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See attached photos. I’ve got fairly low profile surfboard pads on my Model S 2013 roof rack bars. How much would you guesstimate the roof rack alone, then the roof rack plus those pads add to my energy usage?

I know I’m the one with this setup and so I should be able to test it, but I no longer have the keys for the roof rack so I can’t take it off. And those pads are surprisingly tough to take on and off as well.

Mainly wondering what your guesstimates might be. Thanks!
 

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Check with local locksmith to see if they can pick the locks to remove them.
If you want to keep, they look like Tesla's, so open a new service ticket indicating that you've lost the keys, requesting a new set. If there is a serial number ir number on the lock, be sure to give it.

But a drive-by on a locksmith may give you a quick set of options. They may even be able to make the keys.

Keys for items like this are not really secure, they are just designed to slow thieves down.