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  1. J

    Model 3 new dash screen showing blind spot cameras??

    Is anyone aware of a aftermarket screen that will show the blind spot cameras that can be mounted on the dash behind the steering wheel? Looking down at the main screen is extremely distracting and not intuitive IMO. Thanks! John
  2. J

    WTB 2021 M3 18" wheels and tires. Have 19's for possible trade

    Like the title says. Looking to purchase "take off's" 18 inch wheels (and caps) with tires in good/excellent condition. TPMS preferred, but not required. I have a set of 4, 19 inch wheels and tires from a 2019 M3, that we can work out some sort of trade plus a small amount of $$$. Tires are...
  3. J

    Back seat rattle with video. Assistance appreciated!

    Hi! Thanks in advance for your assistance. I’ve taken my M3 to the SC 3 times with requests to fix the back seat rattle among other things. Every time it reappears minutes after I pick up the car. Insanely frustrating. both seats are firmly latched. Even the slightest press in the seats...
  4. J

    Anyone looking to place a “boosted” sticker under the “dual motor”?

    Like the title says, anyone looking to place any decals on their car once it is boosted? If so what and where would you get them? John
  5. J

    After low ball offers by Carmax and Tesla, sold it myself - Huge Difference!

    Hi All! I have a 2013 MS S85 with 108,000 miles and in very good condition (air suspension, tech, 19 turbine wheels, tan leather interior, black exterior) . Looking to switch to a M3. Super long story short: Went to Carmax after setting up an appointment. As the Carmax rep and I were...
  6. J

    Orange County, CA MS Door Handle replacement assistance please!

    Hi All! 6 years strong here! Haven't posted in years and loving my 2013 MS s85 with 100,000 miles. After a week of rain my left rear door handle stopped presenting. When I reach in and open it from the inside it slowly presents, so I am not sure if the gear is broken. I have removed the...
  7. J

    After 4+ years now have a odd knocking sound. Please advise...

    Hi All! Approaching 5 years with my s85. Have 85,000 miles on her... About 3 months ago I started to notice a fairly quiet knocking sound. It is hard to describe but I will do my best. It sounds like it is coming from the left side of the car. I cannot tell if it is in front of me or...
  8. J

    Rear light condensation then completely fail

    Hi All! Been a while since I posed. My S85 MS is about 4 years old, 69,xxx miles. No extended warranty. When my MS was 1 year old I noticed that the rear light had condensation in it and asked the SC if there was a fix. They said no and I didn't think anything of it. I rarely follow myself...
  9. J

    Final Under Warranty Service suggestions?

    Hi All! My 2013 s85 has 49,000 miles and in about 2 weeks I will be taking it to the SC for a few things I have on my checklist addressed. I know many of you have had a multitude of issues that often only get addressed if complained about at the SC. I am choosing to NOT purchase the extended...
  10. J

    Anyone NOT buying the extended warranty?

    Hi All! I'm approaching 43,000 miles on my 2013 s85. The big question is, do I spent nearly $5000 and buy the extended warranty which will last me about 3 years or roll the dice? Anyone in my boat contemplating the same thing? John
  11. J

    Major Variation in Charge rates at Supercharger Station

    Hi All! I charge frequently at the San Juan Capistrano, CA Supercharger and I have noticed something that is starting to become a small problem for those who supercharge often, over there at least. I have been at the supercharger with no other cars charging and I plug in and after 5 minutes...
  12. J

    AC not as effective recently???

    Hi All! Have any of you noticed that you had to turn your climate control 2-3+ degrees lower to obtain similar AC results was you did just a few weeks ago? John
  13. J

    BMW i3 at a Supercharger

    About a week ago I was at the Supercharger at San Juan Capistrano, CA charging up and a BMW i3 pulled in next to me in a Supercharger slot. I thought to myself, "This will be interesting". The car looked new and was driven by a man about 40 years old and had his son, about 5 years old, in the...
  14. J

    WTB Roadster 2.+

    Hi all! Please PM me if you are willing to sell your 2.+ roadster with under 20K miles or there about. I am flexible with colors and interiors. Clean car fax and vehicle history please. Please let me know the status of your warranty. Thanks! John
  15. J

    Roadster CPO and non-CPO value?

    Hi All! I am pricing to purchase a 2010 2.0ish and am getting very confused and hope the wizards on this forum can help me! I have seen 1.5's on ebay for sale for the high $50k's and the CPO'd 2.0 are about $15k more. The question I have is, what are the roadsters worth/value for sale now with...
  16. J

    Alignment = 2% more efficient

    So I noticed that my rears were getting really worn in the inner most inside inch of tread and were shot at 9000 miles. The remaining tread was 50% remaining in the rear tires. I had Tesla perform an alignment my car. The said I had a good amount of toe out on the rear resulting in inside...
  17. J

    60KW More Efficient???

    Hi All! So I had a 60KW loaner the other day and enjoyed comparing the differences between a newer production (15XXX) 60kw to my slightly older s85 (60xx). One thing I found interesting is that the 60 was getting far better w/mi. than my s85. I take the same route and know what my numbers...
  18. J

    Floor Mat Erectile Dysfunction???

    Does anyone else have this problem? The passenger floor mat keeps flopping over. While I'm on it, the driver's side keeps slipping and I have to adjust it every time I get in. I think I need some floor mat viagra!!! John
  19. J

    Windshield washer fluid sprayers???

    My washer fluid sprayers are in poor position and do a minimal job in cleaning the windshield. How is everyone else's? I hate to call TM if I have issues that everyone else has and cannot be fixed. It is a waste of both of our times. For the most part the fluid hits the bottom half of the...
  20. J

    Loud motor sound when running the AC

    I've started noticing this a few weeks ago since the temperatures are warming up. When I turn on the AC, there is about a 10 second delay then a motor starts to "spool" up, independent to the fan speed, and after about 5 seconds it becomes very loud. Louder than if I had a ICE under the hood...
  21. J

    Aftermarket rear spoiler/lip

    Does anyone have any idea as to when we might see aftermarket options for our hatch spoiler? Anyone know of any manufacturing ideas in the works? Although my 85 is not a p85 I would love the look! john
  22. J

    Dead in my driveway....(fixed:12V replaced)

    (car is fully charged)..So this Saturday morning I'm ready to go to work. Walk up to the car and the handles don't come out. Sadly that is not too out of the ordinary but I press on them and they come out. I sit down and notice that the screens are blank. I press on the brake and nothing...
  23. J

    My new wheel/tire setup, and tint.

    I know I am opening myself up to attack, but I have just completed my baby and am open to your opinions!!!! Good or bad are welcome... Here is how it started: 85kw 19" stock wheels After "medium" ceramic tent all around. Wheels: front = Falken RT-7m 8.5" x 20" 38mm offset with 245/40 zr 20...
  24. J

    Model S 19" wheels and tires in SoCal.

    Price Drop = $1000 wheels and tires w/o TPMS. Shipping extra. Located in SoCal. Car is in possession. My Model S will be delivered in about 3 weeks and will be looking to sell my 19" wheels and tires ($1250), or trade with OEM 21" plus cash $$$, it will be coming with. I expect them to be...
  25. J

    Aftermarket wheel ideas???

    I am in the group that are going with the 19" wheels. I'm not sure if the 21" wheels are worth the $3500 and I'm also thinking that there might be some really cool wheels coming out or are out now that will make the model s look awesome, possible way better than the 21" OEM do. Maybe use a...
  26. J

    Charging costs in SoCal with Solar????

    Hi All It's a pleasure being here! I live in Orange County, Ca and the night costs are $.14/kw. I have solar (27 panels = 6.35 KW system). Usually my bills are around $50-125 a month which is about 25% of what they would normally be. As many have discussed the more you use the more you pay. I...
  27. J

    Parking and charging outside of home???

    Hi everyone! It is a pleasure to be on this forum with everyone! I will be a new owner in the next 4-6 months and I have a dilemma that hopefully some of you share. My garage is not only narrow at 92 inches wide but it is a side of the driveway not at the end of driveway. Meaning that I have...