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That looks great but I am also a carbon fiber fan so I’m a little biased. I’m also a gloss carbon fiber fan and will be getting my interior pieces PPF’d to make mine gloss.
Also glad I got the gloss, I think it looks better than the flat. I may also do the steering wheel, there is a kit that covers the buttons and bottom portion
I swapped the sliding console cover in my car fur the OEM CF version as well as my whole dash a couple of years ago. Night and day difference compared to the ugly OEM wood dash I had originally.
I swapped the sliding console cover in my car fur the OEM CF version as well as my whole dash a couple of years ago. Night and day difference compared to the ugly OEM wood dash I had originally.
That looks great but I am also a carbon fiber fan so I’m a little biased. I’m also a gloss carbon fiber fan and will be getting my interior pieces PPF’d to make mine gloss.
thickness of cf cover and ppf on top could make those compartment lids get stuck?
Originally Posted by Hameed
Looks great! 👍👍 I'm partial to matte CF however.
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thickness of cf cover and ppf on top could make those compartment lids get stuck?
It doesn't, I had it done on my last Plaid. There is a precut kit from RPM Tesla that I have my installer use since the Suntek's software that he uses doesn't have a pattern for him to precut.
This morning a pickup truck decided to turn into oncoming traffic, and for the first time I had to slam my brakes to make an emergency stop. The car handled it really well, held its composure, there was almost no locked up tires, no jarring feeling you get from anti lock brakes. It just worked, and it worked well!
I've noticed one thing about my Model 3...Tesla went more aggressive when it comes to seat belt tension. When I go into turns or accelerate a little bit aggressively, the belt immediately tightens, restricting my movements. It can be a little annoying at times, especially going into right turns or coming off a freeway off ramps where I need to turn my head to the left to look for oncoming traffic. This doesn't seem to be an issue with the Y. My Polestar used to do that as well, but a software update fixed it. I believe the pretensioners in Tesla's are controlled by a pyrotechnic gas generator as opposed to an electric motor in the P2, so not sure if this could be adjusted by software.
I guess I could ease up on the throttle, but where's the fun in that?
Between March 2nd and April, Tesla has pushed 7 OTA software updates to both my Y and 3...each! That's insane. I don't think I've seen that many updates in one month since owning either car
Between March 2nd and April, Tesla has pushed 7 OTA software updates to both my Y and 3...each! That's insane. I don't think I've seen that many updates in one month since owning either car
Anything useful though? They're mostly bug fixes. I get one at least per month. Occasionally I'll see something new - but that's probably because there's not much they can add to my car (hardware limitations).
Anything useful though? They're mostly bug fixes. I get one at least per month. Occasionally I'll see something new - but that's probably because there's not much they can add to my car (hardware limitations).
I believe two of them were for "Added Features" and the remaining were all listed as "Bug fixes". One of the things I've noticed as I will get a pop up showing me all the natively installed apps you would use with Android Auto/ACP, like Spotify, Amazon Music etc. Maps now shows me all the congested roads by marking them red without actively using maps. I'll have to read up on it more to see all features/bug fixes
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Perhaps one of the biggest and most popular reasons people are switching to EVs is the cost savings. Combining home charging, lower maintenance costs, and tax credits has all enabled consumers to consider EVs as a way to save money on their daily drivers. However, there are some EVs that are more efficient and cost-effective than others.
Zutobi‘s new study shows that EV cost-effectiveness comes at different levels. For example, some cars are simply better than others on a cost-per-mile basis. The study used a simple process to determine which EVs are more cost-effective than others by showing how much it would cost to drive 100 miles.
National averages for energy rates have been used to calculate the cost as they widely vary from state to state.
The Rear-Wheel Drive Tesla Model 3 was listed as the most economical vehicle in the study:
“The standard Tesla Model 3 is the most economical electric vehicle to drive in 2025. With a usable battery capacity of 57.5 kWh and a real-world range of 260 miles, it costs just $3.60 to drive 100 miles. That translates to an impressive 2,781 miles per $100 of electricity—making it the most efficient choice for EV owners nationwide.”
It had an estimated cost of just $3.60 to drive 100 miles.
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive was second, the study showed:
“Next is the Long Range version of the Model 3, which offers extended range and dual-motor all-wheel drive. With a larger 75 kWh battery and 325 miles of range, the cost to drive 100 miles is slightly higher at $3.75, still equating to a strong 2,665 miles per $100.”
This version of the Model 3 had a price of just $3.75 to drive 100 miles.
In third, the BMW i4 eDrive35 surprised us with a cost of just $4.12 to drive 100 miles:
“Rounding out the top three is the BMW i4 eDrive35, with a 67.1 kWh battery and a real-world range of 265 miles. Drivers can expect to pay $4.12 per 100 miles, which still allows for 2,429 miles per $100—a solid choice for those seeking luxury and efficiency.”
Several other Teslas made the list as well. The Model 3 Performance ($4.34 per 100 miles) was sixth and tied with the Volkswagen ID.3 Pure, the Tesla Model S Long Range ($4.35 per 100 miles) was 8th, and the Tesla Model Y Long Range was ninth ($4.36 per 100 miles)
So I'm seeing this tire wear on some of the treads on the front tire of my Model 3:
Does anyone know whats causing it? Maybe alignment? Do I need to stop racing those M3's 🤣Seriously we have some pretty bad roads here and I have hit some potholes, but I don't think potholes would cause that type of wear
