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Hi - my problem with the P100 is that an unsolicited intervention in the form of an over the air software update has effectively prevented me from using the car, it was working when I bought it, it was working for over a year until this software update. I did not ask for the update and could...

Hi - sorry I didn't update on this or the other vehicles, I didn't realise it had been two and a half years since I bought this project ! The good news is I have been driving it around for almost two and a half years, most of the damage was bolt on suspension or panel work with only the bonnet...

I've only just discovered the Premium car levy of £320 p.a has been scrapped. With two cars running until October I am now SORNing these and will apply to Tax these for free after a few days. Hope everyone else is doing this as I only found out about the end of Premium car levy for EV's when I...

I've only just discovered the Premium car levy of £320 p.a has been scrapped. With two cars running until October I am now SORNing these and will apply to Tax these for free after a few days. Hope everyone else is doing this as I only found out about the end of Premium car levy for EV's when I...

Photos - OK here's the latest Model X 'project' as it arrived, it seems Tesla's always have near side front suspension damage ! With so many parts still on order and work to do on the P100D I swapped over the missing wiper assy and arms, I will be tacking the front wings, drivers door...

Hi I've been pretty busy as the Model S now has a replacement tailgate ( bought for £600 fully trimmed with glass) , the rear end boot floor damage has been beaten out using templates from my friends recently purchased P85. He also has a slightly damaged/dented tailgage and has bought a mint...

Hi - I've just bought a Model S 70D Dec 2015 with rear end damage so will be off to Manchester next week - how did you get on ? where they helpful?

Update - Model S 70D just bought ! I must be a Tesla convert - I saw a cat 'S' salvage advertised locally and have ended up buying it ! Mind you this one is a 'minter' compared to the Model X - it has four wheels ! Another bonus is that the damage is all tailgate and rear boot panel so the car...

Hi - I'm back ! The parts are trickling through from my friend in Poland and I've been busy with my day job but hoping to get the P100d progressing this week after a few weeks gap. Firstly we did a test on some of the broken alloy pieces from the front suspension turrets - Teslas have...

Thanks J1mbo - I remember Top Gear doing that at a restaurant and moving Hamsters' car around the corner - can't believe such a crap system not updated - perhaps create an 'app' which diverts the full 400v 100Kw from main battery unit to drivers Nuts once 'Vehicle Being Stolen' button pressed ...

RAM-eh - I'm sure she's not going to thank me, for thanking her, for stuffing it into a bloody great tree ! Are you Canadians that forward? I'm still composing my 'diplomatic' approach letter to see if she still has the spare fob. I'm not going to mention the loosened off steering rod end...

Ok - I have a fair sized package go Tesla parts on my way from Poland - due in on Friday , hopefully this will get me a long way towards mobile. I can't quite understand how those Polish salvage guys set their prices though as some of the plastic trim and parts e.g underpan can be £200 and a...

Thanks Icer - it's an E-Type convertible and a DeLorean that my other acquaintance in London is in the process of making electric, oh yes we've been seeing quite a few V8 engined E-Types returning and it made a lot of sense for practical terms and economic repairs. I even bought a DUKW which had...

MXWing - Thats a No No on the Nomenclature ! In England you 'drop a bollock' when you make a total mess up of something e.g. the guys on Hawaii in December 1941 who saw 'clouds of dots' heading towards them on their screen and decided this crumby British RADAR thing must be faulty. Or the...

Yippee ! We're getting a few more Tesla parts in the UK breakers now, I've just put Culverwood onto a complete with glass undamaged Model S tailgate at one Tenth of the price Tesla UK have quoted him ! Surprised they didn't total the car - big job fixing a dent in a tailgate ! For my vehicle...

Thanks Drewflux - I will investigate the pair of black plastic things - one attached to either side of the front crossmember. I'd been thought this was a temperature thermistor until I found the second one and realised it was positioned symmetrically to its twin, on a good surface for detecting...

I mentioned my trailer plan earlier in this thread and now the subject of power consumed per mile comes up - I suppose the drag of a large but light weight trailer is worse than the weight of a more aerodynamic, small but heavy generator? At least when the heavy load gets up to cruising speed...

Thanks for the Hughes info - I will check out his project further this evening. I've a friend half a mile from me who's a Model S in similar condition so it will be interesting to see if it can be salvaged from 'The Grim ( parts ) Reaper' with the same set up. He's already bought the mechanical...

Progress - main batteries 35% charged, doors closed, drive and reverse working. The airbag reconditioners have advised me they can refill and reset the airbags/seat belt tensioners and supply a reset control unit for reasonable money. Only problem is where someone has cut out the steering...

Hitch basket or HHGTG basket Mr. Beeblebrox ? What's wrong with a small trailer - I'm planning to tow a 12kw deisel generator behind mine - for those longer trips into Scotland - no Superchargers in the Highlands !

Hi Jaguar36 - why Jaguar36??? I'm getting my threads twisted here - appologies. Just replied to Joshib about alloys in cars. I think there are probably 3 or 4 Tesla approved body repair shops in the UK, over here they sell new cars from shopping malls and not the showrooms with attached...

Thanks Joshib - I've enough on with the E-Type bodyshell backlog , plus we've been doing these and the MG T-series for 30 years now and finally got the hang of it. More manufacturers are producing ali cars these days starting with Jaguar so the repair techniques and problems are probably not...

Thanks J1mbo - the car is all aluminium (except for whats plastic) on the body and chasis side. What's more it's in a fully work hardened state which means you cannot reform or straighten it , unless there's a surface scratch or dent to be filled it's going to need a replacement every time. As...

Ok thanks for that - my brother has just bought a new Model S P100 but I haven't told him about my buying this wreck so i don't like to quiz him too much - element of surprise . I had spotted the on screen manual. I'd better engage 'polite mode' and start that letter. Thanks

Tesla GB - Hmmm. I think I will cross that obstacle when I have at least four wheels on the car. As for the lead are these included with all cars or an extra item? she may not have bought one if near a supercharger.

Hi Drewflux - thanks for that - I had thought something like that and the 21W bulb across it's larger terminals has enabled it temporarily to allow charging whilst limitting current in case there's shorting issues. Judging by the size of the two wires it bridges there isn't a lot of power...

Hi Jayson - since you asked Karen was the previous owner - I will be deleting her details and changing the name once I've worked out how. One note - if you do have an accident in your Tesla then make sure you erase all your personal info and addresses as well as SatNav trip info , obviously her...

The last concern was charging of any type as the HV battery was down to 1% after a very short running of the motors (5 mins) so I was relieved when my friend returned the granny flex and it plugged straight in once the charging port opened . I had been listening for a second click when pressing...

Warning - if you've only 3 wheels on your Model X and its sat in your factory AND you think " This is Too quiet to really be running or driving" then DON'T hit the accelerator ! it may go nowhere ,you may have only tapped the throttle but you do 0 to 64 MPH in 0.3 seconds and braking does...

Thankyou lymex2018 for the wiring diagram - that makes sense as all the reponder loop/isolator circuit is like an emergency stop line on a machine or conveyor belt , they are switches in series so all have to be closed to make the circuit and enable the system. Have you anything showing the Pyro...

Here are photos of the Falcon door manual release wires and the red straps for the Frunk - which allow external access to the Frunk "Sod the Kids - let's save the luggage" ? Thanks 1208 and Jays200 spurred into action this morning by your comments I got to work early and ... IT Lives ...

OK - some progress today - I've managed to get three of the four doors opening and closing , and also found the little bicycle brake inner cable thing which lurks beneath the door loudspeaker panel - the thing you pull to manually open the Falcon door ! Though finding this in a darkened...

In checking the fuses F125 has blown - 10A one, I'm just going to swap it for a new one and see if it blows again. I have no paperwork or manual so dont know what this one controls. What's the pyro fuse actually do - it only appears to have two small guage wires connected to it and the two...

Ok I've plugged the brake line and refilled the fluid reservoir so at least the brake system light is off. I've tried again to get it to charge but its not engaging the solenoids/contactors - does anyone know if the airbag module has to be replaced and reset before anything is enabled - am I on...

That was never a problem in the UK with the V12 - it never gets as hot and sunny as San Diego ! The V12 bonnet (hood) is the same overall size but with larger radiator inlet then the series ones ( 3.8 and 4.2 engines ) so always limited cooling. I'm going to post photo's as I progress and...

Here's an idea of the damage - first from the salvage website, second in my workshop with fender removed. ;

Good morning - thanks Sandiegodoug, Rocketshipp85,Tiger and MXWing - I wasn't sure I'd posted this correctly. A good Model X P100D goes for £85 to £90 thousand pounds, I paid £33 thousand plus auction fees and delivery. It's got 10,200 miles on the clock and is a March 2017 registration so all...

Hi to all at Teslamotorsclub. I've been reading posts on here about the Model X and members' problems getting any help or parts from Tesla with salvage vehicles ever since I bought a category 'S' ( UK term for structurally damaged repairable ) P100D a couple of weeks ago. Yes I know - I should...