NigelM
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That happens here? We've only been in the US for 4 years and I'd never heard of that happening anywhere except Germany (where we used to live and where my Z3 had a giant superman "S" carved into the hood one night :crying
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That happens here? We've only been in the US for 4 years and I'd never heard of that happening anywhere except Germany (where we used to live and where my Z3 had a giant superman "S" carved into the hood one night :crying
OK, here are some pictures. Excuse the junk, although we do have two cars (both electric!) in our two-car garage, which is better than average for California.
On the wall you see both the original-design Tesla HPC and a TAL inductive charger for our RAV4-EV and above them the smoke detector that is one of the features of the original HPC. The HPC cable is routed up to the rafter and is held in place with conduit clamps.
Here the see-saw is in the up position. Turns out it is a 2x8 rather than a 2x6 that I said before. You can see the hinges that attach it to the rafter. I used some old door hinges for this. Hanging down from the near end is the pull-cord.
With the see-saw pulled part way down, you can see that the HPC connector is held in place by a plastic-coated Y hook and the extra cord is looped over an old brass hook I had lying around. At the far end you can see the cast-iron weight that I selected and positioned to balance the weight of the cable. The cast-iron weight came from the base of a torchiere lamp.
This last shot shows the cable unfolded and plugged into the charging port on the car that sits right below where the cable comes down. The 25' cable is just the right length to run up along the rafter and down to the car.
S-2000 Roadster
#1244
Sorry for the off-topic, but you asked: Seattle is full of self-righteous socialists who don't understand that acting out on their envy is the same thing as vandalism, and in any case is not effective communication for improving society. Personally, I've seen many examples of such vandalism here over the last twenty years: non-fuel liquids poured in fuel tanks, permanent marker inscriptions, knives used on soft tops, eggs, etc. Someone recently explained that they moved to the Eastside thirty years ago because he witnessed dozens of nice cars all in a row being keyed in downtown Seattle near a dealership. But the behavior is isolated to certain neighborhoods even though it continues today. Florida is basically a red state though, so maybe you're sheltered?That happens here? We've only been in the US for 4 years and I'd never heard of that happening anywhere except Germany (where we used to live and where my Z3 had a giant superman "S" carved into the hood one night :crying
If you have an HPC, the best cord hanger is the one built into the right side of the unit. It comes off with a screwdriver and you can install it somewhere else in your garage, then the cord and charger connector hang perfectly. I installed mine on a cabinet door so it hangs right next to the charge port when the roadster is parked. Pic attached...
In the pic above, the HPC unit itself is way back in the far corner.
Wonder if Tesla could supply that hanger bracket separately for owners who don't have the HPC or don't want to remove the built-in hanger.
In the pic above, the HPC unit itself is way back in the far corner.
Wonder if Tesla could supply that hanger bracket separately for owners who don't have the HPC or don't want to remove the built-in hanger.
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S-2000 Roadster
#1244
Lot's of folks here are using bicycle hooks for the cable. I have a bike hanging from the bicycle hooks in my garage, but I eventually noticed that the seat (saddle) is just about right to drape the cord and plug for my charger. It's actually fairly close to the charging port on my Roadster, so I've developed the habit of hanging it there. This saves me from coiling the cable or sliding the cable along the garage floor every night. I've only dropped the plug once.
I guess this is bad news, since it means I'm using my bicycle less than my Roadster!
I guess this is bad news, since it means I'm using my bicycle less than my Roadster!
Tesla 940
Member
I installed a 50 amp outlet on top of one of the garage ties. The first picture shows the power cord attached and layed out over another tie to support the weight. The cord then drops down into the center of the garage.
I then simply lay the cord on the four-post lift and attach it to the car.
I then simply lay the cord on the four-post lift and attach it to the car.
W.Petefish
Active Member
Tesla 940
Member
Can you be more specific as to what I should be careful of or why I should be careful?
Tesla940,
could you tell me more about your car lift? How much space does it need? Cost?
I need more car space!!!
Tesla 940
Member
It is a Bendpak. I got it about 7 years ago so I don't know what current prices are.
When I was looking I noticed that many of the repair shops used Bendpak so that was a factor in my selection. There are many Brand Name lifts but I understand most are made in China - if that matters. Most "basic" lifts have 7,000 lb to 9,000 lb rating. That is 2 to 3 times that actual weight of the cars I store on them. The overall dimensions are all pretty much the same - a couple inches wider, longer, higher so probably not a concern. With all that said - I know some people have very strong opinions on good versus bad lifts. Do a Google search and you will find all kinds of brands and some can be twice the price of others - the higher priced ones claim USA Made - Not some China junk.
Some "options" include drive-up ramps, drip pans, jack stands, and casters (roll the lift around - with or without a car on it). Some are included others cost more. Drip pans can be obtained at the local auto parts store for $10 and can be made to fit - another option is to purchase some plywood and cut to size - a lot cheaper than the factory available pans.
One thing to consider - the one in the picture requires air pressure (about 20 psi) to release the safety locks. I have another brand at our other house and the safety locks are mechanically activitated (I can't remember the brand name at this time but if your interested I will be at the other house next week and can provide that information).
Finally, assembly - The heaviest piece is about 400 lbs, the next heaviest is probably 200 lbs, all the other pieces are probably 100lbs max. I was told it takes two people to assemble. I was able to assemble the last one by myself (OK, I needed my girlfriend to help lift one of the rather light but ackward sub-assemblies). I used a rolling hydralic jack and a couple pieces of 4x4. It took me about 6 hours.
Alot of choices in the $2,500 range.
Hope this helps.
W.Petefish
Active Member
Make sure that the locks are in place when doing that. There have been several reports of repair shops using similar lifts and storing cars under them during severe weather. They come back in the morning to find that the lift had bled pressure off and, for lack of a better term, crushed the car under the lift.
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