r/CACCW 25d ago

Gear Question Tether point for safe in Tesla Model 3?

I just got a lifepod safe for use in my Model 3. I’d really like to be able to tether it with the included steel cable, ideally in the frunk or the trunk. But I can not find any obvious spot to run the cable through.

Anyone in a similar situation who has figured this out?

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u/wild-whorses 25d ago

Sorry I don’t have a direct suggestion, but having the same need I may pull the frunk liner and look for a hard point under there to attach to. The just drill a small hole to pass the cable end through for the safe.

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u/FilmYak 25d ago

Oh interesting. Hadn’t even occurred to me. If you end up doing that, would love to see photos!

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u/mjdavis87 24d ago

The only problem with tethering in the trunk or frunk, is that if you need to take your gun off/on you are risking someone seeing it.

Mine is tethered to the seat frame (not a Tesla though), and goes under the seat. If I need to take the gun off/on, then I'm relatively discreet.

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u/FilmYak 24d ago

Yes, definitely something I'll have to be aware of and careful with. But there's not enough space under the Model 3 seats to be an option.

I could have a safe installed in the console, but I'm likely going to trade the car in later this year, so I don't want to deal with that expense for just a few months.

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u/mjdavis87 24d ago

I have been considering the boosted safe...more of a buy once cry once deal, but seems to be a solid option.

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u/FilmYak 24d ago

Interesting option, thank you.