Nov 25, 2023 · I'm want to introduce a unique project from our workshop: a custom battery pack for the Tesla Roadster. This journey started four years ago with an incomplete, damaged Roadster 2.5 in my workshop. It was missing an Energy Storage System (ESS), and after sitting 3 years in storage, it ignited an idea to create some truely fun, but also ...

Apr 10, 2009 · Does anyone have experience charging a classic Roadster - 1.5 to 2.5 - with the new Tesla brand chargers? My apartment building just installed 20 Tesla branded chargers in the (locked) resident garage. 10 of those have Model S connectors, and 10 have J1772 connectors. I have the HC Sharp adapters for both Model S and J1772, and have tested each.

Dec 9, 2024 · Summary: Roadster will arrive one day, but ICE is on a strict timeline and you won't be able to enjoy one as each day goes by if you're looking for manual and NA. Suggestions: The new PORSCHE 911 GT3 or GT3 Touring (992.2). 6MT and it's a NA ICE.

Dec 18, 2024 · What are things to look for when buying 2008 Tesla Roadster? CAC, PEM, Battery Health, etc.? Looking to get one from private seller.

Jun 21, 2023 · The new Roadster looks to be bigger, heavier, 2+2 configuration, and maxed-out with technology. (Whereas the original doesn't even have power steering!) The new Roadster is more like a Super Ponycar, a kind of over-the-top Tesla Firebird. In …

Nov 22, 2018 · I guess Elon went on twitter and posted that Tesla will unveil the new roadster later this year. He is aiming to ship next year. We'll have to see but maybe the delay is a good thing where Tesla can make the roadster better than their competition. Just a guess without seeing the "improved"...

Nov 17, 2017 · Using 1500 pixel wide image from The new Tesla Roadster is the halo car for the entire EV industry (+360 Test drive) I get (edge of rubber to edge of rubber) Front wheel: 209 pixels / 28.3" real 28.24 calculated from ideal rear wheel Rear wheel: 222 pixels /30 " real/ 30.06" calculated from ideal front wheel.

Dec 23, 2009 · Called Tesla (San Rafael) today about getting a new key. They had to get my number to call me back so they could research what the answer was. They just left me a voicemail and said I should get my insurance involved, because they are going to have to replace several parts on the Roadster - the implication is it's going to cost several thousand ...

Aug 30, 2016 · As there is absolutely nothing like it in the world, Tesla could have set the new Roadster price at 500k+ and pre sold those 1st 1000 founders units in a... Discussion Blog Hot New Questions Forums Tesla Model S Model 3 Model X Model Y Roadster 2008-2012 Roadster 202X Cybertruck SpaceX

Jan 28, 2012 · IMHO, the blame falls squarely on Elon, and his "management" of the the Roadster support effort. Yes, the cars are over a decade old now, but these issues are not new. Tesla acknowledges the Roadster is essentially a prototype car, but has refused to support them as such until their recent "open sourcing" of the internals.