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Roadster 3.0
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Tesla 940
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I was at the Torrance SC this morning and there were at least 5 Roadsters behind the fence. The Service Manager stated they were all waiting for 3.0 battery upgrade.
Presuming that only one car would be upgraded at a time, why would the other owners later in sequence allow their cars to sit at the SC? This gets back to the "why own the car but not drive it" thread.
Tesla 940
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UPDATE - when I was at the Torrance SC this am to pick up my car - I got a better look at the parking lot - there were 11 Roadsters waiting for battery 3.0. The Service Manager said that Torrance (and Costa Mesa) does all the battery upgrades, however, several of these cars have been sitting there for months. Can't imagine just letting a car like that sit outside - even So Cal.
That is very odd. As others have noted, why would so many owners give up their car for weeks and just let it sit waiting...
My car was at the Palo Alto Service Center for a few days to get its 3.0 battery, and that was too long!
Tesla 940
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The Service Rep specifically stated they were all there for battery 3.0s - didn't say anything about other types of service. On Thursday late afternoon I got a call from the Service Dept saying my car would be ready 1st thing Friday morning - the car spent the night there - wasn't really happy about that but I didn't ask why. Some of those Roadsters had enough dirt on them to appear they have been there a while.
Botbldr45
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Wow......992 is on the list for 3.0 conversion. I hope it doesn't have to go to Torrence for the work. But then again I'll bet they are getting pretty good at completing the process.
I have asked before on this thread about 3.0 conversion in AZ but didn't find the response. Soooooo..... Anybody get one done in Scottsdale or Mesa (if it's open)??
I have asked before on this thread about 3.0 conversion in AZ but didn't find the response. Soooooo..... Anybody get one done in Scottsdale or Mesa (if it's open)??
DrTaras
R254->R725->S->X->M3->M3P-->R2020?
bonnie
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Hah. I've done that, too, after massive elevation decrease.
Botbldr45
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I did that dropping 2000ft down Oak Creek Canyon north of Sedona. Kathy's MS 85 showed 999 rated miles after quick trip down canyon! HaHaHa wouldn't it be nice.........
I've seen 999 on long downhill runs as well. And then it drops to under 100 after just 15 minutes or real world driving...
In shop Oct 6, called Monday about status - they had to drain the battery and that would take some time, maybe ready on Friday. Its Sunday after and no call yet. Anyone ever hear of req for battery to be discharged? (Wouldn't it be a good idea to tell owner weeks before it comes in to keep charge down so time in shop decreased? ) Will call again and see whats up.
wiztecy
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Either they feel safer removing the battery when its fully discharged or Tesla is just going to scrap the old sheets/cells and recycle the materials. I'd think they'd evaluate the old sheets and make those available for the legacy packs. You should inquire why they're doing that. Would be nice if they captured that stored energy and used it rather than lose it which I'm sure the latter they're doing.
They did tell me beforehand, and I did deliver the car to the SC with a low charge level, yet they still used that excuse for delay.
DrTaras
R254->R725->S->X->M3->M3P-->R2020?
Hmmm, looks like I'm not alone BUT mine was stationary while charging at a CHAdeMO near sea-level!
Hah. I've done that, too, after massive elevation decrease.
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