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Found the roadster in Malibu!...oh and it was BROKEN
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- Roadster 2020
stevejust
T E S L A x (≡)
Man, I expected to wake up to a bunch of speculation about what happened here, and I have to say, "I am disappoint[ ]."
Do we have an overheated battery? Is it going to turn out that much like the original Roadster was too powerful for the two-speed transmission they tried to use, the new Roadster is too powerful for even the reduction gear? Was this a software glitch?
What would the significance of the wheel chock be? Without it, would the second gen Roadster be rolling down the hill?
I wanted to see some rampant speculation -- but -- woke up to nothing.
Do we have an overheated battery? Is it going to turn out that much like the original Roadster was too powerful for the two-speed transmission they tried to use, the new Roadster is too powerful for even the reduction gear? Was this a software glitch?
What would the significance of the wheel chock be? Without it, would the second gen Roadster be rolling down the hill?
I wanted to see some rampant speculation -- but -- woke up to nothing.
I'm pretty sure the prototype has no parking brake. If you watch the video on the Tesla site, you can see a wood block behind the rear driver's side tire.
Sorry to see this happen. Waiting for the inevitable Seeking Alpha stories “Tesla’s New Roadster Breaks Down, Company on the Edge Of Bankruptcy”.
This is still a prototype and gives them an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and thus deliver a better car in the end.
My guess is no. It is common practice for experienced drivers in that situation to turn the wheels towards the curb. If the car starts to move, it moves toward the side of road.
And they didn't just back the car up and park it.
Granted it could have seized a drive motor.
The wheel dollies were a curious choice. I'd have used a floor jack personally. It is far less likely to get away from you. I move cars with both, but when the ground is not flat, it's the floor jack that's used.
I think it’s great that Tesla is releasing images of the new Roadster with Franz at the wheel. I’m sure he is very proud of the latest design from his team. He deserves the exposure!
dhanson865
Well-Known Member
Give it to me in Blue and I'd love every bit of it. Stunningly beautiful car, that is 10x my price range.
Answering my own question. If it's similar to the Model S:
Is Model Steering fully electronic or is there a steering shaft?
I absolutely love this car. And yes, total agreement about the color, really fabulous deep color, more jewel toned. Great pics of Franz in all, press photo--really nice shot--and street photos, although I'm sure he wasn't pleased to be stuck there and someone getting photos of it. Ah, the fun of prototypes.
shrspeedblade
Rideshare Monkey
If you squint really hard, you can just make out Mr Murphy tagging along in one of those little rear passenger seats!
Only if you get the option that says "Genuine Wood accessories".
The dollies are the "4 Wheel Steering" option.
Xenoilphobe
Well-Known Member
microswitch in door handle failed and he couldn't get out. 
(actually that only affects the entrance)
DAMN I want that freaking car!!!!!
I hope they get it on the road sooner, so i can get a $100K one two years after release. 2022 at the earliest.
(actually that only affects the entrance)DAMN I want that freaking car!!!!!
I hope they get it on the road sooner, so i can get a $100K one two years after release. 2022 at the earliest.
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Xenoilphobe
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Actually, I think he is listening to the phone prompts: " Welcome to Tesla Service, press 1 for Spanish, Press 2 for Portuguese................ Press 99 to hear these prompts again"
