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At least those three are under covers. I hope it’s Tesla’s intention to not part-out those cars and restore them. IMO, it would be the smart play to promote longterm support for their future product line. Otherwise, other than social media influencers, no one will want to step up to make a 6...

Thanks for sharing! I’m not sure if it’s accurate to say that they’ve never been “titled” as a reason for value. There are cars with less miles for sure and the for sale ad for the 1-of-1 last roadster, vin 2500, also stated it was “never registered”...

Bummer, but it would seem like a fun trip to travel down the coast with the top off. Have you consider charging at campgrounds with RV hookups? You can use a mobile OG roadster 220v or a current mobile 220v NACS with the Can Sr? Good luck and Happy Travels!

I assume you’re looking at the carsandbids.com listing. It’s a gen 2 r80 pack. So, it should not have any problems since it’s still under warranty. I’m not sure what mode it was driven and video in; but, there are 3 drive mode settings in a sport roadster with varying KW output. That car has...

Henry, can you please post these instructions🙏

Thanks for sharing! Is this the best DIY plug and play option for 2.x roadsters that does not require modification of connectors or change/update to firmware from Tesla? Will these also work for 1.5 roadsters?

All zero emission miles😜

David, awesome pic of #869 and write up. There’s a thread under “roadster technical” that I found useful when I did my 12v. https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/12v-battery-time-sigh.212882/ I decided to go with a lithium 12v instead of the OEM. It’s holding up well. I would be curious to...

I concur with you! I saw this up for sale in Japan a few years back and I came to the same conclusion after some research. Hence, this listing is for Tesla Roadster fans “across the pond”!

For fans across the pond, here’s a gorgeous fully loaded RHD VO 2011 Tesla Roadster Sport up for auction in UK. https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2011-tesla-roadster-sport-1 Details: This Tesla Roadster Sport is a vibrant Very Orange example of the rare all-electric sports car, based on the...

2008 Signature Green Tesla Roadster next to Tzero in The Vault at Peterson Automotive Museum, circa 10/2023.

Nice! Is that signature green or British racing green?

Hi Gents! The senior team, Rich, Chad, Chris…, at EG are first class acts. They let their work do the talking. I’ve been happy with their work on all my Teslas. They’re also fun to hangout with at EV events! FOS 2022: Tesla Roadster next to Rich Rebuild’s ICE swabbed Tesla MS. SEMA show...

From reviewing the records and listing, I think the owner wanted everything perfect for their car(s). The HID headlights and R80 upgrade were requested and not done as a result of problems. Annual PMs, TPMS, brake and coolant flash were all done timely regardless of miles driven. Along with...

Sold for $175,450.00 (winning bid + fees(10%)). Not bad.

2008 R80(gen2) Sig 43 (5YJRE11B481000043) with 15.8k miles up for auction Without Reserves! https://www.mecum.com/lots/1110197/ EST. 150-200k HIGHLIGHTS Signature Edition no. 43 of 100 produced Odometer reads 15,841 miles Recent service including a new Tesla 3.0 battery with corresponding...

I think AC 150 PEM only made it into mule 1 & 2 and very early EP cars. All production 1.5 cars, including F/P1 and VP, had Tesla’s re-engineered PEM. They reworked the PEM further for 2.x. Mule 1 was sold off by Tesla during their dark cash strapped days as a roller with the electronics and...

Tales of two roadsters: collector vs driver. George Foreman’s bricked roadster, vin 151, sold higher than the low mileage bricked 2.0 roadster sport, vin 668, which sold for $79,800 (bid + fees) on BaT at the high of the market. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2010-tesla-roadster-13/ I think...

Gruber and Medlock are options; but, any competent car wrap/vinyl shop should be able to make that for a couple hundred bucks with installation. I just showed my local shop a picture and it was done. Btw, I personally like the OG Tesla roadster crest emblem found on the 1.5/2.0 cars on the...

#209 would want you to move on and start dating another roadster vin:-) Great time to buy!

Using OVMS and connecting via Wi-Fi would be brilliant. Paging @markwj, do you think newer version of OVMS can make use of this new Tesla data dump?

I hope it goes to a good home. Good luck with the sale!

Interesting RNM of $90,500.00. Identical RNM to last BaT result for Electric Blue (EB) even though vin #184 had a new 40k ESS. Are buyers favoring the Very Orange exterior over EB?

This is the first time I’ve seen Hagerty list an OG roadster for auction. It’s a positive sign if ICE/Hagerty car collectors are more receptive to EVs as collectibles. https://www.hagerty.com/marketplace/auction/2bHqYnLOpA7j99m1VJs1yo Vin #478 is looking for a good home. Currently at 41k...

https://www.xaea-12movie.com/ …. “ABOUT THE TESLA ROADSTER The historic Tesla Roadster Sport: Tesla’s first production electric car from 2008, that laid the foundation for the electric car revolution and launched the only successful US car company in the last 100 years. The final edition was...

Marketing to the car enthusiasts has a huge premium. Porsche is the poster child for doing this with their “Limited Edition” 911 releases. Often, the only different from normal 911 to LE are limited available paint colors and badging. They know how to play up to the egos of their buyers and...

In general, I think we’re seeing a gun-shy “fun car” buyer due to the macro picture. In addition, there are more Roadsters listed for sale thru listing services and “send me an offer”. This has a negative affect on the supply and demand equation. However, I believe there are roadster buyers...

I’ve only ridden on oem AD08R/ADO7 but a lot of owners have highly recommended the Contential Extreme Contact Sport. I know @DeedWest has extensive experience with the Contential sport. I would be very cautious about bringing it to any tire shop. Our roadsters is Very back heavy so it’s easy...

Roadsters like vin1227, sig74, VP22, sig77, and others are still driving up the CMB to 116K according to this tracker: https://www.classic.com/m/tesla/roadster/ These cars are just starting to get the attention of serious enthusiasts and collectors. Gone are the days of 44k for low milage and...

RNM at 85k. A new trough in roadster/collectible car economics. Great time to buy, bad time to sale!

I 💯 agree. I think the 400miles range was very old and optimistic figures that Tesla had put out back in 2015 to promote the 3.0 package(R80 ESS with improved aero and wheel bearings). They did a blog coverage of a drive in CA to show that but nothing more. It was a smoke dream because only...

Thanks, I just got a rear set of OEM from Tire Rack to replace these “RunFlats”😬. It’s amazing how fast you go thru these tires if you enjoy driving these cars.😂 While the tires are off, I was going to clean this up. Cosmetic issue, but does anyone have suggestions before I google for a solution?

I would lower your amp to 12-16, if it’s not hot in your garage, and keep it set at standard mode. I go bare all the time with cars that are in long term storage.

Welcome! 1. CAC level is hidden in the service screen. Go to it by… Gently tab on an empty area of your small computer screen above the gear selector. —> type 1050 ok —-> select ESS tab —>. Select SOC TAB. This will display the ESS CAC along with SOC min-max. 2. Ideal range = calculated...

Ugh! It looks like your pack is starting to fail. There’s a huge difference between min SOC @48% and max SOC @91%. As @ML Auto pointed out, post the pics of your other ESS screens. The Vmin will show the brick in trouble. Even if the pack is healthy, I don’t think the pack can self rebalance...

Unusual to have your charging circuit affect the SOC. If your SOC is maxed at 55%, it may be an issue with a resistive cell(s) in the brick(s). The max SOC is determined by the weakest brick. Get into the diagnostic screens (tab empty area on vms, 1050 enter, Ess -> SOC screen) and see the...

Did you see this thread? Roadster 2.x TPMS Tool

Look up local RV or campsites with 240v hookups and use your 240v charger. Also, any friends living near the track with a dryer hookup can help. Make sure your 240v cable can reach the socket otherwise come with a 240v extension cord. Sounds like a fun adventure, good luck!

It seems that your wish list has already been produced by Tesla: MS Plead!? As an OG Tesla roadster owner and reservation holder for roadster 2.0, I’m hoping Tesla will not just deliver a couple MS Plead (+ tech I don’t want) and call it a 2.0 roadster. Yeah, I’ve been closely following their...

Does anyone know what this sold for? 2008 Tesla Roadster Stock # 292 for sale near Torrance, CA | CA Tesla Dealer It had RNM at several auctions and the original for sale listing was for $245k.

Cool, I’m looking forward to putting it together with my kids. Thanks @thomas.rueesch for creating it.

I’ve not ridden in a car with Gruber shocks. They look legit. For years, Nitrons were about the only new option for aftermarket roadster shocks. Recently, I’ve ridden in a car with medlock and Sons’, @CM_007, Penske shocks and they were a big improvement over my OEM sport setup. Penske...

car modifications = one man’s dream and another’s nightmare 😂 This historic roadster? Yes, keep it OG!

Talk to Carl, @CM_007. He has done both. https://www.medlockandsons.com/

At college town C&C, huge hit with college kids and professors. ICE/MOPAR dudes eventually took pics, too.

Parked next to a bus but roadster is not that much smaller. The VW type2 bus has a bed and a refrigerator for partying but only added 1 1/2’ in length😂

💯 agreed, but as they say, “No news is bad news.” It’s good to see these cars make media coverage.

It’s going to a new owner in style! Another nice media coverage for vin#209! https://www.autoevolution.com/news/first-gen-tesla-roadster-reminds-us-that-elon-musk-has-a-problem-meeting-deadlines-219280.html Good luck 🍀

More interests from across the pond… Future Classic: 2008–12 Tesla Roadster | Hagerty UK

Sold for $215k(with fees). More details here: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-tesla-roadster-signature-100/