The Tesla Thread

[Deleted member 651465]

This isn’t a new model s but it’s definitely fully loaded. Note the 3 storks on the left of the wheel (the top one is the wipers which definitely aren’t auto). I just much prefer the model 3 cleanliness, this feels like a car of the last gen.

 

[peige]

AHH also just purchased these for the same purpose ...

Where did you get your Black badges from? I have done mine and they do look good but the adhesion isn't great, i'm not confident they will stay on and are already showing signs of lifting. Mine were ebay (I also have the duel motor one to do but have held back for a moment)

 

[Jez]

Note the 3 storks on the left of the wheel (the top one is the wipers which definitely aren’t auto). I just much prefer the model 3 cleanliness, this feels like a car of the last gen.

I am with you totally, the new model s does go a long way toward looking more modern internally, but remember that this car actually came out in what, 2012/13 initially for launch in the US? It’s a fairly old car now if you think of it like that

The wipers are automatic though, if they are not for you then they are either broken or I think you can switch them off in the settings menu. Every remotely decent car for 20 years has had automatic wipers let alone a Tesla

 

[{SAS}TB]

Where did you get your Black badges from? I have done mine and they do look good but the adhesion isn't great, i'm not confident they will stay on and are already showing signs of lifting. Mine were ebay (I also have the duel motor one to do but have held back for a moment)

There seems to be a lot about and prices vary wildly but went for these in the end

 

[Deleted member 651465]

I am with you totally, the new model s does go a long way toward looking more modern internally, but remember that this car actually came out in what, 2012/13 initially for launch in the US? It’s a fairly old car now if you think of it like that

The wipers are automatic though, if they are not for you then they are either broken or I think you can switch them off in the settings menu. Every remotely decent car for 20 years has had automatic wipers let alone a Tesla

Yeah I found the setting… it was on but they don’t seem to work for me so meh

 

[Jez]

Feeds into why i am scared of owning one, they are probably broken

 

[Deleted member 651465]

There seems to be a lot about and prices vary wildly but went for these in the end

I would reconsider the plasti-dip option. The overlays never quite fit properly, reduce the gap between the top of the “t” and the line, plus they sit over the badge against the bodywork which could collect dirt and rub…

plasti-dip is easy to apply and you can peel it straight off if you want to remove it. Mine survived a blast with an industrial pressure washer, so I’ve no doubt it’d come off with normal washing.

 

[{SAS}TB]

Cheers.

I havent got the car yet but will see how they fit once it arrives, if in not happy with them I'll take a look

 

[{SAS}TB]

Pics, if anyone is undecided.

Very nice. Is that just the standard plate holder with the surround removed?

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Very nice. Is that just the standard plate holder with the surround removed?

Yes. The standard plate holder is fixed to a smaller backing plate and wobbles like crazy.

By removing the extra layer and fixing the plate directly to the backing plate it’s much cleaner and sits nicer on the car.

 

[{SAS}TB]

Excellent - cheers

Got the plates and velcro pads coming

 

[{SAS}TB]

Tesla website updated earlier and the SR+ now being renamed "Model 3" with increased range and slightly slower 0-60 (305 / 5.8)

Apparently some of the stock en-route from Shanghai at the moment are this "new" spec ....

 

[b0rn2sk8]

Interesting, makes sense why the lead times are so long on them at the moment.

The old LFP SR+ just didn’t quite have the legs but I’ll check it out.

 

[{SAS}TB]

Interesting, makes sense why the lead times are so long on them at the moment.

The old LFP SR+ just didn’t quite have the legs but I’ll check it out.

Speculation of new motors and / or battery types and supported by breakdown of the VIN numbers some are receiving

I was also told in CS Chat that some of the currently being shipped ( on the way from Shanghai) Q4 deliveries will have this new spec

From my VIN number (unconfirmed / found in the source code) CS think (if the VIN stays the same) I should get the new configuration

 

[b0rn2sk8]

Speculation of new motors and / or battery types and supported by breakdown of the VIN numbers some are receiving

I was also told in CS Chat that some of the currently being shipped ( on the way from Shanghai) Q4 deliveries will have this new spec

From my VIN number (unconfirmed / found in the source code) CS think (if the VIN stays the same) I should get the new configuration

Thanks, what was the old SR+ WLTP range? 280ish?

 

[{SAS}TB]

Thanks, what was the old SR+ WLTP range? 280ish?

Yeah, 278 / 279.from.memory

 

[b0rn2sk8]

So potentially looking at an extra 14-15 miles real world, call me intrigued. I’ll keep an eye out for some analysis from the usual people.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

So potentially looking at an extra 14-15 miles real world, call me intrigued. I’ll keep an eye out for some analysis from the usual people.

I doubt it’ll have any difference in hardware and will be merely software optimisations that give it more range than the old SR+

Certainly the real world improvement will be negligible.

edit - I’ve binned all the off topic nonsense about ULEZ and how the government is forcing EVs on the masses. Seriously, go start another thread if you want to discuss that. This isn’t the thread for it.

 

[theone8181]

I'd read tesla are looking at phasing out cobalt in their batteries. Wonder if they'll make them backwards compatible with current models if they do.

 

[BigChin1]

Also had 2x Easee Home chargers installed on the weekend.

Not seen that kind of cable before, looks braided, or is it some kind of additional sheath?