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The tire noise became more noticeable around 25k miles. It looks like the Contis come in 285/35/20. That looks like a good option.

Good question! Same parent company...

I ended up keeping the M2 because I like RWD more, the additional power that the M2 offered over the CTR, the more aggressive sound, and the better tech. CTR mark ups have pretty much gone away so the price difference is a factor. I think the M2 is worth the price difference, but that doesn't take away from how good the CTR is for its MSRP. I still like the CTR but I don't have a place for it in my garage. Which car do you like better?

@ I went with the Type R. Found one at MSRP just recently . With any mark up on the Type R, M2 would be an easier choice. I had M3. Loved it. The issue with BMWs is how quickly they lose value versus cars like Type R. My M3 lost like 30 percent in just few years. However, M2 is better in every way hence substantial MSRP difference. But Type R feels more special which is why I think it retains its value and most dealers can still get away with marking them up.

Great to hear about your Type R! I should have added that the M2 was not my daily driver so practicality was not a priority. The FL5 is more practical than the G87. I think my review will be relevant again when G87 M2 prices drop into the $40k range as that will probably be the floor for the FL5.

@dmv_p yes, indeed. I like where I live and the community that i work with...they just aren't close to each other. I only go into the office a couple times a week.

Yeah, it is a limited market. I like it but can't afford it. I plan to go to the final 2024 Mainline Cars & Coffee on November 24th. Will you be going to that one? I couldn't make it today.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee yeah I will try to make that last one. Good turnout today, I wasn’t sure if I was going either but great mix of cars. Got there at 9 but wanna try for 8:30 next time lol. The McClaren dealership in newtown square announced their cars/coffee next Saturday 11/2, 9-12 those are always fun. Much smaller but right at the dealership and usually some good coffee and treats if you’re there right at 9 lol.

@@omichaelnato5388 Thanks for informing me of the event at McLaren Philadelphia this Saturday. The weather forecast looks good. I've been wanting to check out a 650s that they have in inventory. This is a good opportunity to do that. I'll plan to be there at 9.

Without the 100% tariffs, this would be a good deal.

Great to hear!

Thanks! I'm still learning the nomenclature for the pre-1989 cars. I hope all is well!

Tough question! There were so many great cars at that event. I think if I had to choose one to borrow or buy, it would be the dark grey 1979 911 turbo (930). Which one would you choose?

@@TheLifeofJoeLee it's hard to pick one. I think i would go with the dark blue 991.2 GT3 touring with the silver trim and wheels. It doesn't pop in that sea of Porsche's, but it's a clean, classy, and capable sports car.

Thanks for the feedback and for showing your car! You've inspired me to look for a 356.

The panel alignment of my car (both interior and exterior) is not perfect but I was ok with it because the car has been reliable, it works great, and the service experience was ok (this is no longer the case as I don't think my local service center can handle the large number of cars in area). It seems that some people who have taken delivery of new Model Ss in 2024 have had some problems with their cars and I've noticed really bad panel alignment on a new model Y that a friend had recently picked up so buying used (where you can spend some time inspecting and driving the car before buying) may be the way to go. As a former BMW owner (last one was a 2023 M2), I can confidently say that the overall build quality of my Plaid is not as good. The paint quality is on par - it is holding up as well as my previous F80 M3s. With that said, the driving experience and usability of the car are good enough for me to overlook the less than perfect build quality. Just curious, are you also considering the Porsche Taycan and/or Audi E-Tron GT? To me (and probably everyone else), they have better build quality and a nicer interior. However, I value the more efficient packaging of the Plaid, one pedal driving, FSD, and not having to deal with routine maintenance for my daily driver.

The M2 can be optioned with a sunroof (without the carbon roof option), but the weight is undeniable.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee In Australia, only carbon roof is available, sadly.

@EastWood2004 I learn something new every day!

Sorry to hear about the issue. I had not experienced that issue, but it seems like other RX hybrid owners had their brake actuators changed to resolve it. I recommend having a different service center look at it.

Luckily I have an extended warranty that will cover the $3500 price to fix but I feel that this should be a recall item. Recommend getting the extended warranty if purchase this car. Otherwise I love the car.

Depreciation of EVs in general has been terrible. The G80/82 values seem to be holding strong. I appreciate you sharing your perspective of the G80/G82 ride quality. For my daily driver, good ride quality is a factor. I've decided to hold onto my plaid.

Hello, relative to the Arachnids, the TS5s are closer to the fender by 11.4 mm in the rear and 17.7 mm in the front. The rear is slightly more inset than the front wheels but I don't think it is significant. A 5mm spacer in the rear would make them even.

BTW, can you give me your suspension specs? Factory alignment with it in Low? Assume they typically do that in Medium? I ride in Medium, but as you know, it auto defaults to Low around 55.

Wow, that is a lot of tires! I think you'll like the looks of the TS5s. I have over 30k miles on my TS5 / A/S4 set up and can probably get another 10k miles out of the tires. Thanks for the feedback!

@@SnakesOnAPlane-SOAP I had Tesla set the wheel alignment to factory specs with the car in low mode. Yes, my understanding is that they normally do at the medium ride height. I think the key is getting the toe close to zero when set at the ride height that you drive in the most.

Yes, I had an alignment done after replacing the original tires at 18k miles. I think the car came with a bad alignment from the factory as the back of the car became much more stable on wet surfaces at high speed after the alignment. I think there was significant toe out in the rear when the car was delivered. Unfortunately, I could not get the before and after alignment specs as the service center said their printer was broken and they already cleared the data. I have not had another alignment performed since as the car has been driving fine and the tire wear seems pretty even.

I still think the CTR is the better looking car of the two.

Wow! That is a short tire change interval. Have you had a wheel alignment done? If so, what are the rear toe specs? My first set of tires lasted 18k miles and I thought that was a short life: One rear tire had wore through the cords so could no longer hold air and the inside shoulder of both front tires were bald. I had a wheel alignment done after replacing the original set of tires.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee Yes Tesla did a wheel alignment and I had them check everything out. It looks like on the forums the 19 inches is the best way to get away from this issue without modifying the car.

Thanks! That would have been useful information in the video, lol. The tread depth when new was 10/32". I'll likely replace when the tread depth is between 3/32" and 2/32" (DOT's recommendation for minimum tread depth).

It’s because you didn’t get a proper alignment

Have you had a wheel alignment performed on your car? My first set of stock summer tires lasted 18k miles before the right rear tire wore through the cords, causing a leak. I failed to provide the context in this particular video, but I had my wheel alignment done with the car in low mode after having the original set of tires replaced and my tire wear has been more even. While the rear camber can't be adjusted, I think the rear and front toe on my car was off from the factory. The car was more stable at high speeds on wet surfaces after the alignment.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee I’m aware of alignment on low mode. I keep on medium though. When I went to Tesla service they didn’t support alignment in low and told me to go aftermarket shops. I live by unplugged performance, so I could get the adjustable camber arms to correct the negative camber but I guess I haven’t bothered.

Have you gotten a wheel alignment done on the car at the medium height setting? I had my alignment done while in low mode because I prefer driving my car in low mode. I recommend getting an performing an alignment in suspension height setting that the car spends the most time in.

Wow long life.

Thank you for sharing your experience and fix! That's great that you got Tesla to cover it under warranty. I had argued with the Tesla service center about it but they would not acknowledge that the filter was a problem.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee If you want to give me your email, I can share some pics and of the sock im talking about to help prevent the HIPA filter from getting wet in the future and the peice I stuck on to help prevent water getting in. Let me know.

@@RussManK3 That would be great! My email address is joeymlee@gmail.com. Thanks!

@@Wankidy Rally Armor mudflaps provide serious coverage. Thanks for letting me know.

I did not have a tire warranty, but even if i did, my original tires were worn down. They were not impacted by a road hazard, so they would not have been covered.

Those are the Porsche 20" Sport Classic wheels that were an option for the 2014 - 2016 Panamera. I had purchased them to put winter tires on and ended up preferring the fit and look over the Turbo ii wheels that came with the car.

I was in the market for a 2 door sports car with 4 seats as I have 2 young kids that I like to share my car experiences with. I had a BMW M2 and considered to be a bit too refined for me. I've owned Porsche 911s in this price range (991.1 C2S, 997.2 C4S, and 997.1 C2S) and wanted to try something different. When I first drove an Evora 400, I fell in love with the driving feel but preferred the looks of the Evora GT. I did not try an Emira before purchasing the Evora. Aside from the Emira being a 2 seater, I prefer the looks of the Evora GT (purely subjective), although I've since warmed up to the styling of the Emira. I've also heard that the Emira is more refined than the Evora which is going away from what I was looking for. Does having 4 seats matter to you? If not, there are a lot of options. If I were to get a 2 seater, my runner up would be a Porsche Boxster Spyder or Cayman GT4. What other cars are you considering?

I think the 19" Tempest wheels look good with the wheel covers removed. The 20" TS5s have held up well so thus far to my driving in NJ and Philadelphia.

@ThePhalanx10000 yes, my plaid has that feature.

@SupraSayianOfficial the Tsportline mudflaps are holding up well. I question how well they protect the rear fenders, but they certainly protect the front fenders better than the Tesla mudflaps.

@oci464 thanks for sharing! That helps explain why changing the HEPA filter, which is under that opening, eliminated the smell for me. I'll try your solution to prevent the smell from coming back.

Thanks for the recommendation!

The new M3P looks great! I love the new design and interior, and the performance is great! Congrats! I plan to keep my Plaid for the forseeable future. You can follow how my car holds up, though I'm thinking you would get a 2024+ Plaid with HW4 when your lease is up.

Great to hear! Thank you for the comment! What color are you getting? I now have 53k miles on my Plaid - it is running strong and still suits my lifestyle perfectly.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee the ultra red. I’ve seen a few TH-cam vids about build quality on the red in particular, but hopefully they fixed those.

Thanks! I appreciate the interest - I'll plan to give a tour of my garage. Unfortunately, I no longer have the FL5. I had sold it in prep to purchase a 991.1 Turbo S but that sale fell through.

Thanks! Here is a link for the lip: www.rpmtesla.com/collections/model-s-exterior/products/2021-model-s-front-lip-spoiler-splitter-3-piece?variant=40698221035574

Thank you for sharing!

Hello! These aftermarket wheel and tires clear the suspension and body - there is no rubbing or unintended contact, even when full lock.

@@TheLifeofJoeLee ​​⁠ Perfect thanks a lot :)