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If you have AD07s at the front with plenty of life left then suggest AD08 for the back rather than mixing different brands. Seem to last a lot longer, have better grip and cheaper than AD07s at the back.

Thanks for above - I was busy so my local garage stripped down the door. The regulator has a Lotus logo and part no on it. Will post what the part no is when I get the car back. Thanks to da2ny for the offer of the spare at a good price - I will however source locally as I get the car back...

I wound my windows down yesterday but only the drivers one came back up. Its making noises when I use the switch but the window is not moving. Suspect the cable has broken. Does anyone know if the mechanism is a Tesla part only or if its from a Lotus Elise or something else? Thanks in advance!

Been meaning for ages to post a thank you to Dave as a happy customer. Received the new rotors, they look so good and well engineered that I could not decide whether to put them on the Roadster on hang them on the wall as artwork! They are now fitted and after a quite a few miles (500?) the...

Unless you need to do a lot of miles in a short time period then its rare you need to charge at high rates and its rare you will charge from empty to full. >90% of my charging over the last 80K miles has been at 16A or 24A (220V in UK). I can charge faster but the lower rates give you a few...

It started again this morning and Tesla have the log files to analyze. Will carry on using hoping it was a one off glitch. I tried to upload the log file here but the forum throws a security warning.

Thanks for the advice. I had to abandon the Roadster as due to drop my daughter at University. Some 5 hours later back with the Roadster and it started with no problems / errors. Drove straight home before it had a chance to complain. Will see if it starts in the morning (UK time) and then...

Sorry - when I say I doubt anyone will be around with Tesla knowledge on a Sunday I meant to say Roadster knowledge if I phone the Tesla helpline.

Help! My 2008 Roadster will not start. Unfortunately its stuck in a public car park and when I try to start I get the following errors: VMS : Not receiving BMB version number DMC FW : Lost VMS comms warning BMB No data fault can not start BMB : No data fault I doubt anyone with Tesla...

Agree about the selection of colors / colours - some orange or green ones as shown in this (unofficial) Roadster color chooser: Tesla Roadster in colors

I think the power limit is due to the battery - the PEM will not allow the voltage to drop below a certain voltage per cell to prevent damage. How much current can be drawn (so hence the power) before that limit is hit depends on state of charge, temperature and internal resistance of the...

I can agree about the cameras - the ones used for autopilot should also record so can be used as evidence in an accident. Disagree about jammers / detectors though. If you want to add them to your vehicle that is your choice but it does not send the right impression if the manufacturer fits...

Absolutely - I have used my 2010 Roadster as a daily driver since new and it actually copes with wet roads better than a single motor Model S. The traction control allows you to floor it in any weather with confidence ( a big well done / thank you to whoever set that up) . As the car is a mix...

250mph is always dangerous on a public road (and also on a racetrack). A crash at 250mph is fatal. 0 to 60 in 1.9 (or 2.4 in a Model S) is far less dangerous provided you are not going to surprise other road users. Its also legal (and fun) unless the speed limit is less than 60...

A wide choice of different paint colors would be nice. Tesla seems to offer a limited choice on existing models. Agree about the serious drivers car - perhaps a "club sport" type edition with a focus on handling and less on performance / range.

Perhaps it could be the first Tesla model where you do not have to replace the supplied wiper blades with ones that actually work:-) I know it does not rain in California but it does in the UK.

MLAUTO - are you sure its only $100 - its $350 for the part from Tesla. Its not the same as an Elise but might be the same as a VX220. Given though the roadster weighs more and has a lot more torque I would not want to fit a non-tesla supplied part unless 100% sure. Its an SKF part BAR-0106...

Oddly I have now had this error twice. Both times it has been due to wheel speed sensor faults. The first was a extension wire on one of the front sensors coming in contact with the wheel cutting into it (its a vauxhall astra part). The second was a sensor going down which needed a new rear...

I am lucky enough to have a riverside holiday home on the Norfolk Broads (UK). My wife drives a Model S (85kWh) and I drive a Roadster 2.0 (53kWh) I also have an electric boat (20kWh). For charging at the moment we use an existing outdoor socket. It works OKish as we usually only have one...

I did have aftermarket headlamps several years ago but currently have the OEM HID ones. Weekend got a bit busy so did not have a chance to look into this further. Must sort it though, without regen the range really drops.

Driving home today (2010 2.0) I got the following error DMC FW: ABS Error warning ID1103 Data 0x00000400 Now have no ABS, traction control or regen. I have turned the car off / on a few times and opened / closed the charge port 7 times (can not remember if that clears some codes on the...

Battery temperature often has an effect this time of year - below 20C you get less power. Suggest you also tell the car you have new tyres - grip is different in the cold so the traction control may not be optimal and this limits power.

Recently I have noticed my xenon HID lights are not as bright as they once were (official Tesla units). Turns out this is common with HID lights, after a number of hours of use they produce less and less light (2000 hours use often mentioned). There are replacement HID bulbs that claim to have...

Hi Guys - on a new PC and tried to download the log file viewer from TeslaFlux but Windows defender (Win10) says the download is infected with Trojan:Win32/Spursint.A Anyone else hit this issue - guess its probably a false warning but dont want to download / run the file in case the site has...

The AD048s are really aimed at track day use, great dry grip but poor wet grip, short life and are very noisy (on a Roadster). I think they were the standard fit for the Roadster Sport. The AD07 LTS (LTS stands for Lotus) is less extreme but has a good balance of wet / dry grip and less...

Another set of Yokohama AD08R going on the back today - been really happy with AD07 LTS at the front (they last forever) and AD08R at the back - last for about 8,000 vs 4000 miles when I had AD07s at the back. Wet and dry grip from the AD08s at least as good as the 07s.

My Signature 250 2.0 is alive and well with 55,000 miles.

I always find the acceleration better when the pack is more than half charged on the Roadster (not on the Model S though). Do others find the same? Perhaps the battery upgrade will offer slightly lower 0 to 60 due to the (unknown) extra weight but in terms of real world acceleration this might...

Would it not be more fun to see how low you can get your estimated range! Probably need a race track to do a proper job.

Tesla in the UK have a Roadster with electric power steering. I think it was done by the same person who designed the double din dash for the head unit. The story I heard was that he was told by Tesla in the USA that it was not possible so he wanted to prove them wrong.

Funny, it was the same with my Roadster 5 years ago - replaced the standard ones with Bosch ones and it was a huge improvement. Did the same on my Model S and another great improvement - guess it does not rain in California so they have no experience with which wipers are best :-)

Hi Guys, Lowering the amperage - tried that (10A) but same error. Cable rating - firstly the adaptor would be for my use but I will put a note on it in case it somehow got into the wrong hands. Used with the UMC or the charger at home it would see 32A max. The UMC is rated at 40A max. I...

Hi All, I have a old 30A charger for my Roadster(240V mobile connector 30A capable on the box) which has a blue 32A commando plug and a lunchbox sized box in the middle for the earth leakage trip / circuit to generate the pilot signal. It seems to have gone wrong - the lights around the...

The UMC and 13A adaptor is a more flexible solution than the (rather bulky) Mennekes lead which is limited to 10A max. 32A commando sockets are fairly common so give you a faster charge option with the 13A fallback position.

No tips really - I just asked nicely and they said yes. Suspect many Model S owners would be more than happy to try a Roadster out for a few days when their car is in for a service - no harm in asking. Roadster all OK - just a service and they have kept the car for a few days to try and find...

Currently have a P85+ on 21 inch with air as a loan car for my Roadster. My wife has a P85 on 19 with coils so I have been swapping back & forth. Quick summary - P85+ is a slightly harsher ride but other than that no noticeable difference in grip, steering feel or handling. Would go for 19...

Anyone looked into how to "upgrade" back to 35W?

If you enjoy driving it the way it is supposed to be driven you will be changing your tires - every 4000 miles or so :biggrin:

Agree with the majority here - a huge thank you to Tesla & Elon. Even for those who do not need extra range the key point is that Tesla are continuing to support Roadster owners. We can be sure that our cars can be kept on the road for many, many years to come and if / when any of us want to...

Thanks - I did not find that on search. Off to try some of this out. OK - suspect most of that is 1.5 specific as my boot / trunk floor is different. There are however things bolted through the bottom of the floor with dried out sealant / gunk around them. Might try some holt melt glue or...

If I lift up the floor at the bottom of the trunk / boot to access the bit where the tool kit / tire foam etc is stored its always damp or wet. Anything I leave in the trunk gets damp / mouldy after a while. The seal around the edge of the top of the trunk looks OK so not really sure how...

"Add lightness" as Colin Chapman famously said. The Model S is a car for taking long trips (comfort, range, superchargers) whilst the Roadster is more of a raw sports car. If newer technology cells can allow higher discharge rates as well as higher capacity then I would much prefer a pack...

Coil cars have been delivered - had mine for 9 days & loving it!

No connection or interest in buying these but spotted these for sale 2008 Roadster (LHD US import) £39K 2008 Tesla Roadster | eBay 2012 Roadster Sport £85K Tesla Roadster Sport 2dr Auto 1.0 2014 Model S P85 £97K Tesla Model S Hatchback 85kWh Performance 5dr 1.0 Is the last one...

Its a shame you have had that experience, mine is very different. Tesla seem very responsive and still 1000x better than other car companies I have dealt with. It may be a local experience you have but at the top Elon has not forgotten about Roadster owners - he was talking about the...

Not sure what stock Tesla have of each bumper but worth checking if you have not - 2.0 is about $500 from memory.

Thanks for those photos - I was the owner of the white Roadster at the event. I saw lots of people taking photos of it but forget to take any myself so have just downloaded yours. Had I known it was going to be parked on display I would have washed it first! I drove up and they just waved me...

Elon gave a pep talk to the UK staff at the UK Model S launch yesterday. They were pretty tight lipped about it but suggested that its something that will be "offered / sold" rather than say a free software upgrade. When I quizzed Elon about it he said it would improve several aspects of the...

Over on the Tesla Motors forum it mentions that Elon + Talulah Riley will be at the event to hand over cars to the first 5 owners. Anyone here? Not sure if I am going or not - its great for the first 5 owners but cant help think I will be somewhat envious.

Lets hope our non-air cars either end up on the same boat as the air ones or if not on a faster boat:smile: @Vintagemark - my Vin is 354**