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I’ve got a white model 3 coming and will be wanting to chrome delete. Found a good kit here: https://teslabros.com/shop/chrome-delete/
Will also want to change the wheels to black, but can’t powder coat at it’s a lease.
Any suggestions on where to get some similar rims in black?
Want to go for this kind of look. (Think these are OEM)
Be interested to hear what additions or changes you've had done.
Will also want to change the wheels to black, but can’t powder coat at it’s a lease.
Any suggestions on where to get some similar rims in black?
Want to go for this kind of look. (Think these are OEM)
Be interested to hear what additions or changes you've had done.
Edited by hixster on Saturday 26th October 21:17
Thanks phunk, good suggestions on the refurb, will check with guys who does my wheels that it can be done.
On the kit, my local company wanted £550 which seemed steep, so thought I'd have a go. It’s 3M vinyl, which would be the same as they would use, just already cut to size. Have watched a few vids and looks straight forward enough. Will post an update if / when this car ever arrives!
On the kit, my local company wanted £550 which seemed steep, so thought I'd have a go. It’s 3M vinyl, which would be the same as they would use, just already cut to size. Have watched a few vids and looks straight forward enough. Will post an update if / when this car ever arrives!
Edited by hixster on Saturday 26th October 21:19
How much is that kit going to cost by the time it's been imported into the UK though? I'd pay a bit more to someone and get a proper job done or you'll spend the next 2/3 years looking at it picking faults.
On the wheels, I'd worry about them being 'right' after being refurbed to black and back again so be wary as you could end up with a huge bill when you hand the car back for a full set of OEM wheels.
Funnily enough the standard silver wheels work well with the chrome IMHO, it's only when you change one of them that the other suddenly looks out of place as in that picture above.
On the wheels, I'd worry about them being 'right' after being refurbed to black and back again so be wary as you could end up with a huge bill when you hand the car back for a full set of OEM wheels.
Funnily enough the standard silver wheels work well with the chrome IMHO, it's only when you change one of them that the other suddenly looks out of place as in that picture above.
SWoll said:
On the wheels, I'd worry about them being 'right' after being refurbed to black and back again so be wary as you could end up with a huge bill when you hand the car back for a full set of OEM wheels.
Agreed, this was my concern. Seems like a lot of the guys in the States go for these.. https://tsportline.com/collections/19-tesla-wheels...
hixster said:
SWoll said:
On the wheels, I'd worry about them being 'right' after being refurbed to black and back again so be wary as you could end up with a huge bill when you hand the car back for a full set of OEM wheels.
Agreed, this was my concern. Seems like a lot of the guys in the States go for these.. https://tsportline.com/collections/19-tesla-wheels...
Might be an opportunity to get some winter tyres as well? (budget creep I know..)
ETA - TSS are the available in black but only come in 19" so would mean a new set of PS4's at £150 a corner for 225/40 19's?
Edited by SWoll on Saturday 26th October 23:53
SWoll said:
I like the TSS and TST's as retain an OEM look. Not sure how easy they are to get in the UK though?
Might be an opportunity to get some winter tyres as well? (budget creep I know..)
Just found these guys.. handy.Might be an opportunity to get some winter tyres as well? (budget creep I know..)
https://desertcart.co.uk/brands/t%20sportline
hixster said:
SWoll said:
I like the TSS and TST's as retain an OEM look. Not sure how easy they are to get in the UK though?
Might be an opportunity to get some winter tyres as well? (budget creep I know..)
Just found these guys.. handy.Might be an opportunity to get some winter tyres as well? (budget creep I know..)
https://desertcart.co.uk/brands/t%20sportline
Maybe refurbing not such a bad idea after all.
RobDickinson said:
They changed the wheel colour 2-3 weeks ago I think.
I'd recommend center console wrap too, easy to do.
Cool - think these are way better. Agreed on the console.. it's quite hideous. Saw it compared to a chip fork on another forum I'd recommend center console wrap too, easy to do.
Edit - think I'm confusing the console with the dash trim. But, yeah, have wraps for both..
Edited by hixster on Sunday 27th October 00:29
RobDickinson said:
They changed the wheel colour 2-3 weeks ago I think.
I'd recommend center console wrap too, easy to do.
Yes. If you've got a car turning up soon (like I hopefully have) I expect it'll be on the original silver wheels though.I'd recommend center console wrap too, easy to do.
You can never be sure though, all part of the Tesla lottery!
On the centre console, are their any decent quality clear wraps? I like the look of the gloss black but would prefer it to be easier to clean and remain scratch free.
SWoll said:
Yes. If you've got a car turning up soon (like I hopefully have) I expect it'll be on the original silver wheels though.
You can never be sure though, all part of the Tesla lottery!
On the centre console, are their any decent quality clear wraps? I like the look of the gloss black but would prefer it to be easier to clean and remain scratch free.
looks like performance models in the States are being delivered with the darker wheels now.You can never be sure though, all part of the Tesla lottery!
On the centre console, are their any decent quality clear wraps? I like the look of the gloss black but would prefer it to be easier to clean and remain scratch free.
Ceramic coating or other surface protection for the front of the car and the rocker panels wouldn't be a bad idea.
The Maxpider 3D mats for the interior and trunk are also nice.
I run Stance SF03 wheels with the OEM tires in summer and obviously like the way they look. They're also forged and so quite a bit lighter than the OEM wheels.
The Maxpider 3D mats for the interior and trunk are also nice.
I run Stance SF03 wheels with the OEM tires in summer and obviously like the way they look. They're also forged and so quite a bit lighter than the OEM wheels.
- definitely prefer the dark wheels in this colour combo.Forgot to mention that you’ll also want to buy a USB flash drive to enable Sentry mode and the Tesla Cams.
Must be formatted properly (FAT32) and it’s helpful to also have a USB splitter for flexibility. In my case the wireless charging pad I bought includes splitters, so it all works well together.
Must be formatted properly (FAT32) and it’s helpful to also have a USB splitter for flexibility. In my case the wireless charging pad I bought includes splitters, so it all works well together.
Zcd1 said:
Forgot to mention that you’ll also want to buy a USB flash drive to enable Sentry mode and the Tesla Cams.
Must be formatted properly (FAT32) and it’s helpful to also have a USB splitter for flexibility. In my case the wireless charging pad I bought includes splitters, so it all works well together.
I kept having issues with error messages when using USB's, moved to one of these and has been very reliable since;Must be formatted properly (FAT32) and it’s helpful to also have a USB splitter for flexibility. In my case the wireless charging pad I bought includes splitters, so it all works well together.
https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessorie...
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