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I'm going to try to get this at least near the original topic, and towards something that involves more than just AWD owners. Do we have any idea whether the acceleration boost will be offered on any or all of the RWD cars? I would pay $2K for the equivalent of 0.5 seconds off of my 0-60...

People seem to like European Motor Car Works which is literally next door to Tesla in Costa Mesa. I am about to take my car there for an estimate so I personally endorse them yet, but they seem to be much more acclaimed than Spectrum who is the only other one that's close to you and I.

Agreed on all your points Kevy Baby. It's great that ElectricEel can handle his own installation, and maybe what he is proposing is as easy as he says it is. But that doesn't mean someone who doesn't know what they're doing couldn't make a big mistake or have an oversight that ElectricEel would...

I have heard a system with the 8" sub and it still provides quite a bit of tight, clear low end. For me, I'd want the extra thump. But if you value the extra space and you don't think you'll miss the lower frequencies that a 10" provides, the sound quality will still be outstanding and you can...

1) Option to unlock any extra power available via software (or if necessary via hardware as well) if we are willing to pay for it. Early adopters like me didn't even know the specs or cost for the AWD or P versions. I know we could lose several thousand dollars in depreciation/taxes on a trade...

They place the 10" sub in the little compartment underneath the removable false bottom trunk piece. Personally the only time I've used that area was when I went on a 4 day road trip and I needed every bit of space, so it's about as efficiently placed as it could be. Unfortunately anything larger...

I got their system 2, which includes a 10" sub, and it has more than enough for me. Deeper and cleaner bass than I had with 2 JL W9's in my last vehicle. And the highs are so clear without fatiguing your ears. I think they will do a system 2 for $3K consistently now that they've done more of...

One important note that I forgot to mention - Reus will put the system they build for you into your next vehicle for only the price of installation. So yes, the initial cost hurts, especially if you're frugal like me. But the long term reward is huge. Once you hear one of their systems, you...

Yes, about $3K. Sorry, I didn't know that people were replying to me. I will try to check out this thread more often. :) And to be clear $3K is more than I've ever spent on car audio before. But the clarity and power are ultra high level - my car sounds better than my home system that also cost...

I suggest contacting Reus - they do the best car audio work I've ever seen by a mile. Remember, when you have an electric car, it's critical that you have an experienced installer. I'm normally cheap, but I didn't see the value in trying to save money on the audio upgrade at the risk of harming...

That's a bummer if true, ZOMGVTEK.

I'd pay more if I had to. Personally I would pay the $4k that AWD costs to get the same performance as the AWD without the benefit of actually having AWD (assuming that's possible). But I doubt that most people would be willing to pay that much or they would have bought AWD to begin with, so I...

Hi All, I've seen several threads and even a couple of petitions asking for a software unlock to move the AWD acceleration closer the the performance. I am of the belief that Tesla can and should offer a paid acceleration boost for not just AWD, but any version of any Tesla vehicle that has...

@Xena2020 - Yes, I think so. If you want to hear my system, PM me and we will try to set something up. Or you can always go directly to Rick, but please tell him Pete with the red/chrome deleted model 3 sent you.

I'm still hoping they will uncork the LR RWD. Personally I would pay for extra speed (I got my car just before AWD or P were available), but it would be even better if they do it for free like was done on the S/X.

I hear you. I never envisioned spending $3K in one lump sum on a sound system. I figured with an electric car, I didn't trust just anyone to work on my car. But I knew I wanted to upgrade the sound and that I might as well start enjoying it right away instead of waiting. I also had $1300 in gift...

You guys that are capable of handling your own upgrades are impressive - sound is very important to me but I'm happy to leave it to the professionals. If you want amazing sound, I had a great experience with Reus in Orange County, CA. I really recommend calling them if you want truly audiophile...

I'm in RSM and I'd be happy to demo it for you. PM me and we'll set something up.

@SoCalGuy - It sounds incredible at all volumes and regardless of how fast you're going. I'm very picky and I listen to all kinds of music, including extreme metal and hip hop which can expose a lack of clean power, and it handles it equally well. The amps Reus use have plenty of power to...

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Yeah, I was one of those people who got my car relatively early, but it was about a month before they announced AWD. At that time, I had zero information - I didn't know when AWD would be available, how much it would cost, or how much it would improve the acceleration. There have been a few on...

I have the LR RWD and I would definitely pay $2500 for 0.50 seconds or $5000 for 1 second. Still holding out hope that they will uncork all versions for free with at least a half second improvement when they see the drivetrain is reliable. I'd expect sales to slow a bit as the tax credits...

Count me as another RWD owner who would pay for an acceleration upgrade, and as someone who believes there is some room to increase the performance in all current versions. I do think that there is a good chance the performance increases might be free as well, if not tiered so that you can get a...

I think you'll get over the one screen thing, but some people are very picky about this kind of stuff, so I guess it's something for you to think about. The model 3 IMO is more fun to drive than the S due to the agility. I only have the RWD, which I'd call "fun fast", the S even at the lowest...

I read about Reus Audio and their history with upgrading the Model S's stereo system. I've always been very into music and have upgraded the stereo in every vehicle I've ever owned. I will say that the existing system in the Model 3 is the best stock system I've had myself, and it's among the...

I like your plan a lot, unfortunately I just can't swing it financially.

Well, in my case, that's not going to work. And I think others do and will feel the same way. But I guess not enough for them to care. Oh well, they are actually saving me money I shouldn't be spending anyway (and keeping my wife from killing me for already spending too much on a depreciating...

I guess I understand why they thought they might Osborne themselves. But what is negative about making a high profit margin from upgrading existing vehicles? I'm not even a "car guy", but Tesla has the tech to make me go fast enough for cheap enough for even people like me to see the value. I'm...

Oh well, I guess I have to suck it up and deal with my "slow" LR. I love my car and Tesla as a company, but I believe that for their own benefit (and ours of course) they should have provided more info about future versions. Even if they were a little vague until they had specifics, I think they...

I was one of those first day reservation holders that always concerned about not knowing how much the performance version of the 3 would cost or when it would be available. I knew I'd love the extra performance, but without knowing the price/timeline, I opted for the LR when the opportunity to...

Thanks everyone - I feel better. My interpretation of this new information that you've shared is that my newly perceived driving habits (my car's AI now "knows better" it doesn't get the advertised range when I drive like I have recently. So it's estimating that I won't be able to drive as far...

I just took my first road trip from Orange County, CA to Yosemite. Overall I was pretty pleased with the experience, the quiet cabin, the ability to pass instantly, the route planning by the navigation etc. I will also admit that this was my first trip with an EV of any kind, so I acknowledge I...

I have a solution that will work for most owners in lieu of the alcantara - just unlock a little bit more power from the motors (as the acceleration appears to be software limited by the folks that understand the physics of the motor/battery). Get the 0-60 down to the 4.3 second range and you...

Saw this at the service center in Costa Mesa, CA. It was my first time seeing one in person and I agree with the consensus that it looks better in real life than in pictures. If you have not seen one yet, I recommend going to a service center or a Tesla store that has a delivery center. There...

Please let this be true!

I just did it as well. People, if you are at all concerned about the tax credit, take litterally one minute and follow the link: Plug In America

In your position, I'd wait. Get a better feel for what the options you'd like to have will cost.

I live in Orange County, CA. Do you think that the delivery centers in Costa Mesa or Marina Del Ray would allow the same type of thing (asking nicely to sit in or at least see a 3 in person)? I am ok with buying without a test drive, but I'd like to see one in person (and preferably in red...

Well, if they are unreadable, maybe you could just not read them instead of encouraging censorship? Just like you are free to say you hate his posts, he's allowed to post them. This is a message board, where opinions are not only encouraged, but necessary to further discussion. And when you're...

Agree with all of your points. We need to invest in the future, and the tax credit does that, even it's seen as "too expensive" for the average taxpayer right now. It certainly helps companies like Tesla and other EV start-ups compete in a market that heavily favors ICE vehicles at the moment...

Awesome - thanks guys! I think you saved me $1k!

This is the look I'm going for for my 3, but rather than paying $1000 for a custom shop to handle it, I plan on having one of the guys in my shop (I work at a graphics company) wrap the chrome with the same 3M 180 film the custom shops use. My question is how do I get the door handles, logos...

Fair point. I also know it's not Tesla's fault that it's not known when the tax credit will decrease/expire, and that definitely complicates the decision. But my window is Nov 17-Jan 18 for the initial production. I'm supposedly near to time to configure and I still have no idea which version I...

It's all speculation - I'm sure there are plenty of people who will buy the first production version sight unseen simply because there are so many reservation holders. But I would say that the vast majority of people will want a test drive before spending $50K, and even with a very long line you...

It seems that Tesla is being very conservative with the 0-60 time estimates (via software limitations) for both the SR and LR versions. What I want to know is, how confident can I be that my 'first production' RWD M3 will get an software update for 0-60 acceleration down the line? I know 5.1...