Trailer hitch receiver headed straight toward my left eye at approximately 75 mph. Showered with glass but okay.
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Did Model X Windshield Save My Life?
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Tam
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Were you able to get the license number?
Model X has a big windshield so it may cost more than $1,000 for replacement.
NoSoup4U!
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Puddles
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Have you gotten the stain out of your shorts yet?
Puddles
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Model 3 has a smaller windshield and costs $1300! I can only imagine what it will be for an X.
XHabjab
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Lhshockey24
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AMPd
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Those, along with the windshield will need to be replaced.
Glad you’re ok op!
The hitch was not actually traveling at 75 mph relative to your car. You and the hitch were both going the same speed when it fell off. It slowed down due to friction with the ground and the air, but its relative speed with respect to your car was probably 20-40 mph (a very rough guess).
mal_tsla
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the different size and curvature is what makes it special. Making a small flat windshield is a lot easier than a giant curved one.
Save your life? Maybe!
Getting struck by a 2-3 pound object in your noggin traveling even at 10 mph would cause serious damage and a subsequent loss of control - a cascade of unfortunate events.
Fortunately, it’s only glass and didn’t hit straight on.
Talked to a Model S driver in South Lake Tahoe about a month or two ago (Red Sox fan, as per his license plate) and he said his windshield was going to cost him $997. I was admiring the color of his car (and comparing against the Model X right next to his, both charging) when he came by.
So I think that costs vary depending on State, make, model and year.
Getting struck by a 2-3 pound object in your noggin traveling even at 10 mph would cause serious damage and a subsequent loss of control - a cascade of unfortunate events.
Fortunately, it’s only glass and didn’t hit straight on.
Talked to a Model S driver in South Lake Tahoe about a month or two ago (Red Sox fan, as per his license plate) and he said his windshield was going to cost him $997. I was admiring the color of his car (and comparing against the Model X right next to his, both charging) when he came by.
So I think that costs vary depending on State, make, model and year.
Does no one have insurance? I just had my front roof panel replaced @ tesla in Burlingame, CA (rock hit and cracked it) the $1200 repair cost me the $100 deductible. Same deductible as when my rear driver quarter window was broken by thieves finding out nothing was in my trunk.
