smatthew
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It's pretty easy. Kinda nerve wracking to pull the console side panels off, but the car really is a "insert tab A into slot B" kinda construction ;-}
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Well, now that we've got official connectors - are there people on here that would be interested in ordering a premade adapter from the USA? Trying to figure out how many to order....
Yikes. I was thinking something like $10 an adapter?
Depends on how much you value your time, really.
I ordered parts for 12, so you're the last one for this order...... Parts arrive tomorrow and assembly should go quickly. People in the Bay Area could definitely pickup this week/weekend.Not sure if you are doing a 2nd batch of orders but I would be interested in getting 2. I could come pick them up since I am in the bay area too.
Sweet. I'm around just let me know.I ordered parts for 12, so you're the last one for this order...... Parts arrive tomorrow and assembly should go quickly. People in the Bay Area could definitely pickup this week/weekend.
I ordered parts for 12, so you're the last one for this order...... Parts arrive tomorrow and assembly should go quickly. People in the Bay Area could definitely pickup this week/weekend.
I'm fairly certain there will be a second batch ;-} Already have a couple people signed up.
I wondered if there is a way for us to help simplify some of the logistics involved. Would it help you to receive a PM with contact and address information as a csv ?Update - the new connectors are quite nice. Unfortunately my crimp tool for these style connectors is missing so a new one arrives on Monday. I fudged one together for myself using the not-quite-right crimper... and while I'll definitely use it on my car, it's not something I would feel comfortable selling.
Once I get the right crimper, I should be able to assemble this batch in an hour or two.
I'm no where near a service center. Has anybody been able to receive the parts via mail or Tesla Ranger ?I just put together my parts list, and sent it to them. A few days later it was there for me!
First batch: I'll message people with a google form asking for email and delivery location.I wondered if there is a way for us to help simplify some of the logistics involved. Would it help you to receive a PM with contact and address information as a csv ?
What gauge wire did you use?This.
It took me about 90 minutes to make my two adapters. Even if with practice I was able to cut the time in half, I would want to charge a lot more than $10 if I was trying to make a profit selling them on eBay.
$10 is the cover the cost of parts price.
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NOTE: I haven't confirmed this works yet. I don't suggest using this photograph as a reference the the proper way to assemble it.
Did you come up with a reasonable price or are you gonna Tesla tax us? Also local pick up! I'm ready!First batch: I'll message people with a google form asking for email and delivery location.
2nd batch: Possibly Etsy store. We'll see.
As for shipping parts - someone should find that out. I'm totally fine with helping people out who aren't near a service center if Tesla refuses to ship, i.e. buying and shipping to you, but I would need your VIN. I've heard stories about VINs getting blocked because they were used to buy too many parts, so I can't just buy parts on my VIN.
I have heard that Rangers can deliver parts if you live in the middle of no-where.
What gauge wire did you use?
I tried to call my nearest service center (in El Paso, TX) and could not get through but was routed to the National Tesla line. That was probably a good thing, since the rep spoke with El Paso and was given these instructions for me to follow:As for shipping parts - someone should find that out.
Found my crimper - it's not perfect, but I used it to make one for my car using 22awg. Waiting on 20awg, and the correct crimper. Stupid Amazon says "Want it in two days?" So you place your order. Then you get an email "Sucker! You thought you were getting it on Monday? Wait until Friday b****." I was really shocked at their language. j/k.What gauge wire did you use?
First batch - $10/adapter + shipping + handling + TeslaTax ;-}Did you come up with a reasonable price or are you gonna Tesla tax us? Also local pick up! I'm ready!
I'm not comfortable selling someone an adapter that was soldered. It introduces a number of failure modes that I don't want to have to support. I'd use it myself though ;-}Like smatthew I didn't have the proper crimping tools, so I just used needle nosed pliers to fold the tabs around the wire, and then used solder to secure the wire to the pin. I am pretty confident that the solder is at least as strong (both physically and electrically) as a crimp would be, especially since I'm not using the correct wire size. So I'm happy with that part and am not going to hunt down crimping tools.
Yup!Question: Am I right to order the entire rear assembly that includes the vents as well as the USB-C piece ?
I provided part #
M3, CONSOLE, REAR AIR VENT PAN ASY, PREM Part #: 1111072-00-E
I tried to call my nearest service center (in El Paso, TX) and could not get through but was routed to the National Tesla line. That was probably a good thing, since the rep spoke with El Paso and was given these instructions for me to follow:
[email protected]
And ask for parts to be shipped. They are supposed to get back to me.
First batch - $10/adapter + shipping + handling + TeslaTax ;-}
Handling and TeslaTax are waived if you placed a reservation!