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Jan 23, 2023 | 12:57 PM
  #106  
Quote: Auto Armour in Columbia. I've gone to several in the area and I feel like they do really good work and the price is thousands less than others. Plus they use Suntek which I like better than Xpel which I have had before.
I will keep them in mind. The guy I usually use has relocated to FL. SunTek is what I have always had too, its been great.
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Jan 23, 2023 | 10:21 PM
  #107  
Oh boy! So far I've been lucky....alignment isn't Lexus like but acceptable, and no issues with the electronics. Sometimes, when I wanna floor it off the line, it stumbles but I may be doing something wrong, otherwise it's been everything I imagined it to be: quiet, fast, gt, techie cruiser!





Quote: Yes they are 20's. I wanted all season tires given the climate I am in and they don't make decent size 21's. The wheels are 20x9.5 up front and 20X11 in the rear.






I had some initial quality issues in a thread I started when I first got it. For example, they had to replace my inside drivers side panel because it was off a quarter of an inch from where it met the dashboard. After they replaced it which seemed to take forever, the installer basically said they installed a broken door panel. My passenger rear door was also scratched all the way down the edge when I first bought it, I don't even know how it is even possible to scratch it like that.

The only other things that are frustratingly annoying are software issues. My driver's side seat memory doesn't work anymore to move the seat forward or backward when I hit it, just up or down. This occurred after a software update within a couple months of delivery and I took it to two different service centers and after sitting for hours waiting they said hopefully a future software update fixes it. Now for the past 6 months my memory tilt doesn't automatically adjust when I get in the car so I have to manually adjust it out closer to me every time I get in the car.
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Jan 24, 2023 | 04:40 AM
  #108  
looks really great.
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Jan 24, 2023 | 06:42 PM
  #109  
Quote: Oh boy! So far I've been lucky....alignment isn't Lexus like but acceptable, and no issues with the electronics. Sometimes, when I wanna floor it off the line, it stumbles but I may be doing something wrong, otherwise it's been everything I imagined it to be: quiet, fast, gt, techie cruiser!
Any thoughts on the audio system in the Plaid vs the Model 3? I feel that the system in the Plaid is one of the best I’ve had although if I’m nitpicking it is a little forward sounding. I still think my 08 LS was the best but this is really really good.
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Jan 24, 2023 | 10:31 PM
  #110  
I'd rank the sound system as the following:

- model s (is very front staged)
- model y (boomier imho)
- model 3 (lacks the bass due to the trunk)

I like the s more than my ML on my 01' LS, but I haven't heard any newer top tier OEM systems in a while.

Quote: Any thoughts on the audio system in the Plaid vs the Model 3? I feel that the system in the Plaid is one of the best I’ve had although if I’m nitpicking it is a little forward sounding. I still think my 08 LS was the best but this is really really good.
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Jan 25, 2023 | 05:46 AM
  #111  
Quote: Oh boy! So far I've been lucky....alignment isn't Lexus like but acceptable, and no issues with the electronics. Sometimes, when I wanna floor it off the line, it stumbles but I may be doing something wrong, otherwise it's been everything I imagined it to be: quiet, fast, gt, techie cruiser!

It has 1000 hp, stumbling is traction control. Happens with me on M3P ocassionally, depending on road and weather. Probably saved me from getting wrapped around a pole few times.

I feel like someone used to Tesla would easily wrap Ferrari or Corvette, or anything that lets you slide a bit, I simply forget that i have to be careful since TC works well.
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Jan 25, 2023 | 07:48 PM
  #112  
I figured as much since I like to floor it a lot! Lol

However, for better or worse, it doesn't feel fast anymore! :X #needmorepower 😁

Quote: It has 1000 hp, stumbling is traction control. Happens with me on M3P ocassionally, depending on road and weather. Probably saved me from getting wrapped around a pole few times.

I feel like someone used to Tesla would easily wrap Ferrari or Corvette, or anything that lets you slide a bit, I simply forget that i have to be careful since TC works well.
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Jan 25, 2023 | 08:04 PM
  #113  
Quote: I figured as much since I like to floor it a lot! Lol

However, for better or worse, it doesn't feel fast anymore! :X #needmorepower 😁
Refer to post #20 where I mentioned you get used to it. Not that it needs more power but…
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Jan 25, 2023 | 08:14 PM
  #114  
Quote: Oh boy! So far I've been lucky....alignment isn't Lexus like but acceptable, and no issues with the electronics. Sometimes, when I wanna floor it off the line, it stumbles but I may be doing something wrong, otherwise it's been everything I imagined it to be: quiet, fast, gt, techie cruiser!

That paint color and those rims really works on this car!
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Jan 26, 2023 | 07:43 AM
  #115  
Quote: That paint color and those rims really works on this car!
Couldn't agree more. This will be my color choice one day.
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Jan 27, 2023 | 12:50 AM
  #116  
I have really bad news .. on the way home tonight, a red light runner crashed into me head on.

I'm a little dinged up, but ok.

Car is totaled however...

Will be getting another plaid, either S or X though.....

To be continued....
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Jan 27, 2023 | 03:08 AM
  #117  
Quote: I have really bad news .. on the way home tonight, a red light runner crashed into me head on.

I'm a little dinged up, but ok.

Car is totaled however...

Will be getting another plaid, either S or X though.....

To be continued....
Terrible but the main thing is you were not badly hurt. Hopefully your camera captured everything so it’s clear they’re at fault.
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Jan 27, 2023 | 04:18 AM
  #118  
ST430 - VERY sorry to hear about this, but glad you're ok.

your car was a beauty, but can (and will) be replaced.

might want to get checked out physically even if you feel ok.
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Jan 27, 2023 | 06:02 AM
  #119  
Very sorry to hear about this @ST430 . As Bit suggested, I'd also recommend seeing a doctor asap.

Looking forward to the next chapter in your Plaid life!
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Jan 27, 2023 | 06:36 AM
  #120  
So sorry to hear that! Glad you're okay though. Definitely go and get checked out ASAP...even if you feel okay...
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