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Interesting. I wonder if the 301 stainless Tesla uses could have colour baked in without changing its strength or durability? Seems like an engineering challenge.

Model 3 FSD owner moving to Cybertruck. Am hoping to keep the 3 as a full-time rental to offset the Cybertruck cost rather than selling the 3 outright. I'm a city dweller now, but grew up in middle of nowhere, Australia, where Landcruisers and utes were vital to live in such a harsh environment...

I looked it up before posting then watched a few videos on the subject. It seems stainless can be anodized and from what I saw it was either chemical or heat treatment. I'm not sure of the details, such as whether or not it would only involve rapid surface heating (since heating all the way...

I think anodizing would look way cooler than paint or a wrap. The surface could be sandblasted then anodized black for a real stealth look. Of course it could be anodized to almost any color. Something about a metallic color that really appeals to me, and maybe the process will be faster and...

Yeah. Did a reset while driving and the speakers reverted from 1975 car to 2019 car.

I wish they'd stop production of the S/X for 2 years and focus on the B/Y/3/Semi for now. Bring the S/X back as 2022 models that are a complete refresh. Much more like the 3 IMHO would be a better design. Put the extra $$ into more batteries -- 500 mile range -- and moveable/multiple screens...

I'm running snow tyres for the first time. I figured the pain of doing the change, having extra noise and less efficiency, was less than the pain of waiting for the car to be repaired if I pulled a what-you-did. I know everyone has said it, but to reiterate: tyres. It doesn't matter how much...

I bought the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV tyres for my 3. 235/50, so slightly taller. Running on 18s. They're amazingly good, but are a little noisy on dry pavement until about 70 km/h.

I'm also 6'4", and the S would not work for that reason. B-pillar completely blocks my view and mobility. I bought a 3 to get me through to the Y. The 3 is way too low, and I have the seat all the way back, so it's also a literal pain. If I was keeping it, I'd raise it up 2", which is what...

Hehe. Yeah, they have been a bit of a cure for my typical maniac-driving style. So far I love the look, the tiny bit of extra height, and as long as I'm not trying to slide around corners, the feel is only one condom, albeit rather thick and unstudded.

Nope. 3. Fits perfectly as you can see. I don't like the noise, but better than an accident.

I went with the Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV 235/50. They fit perfectly, correct the speedo to be exact, and ride great. They're a bit noisy and it's taken me some time getting used to the different cornering dynamics, but so far so good.

In Richmond: within the first week. Probably somehow park on top of a charger.

Would be amazing to see some video of install/removal of that. Nice work!!

You could always use some foam rubber, like mousepad material, and cut it to shape then stick to the glass. I've been waiting to see someone do that. Make the upper side reflective.

This is the first time for me having dedicated winter tyres in Vancouver. Can't wait for some crappy weather to test them. Took advice from uncle Bjorn as to the tyre type.

People have a hard time with that and typically can't grok the concept. It's why I'm suggesting high pressure hydrogen/helium without a phase change in a sealed Stirling engine for use as an HVAC heat pump. Way less parts. Better efficiency. It also sees -40 as balmy with plenty more degrees...

Yeah, the service guys seem pretty cool (Jon!!). They did try to put me in an ICE loaner so I told them I'd be back when they have an EV for me. Quite different to the sales snakes.

Hopefully one day Tesla will rewrite the book on HVAC, and build a device that uses high-pressure helium within a Stirling cycle heat pump that's fully reversible. A unit that could be the core of a small home AC, or used across all of their vehicles.

I bet the 3 can already do CCS internally. The snakes at Tesla are just not allowing it. Totally unfounded assertion I'm spouting, but with how Tesla has treated me, I wouldn't put it past them to allow the expensive ($602 x tax in BC) chademo adapter sales just to dump stock of this...

Well, that would still be worth it :)

Snakes. I was ripped off far more than you ($10k in 30 days thanks to their outright lies!). They do not respond to emails 99% of the time, so on the positive side, at least Tesla is contacting you. I do love the cars - but vehemently hate the company, so can empathize with you regarding their...

If only Tesla 'allowed' us the use of a CCS adapter for a reasonable price. I suppose their reason not to is financial and not technical. Imagine an adapter for $99, that would allow access to CCS chargers across Canada, and not having to carry around that ridiculous almost $700 chademo...

I installed a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV yesterday. 235/50R18, so a touch higher aspect ratio than stock. They look amazing, and correct the speedo so it's exact! The cm or so of extra height is also greatly appreciated. For locals, I can tell you it sounds like I'm driving in the...

20 miles is 32 km. Maybe just a coincidence?

If the ~75 kWh pack can charge at 250 kW, then a ~50 kWh pack should be able to charge at ~167 kW. Actually, if both packs have the same cooling hardware, then the smaller pack should be able to dissipate heat into said system at a higher relative rate, and if heat is the bottleneck for...

Since Tesla, as per usual, has failed to properly communicate on a multitude of levels regarding the 'downgrade,' would you please be so kind as to characterize the charging profile of the SR? I need to know how they've restricted the battery :)

It sucks, and I didn't want to, but court may be all they understand. Sigh.

Top locked battery or bottom locked? (Or both!?) Just seat heaters and fog lights deleted? All tax refunded?

If they made it into the current version of the SR, then yes. The day I picked mine up the SR had a supposed 220 mile range. I'm still waiting to hear back, which I have not despite great effort. Getting a refund on the 32km of range for a top-locked battery of almost $5k is of course a...

If the range is top-locked then the downgrade is worth it I think. Fog lights are irrelevant for most, the sound is crap no matter what, and maximum acceleration is in the hundreds of milliseconds difference. Maybe if it's only US$1500 it's not worth the downgrade for resale value, but where I...

Tesla needs to give us an exact list of what the changes are, including any technical details. How will the battery be locked? (top, bottom, both?) What software features will be removed? Or what software features will be added to an SR+? Can we upgrade anything in the future? (for example...

What about taxes? In my area the difference in price between the SR/SR+ with taxes comes to about $5000 (Canadian pesos). At the time I picked up the car that is. Are you USAians being offered a refund on taxes as well?

My biggest unanswered question is regarding the battery lock: will it be top-locked (stop charging at 92% of actual capacity), bottom locked (display 0% capacity when actually at ~10%), or a combination of ~5% on each end?

Did you try contacting them via Ouija Board? I think you'll have the most luck that way.

The TL;DR version: I'm in Vancouver. Was sent to pick-up location on the wrong day Was given the incorrect total for a bank draft Picked up SR+ 3/30 after having been convinced it would be well worth paying the difference between it and the SR due to the SR having manual seats, mirrors...

Welcome to my world. You guys are getting it good compared to what they did to me.

I *need* to upgrade the SR+ audio. It's total *sugar*. Needs a sub urgently, and since the rear-door speakers are terrible, it needs the rear-deck speakers operating unfortunately. I'm currently thinking that pulling a signal from the rear doors, if it hasn't been DSP'd to death, to power an...

That would be such a huge headache for Apple. Tesla literally has the worst customer service possible. Constant lies.

Not on my end good sir. Tesla is imploding in stupidity it seems. Best cars, worst company.

Yeah, we were severely ripped off, and yeah, they hardly respond to any attempts at contact. Even the chat was useless - they just passed the buck, a Tesla tradition it seems. $7000 lost in a month due to Tesla deception of just wanting to move product, and $5000 for 20 miles and heated...

It's an unusual situation; maybe you've heard what happened, but maybe not. I agree that they need cash - I even started a thread trying to think of ways they could compensate SR+ buyers (for the SR vapourware debacle) and make some more money at the same time. That would be the best option...

Those underhanded sales techniques are not my issue. Days after I bought my car Tesla decided to include AP and lower the combined price of the package by $1300. That was annoying but nothing more. I'm not even discussing the physical features of a car. The first issue is the vapourware that...

Tesla, the corporation - the executives - were the ones doing the conning, not the low level employees. Some of them were also lied to and now lack clear recourse. Tesla actually did con people, the evidence of which has been discussed many times here. I was a trusting fool. At the time, for...

Again, it depends on when you bought. I picked my car up March 30. At that time there was offered a 352km SR vapourware special, and a 386km actual SR+. I could have bought either on that day, but was conned into the SR+ by comparing it to features of the vapourware car. For those in my...

I wouldn't say officially quite yet. Tesla is full of *sugar* so who really knows, but I was told there was a window of opportunity for those who were conned into getting the SR+ at the same time the clone-SR+ was available, and they should be able to 'downgrade,' missing pretty much just the...

I'm looking for the same info. Was thinking of tapping a signal off the rear doors to supply a couple of mids and a custom sub in the rear. It should be possible to install a sub up high on the crossmember to keep the boot empty, but using the default location would also be fine.

I'm used to much better sound systems in my car, and since it's a 2 year wait for the Y (that I'd bother spending a lot on) or the R1S, I'm going to have to solve the problem of crappy sound in the SR+ and thought I'd ask you guys about a couple of ideas I have. I'm also running on almost no...

Please, do take them to court as soon as possible. It's all they understand. The monetary value, to me anyway, is much less important than the fact Tesla continuously lies. The company culture needs to change.

Where I live gas costs US$4.80/gallon ($1.70 CAD/litre). Superchargers are CAD $0.50 / minute, whenever over 60kW charge rate. Most of you guys have it easy! hehe