D- doesn’t have the red underline under the “Dual Motor.” I prefer to smoke people when they’re least expecting j/k, but it’s an example of how I prefer understatement in general.

But different strokes for different folks. In your case I think P3D+ is a term only Tesla fans and forum denizens would recognize, so maybe you’ll get to wave to other fellow Tesla owners. That’s cool too. You do you.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

I hate it when manufacturers develop a brand and sub Model then change the names. I love the P3D+ badge, if I had a 3 I would just go naked as the Long Range badge looks so stupid. It's your car do what you want.

I think a badge called the "Taycan Beater" would be better!

 

[holmgang]

I think you should announce the full firmware version on the trunk so people know what you're really working with

 

[JPP]

Debadge like I did--then get a plate like mine for the uninformed. Or just let them check your red brake calipers---as you leave them in the dust at the next light.

 

[Eno Deb]

I still don't have a Dual Motor badge. I like it naked.

If you want to customize, how about re-arranging the letters. Some options:

Mortal Duo
Ultra Doom
Adult Room
Laud Motor (ok ok, that doesn't quite work)

 

[Dre78]

Civic Si badge.... And remember the VTEC! LikeTesla on Twitter

I like the red Tesla you added; I think the P3D+ fits that color scheme better than Dual Motor badge. Enjoy!

 

[Glamisduner]

I'm just going to try to plasti dip mine. If I don't like it I'll remove it. It's the only indicator I have a performance model though, granted most people do not know what it means. People in the know, would assume it's a standard range model 3 without the badge though.

 

[MichaelP90DL]

You can have custom lettering made up, and chromed. A little adhesive and you're set to go.

 

[Uncle Paul]

Fun to play with badges.
Get some comments with this one.

 

[P3Orion]

I did it and I like it. Subtle, succinct, much better than DUAL MOTOR with an underline. Conveys more information in just four characters. Do it.

 

[PWlakewood]

I did it and I like it. Subtle, succinct, much better than DUAL MOTOR with an underline. Conveys more information in just four characters. Do it.

Yes it conveys more information for those of us who know what the meaning is but for the average person it does nothing but confuse them when they go online and look up that model....

 

[UCF3]

I’m more a reduce, reuse and recycle kind of guy so I say leave it the way it is and don’t order a new emblem which has to be manufactured and shipped using oil

 

[bigroo42]

wait, are the new M3's coming with the T E S L A emblem vs the T on the back?

 

[jkoya]

wait, are the new M3's coming with the T E S L A emblem vs the T on the back?

I believe it is aftermarket.....

 

[GHammer]

for the average person it does nothing but confuse them when they go online and look up that model....

Googling "Tesla P3D" it's very clear that it's a Performance Model 3, if anyone is confused by that maybe they should buy a '90's Camry, not a Tesla.

 

[PWlakewood]

Googling "Tesla P3D" it's very clear that it's a Performance Model 3, if anyone is confused by that maybe they should buy a '90's Camry, not a Tesla.

I didnt say google. If someone wants a Tesla then they would go to www.tesla.com and search for it on there not Google it.

 

[TTM3]

I believe it is aftermarket.....

Correct-Abstract Ocean. Relatively easy install and feels/looks like a quality product.

 

[TTM3]

Everyone-thanks for the feedback/info/thoughts (...mostly;-). I'm not trying to go over the top and be "that guy", I think I just like the color scheme and simplicity of the P3D vs. Dual Motor (with red line) considering it is saying the same thing (one formal, one less formal). Non-tesla folks won't know what dual motor with a red line means just as much as they won't know what P3D is. As a few folks said, the best answer is do what I like best... So, I'm going to give it a few weeks with the dual motor (now that I have the red T E S L A) and then may make the switch...whatever I"m feeling then!. Thanks for all the help and great information on this forum!

 

[tomas]

I still don't have a Dual Motor badge. I like it naked.

If you want to customize, how about re-arranging the letters. Some options:

Mortal Duo
Ultra Doom
Adult Room
Laud Motor (ok ok, that doesn't quite work)

Mad Toro is another good one.

I was able to rearrange the letters to spell my surname. So my car is personalized.


FWIW, I hate the T E S L A decal. Don’t mind the p3d+. One man’s meat is another man’s poison.