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Hi folks, 483 had some headlight issues... the usual stuff, like condensation and peeling clear shield. Since the headlights had to be pulled apart, I asked the headlight crew (XtremeHID in San Jose) if they could do something interesting. I thought the result was pretty cool and wanted to...

Hi folks, I installed dash cams on both my Roadsters, and thought I'd share my experience for anyone else considering a camera. I highly recommend one, as I've used the footage in insurance claims. I chose the Owl dash cam. It has two cameras, one front and one rear, both recording in HD, plus...

In a previous thread, I mentioned that I had 483's vinyl design redone permanently in paint. I also ordered the new Bespoke51 taillights. Here's the work being done: About six weeks later, she's finally done, with the Bespoke51 taillights. Here we go: Here's a close-up of the...

A few weeks ago, I took #483 in to have her vinyl design removed and redone permanently in paint: Here's a progress photo halfway through the work: I also decided to order the Bespoke51 Roadster taillights since they had to remove the taillights anyway. Here's the photo from Bespoke51's...

Folks, I have a random temperature gauge question. On my 1.5, my temperature gauge has blue/yellow/red blocks only—no numerical temperatures are shown. But I've seen photos, like the one attached, where the actual temperature reading is present. How do I get mine to show the numerical temperature?

Selling for $120, compared to the normal $180. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 R

I previously posted about #483's journey from accident victim to head-turner. To recap: Before: After: Left unfinished was her interior, which had worn out after 120,000 miles. The leather was cracking, the color didn't make sense with the new exterior, and the broken door sills had...

I check the Tesla Shop pretty frequently. Lately I have noticed that a number of parts that were out of stock are now available for purchase again. Carbon fiber door sills, carbon fiber hard tops, the Roadster High Power Wall Connector, and others. I just ordered the carbon fiber interior set...

Hi folks, I just got a carbon fiber instrument binnacle. Is there an easy way to remove the plastic one and install the CF one? Or is this something I should leave to the Tesla service center?

It's been a long journey for Roadster #483 since I bought her in November 2015 with 110,000 (!) miles. Donald, the previous owner, took incredible care of her. Which was a relief, since I bought her with not much more information than the picture you see above. :) Unfortunately—three...

I have a tan interior on my 2008 Roadster, and I'm looking for black or black/yellow. Is anyone selling seats/door panels? Or would anyone like to trade interiors? :)

Hi all, I'm looking to replace the brake pads on my 1.5. I've seen many people using CarboTech pads, but my question is, which version or size should I get? I'm trying to get my trusted mechanic to do the work, and he's had a hard time finding pads that fit. Thanks!

Sad, but true. I was driving down Charleston Rd near the Googleplex when a Chevy Silverado merged into my lane without seeing me. He damaged the left side of #483, and pushed her into a parked car, which damaged the right side also. The happy ending is that #483 will be totally repaired! The CF...

Continuing from this earlier thread: Roadster carbon fiber door sills back in stock? I randomly saw the door sills back in stock on the online store, so I decided to buy a pair thinking my order would for sure be canceled. Sure enough, Tesla delivered them one month later, brand new, to the...

This has to be a mistake, right? The Roadster carbon fiber door sills have been out of stock for ages. All of a sudden they've reappeared in the Tesla online store and can be ordered: Tesla Carbon Fiber Door Sills I tried my luck and ordered a pair a few days ago. I am waiting for Tesla to...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a carbon fiber stereo binnacle for a Roadster 1.5. I'm not seeing any for sale right now, but I did come across a similar part for the Lotus Elise: Carbon Fibre Centre console (Elise, Exige, MY08 onwards) [CLTEX4] - 190.00 : Elise Shop, Performance parts for your...

I just wanted to congratulate my father, Buzz Merrill, for bringing the second Roadster into our family with the purchase of #569. It's being shipped to Los Angeles, so I took a couple photos during the one weekend that our cars will be together. Welcome, Dad! View Profile: Buzz Merrill - Tesla...

The Roadster 3.0 battery upgrade was announced today, priced at $29,000. It extends the Roadster's range by 35%. More info here: Tesla Accessories and Charging Adapters Roadster 3.0 Battery Upgrade Poll question: will you buy the Roadster 3.0 battery upgrade?

Hi everyone, I'm just about ready to throw my 2008 Roadster's JVC head unit out the window. What I'd really like to do is replace it with an iPad Mini. My Roadster still has a single DIN, so I was thinking of finding a receiver that only has aux, USB, or Bluetooth in, and then mounting the iPad...

Hi folks, I'm considering buying a practically brand-new 2008 Roadster, with 4,000 miles on the odometer. I'm debating between putting it in a garage and keeping there forever, or using it as a daily driver. My question is, does anyone on this forum use a Roadster as a daily driver? If so, what...