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My Roadster (#835, 2010 2.0) had the heater stop working and I can no longer open the glove box. It seems to be a fuse problem or something else that sort isn't working properly. I searched and didn't see another thread on this. Any ideas or suggestions? The car works fine otherwise.

I say do what makes you happy. Here's mine. I'm very happy with my choices. 2.25 conversion, interior upgrade, and repaint

I heard back from Tesla on their offer for my wife's car (972), which is in Southern California. Very Orange 2010 Roadster Sport 2.5 #972 I post here to update those who are interested. We got an offer in the low-to-mid 50s. It has a small premium/increase if we opt to apply it to the...

Thanks for the kind words on the paint/conversion to 2.25. Here is a link to a set of photos I took after washing #972 today. It standard charges to 150 miles or so. Eric at Tesla Loyalty/Roadster has been a 10/10 on responsiveness and says that normally offers are made within a few...

My wife is considering selling her Roadster Sport 2.5 #972. Very Orange, with carbon, and in very good condition, in the Los Angeles area. I sent a message to the Tesla email today and got a reply in less than two hours. They are going to get back to us, but as an initial matter I appreciate the...

I've been out of the TMC loop for a while but recently reengaged and I am *really* happy to read this! I'll definitely be using Executive Motorwerkz for some work on my Roadster and my wife's. Glad to support them for supporting us!

I don't see why he would. He was honest in recognizing that things haven't been perfect in the past, but the company has had a change in approach that makes us and our cars a higher priority than we were in the past. That's entirely consistent with the email and my interactions with others at...

Today I had the ranger from Tesla Torrance (Mervyn) visit me, to replace the broken bracket holding my 12v battery. After he finished the repair we had a good chat. I will share what he told me, summarized by me. 1. The company has come to appreciate that leaving us out in the cold is not a...

Tomorrow a ranger is coming to my house (LA area) to replace the bracket that holds the 12v battery in place. A few weeks ago they did an annual service and replaced some brake parts. Both of those started with a response to the email. Now I just text the leader of the Roadster team in Torrance...

Carl, I earnestly applaud your excellent work to bring this car back to life. As TEG wrote, my car (835) was originally Radiant Red but I had it stripped down and repainted in a shade of yellow that is used on Lamborghinis, as well as getting an interior overhaul and having the front and rear...

In Southern California Roadster service was relocated to Pomona for the past year or two but my wife was just notified that Roadster service is being relocated back to Torrance (which I appreciate since that is close to us). We each drive the Model 3 pretty often for the comforts (e.g...

The big reason for the falcon doors is that the Model S/X platform is so wide and the doors so big that getting in and out of it is a pain in a parking lot. The falcon doors address that problem. The Gen 3 isn't expected to be so huge, and hence there isn't such a problem to be solved. I...

In the most recent annual meeting Elon said that the Gen 3 will have "a strong family resemblance to the Model S." Gen 3: I was speaking with a sales rep in a store last weekend and he told me the number one complaint he gets from people looking at the Model S is the nose cone. He said that...

Jeez. Is it really all that unreasonable for someone to inquire in this subforum about a used Model S? Obviously he/she could get a new car, or a demo, in short order, but asked if anyone was interested in selling a car of a particular type. Why be so rude and caustic? Is the goal to give Tesla...

I am with the majority. 2.5 non-sport. I bought a 2.0 sport and had it upgraded in almost every way to become a 2.25. I still have the 2.0 wheels though. I absolutely appreciate the double din, and especially the bumpers, and REALLY especially the front bumper. but those are personal...

Indeed, Chad. It's funny - at first my wife wasn't a big EV proponent, but after driving mine for a week as a test of the value of carpool lane benefits to her commute, she was hooked and has been Tesla grinning ever since. Congrats, Kent! I expect that when the Gen 3 vehicle is released...

The weave on the CF on the mirrors and hard top is much smaller than the Roadster's parts. I didn't think this would bother me until I saw it in person at their shop. There are other threads on Sector111, including attempts to do a group buy on wheels.

I'd be interested in the 2.5 front nose trcom I also was once close to doing side mirrors, but that would be more complicated. I have door pulls and those are nice too. Tesla doesn't make them but Al & Ed's does. Www.ae54.com

2.25 conversion, interior upgrade, and repaint There are several cars that have had custom paint and repaint jobs. Eric VFX's and mine come to mind. Mine was Radiant Red with saddle prior to makeover. While yellow was one of the least popular colors, I love mine, and getting the custom yellow...

Try Elie at Al & Eds. Al s Autosound West Hollywood

Huge congrats, Tim and Johnny. While I had some delays in getting plates for my wife's car, they came about a week ago, so all is good. She put the front plate on. I can't bring myself to do it, and I've yet to be pulled over in two years of driving it (knock on wood). All in all, I had...

My point was that what makes neroden, or you, drool doesn't really do it for me. I think the Model S is a wonderful technological feat. It is a fantastic accomplishment. It also gets my pulse up to the low 40s. It is a great car if you need a huge sedan that accelerates and is green. But to get...

Indeed, my wife and I drive Roadsters not because we haven't been able to test the Model S, but because we have driven it and that car just doesn't meet our needs - mostly due to its enormity. In addition, while the Roadster is the kind of car I grew up dreaming about, the S kind of puts me to...

Holy schnikies! Wow, that is ridonculous. We are still waiting on our plates and tags after 7 weeks, but loving the car every day. My wife has gotten pulled over twice - in California. I understand there was a backup on paperwork getting processed, but much of that recently got pushed out...

A California sale avails the $7,500 tax credit and if the purchaser maintains ownership for 36 months, a state rebate of $2,500. http://energycenter.org/sites/default/files/docs/nav/transportation/cvrp/FY%2012-13%20Implementation%20Manual_FINAL.pdf (see page 12) But this sale is before 36...

Another article: First Impression: Rimac Concept_One Apparently the Rimac folks have taken to putting the car's performance specs on the body - just in case passers by were wondering.

Impressive that McLaren has brought the car to market in what appears to be a short amount of time (though I'm sure a lot happened before we first heard about the car). As I have elsewhere posted, I hope that the next gen Roadster is more P1 than M3.

As I wrote above, a roadster is a 2-seat open top sportscar. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadster_(automobile) For those who want an electric BMW 3-series convertible (4 seats, healthy storage space, comfort...), I think that's the convertible Gen 3, not the Roadster 3.0. But as I have...

Will a 2008 Roadster have the standard range to get me to and from work? Yes, but not by much if you drive it fast. And driving it down to a low state of charge isn't good for the battery. My estimated miles are about 140-145 when I depart in the morning, but I drive aggressively. I assume...

When I did a test drive at the Santa Monica (California) store the Tesla rep accompanying me in the car said that people bottom out the front of the car all the time on test drives (and drive over the curb at the back of the store) because they don't realize that the long front end sticks out a...

Yes, but Dave, you are game for more tinkering and electrical engineering than most. I mean, I don't know many people who rip apart their Roadster interior for sound deadening on their own (even with Henry as their partner in crime). And of course, there were no CPOs when you bought your car...

Yes, they are available. Chris Taylor has some standard ones in stock (or at least he did a couple weeks ago), and he can make a conversion in a couple weeks (from when he gets your soft top). PM Eric and he can put you in touch with Chris. I had my conversion done a couple months ago and I...

The problem with testing range miles is that after charging finishes the range drops for a couple hours as the battery settles, so the most relevant metric is easily gamed by a seller - just say that the range miles of 225 is after settling, when in fact it is before settling. This is also...

There is some misinformation here. They did not sell all of the CPOs. They have sold them at a rapid rate in the past month, after the price reduction. Here is my post from the other CPO thread: I heard from another person in the CPO group and this isn't quite accurate. They have sold all of...

I heard from another person in the CPO group and this isn't quite accurate. They have sold all of the cars that were ready for sale, but there are still lots of cars that have not yet been refurbished and which are in the loaner program. They are all for sale and will in time be refurbished and...

I will also be interested to see what they do in Europe and elsewhere as Roadster owners want to trade in for a Model X. Thanks for the kind words. I bought just when the new ones were selling out, so I originally bought a Radiant Red w/saddle interior and then had Al & Ed's help me do an...

Hahaha. I agree. But if a Lamborghini has a part break that isn't a frequently-repaired or replaced part, how quickly does that get fixed?

Good point, Eric. I hadn't thought of that. I was just thinking tonight about how the Roadster encourages me to be a better "stopper" because of its regen, combined with the joy of accelerating in it. I am more of a California stopper in an ICE since starting from a complete stop is no fun...

Great news. Congrats - I'm supremely confident you're gonna love it!

And what was his response (about supercharging/charging at supercharger stations, as well as about modest things and support)? I've heard the "old news" was reiterated (something nice in 2014), but I find it surprising that there was no new information shared/obtained.

They have never put all of the cars in a searchable online inventory, so don't assume that what you see online or on eBay is the complete supply. Send an email to [email protected] with what you seek and they will get back to you. But given that (I heard) they are no longer buying Roadsters...

Congrats!

On my smartphone I hadn't seen your smiley face, so I took you literally. Ingress and egress are definitely what would be expected of a sports car rather than a luxury sedan. I'm a pretty serious runner (5'9", 135 lbs) so ingress and egress aren't really a problem for me. Also, you get to...

It is something you kinda have to experience to really understand, but here are a few reasons that resonate with me: - The Tesla grin. TeslaGrin.mov - YouTube The Tesla Grin is Born! - YouTube It is addictive and mind-blowing. It is a big part of why the sell through percentage on test drives...

I agree with you, Chad. I think there was a time when Roadsters were occasionally used for longer trips, but it was a novel thing to do - to show that it is possible. And by the way, it wasn't very convenient. The car for road trips and long-distance travel is the Model S. Elon said as much...

Kevin Yu, director of CPO He has a HUGE amount on his plate but does whatever he can, at any hour, on any day, to solve problems and do his best for Tesla and its customers. He gets it. Vince Santos, of service in LA For people who know what the customer interface at Tesla service in LA was...

Any discussion or insights on this at Teslive?

A few answers and info on my experience... - Ryan was recently out of town. I suggest sending emails to [email protected] and if you aren't getting prompt replies, say so. They will reply. They're very busy with all the sales to process, but I found it was WELL worth it to work with them. -...

I agree 100%. Even at 5.9 seconds, that isn't very "supercar." More like a sheep in wolf's clothing. And having that engine sound in order to do that acceleration was an omigoodness realization. I understand that has been improved, though I'm not sure how much. Dennis? SoCalGuy? That...