UK 2021 Model 3 Q3 collection and delivery experiences

[Tashou17]

I might need his/her number!!

Would you come to South East London? I know 2 places. But try find a place closer to home 1st

 

[Bobly]

So, it’s not quite as horrendous as I was expecting.

A 5p size chunk of alloy is missing and scrape around the rim about 7cm long. My wife had already painted over it!! it looks likely it can be repaired, or at least made to look almost normal again.

oh no... fingers crossed it can be repaired...

with a "P" on the way here too, I'm starting to worry about this myself... might have a look at alloy wheel insurance?

 

[MrT3]

It may be me but I feel the Tesla 3 does not appear to go round the corners like my previous cars I get the impression that the back wheels tend to cut the corners slightly which can lead to curbing especially on kinks sharp angles to the road till you get a feel for how it behaves.

The wheelbase is quite long for the length of the overall vehicle, with quite a short rear overhang (rear wheels are close to the rear of the vehicle), but I think the main difference is the very short lock-to-lock steering - only 2 turns, where most vehicles are 2.5 to 3. You can turn in too much and clip the kerbs if you aren't careful.

 

[Bobly]

The wheelbase is quite long for the length of the overall vehicle, with quite a short rear overhang (rear wheels are close to the rear of the vehicle), but I think the main difference is the very short lock-to-lock steering - only 2 turns, where most vehicles are 2.5 to 3. You can turn in too much and clip the kerbs if you aren't careful.

the way the tyres are stretched over the wider uberturbines also means that the alloys are sitting "proud" too. 20s are pretty bad as it is as you have very little sidewall and this is worse

 

[Tashou17]

Does this mean that us with SR+ areo's might be a bit safer?

 

[Bobly]

Does this mean that us with SR+ areo's might be a bit safer?

i would hope so, you have a lot more sidewall and the tyres aren't stretched the same

 

[Achybolo]

The way the front bumper is shaped, you might struggle to get a plate to stick to the front bumper. I've taken the surrounds of both the front and back plates, drilled them and then screwed them to the rear mounts only. Looks better, obviously not as good as vinyl but legal. I did try number plate pads on the front but it kept peeling at the edges where it curved and I didn't want to risk the plate coming of and going under the car so screwed them on.

Looks great

 

[Erol]

It may be me but I feel the Tesla 3 does not appear to go round the corners like my previous cars I get the impression that the back wheels tend to cut the corners slightly which can lead to curbing especially on kinks sharp angles to the road till you get a feel for how it behaves.

Exactly how this happened. That crunch sound is haunting me

 

[Erol]

Does this mean that us with SR+ areo's might be a bit safer?

No mines aero

 

[Bobster1967]

View attachment 709622can’t stop looking out the window at it!! Haha

This prior to the new plates

 

[MrBadger]

Does this mean that us with SR+ areo's might be a bit safer?

Nope. Tyre seems to make a bit of a difference, even tyres exactly same size, some designs can fare a little better, but the tyre may take the hit, but hopefully just cosmetic.

 

[NJR46]

oh no... fingers crossed it can be repaired...

with a "P" on the way here too, I'm starting to worry about this myself... might have a look at alloy wheel insurance?

Ironically I looked at alloy wheel insurance yesterday! Should’ve bought it. Oh well…

 

[NJR46]

Would you come to South East London? I know 2 places. But try find a place closer to home 1st

I’ll have a look around here and see what’s available and what their feedback is like….if not then South East London it is!…will let you know how I get on

 

[Bobster1967]

I do love a black car. When they’re clean they’re epic. But having owned a few I know it doesn’t fit my lifestyle. I can’t keep it immaculate and then I get annoyed.

That’s why it’s getting ceramic coated tomorrow

 

[Bobster1967]

Ironically I looked at alloy wheel insurance yesterday! Should’ve bought it. Oh well…

If you bought it yesterday wnd claimed the same day, I think they may have been suspicious lol

 

[NJR46]

If you bought it yesterday wnd claimed the same day, I think they may have been suspicious lol

Ha ha yes, most likely.

Here is the photo. Probably doesn’t look as bad as it is as my wife thought she’d try and soften the blow by painting it with some model paint she found in the cupboard!

 

[moodel_tree]

The way the front bumper is shaped, you might struggle to get a plate to stick to the front bumper. I've taken the surrounds of both the front and back plates, drilled them and then screwed them to the rear mounts only. Looks better, obviously not as good as vinyl but legal. I did try number plate pads on the front but it kept peeling at the edges where it curved and I didn't want to risk the plate coming of and going under the car so screwed them on.

Thanks for the update with pictures, that looks sooooooo much better than the original. Glad it is possible to do! I will follow in your footsteps I think haha

 

[Bobster1967]

Ha ha yes, most likely.

Here is the photo. Probably doesn’t look as bad as it is as my wife thought she’d try and soften the blow by painting it with some model paint she found in the cupboard!

I’m no expert but would think that’s fixable with a good alloy wheel company

I’m gonna go £130

 

[cryo]

oh no... fingers crossed it can be repaired...

with a "P" on the way here too, I'm starting to worry about this myself... might have a look at alloy wheel insurance?

I took out insurance (wheel & tyre combined) for 3 years at less than £300. Looking at the price of tyres and wheels its a no brainer and they also cover the cost of puncture repair. Build A Quote

 

[Mr H]

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