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Tesla may move to no longer service the original Roadster in 6-12 months... It's a fear I have but at some point may happen just based on cost to maintain the support.

Pretty cool stuff. Thanks for your work and for sharing the possibility of future upgrades when things fail and no one at Tesla remembers how to do this work anymore. This is pioneering work for those days ahead.

Mine did. What I found in my instance was that I had to reset the computer by doing a negative terminal disconnect for more than 1 minute. Reconnected and started the 25 Amp 12 v battery charger (not a trickle) which began pulling amps immediately ( I used a BLACK+DECKER BC15BD Fully Automatic...

There are other cars out there. The M3P is all you said spartan, fun to zip around in, and with the best chargers but has definite cons. Glad you are happy with your current model, but I see a M3P Highland with sport seats in your 12 months forecast based solely on past results. :)

When my S's DC DC converter failed, it drained the battery quickly but also many systems would not boot even with a new battery in place because I believe the converter was supplying power beyond what the battery supplied. I worked around the failed converter by connecting a fast battery...

@Watts_Up they look like Novatel GPS/GNSS antennas. Gotta put extra locations sensors on for a visit to Portland or else it might go missing...

It has been 1 month. The 1 year parts warranty they reference is what they are stating.

Absou Lol. They are telling me the exact opposite in the text messages in the app. They warrant parts 1 year and since they only replaced one part (that didn't fix the issue), the only part covered by the 1 year warranty and the prior visit ESA deductible is the part replaced and a new...

ESA is interesting. I brought my 2019 X in for a defective rear gate closure. The service center charged the deductible but didn't address the issue at all. I had to have a separate mobile service setup to attempt to repair. Still not working properly. Now a third visit is scheduled and...

Gen 1 has fuses internally in the unit. Gen 2 has fuses in a separate fuse box. Lots of re-routing of wires and coolant to do the Gen 2 mod as I understand it. Gen 2 would supposedly make a future replacement or fuse replacement easier but probably they will be out of Gen 2 at that point as...

This plan exactly. I plan to get more quotes because this first offer is at look, laugh, and leave pricing similar to what you might find in an upscale boutique and these are Wal-Mart grade Korean or similar panels, not Versace. To the others, I agree as well and liked many of the comments...

You are probably right about that but Tesla loses share in the end. Is that the goal? To lose market share?

As an update for me, I can't see myself going this road. Best offer: 26 405 W panels for $41,067. That's $1579.50 each for a $278 panel at retail, not wholesale. That's a 568% markup over direct panel costs but includes install. Two power walls $33,000. Thats $16500 each for $8,950...

Tesla should care if they don't get the first sell because the third party killed it. They might not but in the long term this will push consumers like me to other systems at better, real life rates instead of double cost prices. Given this is their strategy moving forward for the near future...

They are installing powerwall 3...

Well this is about the route Tesla has chosen to use certified installers instead of direct contracting like they do in some areas. More recently they have stated the plan to move to more certified installers. Tesla online quotes around $18,000 for two powerwalls installed vs the $33,000 the...

I am being quoted $33k for a single powerwall by a certified installer. They are the only one in my region making it impossible to get another quote. In addition they want $3.80 per W which is higher than most solar only installers in the region. This is because they are trying to install...

Sensitive indeed. EV hate is real in Portland, OR and the Northwest. Coal rolled at least once a month, sometimes dangerously so. I had a truck chase me and act agressively off and on for over 8 miles on my way to work. Swerving, coal rolling, hard braking. I slowed down and exited the...

Recently had some major DV inverter issues with failure of the non-fuse components of the DC inverter. Symptoms were voltage too low, car may not start, unable to drive. Able to connect a 25 AMP battery charger to the battery terminals to get the car to move so I could get it out of a...

Microsoft, Apple, Google, Intel, Samsung, NVIDIA, and basically every software company on the planet has had bugs in their software that patches attempt to fix and updates that are periodically needed. It is in fact fact that patches sometimes fix things and sometimes break other things. Tesla...

It can work that way. Wife's fund earns $5 million in capital gains with taxes due at $1 million. Husband earns $1,000,000. All his income (pre-tax) goes to taxes adn they still owe taxes. Then anything you buy you pay taxes on, anything you own of substantial value you pay property taxes...

New MCU, new cameras in the same spots as old cameras, a few new lines to run for new cameras, new radar in the old radar spot, and software to handle the wiring/screen location differences. How do you think MCU2 model 3 cars, the S and X's of 2018-2020 will get to full FSD without the...

I have a theory that FSD won't end up working on our "Legacy" pre-refresh cars and many early 3's. Upgrades will be offered. This is why FSD is $15,000 currently to pay for retrofits on all the Model 3's, S and X "Legacy" cars running MCU2 or earlier and without the newer cameras and advanced...

Going to have to go look at my seats again (condition and colors). Never been a huge fan of my interior so this may push me. Will report back asap.

SoCal/Cal is ridiculous. You can exceed with monthly allotment at the low rate in 1 day of normal use. Then its higher tiers and excessive use surcharges. Plus the soon to come (only delayed, not dead) concept of charging solar customers to send power to other customers on the power companies...

Use wheel dollies. call a tow truck and tell them you will need wheel dollies due to the wheels not turning. If they don't know what you are talking about, call someone else.

I was at the Gigafactory 1 opening and the Hollywood Studios Solar Reveal. Invites came about 1-2 week prior. Invites appear to be somewhat random with some long timers and some reservations getting the Invites. Good luck everyone. Maybe I will see you there.

https://teslaownersoregon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/TeslaPortland/ Happy to meet up sometime and talk about a Vancouver WA club.

Even Inslee is now against this road use tax combined with the proposed continuance of fees. Perhaps he comes to TMC: northwest? https://www.google.com/amp/s/mynorthwest.com/3339812/even-gov-inslee-doesnt-like-the-states-proposed-road-usage-charge-bill/amp/

Where is the "left raging" or "ad hominem attacks" in my posts? Inslee ran for president on the green platform. This state isn't great at green as my post indicates. It current charges higher fees for EV's than any state in the United States and also killed all solar incentives years ago...

The proposed gps trackers and phone apps will follow your every movement and report back to the state. If you decline tracking, you pay every mile regardless of where they are driven. Rural customers will fit the biggest disproportionate portion of the tax due to the intrinsically less dense...

The newest $75 tax bonus EV twx is supposed to go away but the bonus weight and original $150 is here to stay. The taxes include miles on electric motorcycles that currently pay $225 over the annual registration which is a lot of motorcycle gas... None of this makes sense. I say if this is...

So Washington State, the purported land of climate change awareness, is once again seeking higher than gas tax fees on EVs. The new proposal is 2.5 cents per mile. That is equivalent tax to a 25 mpg vehicle roughly and it would be cheaper taxwise to driveany gas SUVs...

Do you ever think a modern car company will design something easier to service? This sounds horrible to deal with so hopefully it never happens to me. The model S X 3 battery replacement or air filter replacement is also unncecessarily complicated and these kinds of things should be a part...

People are terrible. T-bone through a red light should be attempted murder charge is a Roadster is involved. Glad you are ok.

You could run a few AC powered pest sonic deterrents. They do work, and I'd image it be pretty easy to run an extension cord there and put 3-4 under the car in different areas. Also get some bait traps and put them, not next to, but near the car

The original S was a $50,000 car with 300 miles of range and was to be made in 2010. Hyperbole prevails. There is no way to know price, speed, range, year, number, or anything. Back on subject, my 2010 will not be orphaned, and I do think the value will go up over time regardless if the new...

What if they limit production to the same number as the original roadster? No reason to do this but it is Elon and he seems more sentimental than Henry, Louis, Kiichiro, William or Karl. More a Preston and John than the others and as such something he might actually do for no reason except...

I would say email isn't great either unless it is used to setup voice/zoom meetings or to join a disappearing text app group.

The above pneumatic car dollies don't require jacking the car, they squeeze onto the wheels and slowly lift. Once you have all 4, you can push the car anywhere you need to.

Before electric cars, we had this amazing technology called a tarp. It was used to cover things and protect them from the elements. Seriously. The next time you are there, cover it with a tarp for them from Harbor Freight or walmart for $4.

Probably should give reservation holders a 50k discount for holding our funds 3+ extra years and counting.

Sweaks from rust are pretty common due to the regen. Usually, just apply the break a bit and the rust will be gone. That said, I had one of my front calipers not fully release from the rotor on the passenger side recently. Terrible screeching noise/grinding and obviously not good for the...

I would be wary of a dealer selling a new car with an open recall and saying it's fine, come and get it, and we will even throw in that clear coat for $1000 off retail just for you. They are likely in violation of federal law and willing to break the law to make a sale. What else are they...

Every Taycan was just recalled so you won't be able to buy one until the fix is applied.

There are third party solutions for the original roadsters. I can imagine a time when there is third party competition on this pricing and service similar to the effect of TV prices, computers (except apple where limited third party exists), etc. Likely as more and more cars hit the road...

Too much fake and unprofessional "journalism" on this subject. Autopilot can't be made to accelerate like what was done, doesn't activate in my cars without painted lines, doesn't activate in my car if out of the seat, drives super slow to the point I usually help it get up to speed, can't go...

I like the future of no gas and more models of EVs, but my point is that it is likely that neither the auto industry or Washington State will be ready in 9 years. The government here often makes laws without thinking and without building out support for the laws. Affordable long range EVs...

So Governor Inslee is set to sign a complete new gas car ban in Washington State. This is probably to generate more revenue given the already horrible EV dissentives in Washington State that charge for weight (higher in an EV), higher taxes at purchase due to higher purchase prices, EV...

I'm in Vancouver, WA and there is someone else with an orange one here too.