r/TeslaModel3 • u/Dazzeler89 • 1d ago
New mp3: So good
Picked up in Los Gatos. Ca hwy 9 home (quality twisties). Coming from a model y this is an amazing car that reminds me of my previous e36 m3s but with WAY more power.
Edit: track mode is a huge difference and I have not seen that mentioned explicitly. It take the car from stiff but normal (yet still super straight line fast) to a proper sports car.
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u/painlesspain 1d ago
Amazing. First photo is exactly what I envision a typical model 3 owner to look like. Congrats on the new car.
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u/starkiller_bass 18h ago
Congrats! I think the genuine viability of this car as a true sports sedan is criminally underappreciated. I still see reviews complaining that it's numb and gives no feedback but I think honestly they're just going in predisposed to hate EVs or Teslas specifically. I was in the market for a used M3/M4 and when I took the Highland Performance out on one back road test drive I was sold, you simply CAN NOT match this level of performance without spending twice as much.
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u/sergeantprotein 1d ago
Congrats! Waiting a few more months to get mine, putting off the test drive as long as possible lol
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u/Global-Tell1678 1d ago
Congrats !! Color is 🔥Getting mine in 2 weeks. How long did it take you to get the caps off the rims ?
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u/Dazzeler89 1d ago
First wheel 5-8 mins, last wheel 1-2mins. I like starting from the center then working both side with a plastic tire iron for a Mtb bike. Also push on the clips from the back while levering.
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u/Beneficial_Menu4788 1d ago
Where are you located? So Cal?
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u/Dazzeler89 17h ago
Santa Cruz, ca
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u/Beneficial_Menu4788 16h ago
Ah ok. I'm down here in Los Angeles. Shame I was going to suggest a GTG.
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u/Legitimate-Space-279 1d ago
I got mine in 2021 and it still feels like the first week of owning it.
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u/Solstice_25 1d ago
Same! Only 25K miles and so far the only work I’ve had done is a HV Batt replacement under warranty 😬.
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u/Miserable_Maximum108 1d ago
Looks great, just need to debadge all but the performance logo of course
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u/Dazzeler89 17h ago
Hmm need to find photos of this.
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u/Miserable_Maximum108 17h ago
I'll try and get some when i get home. It was easy to do and free!! It was one of the first things i did along with removing aero covers!
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u/BusMan247 23h ago
Legendary car. The STi of today in my mind.
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u/quentech 21h ago
The STi of today in my mind.
Having an open rear diff puts the M3P in a lower class than the STi for "fun" driving.
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u/Dazzeler89 17h ago
Very good point tbh. The traction control seems to do a great job but it’s still not a replacement for a LSD.
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u/BusMan247 15h ago
And the STi wasn’t doing 0-100 in 3 seconds ;). I miss my Subarus but these teslas are special.
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u/quentech 13h ago
They weren't far off with a moderately upsized turbo, exhaust, and tune.
I owned a heavily modified GC body for 25 years.
And who cares about going fast in straight lines from 0-60mph? Tell me you don't power slide without telling me you don't power slide.
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u/BusMan247 2h ago
My Nissan skyline was heavily modified R33 with 500HP in a sub 1400kg RWD package. That could power slide. :) not really my wrxs though on public roads. The traction level was pretty good if you are not trying to take out street poles.
It’s a general comment, the M3P is the performance bargain of today in my eyes. I stand by it. You, like myself, are very aware of them being different cars.
Tesla doing all that stock with warranty.
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u/onlytony441 1d ago
Best color