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    Salvage P85D trunk latch issue. HELP!!

    The linear actuators aka struts do have positions sensors in them. It sounds like some sort of jam protection mode, telling tge control module something is in the way of the tailgate when closing. Not sure of the reset procedures
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    [EU] Powerwall and 3-phase 400VAC

    Currently holding out for a 3 phase compatible power wall here in Australia. Hopeful that Australia will get them around tge same time as the Euro market
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    2012 Tesla S Body Upgrade to Facelift Style. New Project Process...

    As @Exiom mentioned. The led lights from the facelift run on can bus to control functions. The nose cone original model uses simpler on/off power inputs driven from the body ecu. On the subject of the sheet metal, you might want to look into a 3rd parts front bumper and grill set.
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    Road Noise 19" vs 21" Hard Numbers

    Its intresting the numbers are not that different. But it Feels quieter
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    Torn passenger door seal

    Seems to high up to be a seat belt/door closings issue.
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    Netherlands Factory, what they do ?

    Has anyone done a drone flyover of the Tilburg factory yet?
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    Model X smash repair in Sydney

    You can always take it to the service center. From the pics, looks like all front sheet metal and subframe set at the minimum. Tesla set a few rules for front end repair in their Technical service bulletins that approved pannel repair shops have to comply with. The front suspension one is listed...
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    Roadster PEM failure

    I have read the boards have conformal coating. This will mean cleaning the traces before soldering, although I assume your friend knows this.
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    Why is the Model 3 Sound System so Good?

    Once again. A great video by your son.
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    Steering Wheel Vibration at High Speed

    I was under the impression most SC's had hunter road force balancing machines?
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    Awww crap, I painted my Calipers

    Whilst you can get plastic brake hose clamps very cheap at most parts stores, one good trick is to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor with a 2x4 between the pedal and seat. Fluid will come out until the pedal reaches the floor. At that point the outlet holes in the master cylinder...
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    Blog SpaceX Considered Possibility a Bullet Caused 2016 Rocket Explosion

    I remember reading something about this when it happened. I think the gist of clickbait at the time, was their competition had a building with direct line of sight from the launch. Didnt believe it then or now.
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    Model X P100D vs Jeep Trackhawk Video..

    I thought the trackhawk would do better. I expected the X to be ahead on the hit and trackhawk to start to reel in across thw top.
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    Freak road event: Stick speared my bumper

    Dang you are having a bad run of luck @artsci . First rear ended now this. Glad it wasn't any worse. although the question is what mod will come with this repair? Its too bad the dash cam video isnt available
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    New laser and glass puddle light

    They do look very good on the lightning output. I do agree with Gary above. You may want to send them a better vector image of the Tesla logo. I do wonder if the logo is slightly off on purpose for copyright reasons?