Exterior

Can someone link a thread that discusses a diy adjustment to the FWD to help fix some alignment issues? I can't find anything searching 'fwd adjustment' 'fwd calibration' 'fwd alignment'

I find the inside rear view mirror to be unacceptably small. From any seating position, one can see to the limit of what is visible through the rear window. But when I move my head just slightly, I can't see the entire rear window. Does anyone else find this disconcerting?

Overall I enjoy my 85D immensely but one item that I am looking to change is the interior lighting. It is very dark when driving at night. My previous car was a Lexus LS460 and it had footwell lights on when driving at night it and it looked classy. My question to the community, do you think...

I'm having my windows tinted primarily for UV and heat rejection, and the installer suggests also doing the windshield, as it's the biggest piece of unprotected glass on the car (I hear glass roof already has built in UV and heat rejection). Anyone tint their windshield, and what brand did you...

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While I love this camera and use it continually while driving, we live in the Northwest, where it rains....a lot. Yes, it does. When it rains, the water runs off the metal “Tesla” identification strip right onto the camera lens, making it impossible to view. Tesla should make a metal shield...

A dealer near me has a 2014 S for sale whose warranty will expire in March. The vehicle has less than 10k miles, and they are IMO asking more for the vehicle than they should based on the low mileage (since the warranty is about to expire). They apparently have had the vehicle for about 2 years...

I noticed two small spots where the falcon wing might have rubbed metal on metal against the unibody. The rubbing caused some small scuffs along the metal above the rear wheels. Has anyone seen the same thing? I am going to clean it, and protect it with some small Xpel sheets I have lying around.

Today I turned my AC on and it didn't blow cold. I had not used it in a while (we're in January after all). My model X is a September 17 build. Are there any known issues with the AC units dying early? But anyway, that's not the main issue. I guess I can have service figure out if something is...

I've looked all over for this but haven't seen this in any of the videos or writeups. Can you open the doors from the touchscreen in the way that you can do so in the Model X (I don't know about the S)? I know it's a first world problem, etc. but I don't like opening and closing my doors from...

Hey everyone, I have had my x for a month now.(12/28 delivery) Just a few The overhead reading light is very faint. I have been searching a few times and I only see references to the ambient lighting replaceMent. Am I missing an adjustment or dimmer feature? The wipers don’t work until...

my windows seem to have a mind of their own. They go up and down even though I am pulling up on the triggers to close the windows.

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So I have the ESA and Service center is telling me this is within spec and won't fix? What do you think? Pass side is worst than the driver side. I tried to get them to escalate it but still won't budge. Best path forward?

After a hard winter I tried my sunroof yesterday as it dumped water on my head for the first time and then refused to vent or open (it was fine last year). It is being repaired under warranty but I want to know if the replacement is a new version which will not be broken by snow and frost? If...

Got the final fitting for the Model 3 rear lighted "T".today, It did come at a price, Was at the Aberdeen supercharger when my ability to DC charge failed. Made it over to the Owings Mills service center. That will be $2,200.00 for a new DC charger " OUCH "

I broke the passenger side door mirror on my Model S today. The rest of the assembly is intact and the folding motor works fine, too. So all I need is a new mirror. I left a message on the parts line at my service center, but I was wondering if anyone has any idea what the replacement part...

Background: Non Tesla owner received Model 3 and loves it. I am thinking of doing a chrome delete and was wondering for a white car that I have, should I put red where the emblem is? What is everyones thoughts on that? Too tacky? Wannabe ludacris mode?

I've sent an email to Tesla regarding lack of storage and bracketry for the tow bar in the frunk, and the charger in the trunk. It just seems to me that a $100K+ car should have some kind of storage compartment with brackets for these items that are just provided loose with the MX.

Drove past the Al & Ed’s in West Hollywood yesterday and saw this pink chrome delete Model 3. Saw a matte black one there last week. Seems this shop is getting some good experience wrapping the M3. Sorry for the photo quality, did a screen grab from my dash cam footage.

Looking at some pictures, it looks like the front and rear calipers are different. I am planning to get the standard calipers painted and have the TESLA lettering on them. Has anyone done this or know if it is possible?

Recently, I noticed the edges on the touchscreen started to discolor. It looks like orange lines on both sides. Why?

Had a somewhat mehhh experience in Dallas last week while at a convention. Met for dinner at a hotel downtown and had to valet. Since my p100 is still relatively new I checked the app to make sure car had been parked. Saw that both front doors were open. Figured the valet was checking out the...

I drove my new, red M3 home from the Tesla dealership yesterday, January 22, and noticed I saw the edge of the front fender without the adjacent hood where it's supposed to be. Coming out from the car, I saw that the hood was significantly sunk in. Body panels were nicely next to each other up...

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Recently my rear quarter window was broken by vandals something that has become very common unfortunately in the Bay Area. The repair of which has become a nightmare with Tesla's Dublin Service Center, I called the service center and they said the window replacement glass would not be available...

Any recommendations in the SF Bay Area of body shops who have successfully installed the front bumper retrofit? Perhaps the Unplugged Performance one or similar? Also, care to share the total cost either publicly or privately? Thanks, Tex

So I just ordered a new Model S and I am in need of help of future cosmetic changes. Please help me out if you have the time. Wheels: Since the car will have the smart air suspension included, what will I need to get to have the wheels sit flush? I will be upgrading to aftermarket 20" or...

Received my red Model X in late December. Last Friday, I took it to Luxus Auto Care for the full spa treatment: 1. entire car coated with Gtechniq Crystal Serum (7-year guarantee); 2. Wrapped front bumper, hood and side mirrors with Llumar wrap (10-year guarantee); 3. Wrapped area coated with...

Finally got my chrome delete done. Looks so much better I think.

Our MX has the Cold Weather package, and hence two of the seats in the second row have heated seats. However, the row of icons at the bottom of the center screen show only two heated seats - those are used to control heat in the driver's and front passenger's seats. (And I am just assuming...

Hi Everyone Does anyone know how to remove and replace this rear chrome fascia ( chrome valance)? Uneven road caused this chrome to break and I have the original part from Tesla. Thanks

Does anyone know if 12 volt power can be obtained behind the rear view mirror to mount a dash cam or radar detector without having cord draped over dash

There's a lot of space in the X's front console, but it's hard to keep things organized there. I'm using a couple of small boxes from Container Store, but they're not a very efficient use of space. Has anyone seen a useful organizer for that space?

I think my door panel might have been damaged by the mechanic at the service center. Since I can’t prove they did it, it appears I have to deal with it myself. Anyway I just want to see what you guys think about these two rips, any tips on repairing it?

QQ - anyone think about getting basic black paint on their M3 and then using the savings to get a custom color protective wrap? I'd like a satin blue/black color wrap. Thoughts/experience?

I need some advice on tinting my Model 3. My Model X has very dark tinting and does not get hot at all, but it looks like the Model 3 is much less tinted. I live in CA Central Valley where 100' F is common in the summer. 1. Do the Model 3 windows need additional tinting? 2. If so, which...

My understanding is the new Model 3 front plate is being applied with 3M double sided Auto tape. I'm considering doing this on my X for the front plate. I just don't like the look of "the law" and the other option with rods. I'd rather the plate sit where it is designed to be, but don't want...

I bought ultra white seats based on multiple forum and tesla personnel saying that it is strain resistant. Have no issue with removing jean transfer stains. However, today, I wore a red peacoat and found pink stains on the seat. Tried to clean immediately with mild soap and later rubbing alcohol...

When I get in the driver's seat, the buckle (the female part of the attachment that's connected to the seat) is virtually unreachable. It is very low, and angled back at such an angle that it is very difficult to line up the male end of the buckle so that it will go in. The female attachment...

Have a Midnight Silver S85D. Looks good. However, my wife’s new Multi-Coat Red looks spectacular. I’m seriously thinking about going that route when my M3 configurator activates the AWD option. Would first love to see Midnight Silver in the wild on a 3, though (especially as she’s leery of...

Just took delivery of a shiny new red P90D. However, I'm a little disappointed by the fit and finish of the panels, the nav system, and the stereo. We're my expectations too high? Maybe the average person won't notice. Very happy with acceleration.

Does anyone know specifics on this dimension? It looks like it is higher than the Model S hatch when opened. That would be a shame as my Model S hatch almost touches the open garage door.

I just configured the model 3 - eagerly awaiting the delivery. I wonder if anyone posted on how good is the cabin preheating on model 3 when compared to model S. I cannot find any posting on this, nor on how good is the cabin heating while driving in very cold weather. We recently had around...

I just got my new MX. I am looking for some help/idea’s of what other owners have done to keep your fury kids in the back. My car is the five seat configuration i like the large flat space for my dogs. I just cant keep them from jumping in the front seats when I level them in the car. Thanks...

Hi Group I am getting my MS in a couple of weeks and I am looking tint and ceramic coat it. Here is what Accutint in Bellevue, WA is offering me; For Tint : Looking for 30% Classic Film - $515 Pinnacle Film - $665 Stratos Film - $824 Llumar Air 80: - $665 Of the 4 options above please suggest...

fyi Pretty neat. I didn't know this

Is it supposed to be hard to close the front (driver and passenger) doors manually? It seems to require a great deal of effort to close. Is this normal or is something broken? It closes perfectly when I'm inside and put my foot on the brake.

My X was a nine month nightmare. 1) The excessively deep windshield made it a greenhouse/hothouse that caused the AC to blast unsuccessfully, creating cold drafts and still overheated seating areas. 2). The middle row seat requires locking in the rear-most position, so my toddler grandchildren...