Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

[Jules22]

It’s a pretend service manual for pretend services.

Exactly, the cash they take for them is very real though. Same as most legacy auto EV's.

 

[mcv75]

Morning Crystal left Shanghai for Brisbane overnight. Fingers crossed (again).

 

[dronus]

It’s a pretend service manual for pretend services.

But I guess it makes people feel like they got something out of it, and if they can see or feel something familiar, it helps quieten the subconscious question “why did I do that?” Haha

 

[Rosier]

I thought that EVs didn't need any service or is it not the case? This video is about BYD btw, not sure if the same applies to Tesla as well. I haven't heard that this is the case but just wanted to check. Thanks

You can open the in car owners manual and navigate to Maintenance > Maintenance Service Intervals and have a look at it yourself. The manual is also available online.

 

[Rosier]

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For those that’s waiting, I was at Tesla Chatswood and saw a truck unloading.

They look old

 

[Wagits]

I thought that EVs didn't need any service or is it not the case? This video is about BYD btw, not sure if the same applies to Tesla as well. I haven't heard that this is the case but just wanted to check. Thanks

One of the reasons that swayed me over to a Tesla. Bullshit servicing and they charge you an arm and leg to check your washer fluid.

 

[Wagits]

Morning Crystal left Shanghai for Brisbane overnight. Fingers crossed (again).

How can I check to see which ships are arriving to Melbourne or Adelaide. I am getting imaptient

 

[dronus]

One of the reasons that swayed me over to a Tesla. Bullshit servicing and they charge you an arm and leg to check your washer fluid.

It’s an industry upon itself.

“Who killed the electric car” was a real eye opener.

 

[Rosier]

And here’s this weeks booty pic

Yes I forgot to leave the parkers on

 

[Jules22]

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And here’s this weeks booty pic

Yes I forgot to leave the parkers on

Awesome shot!

 

[mcv75]

It’s an industry upon itself.

“Who killed the electric car” was a real eye opener.

Look at all the BS that still goes on now on Sky News and the Murdoch newspapers. According to them multiple EVs spontaneously explode every week, fast charging takes 3 hours, you need to stop and charge every 150Km, no mechanic is willing to work on an EV for fear of spontaneous explosions, the weight difference between EVs and ICEs is around 1,000Kg, China are gong to one day remotely shut down all of our Evs, and so on....

 

[Mugster]

Morning fellow patience gods!
Has anyone come across any guidance on 'running' in their new cars? It's been a minute since I bought a new car, but I seem to recall needing to keep revs below a certain number for the first 1500ish kms. Do our Tesla's need anything similar before planting it on day 1?

 

[Jules22]

Yeah keep an eye on the tachometer and keep the revs down for at least 6 months.

Sorry couldn't help myself. No, nothing to worry about. The cameras will calibrate for a bit (about half the trip home for me) depends on type of road etc how long it takes. During that time auto pilot etc won't be available.

Other than that enjoy!

 

[sammody]

Do our Tesla's need anything similar before planting it on day 1?

Nah. Just calibrate your cameras

 

[dronus]

And only use premium electricity to get the best range and keep the valves clean

 

[Mugster]

LOL after snapping a rod at high speed on my Hayabusa, revs frighten me to death. All the scary stuff about using the right fuel and oil viscosity is hard to let go of after decades of ICE ownership.

Guess its time for a garage sale! Garage shelves for an EV must look empty.

 

[BaymaxW]

for whom is in NSW and waiting on the ORCHID ACE, the arrival date of the ship has changed from 08/04/2024 to 11/04/2024 :

 

[NV1991]

Are we seeing longer delivery timelines for LR version? Ordered model 3 ultra red LR on 25th Feb in Sydney but no updates till now

 

[Wagits]

Are we seeing longer delivery timelines for LR version? Ordered model 3 ultra red LR on 25th Feb in Sydney but no updates till now

I have a feeling that's the case, however I ordered Blk LR Wh Int 11th March with no updates, my Expected delivery is still Mar-Apr so I am praying that is still the case

 

[mcv75]

Orca Ace is anchored off Caloundra and now due in Brisbane on 4 April.