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#2997426 17-Nov-2022 12:09

My Model 3 went in for its first WoF today, booked it in a month early since I had seen others of the same vintage having a few suspension parts failing and I didn't want to risk a failed WoF and waiting for parts over the holiday period. Just as well I did, as mine seemed to fail for a few more suspension issues beyond what I had seen others fail for (others seemed to only have issues with the front). The Christchurch SC has all the parts for the front but the rear needs to be ordered in.

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ShrubMonkey

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#2997495 17-Nov-2022 15:11

Obraik:

My Model 3 went in for its first WoF today,

That's pretty poor.

Any idea if newer versions had the suspension faults rectified (ours is 2021)?

Under warranty?

Obraik

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#2997507 17-Nov-2022 16:08

From what I understand, there are updated versions of the parts that shouldn't have the same problem. I've also heard that Tesla is being oversensitive on what they consider failed bushings, but I'm not sure how true that is since it costs them to replace the parts. All of those parts are being replaced under warranty so there's no charge to me for them. The only thing I have to pay is $18.50 to have the headlights re-aligned.

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wellygary

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#2997508 17-Nov-2022 16:20

Obraik:

I've also heard that Tesla is being oversensitive on what they consider failed bushings,

If they are failing a WOF it doesn't matter what Tesla's sensitivity is... They are failing NZTA's standard...

Obraik

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#2997512 17-Nov-2022 16:39

I think it's more armchair experts that are stating that, rather than anything official. As I said, I don't think Tesla would be replacing parts at their cost unless they had to.

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wellygary

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#3001353 25-Nov-2022 15:23

Gotta think that the NZ fleet will eventually get caught up in this,

The fact we have vehicles from both US and Chinese plants indicates this software is probably applied globally...and the patch will need to be applied to all vehicles

(They are probably furiously working out if they can do it OTA, rather than needing a service call for it)

https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/20/23469616/tesla-recalls-over-300000-vehicles-taillight-issue-airbags
Tesla recalls over 321,000 vehicles due to taillight software issue (US)

https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/recalls/teslas-second-recall-in-two-weeks-affects-15000-vehicles-across-australia-c-8963909
"More than 15,000 Tesla electric vehicles are being recalled in Australia over faulty rear lights that authorities warn “could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death”." (OZ)

Obraik

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#3001356 25-Nov-2022 15:38

It almost certainly will be a software update to fix the cars affected by the tail light issue. If it's software related, it will always be OTA.

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Dingbatt

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#3001706 26-Nov-2022 14:47

Just updated to 2022.40.8

The release notes (radio station logos and door lock) unchanged, but I’m wondering if it is a behind-the-scenes fix for the tail-light recall?

Not sure how you check for what app developers would call “bug fixes and improvements”.

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exador

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#3002898 29-Nov-2022 06:54

Tesla Readies Revamped Model 3

Tesla is developing a revamped version of Model 3 as the top EV maker aims to cut production costs and boost the appeal of the five-year-old electric sedan.

One focus of the redesign codenamed "Highland" is to reduce the number of components and complexity in the interior of the Model 3 while focusing on features that Tesla buyers value, including the display.

The revamp of the battery-powered sedan, which could also include some changes to the Model 3’s exterior and powertrain performance, will go into production at Tesla’s factory in Shanghai in the third quarter of 2023.

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-readies-revamped-model-3-with-project-highland-sources-2022-11-28/

GV27

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#3002903 29-Nov-2022 07:09

Eh, M3 refresh has been on the cards ever since the new stampers for the Y were bought onto the scene.

Sadly the M3 still looks a bit like the results of an adult encounter between a Ford Mondeo and an unlicensed Matchbox Aston Martin so some tweaking would be most welcome.

Hopefully we don't see the Yoke being extended into the 3P.

Dingbatt

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#3002921 29-Nov-2022 08:02

I would like to see them change the boot into a liftback (like the Model S has). That is probably my biggest pinch point.

And a powered frunk.

The interior is already pretty minimal. I’m not sure how much more it can be “simplified”.

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Obraik

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#3002937 29-Nov-2022 08:33

This will be the "Less stalks, more screen" refresh. Expect the removal of both the indicator and gear stalk with this refresh, like the refreshed S & X but likely with a larger centre screen, like those other two vehicles.

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Dingbatt

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#3002965 29-Nov-2022 09:26

Obraik: This will be the "Less stalks, more screen" refresh. Expect the removal of both the indicator and gear stalk with this refresh, like the refreshed S & X but likely with a larger centre screen, like those other two vehicles.

I just watched a couple of YouTube videos on the yoke steering wheel and hope they don’t put it in the Model 3.

I like the current steering wheel layout, with just the 2 scroll wheel/buttons and two stalks. Unlike some steering wheels with about 20 buttons and stalks on it, you can use the controls without having to look down.
I can see the manufacturing cost benefit to Tesla of having everything on the steering wheel via touch sensitive buttons or the centre display, but at the cost of less convenience to the driver. At the moment, finding the thumb wheel and operating it is simple. To find the correct indicator switch without looking on the yoke would appear to involve finding the scroll wheel with your thumb, then moving it to the ridge between the indicator buttons, choosing which indicator button you want. Eventually muscle memory will build to achieve this, but how about when the yoke is 180 degrees out in a turn?

The Autopilot switch is directly above the right scroll wheel. For those in the habit of increasing the TACC speed by flicking the scroll wheel in 5km increments, how easy is it to brush the AP button and disengage the AP?

Since there is no driver’s display in the 3/Y, there is no practical benefit to the yoke in those cars. Doing away with the stalks is more likely, but smacks to me as very “Apple-like”, where a cost saving to them is sold as a beneficial feature to the customer.

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Obraik

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#3002974 29-Nov-2022 10:00

It's not the yoke that I have a problem with, and it sounds like it isn't actually the issue for you either. Rather, it's putting the indicators on the steering wheel that I see as problematic, since it makes finding the correct indicator button difficult while you're turning the wheel/yoke to get around a roundabout and needing to signal your exit.

If the yoke came with stalks, most people wouldn't have an issue with it.

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#3003010 29-Nov-2022 11:42

Obraik: It's not the yoke that I have a problem with, and it sounds like it isn't actually the issue for you either. Rather, it's putting the indicators on the steering wheel that I see as problematic, since it makes finding the correct indicator button difficult while you're turning the wheel/yoke to get around a roundabout and needing to signal your exit.

If the yoke came with stalks, most people wouldn't have an issue with it.

Another case of fashion getting in the way of functionality? Why do designers go out of their way to degrade the consumers experience? It's not just the likes of Tesla, it happens everywhere.

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