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BuddyTheShihTzu | 2026-01-01 00:45 | 184 views

My take on Tesla model 3 2023 SR

Comments (171)
gustavoboi 2026-01-01 00:56

Holy rice

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 00:57

Felt like playing need for speed underground in real life lol

Feisty_Crab7052 2026-01-01 01:05

Oh boy

aenima1991 2026-01-01 01:07

Why not instead spend that mod money to get a LR AWD?

keithspexma 2026-01-01 01:07

those wheels are not it

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:09

My drive is only city, and wanted to spend on mod rather than LR or Performance

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:09

Hub caps, might replace them not too much in love with them, but they go with the theme for now

androvsky8bit 2026-01-01 01:10

Then you'd have an LR with no body or lighting kits.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:11

Exactly it was an either/or budget

Ferox_Aeternum 2026-01-01 01:11

Very subtle and understated

famimma 2026-01-01 01:13

Bruh

keithspexma 2026-01-01 01:21

Its the whole wheel design

aenima1991 2026-01-01 01:22

Yes

androvsky8bit 2026-01-01 01:23

I'm old, but I love seeing car mod culture hit EVs. Ok, so I'm a sucker for RGB lighting and I love that color scheme, but in general it's great to see modded Teslas. It's not like there's a shortage of them or anything, people get too worked up about keeping things stock sometimes. And Teslas kind of look like a blank slate compared to other cars anyway, especially with the interior.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:26

Wait till my dual exhaust gets installed

MountainManGuy 2026-01-01 01:27

Have you considered adding some more lighting?

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:28

There are some more in the trunk, and will do the center console soon enough

Seansong82 2026-01-01 01:33

It's all very odd.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:36

Open to suggestions if you have another in mind

jxszrr 2026-01-01 01:38

Where'd you get the wheel covers from? Whole car looks sick 🫡🔥

OldDevelopment5105 2026-01-01 01:38

What are you using for under lighting? My son wants to get something for his car.

keithspexma 2026-01-01 01:39

Te37s, bbs, 3 piece wheels, niche wheels, or forged piece wheels

SufficientSwim141 2026-01-01 01:41

Did you install a sub in your SR? What are the controls in your driver seat near the charger?

[deleted] 2026-01-01 01:43

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Zealous03 2026-01-01 01:44

Anytime I see anything like this I can’t help but think the amount of battery all these lights use and the reduction of aerodynamics

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:44

Xkglow max kits, pricier than most lights but very much worthed

hmspain 2026-01-01 01:44

I wish I could pull this off, but unfortunately at 75 my time has passed LOL.

Mission_Wall6014 2026-01-01 01:45

*plays I am rock

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:46

Lights don’t take much battery, since led. Haven’t really seen any noticeable drop in mileage either

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:47

Might switch to actual wheels at time of tire change, your suggestions do look great!

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:50

Thanks! https://teslaunch.net/products/model-3-18-aero-wheels-cover-hubcaps-replacement-4pcs-for-tesla-2017-2023?variant=44370848973023

InigoTheFollower 2026-01-01 01:50

That shit nust be illegal

KevinAndTheZitz 2026-01-01 01:50

But it’s not even a performance 😭

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:51

I don’t really care for speed at this point in my life, but still wanted to be creative

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:52

Some of it is, underglow I only turn on during car meetups and interior is dimmed down during actual night driving.

BangBang-LibraGang 2026-01-01 01:55

I just like the quality of the photos 📸

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 01:55

It’s never too late, I am 37!

boardSpy 2026-01-01 02:04

Nice

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 02:08

Phones are getting really good at pics

Ferox_Aeternum 2026-01-01 02:13

I have some bad news for you bro

BitofaGreyArea 2026-01-01 02:20

That's something.

jimenezisjordan 2026-01-01 02:28

Not for me, but I respect it

goobly_goo 2026-01-01 02:29

Love everything about this. Great vibes!

Onikonokage 2026-01-01 02:30

You need some way to make yours look different in the parking lot. Ours isn’t this extreme but I like it. The rims are really nice with the white.

ippleing 2026-01-01 02:37

Where did you get the light up door panels from?

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 02:39

So the door panel is stock, but they have xkglow max fiber optics running through the areas

Vultor 2026-01-01 02:55

About 20 years late for this look. It’s your money so you do you, but you’re opening yourself up posting it online.

Pazmpazm 2026-01-01 03:02

Haters gonna hate bruh. Looks cool!

HistoricalAd2954 2026-01-01 03:12

![gif](giphy|y8WsLlFzbqhaURTSQY)

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 03:18

I got some compliments out of it, not everyone likes what I like and that’s ok.

MountainManGuy 2026-01-01 03:39

Maybe then, and only then it'll be complete. Also, I'm just poking fun. I love lighting, but I have so much goddam wiring with my aftermarket stereo that I'm hesitant to want to add yet more wiring for lights haha. Honestly it looks great man! I love seeing people mod their cars.

Slum-Bum 2026-01-01 03:50

I’ve seen your user name before in the Shih Tzu subreddit

HEYitsBIGS 2026-01-01 03:51

I'm not your buddy, friend.

Mrslyyx1 2026-01-01 04:05

So…. You know the thing is that…..

cnyquis 2026-01-01 04:07

I bet that was a fun project. Love the choice of color with the lighting.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 04:31

I post there time to time and buddy mobile is named after my Shih Tzu

Slum-Bum 2026-01-01 04:33

How did you get that pfp? I would love something similar for my guy

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 04:37

It was ai generated https://preview.redd.it/3govvq8g2oag1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc5cfeb16429256f136a83a19fee8044c3fd88e4

razle_dazle 2026-01-01 04:41

Why is it always the SR owners….

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 04:44

Cuz we didn’t spend all our money on a performance

MBrar15 2026-01-01 05:16

Can you send me link for it

[deleted] 2026-01-01 05:20

Did Scion make a comeback?

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 05:29

https://store.xkglow.com/catalog/product/car-led-lights/xkmax-rgbw-addressable-led-underglow-light-kit just select underglow in the size drop down

foxehkins 2026-01-01 05:30

Oh

MBrar15 2026-01-01 05:33

This fits all vehicles? Would it fit the new model y juniper?

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 05:44

Yes it would

TheVideoGameCritic 2026-01-01 06:02

How much did it cost to get it installed?

TheVideoGameCritic 2026-01-01 06:03

Underglow is illegal? Fr? Lol

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 06:03

Underglow 500, interior 1100

Mysterious-Lick 2026-01-01 06:03

Ew

stmsam_ 2026-01-01 06:05

![gif](giphy|1xkMucz3jc5AGB4elL)

TheVideoGameCritic 2026-01-01 06:06

500 to get it installed!? In addition to cost of the underglow?

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 06:07

Yeap

MBrar15 2026-01-01 06:09

Where did you take for installation, looking for a place to get underglow and interior installed professionally in my city but not really sure where to look.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 06:10

Search for car audio shops they usually do lightings too

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 06:12

In most states, so like usable in private property or most cops won’t mess with you if your not actively driving with them on. Be really cool if it weren’t.

HistoricalHurry8361 2026-01-01 06:27

I’m glad you like it!

Sicarius67 2026-01-01 06:34

![gif](giphy|2wSaulb0fsDydh0IoB)

sensibility77 2026-01-01 06:44

Would look very cool if you summon this.

extrovertedintrover7 2026-01-01 07:30

Some tesla owners never had a civic early in life

Status_Bluebird_2308 2026-01-01 07:39

rice

UNCLE__TYS 2026-01-01 07:42

AliExpress inspired

Passive_incomes_lazy 2026-01-01 08:32

It's a SR too 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Pox82 2026-01-01 10:14

My nephew has a pc like this.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 12:59

That would be awesome, will do it the month I turn on fsd

ScaredPatience2478 2026-01-01 16:18

Not even a performance to be doing all this

Texmex865 2026-01-01 16:40

Blue lights under your car will get you pulled over snd probably ticketed. I wouldn’t recommend using them while driving.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 16:42

Yeap, only for parking lots and car meets, rest of the time underglow is off and interior is dimmed

Texmex865 2026-01-01 16:43

Nice! Just wanted to pass that along as some of the youngsters may not be aware……just as I once was unaware.

Phastal 2026-01-01 16:57

would these mods be worth it on a tesla lease?

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 17:10

1992 civic was my first car actually

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 17:11

tesla is pretty much a PC on wheels

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 17:19

it wasn't that expensive to do all of this all in I am down little under 5k. I would not do it on a lease thou, unless you plan to buy it out when lease ends. Although all the pieces will help preserve the car specially interior, but you would have to take out all wiring for electronics when you return the car

Pox82 2026-01-01 17:24

True, it is. Beast PC

DangerToManifold2001 2026-01-01 17:25

🤢

Present-Ad-9598 2026-01-01 18:27

I like the wheels but that’s about it😂 different strokes for different folks

Ill-Rutabaga5125 2026-01-01 18:54

Model 3 with Altima energy

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 18:58

I can kinda see it

icy1007 2026-01-01 19:38

That looks illegal. lol

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 20:24

It feels illegal

printingstuffdude 2026-01-01 20:52

Looks great. I've been wanting to do underglow, was it a hassle?

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-01 21:58

I got it done from a shop so not sure

Resident-Alien73 2026-01-02 01:25

So ugly

Send_N00dB00bs_Plz 2026-01-02 03:01

OP don’t listen to these people. It’s your car and enjoy it however you like. They hating cause their shiz ain’t cool not looks like every other cookie cutter Tesla.

SirhckLondon 2026-01-02 03:33

I actually like the lights man! Where’d you get them from and did it take long to install and was it hard?

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 03:37

Some might be just hating few have been helpful too, also everyone is entitled to like and not like what suits them. I am not taking anything to heart, I love this car a lot more after all the things I have done to it, it’s now the cars I use to wish to have one day when I was younger :)

Send_N00dB00bs_Plz 2026-01-02 03:38

Well I’m glad you like brother! Enjoy and Happy New Years to you and your family!

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 03:41

Lights are XKglow max kits, and probably the best lights on the market at least with my research. They are not hard to install if you know your way around cars, specially Tesla since they go along the grooves already in the car.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 03:43

Thanks! The lights can be any color, this is just the mode I like the best currently.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 03:51

Thanks! It will never be complete I am arguing dropping it an inch and getting wheel spacers now. Tesla 3 I think is made to be modded, it’s an empty slate and has so many mods available.

ihateu3 2026-01-02 06:21

It looks like a float in a pride parade.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 07:04

Could be useful in pride parades, but with the rainbow mode on lights, this mode gradients between blue, purple and sea green

-eccentric- 2026-01-02 08:07

And mentally 16, this is good in some cases, but in this one, it's bad.

-eccentric- 2026-01-02 08:10

Because like with any car, the cheap trim will be bought by people with no money, who then spam temu shit on them.

-eccentric- 2026-01-02 08:11

An LR Is like 5k more, this is probably just 1k.

-eccentric- 2026-01-02 08:13

All that crap and you didn't even get custom taillights...

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 11:45

I am sorry I hurt you

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 11:56

Didn’t get custom tail lights yet

Recent_Birthday2727 2026-01-02 12:21

Listen to me I don't hate it! I actually dig the rims or covers I dig the RGB inside id maybe stick to one or two tone colors myself but it's clean I dig what you did to the headlights spoiler it's sweet I dig it it's yours enjoy it man I'm 22 rocking my 92 Honda it's definitely cool especially since most Tesla's are pretty much the same. Also don't hate on performance models I wanna own one someday xD they don't cost that much more used

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 12:33

Ooh I think performance models are really fun. Just better for me to not own a 3 sec car. I would use it all the time. At a younger age I was chased by cops but I did not know I was being chased as they were way far behind. Little bit later I quit driving for like 15 years. Really wanted to stay away from a performance. I am sucker for rgb things and that’s where this car began and added few things on to complete the look. Thanks for actually helpful critique!

obsessed999 2026-01-02 13:06

this is sick!

BattleShai 2026-01-02 13:39

Fast and the Furious EV reboot? Looks sweet, ngl.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 13:40

Definitely loved that movie back then.

BattleShai 2026-01-02 13:43

Old school fast and the furious was dope for sure!

Junior_Cable_8654 2026-01-02 13:58

https://preview.redd.it/quguisefzxag1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9775777fedf39276329dbfb779cd6172b36e3d35 All I have on mine is the under glow and the Halodisc! I bought a front lip months ago just haven’t installed it.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 14:04

Do halo discs really increase mileage? Also the red looks really cool!

Junior_Cable_8654 2026-01-02 14:08

In my case with the 19” Nova wheels I do notice a big difference! I can’t speak for people with the 18” rims but they claim to be 3% more efficient than Teslas Aero wheels.

OldFargoan 2026-01-02 15:12

Not sure why you got downvoted for that. I bought a performance and I don't have any money for this stuff!

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 15:15

Because apparently I should have bought the performance and left it stock with tints to be like everyone else…

OldFargoan 2026-01-02 15:17

I like that you're making it yours. It would be sweet if you could somehow incorporate those lights into the light show.

Few_Firefighter251 2026-01-02 15:18

What in tha robo cop

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 15:31

Me too! I think on the newer teslas they have ambient lighting setting and hansshow lights can be controlled through them.

Erick3211 2026-01-02 16:14

Yeah we know

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 16:38

Tesla model 3 is also Civic of EV

BraveEyeball 2026-01-02 17:09

I say raise it and light the wheel wells

PamStuff 2026-01-02 17:09

I know other people are throwing shade but I like it! The white with those wheels looks amazing!

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 17:10

Thank you!

PamStuff 2026-01-02 17:10

Not sure why you are getting all the hate. You do you but I think it looks awesome! I have a M3P Red but I haven't decked it out.

PamStuff 2026-01-02 17:11

I personally like the wheels

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 17:12

Must be a lot of fun to drive, I be too tempted to speed with that kind of power, so it’s best that I got what I bought, even the SR isnt really a slow car.

PamStuff 2026-01-02 17:14

I started with a SR + back in 2020 and honestly, it is still much faster than most cars on the road. I used to gun it all the time, and now I only gun it when I have people in the car or I want to surprise my kids lol

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 17:22

I could/will probably do the wheel wells even with the 1inch drop, I never got into the raised car look

BraveEyeball 2026-01-02 17:25

But we want to see the lights better! Glad you’re having some fun!

dkizzz 2026-01-02 21:32

I thought this was eddiegeeze for a second lol

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 21:41

Didn’t know who that was. Just googled and that’s very cool what that person did.

dkizzz 2026-01-02 21:45

Yeah he’s an OG around these parts. Would always catch flak on this sub but he was always consistent to say the least

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-02 22:03

I don’t understand why ppl get so worked up about a model 3 being modified.

korrupt_fm 2026-01-02 23:59

Who makes the front lip and diffuser?

Opening_Pizza_9428 2026-01-03 00:07

Cringe af.

ShoreIsFun 2026-01-03 01:02

75 is when you shouldn’t give AF anymore. Do whatever you want.

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-03 04:04

https://www.evbase.com/products/model-3-front-bumper-lip-spoiler-v-style-splitter-abs-body-kit-for-tesla

Beneficial-Assist849 2026-01-03 04:30

“All show no go” I don’t really care, but people think your car is writing checks that the speed can’t cash

icwbandit 2026-01-03 04:46

I’m sorry but that just looks so gay

Stunning_Suit_3934 2026-01-03 08:18

Ignore all the haters, I notice Reddit just aren't a fan of anyone doing any sorts of modifications to their cars. The colours looks great, night drives 👌

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-03 12:56

SR aren’t slow cars either, beside speed was never the intention with this

dknwz 2026-01-03 18:07

Civic.

icwbandit 2026-01-03 22:34

You should have

icwbandit 2026-01-03 22:34

Anything else literally anything else

masked_kulprit 2026-01-04 15:30

Which lighting kit did you use for the interior? Looks sick!

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-04 17:47

Xkglow xkmax Ultra, fiber optics, underglow kits

CoconutNext775 2026-01-04 18:46

Not my cup of tea. Trying to hard. Tesla is about simplistic things imo

Fabulous_Scale4771 2026-01-04 23:08

IMO I think it would look better without the racing stripes on the hood but honestly, this looks cool

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-04 23:38

I was going back and forth on that for a bit, told my self I can put it on if don’t like it can always remove it. I like it for now but might get rid of all the stripes and do a wrap instead.

Due-Arrival-4859 2026-01-05 23:16

I don't get it. What exactly is the issue? 🤔

Passive_incomes_lazy 2026-01-05 23:22

That's like buying a $2k Camry and doing all these "mods", and spending more money on the mods than the value of car. If anything he's adding unnecessary weight to the car and reducing his range even more on the base model range capacity. That's just Ls in every scenario 😂

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-10 15:12

parts are light, and its more like buying a 27k car and adding 5k to it

Recent_Birthday2727 2026-01-16 18:31

Hell yeah XD enjoy your ride!! Thanks for sharing

Passive_incomes_lazy 2026-01-24 18:30

27k? Bro that's cap I can find a 23 Lr for 27k

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-24 23:19

Bought last year only 14000 miles on it

Passive_incomes_lazy 2026-01-26 20:40

Nice man, but you def overpaid by a lot

BuddyTheShihTzu 2026-01-26 20:42

I figured I was over paying a bit(carvana), didnt think a lot, honestly got my license back the same day, and I really wanted a car the next day lol. So I just ordered.

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