Roadster - new options

[W.Petefish]

4.6.4: Xenon HID current sense upgrade.

So, are we going to be looking at 4.7.0 soon?

[smoothoperator]

bravo tesla...now if they could certify some aftermarket nav head units (which will not void the warranty) so that we can replace the horrible Alpine unit, I would be in heaven! (also please create a permanent J1772 solution)

[W.Petefish]

Even more than all of the above though is I want the new Model S 2.0 socket in my Roadster.

+1 on that. I also hope that they make the upgrade able to support DC fast charging.

[SByer]

+1 on that. I also hope that they make the upgrade able to support DC fast charging.

Can't do that; the battery pack and supporting systems just aren't built to take it.

I'm already trying to figure out how to afford all the currently available upgrades I want.


- I really want replacement rotors that don't suffer from rust and the resulting rust stick. I'd also want replacement rotors that were made of a black or gunmetal colored material to go with the wheels, but I know that's highly unlikely.

- I want CF replacements for the tail light surrounds. It's the one place where the plastic sticks out annoyingly.

- Yup, I want a socket replacement. I have no idea what I'd do with the way-too-much I have invested in Tesla machined plugs (burnish them up as bookends or paperweights?) at ~$650/pop (est), but screw it.

- I really want yellow blinkers in back.

[frequencydip]

I had a good talk with the new VP of Worldwide Service, Joost de Vries. Joost has has over 20 years of experience in automotive service & joined Tesla about 3 months ago. He will be based in Fremont, at the factory, and is busy staffing up to provide 'the same level of customer service to new Tesla customers that Roadster owners have come to expect'. Good guy, I liked him.

A few things that should be of interest to current Roadster owners:

• The Model S iPhone app for monitoring car information will be available to Roadster owners sometime this summer. I saw it running on Joost's phone, they're testing now. If you will have more than one Tesla vehicle in your garage, you should be able to monitor all with one app.
• Brakes. There will be a brake system upgrade available.
• Stockpiling of parts. Joost has been buying up many of the salvage Roadsters & also has new parts 'enough for 15 years or so'.
• Extended Warranty to be offered to current owners who didn't purchase.
• Certified Used Roadster program -this will allow new buyers of Roadsters to also get a warranty for their used Roadster.
• There should be some news on battery replacement options soon.

He told me several times that he is committed to making sure Roadster owners continue to have exciting choices going forward. I, for one, was really glad to hear we weren't becoming 'old news'.

This is all exciting to hear!
I concur on the battery costs and specs it's my biggest fear for the car right now. (other concern is overheating motor when agressive driving or summer heat)
Hope they can give details on the connector as well, we do want to get an S so interoperability would be nice.
Brake upgrades, excellent hopefully aluminum rotors to reduce weight and improved calipers.
I would be very likely to take the extended warranty if us sig 100 owners are eligible for another year.

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I concur on the battery costs and specs it's my biggest fear for the car right now. (other concern is overheating motor when agressive driving or summer heat)....

The motor will not overheat but if you push the car it will safely slow you down to reasonable speeds till it cools. 2.0+ have better cooling.

[dpeilow]

So Tesla is building an OVMS...

Seams like if you want to get them to do something, spending a few thousand making your own aftermarket version first is the way to do it!

[frequencydip]

The motor will not overheat but if you push the car it will safely slow you down to reasonable speeds till it cools. 2.0+ have better cooling.

Isn't that the definition of overheating – the motor gets too hot, reduces power output until normal operating temperature returns.

[Doug_G]

Isn't that the definition of overheating – the motor gets too hot, reduces power output until normal operating temperature returns.

"Overheat" suggests "damage". "Too hot" -> "reduce power output" -> "safe operation".

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"Overheat" suggests "damage". "Too hot" -> "reduce power output" -> "safe operation".

When my Fiat Spyder would overheat (big surprise) the car would come to a stop on the side of the road in a plume of steam and oily smoke. Totally inoperable. Often needing labor to replace new parts like head gasket and block plugs, then new oil, and coolant.

An EV is smart enough to say," I'm slowing you down to reasonable driving speeds until I'm cooled off."