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  1. Btr_ftw

    Rich Rebuilds Model X discussion

    I was gushing at how great the car looked after it was done and delivered, I accepted it from Tesla in the condition it was in. I touched up a minor scrape on the dash speaker with a sharpie. Is someone implying that I purposely scratched a very hard to reach part of my dashboard with the...
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    Buyer beware. Buying a CPO Tesla feels like a SCAM.

    The NEW used tesla buying program summed up in two videos... and
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    The Tesla Range Extending Battery Trailer

    Made from a Tesla battery pack.
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    Fixing a Tesla after 10 days under water...

    I suppose its been a while hasn't it?
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    Tesla front motor/drive unit removal

    next week
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    Tesla front motor/drive unit removal

    In case you wanted to see how its done by unprofessionals warning, adult/childish humor inside
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    Tesla 3rd row wasn't as safe as I thought...

    I tried it with both recirc on and off, was still blazing hot!
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    Tesla 3rd row wasn't as safe as I thought...

    In the summer the temperatures can get pretty damn high back there, the model S cooling struggles to keep things cool back there.
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    Fixing a Tesla after 10 days under water...

    plugging a flooded tesla in
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    Fixing a Tesla after 10 days under water...

    HOW ABOUT THAT INTERIOR?
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    Fixing a Tesla after 10 days under water...

    SO...... did the battery survive?
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    Fixing a Tesla after 10 days under water...

    Newest video. How much I paid. Next steps etc.
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    Fixing a Tesla after 10 days under water...

    I picked up this car from the flooding in Texas Found the old owner and he told me that the car spent 10 days in water like this. Watch my daughter and I make fools out of ourselves digging into this one! Whelp.... Here we go again...
  14. Btr_ftw

    Tesla 'Salvage/Rebuilt' title dissapointment!

    I’ve created one hell of an online presence and Tesla is definitely listening. They have actually taken action on a video about prior salvage safety that I made last week. I’m slowly moving the needle in the right direction and Tesla is changing a few things here and there when it comes to...
  15. Btr_ftw

    Tesla Model S Battery Modules F/S

    Price is for each module. Taken from a P85 (85kwh). Can be shipped to your local fastenal location on a pallet for around 75-175$ All function and are holding a charge as intended. Modules are currently sitting at 21.5V. Hooked up to my small solar array and I’ve seen them at 23.8 but because...
  16. Btr_ftw

    Repairing a Flooded Tesla Model S : HOW-TO

    follow up video to last weeks disaster
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    Salvaged Model 3 auction

    31k
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    First wrecked model 3 at auction sold for....

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    Disassembling/Rebuilding a Model S Video Series

    Here is my failed attempt at contactor replacement
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    Repairing a Flooded Tesla Model S : HOW-TO

    oh and here is some more suffering for ya!
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    Repairing a Flooded Tesla Model S : HOW-TO

    I already covered that one, all the best to the new owner!
  22. Btr_ftw

    Tesla: The real out of warranty costs

    I know this topic has been beaten to death but I used some examples from this forum and wanted to thank the contributing members. TL DW - its expensive, and buy the newest car you can afford. Preferably dual motor.
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    How to replace your Tesla door handle

    A failed door handle is a reality of life for a model S owner. Instead of paying Tesla, just DIY and save yourself hundreds!! Here is a step by step video.
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    HOW TO: Remove Tesla Model S Door handle and glass *VIDEO*

    That video is coming next week. You have to remove the chrome window trim to get access. Stay tuned
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    Disassembling/Rebuilding a Model S Video Series

    installing rear facing seats
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    Rear Facing Trunk Seat Retrofit

    HOW TO Video here...
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    HOW TO: Install 3rd row Jump seats for your miserable children...

    You can Install even if your children aren't miserable! been getting alot of verbal (and physical) demands for this video. So here you all go!
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    2014 P85 Gets a 2017 facelift using OEM parts

    I'll be doing this myself and making a video on it for everyone. everyone's input has been great
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    Rear Facing Trunk Seat Retrofit

    how to video on this coming soon BTW
  30. Btr_ftw

    While Teslas fail at "Cars and Coffee"

    yeah I did a video on this same thing. I'm a car guy through and through and quite frankly it was a different experience, however still pleasant
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    Power Steering falling apart

    Correct, Tesla will replace the entire assembly, the torque specs for those bolts are not available, only the bolts to remove the entire rack.
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    Headliner - can this be replaced? Regret not getting dark headliner

    once its on it wont come "loose" but if you do it while its still in the car its going to smell for a while. its not alot of work removing the headliner, its A B C pillars with the B pillars being the most challenging.
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    Headliner - can this be replaced? Regret not getting dark headliner

    Starting at 11:57. Mine came out perfect
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    Disassembling/Rebuilding a Model S Video Series

    Removing the Tesla battery pack in your backyard! More technical videos are coming. Soon I'll be pulling the front motor and all wiring harnesses from the car! Stay tuned
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    Attempting to Repair Front Collision Salvaged Tesla

    Glad you got the car running. however... how on earth did you test it one day and it was good and you tested it further and it was bad?
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    Attempting to Repair Front Collision Salvaged Tesla

    this is where the fun begins my friend
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    Attempting to Repair Front Collision Salvaged Tesla

    yeah the suggestions in this thread are putting you on the right track. I would personally try to get the insurance report from the insurance company to see what parts they would want you to replace. This can be done by finding out which insurance company totaled the car, give them vin# and...
  38. Btr_ftw

    Attempting to Repair Front Collision Salvaged Tesla

    Well well well... would ya look at that.
  39. Btr_ftw

    Disassembling/Rebuilding a Model S Video Series

    didnt get a shell as yet, Going to be posting more videos of Maeve progress soon. I recorded me removing her battery, front motor etc. good stuff coming
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    Disassembling/Rebuilding a Model S Video Series

    Actually WORKING on Maeve (removing drive unit)
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    Repairing a Flooded Tesla Model S : HOW-TO

    Actually WORKING on Maeve (removing drive unit)
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    Disassembling/Rebuilding a Model S Video Series

    Hey! Remember these! Second to last installment!
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    Repairing a Flooded Tesla Model S : HOW-TO

    Hey! Remember these! Second to last installment!
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    Repairing a Flooded Tesla Model S : HOW-TO

    ingineer has has waved his magic wand all over the car, you'll find out more in repairing a flooded model S episode 6 when I charge using 120V I usually hear the coolant pumps running as evidenced in my fire salvage video thanks for the kudos!
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    Repairing a Flooded Tesla Model S : HOW-TO

    Well, does it supercharge?!????
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    Disassembling/Rebuilding a Model S Video Series

    the moment you've all been waiting for. the final price breakdown! shoutout to my editor for putting the punchline in the thumbnail and putting an end to the clickbait!!! :D
  47. Btr_ftw

    Repairing a Flooded Tesla Model S : HOW-TO

    the moment you've all been waiting for. the final price breakdown! shoutout to my editor for putting the punchline in the thumbnail and putting an end to the clickbait!!! :D