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A new Roadster documentary was just released by The Tesla Space. It's very detailed and well made:

If this is the real deal, you guys have accomplished something amazing here.

Prices certainly aren't going down to what they were just 3-4 years ago. I remember when you could pick up a Roadster with a questionable battery pack for $30k.

This is a great in-depth look at the Tesla Roadster, for anyone considering buying one.

Thanks for the input guys. Since the paint is matte, every paint professional in town has told me that the finish match on any repainted panels will not look 100% right. However, since it appears to be the only option that makes any sense, I think I might just do something like @Bunnak...

Hello guys. I'm a little down right now because some drunk fool has basically completely destroyed the custom paint job on my Roadster. The story I heard from a witness is that a drunk bicyclist sideswiped the car, which is currently painted a custom matte gray. After weeks of attempting to...

I'm in if I can get a trailer before then.

I've owned my Roadster for less than a year, and I've had to fix the following: • Bad LCD screen replaced by Gruber • Broken hood latch fixed by Gruber • Bad trunk strut replaced by Gruber • Bad plug connector fixed by Gruber • GPS module problem, resolved by Gruber • Rough ride fixed by...

I remember thinking the same thing. I had to post and "level up" before I could upload my profile picture.

Does anyone know how to get these vent flaps? Or does anyone have a 3D file I could use to print some on a 3D printer?

Yeah, I strongly urge everyone else to NOT use USPS for shipping to Switzerland LOL. Well, after a study of the HVAC system documentation that I dredged up on this wonderful forum, I determined that the AC system was either empty or overfilled. Turns out it was the former, and a fresh...

Aaaaaaaaand FIXED. Just needed a recharge. Thanks again for the documentation!

Sheesh, it's gone, but at least I have the pictures. Thanks @DanielFriederich for those. I'm currently diagnosing my AC right now, and this is going to massively help me troubleshoot.

I would like one of these wiring diagrams as well, in case anyone happens to have one buried away somewhere.

I am having a similar problem with my 2010 Sport currently. With the AC turned on, my "Prefrigerant" pressure reads 31.8 bar, exactly what @EdMcConnell's Roadster is indicating. My compressor RPM is reading 0RPM. Another interesting thing I noticed was that the Cooling "Requested" and...

That's gnarly, someone came up on that one. What a grab.

Gruber had mislabeled the ad - the grey is in fact paint, and not a wrap.

The rim straightening only cost about $150 or so, including shipping both ways.

I used USPS Priority Mail International Express to get it there for $68, which took 23 days (they actually lost the package for a week). Cost me about $1,542 for the upgrade + shipping back to the US (which I think was something like $250, however, it only took a few days to get back to me).

I just finished a video that highlights some of the DIY repairs I made to my Tesla Roadster when I bought it:

I just got my 400V controller back from GS Tech, and my heater and heated seats now work perfectly! Big thanks to GS Tech for getting my 400V controller repaired, updated, and sent back so quickly. Now to tackle why the A/C isn't blowing cold...

Well, turns out there was a screw missing that connects the bumper to the wheel well area. I added a bolt and that helped immensely, albeit, my gap now looks about the same as @Roadster's. I'm going to try some of the things listed here: Trunk Alignment

Whoah, where did you find those pics! #861 was painted matte gray prior to my ownership, and I've always wondered what it looked like in its original color... Great find!!! The person I bought it from said it was a 2.5, and that the bumper was a replacement from a 1.5, but according to your...

My #861 is a 2.5 Sport. What is the difference between a 2.5 and a 2.25?

Mine is the same way, maybe even worse. I'm still trying to figure out if this is something I can adjust...

How difficult are these to install? I'm interested for sure.

Yeah, super cheap for a Sig 100. Is this for real?

I have not heard of this modification until now. Sounds like an absolute game changer for the Roadster. I would love to see this type of product become available again so that I can finally motor somewhere other than to one of the three closest towns 😂

Awesome rig! I'm hearing the model Y is turning out pretty good for most people. I'm wondering if they're less problematic than the S or X models seem to be. Yours sure does some work!

Nice! Congrats on the victory!

I just mailed mine to GS Technology for the upgrade; knowing that a part crucial to my car is going to be flown across the world and back makes me a little nervous, but I'm looking forward to having my climate control back. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

You can have my visium top for $2k.

I have a Visium Top, in pretty much brand new condition, that I have decided to sell. I am moving and I'd prefer not to drag it across the country with me since I have an OEM hardtop on my Roadster. Feel free to DM me if you're interested :-)

1) what does total replacement insurance run about a year: Mine runs around $1k / year. 2) how expensive is the car to maintain? If it all works, not much, maybe around $400 / year if you get the annual done by a service center. It's also doable in your garage with some DIY skills (requires...

Got the rim straightened out and the car rides smooth as silk now. I had no idea it was supposed to drive that smooth haha. Unfortunately I kicked in my wheel center cap and blasted it to smithereens while installing the wheel. I've reverse engineered the original and 3D printed a replacement...

Congrats dude, these are fun cars! Was this the one that was for sale in Norway?

That is soooooo cool, rad work!

This is very sad news. I just got #861 back from them a few weeks ago... It gives me the chills to think that I missed this event by a matter of days. May the insurance gods be kind to the Gruber company as well as all those who lost their Roadsters in this fire. Hopefully Gruber’s site with...

I would have said anywhere between $100,000-$150,000 was probably your price range since 18 "non-collector" Roadsters are listed for that on Gruber's website. However, since there are now 25 new Roadster "orphans" due to yesterday's fire at the Gruber shop, it might be worth holding on to it...

So would this setup work? Should I get a 3mm spacer to get the correct offset?

I have a 2010 2.5 Sport model. It has the directional forged rims, currently power coated in black. They look pretty different from what you are likely looking for. I would really like to execute what you suggested above, and get 17" / 18" rims so that I have a better selection of tires. I'm...

Is this still an option? The link (http://www.panjo.com/buy/roadster-rotary-forged-wheels-complete-set-170788) is dead, and I would consider buying this package.

Thanks for the help guys. I took the Roadster back to the shop and they discovered that both of my front wheels were bent. Ugh. Now I have to either send them off for repair or get new ones. Any suggestions for good wheel upgrades? Or should I just fix the stock ones?

Whelp, guys, it looks like I "need" to get new wheels. Literally 2 minutes after getting brand new tires, I took the car on the freeway to test the tire balance, and the freeway was getting torn up for construction. I ended up smashing into a roughly 3" lip and bent both of my front...

I'm also in for a group buy.

Also, my heater is doing the exact same thing. Anyone have an extra 400v controller laying around?

Wait, you have a CUPHOLDER!?!?! I'm used to driving with one hand!

Hello fellow Roadster owners. I drove my Roadster 2.5 for the first time at high speeds with my new tires, hoping that they would solve my shaking at high speeds problem. The car drives better for sure, but still shakes like it's going to tear loose or fall apart above 70mph. Does anyone else...

I like where your head is at - I too like the idea of taking the propulsion system of a crashed Tesla and retrofitting it into another cool car. The issue really is the battery pack enclosure design and motor location(s) of the electric car makes the design of the chassis completely different...

Hello Stewart! I am in NorCal and also a new original Roadster owner. I'm enjoying mine, I hope you are as well :-) Looking for a CAN-SR adapter myself, if anyone knows someone who's selling one ;-)