Today's Roadster Orphan

[dhrivnak]

Speaking of which, this is the first time ever that I've seen "0 Results" on autotrader.com

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It looks like #255 with R80 pack is for sale on eBay. 2008 Tesla Roadster | eBay

 

[OrangePaw Joe]

Accident reported.

 

[eHorses]

It looks like #255 with R80 pack is for sale on eBay. 2008 Tesla Roadster | eBay

@dhrivnak, is/was this yours? What’s up with the listing? Awesome car!

 

[dhrivnak]

@dhrivnak, is/was this yours? What’s up with the listing? Awesome car!

Yes and I am not sure what is up, but someone will be getting a great car.

 

[DeedWest]

Yes and I am not sure what is up, but someone will be getting a great car.

Bummer it’s already getting “flipped”. That car deserves a forever home.

 

[dhrivnak]

Bummer it’s already getting “flipped”. That car deserves a forever home.

I agree sir, and I hope it happens. At least now it is in CA closer to the critical mass of likely owners.

 

[pz1975]

Hi everyone,

I’m a long-time TSLA investor and Tesla owner (2013 S (sold), 2018 3 and 2020 Y), and I recently bought a 2010 Roadster. I live near Vancouver, BC and I will be getting it shipped to me from Ontario in early October.

First time owning a Roadster and this one has been very well looked after with upgrades and accessories (4 different roof options) - just wanted to introduce myself and I may have some questions and need advice once I get the car.

Do people take their Roadster to Tesla once per year for service check-ups?

Is there a specific forum or thread for Canadians with Roadsters? I looked but couldn’t find one. I don’t imagine there are many of us but I have seen an orange one around Vancouver a couple times in the past.

 

[TEG]

@Doug_G ^^^

 

[X.l.r.8]

Depends on how big tour tool kit is, if it’s what ever you can borrow from your neighbors then get friendly with the service center because you will be paying for their vacations. If you can follow instructions then the basic service involves cleaning the PEM. Unlike other Tesla products they house nearly all the components in one box. Keeping that cool is premium. So removing the PEM, cleaning the contact pins for the fans and making sure the dust and leaves are removed will save you money and sleepless nights. The charger, control unit and power modules are all housed in that air cooled box so treat that part well and you are good. As for Canadian Roadster clubs, would be a pretty poor attendance. I think there’s about 50 floating around the North.

 

[Doug_G]

Hi everyone,

I’m a long-time TSLA investor and Tesla owner (2013 S (sold), 2018 3 and 2020 Y), and I recently bought a 2010 Roadster. I live near Vancouver, BC and I will be getting it shipped to me from Ontario in early October.

First time owning a Roadster and this one has been very well looked after with upgrades and accessories (4 different roof options) - just wanted to introduce myself and I may have some questions and need advice once I get the car.

Do people take their Roadster to Tesla once per year for service check-ups?

Is there a specific forum or thread for Canadians with Roadsters? I looked but couldn’t find one. I don’t imagine there are many of us but I have seen an orange one around Vancouver a couple times in the past.

What's your VIN number? I used to own #919, though last I heard it was at a dealership in Quebec.

 

[X.l.r.8]

4 different roof options? Sounds like a certain blue one I am always envious of.

 

[pz1975]

What's your VIN number? I used to own #919, though last I heard it was at a dealership in Quebec.

It’s VIN 939.

 

[pz1975]

4 different roof options? Sounds like a certain blue one I am always envious of.

Yes it must be that one - it is blue.

 

[Doug_G]

It’s VIN 939.

Oh... I've "met" that Roadster before! It used to belong to @djp

 

[pz1975]

Depends on how big tour tool kit is, if it’s what ever you can borrow from your neighbors then get friendly with the service center because you will be paying for their vacations. If you can follow instructions then the basic service involves cleaning the PEM. Unlike other Tesla products they house nearly all the components in one box. Keeping that cool is premium. So removing the PEM, cleaning the contact pins for the fans and making sure the dust and leaves are removed will save you money and sleepless nights. The charger, control unit and power modules are all housed in that air cooled box so treat that part well and you are good. As for Canadian Roadster clubs, would be a pretty poor attendance. I think there’s about 50 floating around the North.

Thanks for the info. Is there a website or place here that gives detailed instructions for how to do this?

 

[im4uttx]

Thanks for the info. Is there a website or place here that gives detailed instructions for how to do this?

If you're talking about PEM cleaning, there are probably several threads here. One is this:
DIY: Roadster 2.5 PEM cleaning - step by step

 

[TEG]

Yes it must be that one - it is blue.

This one? :

 

[djp]

Congrats @pz1975, great to hear that 939 has a new home! The car is perfect for twisty mountain roads, I'm sure you'll love driving it as much as I did. Feel free to send me a direct message if there's anything you'd like to know.

 

[pz1975]

This one? :
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I won’t get the car until early October but that looks like the pictures I have.

 

[Carbuilder]

Yes, that's the one. It was with me for the last year and a half, but time to move on. djp took excellent care of it, and I continued that. Nice that the car is staying in Canada.