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Material of drive unit casing

Discussion in 'Model S' started by Chop110, Oct 7, 2018.

  1. Chop110

    Chop110 Member

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    Does anyone know what the casing material is on the drive unit? I am too lazy to remove the cladding and see if a magnet sticks. I am speculating it is a steel alloy.
     
  2. Ande

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    Why would you guess on steel ?
    That would be rather surprising.
     
  3. Yaro

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    It's aluminum.
     
  4. Chop110

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    Thanks!
     
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    What are you trying to do?
     

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