Attempting to Repair Front Collision Salvaged Tesla

[albatore]

great info so far, thank you Desoukya for sharing your progress.... I am looking forward to see if the car charges at least on the 110v. keep us posted of the progress

 

[desoukya]

OH, my bad! I missed the part where it was someone servicing them. I read it as someone on e-bay selling a resetting tool. Awesome savings!

Sorry, I could have clarified that better. It's a pretty cool service though and they have a 24/hour turnaround time.

Seat Belt Repair & Airbag Reset - Safety Restore

Oh sweet, it seems they also do an SRS Airbag module reset for only $50!

 

[desoukya]

great info so far, thank you Desoukya for sharing your progress.... I am looking forward to see if the car charges at least on the 110v. keep us posted of the progress

It's been fun! I'll definitely keep you posted. Hopefully I can try charging it tonight!!

 

[albatore]

It's been fun! I'll definitely keep you posted. Hopefully I can try charging it tonight!!

so charging ?

 

[desoukya]

I unboxed the wall charger; however, it requires at least 240v input. Hopefully I can get the outlet installed in my garage within the next week or two.

In the meantime, the used hood was delivered yesterday so I installed it. I also removed the front bumper.

The driver side fender is not aligning well. But I'll look into it when it's time to install the front bumper/headlight.

 

[CuriousG]

The seat belts lock up after an accident. However, they can be repaired so the lock is released and thus reusable.


I don't recall the exact version number, but it was the "Easy entry for drivers" update.

I don't even have that update yet. I guess it's safe to say that the car hasn't been blacklisted - yet.

 

[desoukya]

I don't even have that update yet. I guess it's safe to say that the car hasn't been blacklisted - yet.

I hope it stays that way

 

[demundus]

A used hood huh? Was it flexed AT ALL? It will never align properly with the fender, you'll have rub every time you open it. I close a screwdriver in my hood and it ruined it. They are like paper... can you tell im mad? LOL

edit: and jealous (if it does actually fit)

 

[JRP3]

You could always go with carbon fiber 2012-2015 Tesla Model S Oem Style Carbon Fiber Hood Vis Racing Sports Inc.

There might be cheaper options but that's the first one I found.

 

[desoukya]

You could always go with carbon fiber 2012-2015 Tesla Model S Oem Style Carbon Fiber Hood Vis Racing Sports Inc.

There might be cheaper options but that's the first one I found.

$2241 is quite pricey! I got the used hood for $290 on ebay lol

 

[desoukya]

A used hood huh? Was it flexed AT ALL? It will never align properly with the fender, you'll have rub every time you open it. I close a screwdriver in my hood and it ruined it. They are like paper... can you tell im mad? LOL

edit: and jealous (if it does actually fit)

A screwdriver!? Oh no, I would be upset, too! I'm going to try my best to align it though; I'll keep you posted.

 

[JRP3]

$2241 is quite pricey! I got the used hood for $290 on ebay lol

But you don't seem happy with what you got.

 

[demundus]

A screwdriver!? Oh no, I would be upset, too! I'm going to try my best to align it though; I'll keep you posted.

My thing is, after looking at maybe 100+ hoods on ebay... I could never be sure if they were flexed or bent in anyway. A little screwdrive flexed my hood and effectively ruined it... how do I think any hood on any Tesla would hold up in a collision? I'm extremely skeptical.

 

[desoukya]

Thanks for sharing the link @JRP3

But you don't seem happy with what you got.

On the contrary, I'm very pleased! Yes, the slight fender misalignment sucks, but it's probably because of the fender and not so much the hood (I presume). Also, the fact I found a hood matching the car's discontinued color is great. But do I wish the hood was in better condition? Of course! Although, not enough to justify paying a few grand for a new one.

I will most likely take the car to a bodyshop when everything is installed so they can touch-up the bodywork and paint.

 

[demundus]

Thanks for sharing the link @JRP3



On the contrary, I'm very pleased! Yes, the slight fender misalignment sucks, but it's probably because of the fender and not so much the hood (I presume). Also, the fact I found a hood matching the car's discontinued color is great. But do I wish the hood was in better condition? Of course! Although, not enough to justify paying a few grand for a new one.

I will most likely take the car to a bodyshop when everything is installed so they can touch-up the bodywork and paint.

FYI a new hood is only 1200 shipped to your door, primed and unpainted. Incase this one doesnt pan out.

 

[jjh1234]

@desoukya , any word on charging? I'm rooting for you!!

 

[desoukya]

Thanks @jjh1234!! I hope to install the wall charger within a week or two; we'll see what happens!!

 

[jjh1234]

Thanks @jjh1234!! I hope to install the wall charger within a week or two; we'll see what happens!!

You've got more patience than I do! I'd be installing it tonight! lol

 

[MP3Mike]

Or making a trip to a Supercharger to see that that portion works.

 

[desoukya]

Or making a trip to a Supercharger to see that that portion works.

I have a supercharger literally a couple miles away...let's just say I keep trying to convince myself to wait until it's roadworthy..we'll see how that works out.