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I've got involved with the new Tesla Model 3 to help develop coilover suspension and enhanced chassis adjusters. The initial step is to gain an image of the chassis to reveal the build quality on a brand new 50 miles on the clock model 3 with dual motors. Once i saw the car i realized I'm going to struggle with the technology. It doesn't have a key as such. The owner opened and armed the car from his phone. Getting in i didn't know it was alive, where's the hand brake, no clutch, how do i put it in gear and where's the bloody dash........ Eventually i drove the car on the ramp, I then had to fool the technology to avoid it putting its self in park and applying the handbrake, which it does for you once the driver's door is opened. On measuring, it was actually quite good. One rear camber is near perfect but that to me is an issue because the suspension is new, meaning once settled the camber will be too deep. In addition, one rear toe angle was out of tolerance but other than that all was good. All in all it was a good start. Struggling with the technology but i do like the car, in particular the panoramic glass roof Which on test is stronger than a steel roof. So coilover evolution begins.... Too be continued........