Model 3 UK orders.

[PeterGadsby]

foxsasha said:

I've just ordered a grey Performance with black interior from inventory. What's the usual lead time?

Thanks

It depends on spec mine took just over 2 months

[ColdoRS]

ColdoRS said:

RobDickinson said:

ColdoRS said:

Does anyone have a referral code for free supercharging with a new Tesla purchase? I expect to order this weekend so would be nice if myself and another PHer could get something back!

Yep here's mine
https://ts.la/robert17081

Much appreciated! I’ll let you know when I’ve went for it.

Hi Rob,

Order placed this morning, thanks for the free leccy

[ColdoRS]

Heres Johnny said:

ColdoRS said:

Does anyone have a referral code for free supercharging with a new Tesla purchase? I expect to order this weekend so would be nice if myself and another PHer could get something back!

Order from inventory if you can a, fund a car that’s close to the spec you want and b, want ine soonish

Almost invariably

https://tesla-info.com/admin/admin.html

list more stock than Teslas own website so potentially more choices, currently showing 7 additional cars, it’s a function of the way Tesla list a controlled number.

Hi mate, thanks for the heads up but I’m buying the Tesla to replace a lease car that goes back in March so the new car lead time works perfectly (assuming all on time...!)

[foxsasha]

PeterGadsby said:

It depends on spec mine took just over 2 months

2 months for delivery on a car in stock in the UK?

[SWoll]

foxsasha said:

PeterGadsby said:

It depends on spec mine took just over 2 months

2 months for delivery on a car in stock in the UK?

Doesn't sound right does it, I'd expect a couple of weeks?

[RobDickinson]

ColdoRS said:

Hi Rob,

Order placed this morning, thanks for the free leccy

Cheers mate appreciate it!

[Terminator X]

PeterGadsby said:

I'm greedy as well as.... Tesla for commuting, 4c for fun

Phew as you still need to take me out in the 4C! When the weather warms up I'll PM you.

TX.

[gangzoom]

For all UK owners, keep an eye on the underside trim cover for the rear motor. It appears Tesla was been cheap and designed the cover to be made from a composite material that breaks down when its wet. Which sadly here in the UK we see alot.

There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.

Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.

Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!

Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.



https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...

Edited by gangzoom on Sunday 15th December 07:17

[Durzel]

gangzoom said:

For all UK owners, keep an eye on the underside trim cover for the rear motor. It appears Tesla was been cheap and designed the cover to be made from a composite material that breaks down when its wet. Which sadly here in the UK we see alot.

There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.

Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.

Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!

Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.

[Img]https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_0764-jpg.365467[/thumb]

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...

Edited by gangzoom on Sunday 15th December 07:17

Welp no chance of me buying a M3P in the new year now then. I don’t make a point of driving through large puddles but we all know what the weather is like here and sometimes you round a corner and it’s unavoidable.

[foxsasha]

gangzoom said:

For all UK owners, keep an eye on the underside trim cover for the rear motor. It appears Tesla was been cheap and designed the cover to be made from a composite material that breaks down when its wet. Which sadly here in the UK we see alot.

There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.

Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.

Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!

Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.

[Img]https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_0764-jpg.365467[/thumb]

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...

Edited by gangzoom on Sunday 15th December 07:17

Slam dunk not fit for purpose claim via small claims.

[jamoor]

gangzoom said:

For all UK owners, keep an eye on the underside trim cover for the rear motor. It appears Tesla was been cheap and designed the cover to be made from a composite material that breaks down when its wet. Which sadly here in the UK we see alot.

There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.

Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.

Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!

Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.

[Img]https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_0764-jpg.365467[/thumb]

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...

Edited by gangzoom on Sunday 15th December 07:17

It’s great when you read VW threads on engines with high oil consumption or BMW threads with timing chain failures then the biggest worry M3 owners have is a dodgy under tray

[anonymous-user]

Doesn’t sound ideal for 1 month car though! I drive through deep puddles almost everyday where I live so will check later!

[anonymous-user]

jamoor said:

gangzoom said:

For all UK owners, keep an eye on the underside trim cover for the rear motor. It appears Tesla was been cheap and designed the cover to be made from a composite material that breaks down when its wet. Which sadly here in the UK we see alot.

There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.

Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.

Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!

Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.

[Img]https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_0764-jpg.365467[/thumb]

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...

Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 15th December 07:17

It’s great when you read VW threads on engines with high oil consumption or BMW threads with timing chain failures then the biggest worry M3 owners have is a dodgy under tray

I don’t think the worry is the undertray, it’s the potential consequence of it being possibly unsuitable to the UK climate.

[jamoor]

REALIST123 said:

jamoor said:

gangzoom said:

For all UK owners, keep an eye on the underside trim cover for the rear motor. It appears Tesla was been cheap and designed the cover to be made from a composite material that breaks down when its wet. Which sadly here in the UK we see alot.

There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.

Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.

Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!

Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.

[Img]https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_0764-jpg.365467[/thumb]

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...

Edited by gangzoom on Sunday 15th December 07:17

It’s great when you read VW threads on engines with high oil consumption or BMW threads with timing chain failures then the biggest worry M3 owners have is a dodgy under tray

I don’t think the worry is the undertray, it’s the potential consequence of it being possibly unsuitable to the UK climate.

What does that mean exactly?

The entire car falling to bits due to rain? It's just a dodgy undertray which a company on the link is going to redesign, and I'm sure Tesla will also make a redesigned part.

[Gregmitchell]

It keeps all the electrics from the elements.... Tesla not acknowledged, no dealer network.... no thanks.

[anonymous-user]

jamoor said:

REALIST123 said:

jamoor said:

gangzoom said:

For all UK owners, keep an eye on the underside trim cover for the rear motor. It appears Tesla was been cheap and designed the cover to be made from a composite material that breaks down when its wet. Which sadly here in the UK we see alot.

There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.

Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.

Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!

Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.

[Img]https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_0764-jpg.365467[/thumb]

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...

Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 15th December 07:17

It’s great when you read VW threads on engines with high oil consumption or BMW threads with timing chain failures then the biggest worry M3 owners have is a dodgy under tray

I don’t think the worry is the undertray, it’s the potential consequence of it being possibly unsuitable to the UK climate.

What does that mean exactly?

The entire car falling to bits due to rain? It's just a dodgy undertray which a company on the link is going to redesign, and I'm sure Tesla will also make a redesigned part.

Of course not, but if the cover is at risk from the rain, then so is what’s behind the cover when/if it falls off or stops doing what it’s meant to do. I felt that was clear from the earlier post and link.

If you’re OK with that, fine. I wouldn’t be.

[FurtiveFreddy]

gangzoom said:

For all UK owners, keep an eye on the underside trim cover for the rear motor. It appears Tesla was been cheap and designed the cover to be made from a composite material that breaks down when its wet. Which sadly here in the UK we see alot.

There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.

Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.

Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!

Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.

[Img]https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_0764-jpg.365467[/thumb]

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...

Edited by gangzoom on Sunday 15th December 07:17

The material doesn't break down when it's wet. What happens is one or more of the bolts holding the undertray up come loose and/or fall out which causes air/water/snow to get in the gap leading to that part of the tray ripping.

If all the bolts are where they should be it's not going to break down just because it's getting wet.

So check all the bolts and if they're tight it won't be a problem.

Edited by FurtiveFreddy on Sunday 15th December 12:31

[jamoor]

REALIST123 said:

jamoor said:

REALIST123 said:

jamoor said:

gangzoom said:

For all UK owners, keep an eye on the underside trim cover for the rear motor. It appears Tesla was been cheap and designed the cover to be made from a composite material that breaks down when its wet. Which sadly here in the UK we see alot.

There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.

Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.

Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!

Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.

[Img]https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_0764-jpg.365467[/thumb]

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...

Edited by gangzoom on Sunday 15th December 07:17

It’s great when you read VW threads on engines with high oil consumption or BMW threads with timing chain failures then the biggest worry M3 owners have is a dodgy under tray

I don’t think the worry is the undertray, it’s the potential consequence of it being possibly unsuitable to the UK climate.

What does that mean exactly?

The entire car falling to bits due to rain? It's just a dodgy undertray which a company on the link is going to redesign, and I'm sure Tesla will also make a redesigned part.

Of course not, but if the cover is at risk from the rain, then so is what’s behind the cover when/if it falls off or stops doing what it’s meant to do. I felt that was clear from the earlier post and link.

If you’re OK with that, fine. I wouldn’t be.

I'm ok with taping it up until someone makes a new part. Not the end of the world, it's surprising how melodramatic some people can be!

[jamoor]

FurtiveFreddy said:

The material doesn't break down when it's wet. What happens is one or more of the bolts holding the undertray up come loose and/or fall out which causes air/water/snow to get in the gap leading to that part of the tray ripping.

If all the bolts are where they should be it's not going to break down just because it's getting wet.

So check all the bolts and if they're tight it won't be a problem.

Indeed, actually that said most people aren't petrolheads with a four poster and tools so will probbably have to get a workshop involved to do that, at their expense.

[FurtiveFreddy]

jamoor said:

Indeed, actually that said most people aren't petrolheads with a four poster and tools so will probbably have to get a workshop involved to do that, at their expense.

No, but if they're that worried, they can stick a mirror on a pole and see if they're in place that way.
In most cases I've seen, the bolts were missing completely before the undertray became damaged.