Recent content by Rafael C

Wanted some input if it's worth getting a model S with no battery? Are there compatibility issues between a used salvage battery and any particular years of the model S? Aside from the physical work involved what special programming or tools are needed to accomplish a successful...

Wow thanks, so a rebuilt is a good car to part out. Got it It appears that for me to get something within my price range I might have to wait another year or so for prices to come down and miles to go up. You think the ones running for 45k now will get into 35k range by next year? There...

No repairs have been done. I appreciate the detailed response, any resources available to check if this is a black listed vehicle. With all the things you mentioned are lost with a black list this is a critical point to analyze. A dead battery pack or damaged battery pack runs approx. how much...

It's the side one that messed up but there's a low coolant message so probably the center one has damage or a leak. I don't know about the suspension being air or coil I do have a Vin perhaps with that I can figure out the features. Man 30k for a car with parts that are not available from the...

Well it has cosmetic damage to the rear hatch no big deal. The company selling it mentioned the radiator was damaged and I'm assuming the air condenser got messed up too. I didn't ask about the under carriage. What's up with the suspension on these cars, this one is slammed to the ground I...

This is the bulk of the damage. There is an error message on the dash regarding coolant low.

Ok, that's good news, I've always been a good scavenger of used parts. So what's the deal with the 3g? Don't some people purposefully disable it. At my Tesla test drive I learned that this car monitors everything at all times and logs it and is capable of transmitting it.

Thanks, this one has no frame damage. I thought the whole 3g connectivity and the insurance giving it a rebuilt title might get it shut down. Thanks for clarifying.

Thanks for that charger lead csshih, and Satoshi thanks for the feedback. I'm definitely following your progress and I really wish you the best in getting it up and running.

Wow that's some great info, the airbags don't seem to have been deployed and he said the 12v system works fine. I'm assuming that means the display activated and it shows zero charge. Is there like a standard 120 extension cord type charger I can ship to them so they can charge it at their facility?

Satoshi, I read your thread and it's very inspiring. My father is an electrical engineer and I'm an Architecture and Construction Management major working as a professor in South Florida.All throughout high school I took autotive tech in traditional internal combustion engines and ever since...

wow seriously thanks, I read something on here now about Tesla deactivating the cars or something along those lines when its damaged.

I'm new here and I'm just seeking some feedback. Recently I found a Tesla S P85 for sale with a rebuildable title. The price is within my range but the only issue is that its over 1,000 miles away. So I wanted to get some insight from any of you that may have taken on a Tesla S rebuildable title...