Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Modified Tesla Pet Seat Cover - Quick Release

 Tesla branded Dog Seat Cover - Yet modified for quick release

I love my Tesla pet seat cover as it's well built, fits perfect, and made of very nie material. However since the way they install on the non-moveable front Tesla headrests, removing them and reinstalling them past the snugged headrests raised concerns for me of wear and tear on the seat material and headrest/stitching/seams. So in order to prevent this constant taking down and reinstalling of the connecting strap to the seat when I want to take in rear passengers, I used these quick release snaps from Amazon.  (<---link to purchase here)

Simply install the dog cover as normal. Determine where you need to cut the factory Tesla dog seat cover strap (i chose somewhere in the middle after eyeballing it) then attach the buckle system. Oh tip: to ensure the ends of the freshly cut straps DO NOT FRAY, run the ends over a lighter or a gas stove flame really quickly to sear/burn the fabric ends. Just enough to melt it.  A split second is all it takes to lock in the ends.

The buckles I linked above are the perfect size and come with all the needed plastic hardware to ensure the straps do not come loose.  You can do it to the rear as well but the rears simply loop over the rear headrests and do not require "snaking through" or "squeezing through" the headrests.  This system makes taking the Tesla pet seat cover down a breeze when you need to let passengers in the back!

Monday, April 24, 2023

Tesla Model Y glass roof panel Interior Sunshade 2.0 - Keep your interior cool in the summer!

 Interior Sunshade 2.0

Despite having a special dark factory coating on the roof glass panel in the Tesla Model Y, even in 70-degree weather, you'll feel the strong effects of the sun on the big glass bubble that is the Model Y.  Even with the latest and greatest Llumar IRX Ceramic Tint all the way around, and Llumar Air 80 on the windshield, the car was still a giant heat bubble with the glass roof not covered.  Many tint places refuse to tint the roof panel as apparently the tint can cause heat to not release from the glass and crack it.

So my experience with this particular Interior Sunshade 2.0 (Amazon link to buy) has been excellent.  All products on my blog are things I own, use, and back. Fitment is great, no gaps. No noises, no rattles, no squeaks.  Work the install by doing one half at a time and learning how the clips fit in.  My driver's side roof panel was tight against the glass so I had to work in a plastic pry tool to create just enough space to press the clip in.  We're talking like one millimeter. Luckily the rest of the roof panel perimeter had adequate space. Your results may vary depending on how your car was assembled.  I won't say the hot head feeling is 100% eliminated, but it's about 80% eliminated.  The trade off for being able to see out the roof glass.

No light gaps


Great coverage



Monday, April 3, 2023

Tesla Model Y Caliper Covers From Amazon -- Great Fit & Looks Sporty!

 Tesla Model Y Long Range Brake Calipers

(Fits Standard Range and likely Performance too)

Link to the Caliper Covers on Amazon here


Install is extremely easy (lift and support car carefully of course) Three screws hold on the fronts and two hold on the back. The kit from Amazon (link above this image) includes everything needed as well as two sets of decals.  The fit is VERY secure -- the covers are not moving anywhere.  I chose the black stickers for mine (instead of the light silver) and I threw on a coat of Turtle Wax Ceramic Coating for good measure!  They look great with induction wheels. These should fit standard range as well as performance since it seems they all use the same calipers. I know for sure the Long Range and Performance does at least.  This particular kit arrived at my door in a couple days. 

Additional views:

Before the cover goes on. One screw on bottom, two on top. The bottom one goes on first, the kit comes with a little bracket.  Screw the top ones in first, then the bottom one. Do not tighten everything down until all screws are in. Thread them in loosely at first. the fit is very precise so you need wiggle room.


A view from behind. The kit comes with everything needing to install. 



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