UK accessories for RHD Model 3 [megathread]

[Bluebell]

Rear air vent covers came today and I have just fitted them.

Looking at it closely, the air comes in from the front of the car through a flat pipe and into the top part of the existing plastic vent. The low part of the plastic vent is closed off and should catch most dropped items. But better safe than sorry!

 

[Neilman]

I appear to have exactly the same kit - where does the roll of sticky tape go?

 

[Bluebell]

I appear to have exactly the same kit - where does the roll of sticky tape go?

It's double sided tape and goes around the perimeter of the new covers so that they stay attached to the existing plastic vents under acceleration and braking.

 

[Adopado]

It's double sided tape and goes around the perimeter of the new covers so that they stay attached to the existing plastic vents under acceleration and braking.

To anyone else considering these vents I would recommend the type fitted and photographed at #1198. These clip into place and don't require to be held with sticky tape ...

 

[KennethS]

To anyone else considering these vents I would recommend the type fitted and photographed at #1198. These clip into place and don't require to be held with sticky tape ...

That is encouraging since yesterday I ordered those and have been second-guessing my choice to opt for the clip type rather than the ones that tape down. I must say, this home quarantine has resulted in me buying a number of things for a car that is not getting used at the moment!

 

[Chalks99]

Has anyone tried fitting one of those "rain-spoilers" for the rear window - the one that is supposed to prevent rain from the rear window splashing straight into an opened boot - and if so does it actually work and stay stuck on?

Also I thought I'd heard something about possible design changes to the Model 3 to improve the window to boot area that might not need a spoiler to be fitted?

Yes, found it excellent; certainly makes a big difference.

 

[Medved_77]

Not for me but I found these colour changing 'chameleon' trim parts quite "interesting":

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Perhaps they'd look OK on black or white models if you were of a certain generation? Can't see a way they'd compliment blue, red or msm though.

 

[Adopado]

Not for me but I found these colour changing 'chameleon' trim parts quite "interesting":

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Perhaps they'd look OK on black or white models if you were of a certain generation? Can't see a way they'd compliment blue, red or msm though.

Page not found I'm afraid ...

 

[Medved_77]

Page not found I'm afraid ...

Thanks, not sure what's up with that link. Here's a screenshot of the products instead:

 

[Adopado]

Ah, I see! AliExpress seems to have endless options which range from obvious tat to great value and useful additions to the car ... it's sometimes difficult to tell at which end of that scale you're at ... !

 

[Medved_77]

@Heavy Rain - Any chance of a close up image of the black matte "logo upgrade" kits you sell?

About to have a chrome delete done but the installer is weary of doing the badges.

Thanks.

 

[philgods]

Very pleased with recent purchases from Torque Alliance. Was a better price than other sites (currently a discount on the puddle lights). Delivery took 9 days, but was worth the wait.

 

[Durzel]

Good lord those are some bright footwell lights

For a moment I thought you had glowing door handles too.

 

[NickName]

Received the new Alcantara console shell from Torque Alliance @Heavy Rain today, not currently listed on their website. Fancied something different instead of the normal matt black or carbon look.

A little fiddly to get the alignment correct on the lids to ensure enough clearance so they don't catch on each other or the top hinge. Times like those you are glad that the 3M tape can go on and off multiple times. Spent around 30 minutes until I was happy YMMV.

My pictures might not do it justice. It looks very neat and original in the flesh, good match and glad I went for it.

 

[Bootneckshuffl]

Nice that

 

[Noel83]

I thought I had everything I could possibly need but seems not!! I've noticed some tiny scuff marks on the plastic lip by the boot so thinking I need a protector.

Any recommendations?

Amazon has these but they seem a bit shiny and I'm not sure if they're just for the top lip or for the inside edge as well to stop scuffs from things sliding inside the boot Volwco Rear Trunk Bumper Protector for Tesla Model 3 Sill Trunk Guard Stainless Steel Black Titanium

Thanks all

 

[Heavy Rain]

@Heavy Rain - Any chance of a close up image of the black matte "logo upgrade" kits you sell?

About to have a chrome delete done but the installer is weary of doing the badges.

Thanks.

Sure mate, here are some photos for the black matt logos, stick and play

 

[Heavy Rain]

Very pleased with recent purchases from Torque Alliance. Was a better price than other sites (currently a discount on the puddle lights). Delivery took 9 days, but was worth the wait.View attachment 555416

Sorry for the long waiting, normally it only takes 2-3 days, the logistic is kinda chaotic these days, hope our lives can go back to normal soon, the weather is so nice this year, we have to enjoy it!

 

[Medved_77]

Sure mate, here are some photos for the black matt logos, stick and play
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Thanks for the pics. Ordered from you earlier today so look forward to them arriving.

 

[DaveW]

Now my TapTes hub finally turned up, I've put together a little guide/review with details on which storage you could use. Sadly I don't think you can use a regular SSD as the adaptors to for USB are too large (ordered a cable to try it out with my old SSD, just tested it).

TapTes Model 3 Hub - Mini review, what storage fits and more. - TeslaEV.co.uk