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Then added some black paint. I also wrapped this with some pvc tape so it wouldn't cut any bumper wires ( pvc tape not pictured)
Then added some black paint. I also wrapped this with some pvc tape so it wouldn't cut any bumper wires ( pvc tape not pictured)
0 2024/10/24 15:44:59
I trimmed the crash bar so the sonar sensors wouldn't be hitting it. Sprayed it with primer.
I trimmed the crash bar so the sonar sensors wouldn't be hitting it. Sprayed it with primer.
0 2024/10/24 15:44:38
The front crash bar was interfering with the refresh bumper. Both outboard sensors were rubbing on the crash bar.
The front crash bar was interfering with the refresh bumper. Both outboard sensors were rubbing on the crash bar.
0 2024/10/24 15:44:01
I used hvac aluminum tape to hold the sensors in position while the brackets dried. (next picture shows other side of bumper with sensor bracket)
I used hvac aluminum tape to hold the sensors in position while the brackets dried. (next picture shows other side of bumper with sensor bracket)
0 2024/10/24 15:39:47
All of the front sensor brackets were held on by double sided tape. Most of them had tape that had failed. I peeled all the tape off. Then I used some Right stuff adhesive to reattach all 6 of them. The adhesive is only applied to the back of the bumper and bracket. Not in the sensor hole area.
All of the front sensor brackets were held on by double sided tape. Most of them had tape that had failed. I peeled all the tape off. Then I used some Right stuff adhesive to reattach all 6 of them. The adhesive is only applied to the back of the bumper and bracket. Not in the sensor hole area.
0 2024/10/24 15:39:11
The park ecu is located on the right side of the trunk. One interesting thing I discovered while replacing it was a 10" factory subwoofer mounted below it.
The park ecu is located on the right side of the trunk. One interesting thing I discovered while replacing it was a 10" factory subwoofer mounted below it.
0 2024/10/24 15:36:15
The new ecu with different firmware caused other errors. These went away after the firmware update.
The new ecu with different firmware caused other errors. These went away after the firmware update.
0 2024/10/24 15:32:57
This evil GTW 182 error. I'm happy it is gone.
This evil GTW 182 error. I'm happy it is gone.
0 2024/10/24 15:29:50
0 2024/10/24 15:28:44
These DAS errors went away after an ota update.
These DAS errors went away after an ota update.
0 2024/10/24 15:26:33
That's my Model S parked next to a few Tesla roadsters!
That's my Model S parked next to a few Tesla roadsters!
0 2024/10/24 14:29:17
I thought this section of the strut where the fitting attaches looked dented. My other struts look identical. It must be a factory dent, weird.
I thought this section of the strut where the fitting attaches looked dented. My other struts look identical. It must be a factory dent, weird.
0 2024/10/24 14:03:39
There is not much room in there. Our LS460 suspension has twice the space to work with.
There is not much room in there. Our LS460 suspension has twice the space to work with.
0 2024/10/24 13:33:36
This is how I compressed them for installation and removal.
This is how I compressed them for installation and removal.
0 2024/10/24 13:33:18
New vs old. I initially didn't notice the difference. After spending an hour trying to install the new one I gave up. The black accordion section is longer on the new strut. The box had the correct part number but the strut itself was a different part number. I purchased it from ebay for $200. We parked the car for 2 weeks due to shipping. Eventually we got a replacement that was the correct part number. $200 is much better than $900 for an oem Tesla strut. Tesla will only sell them i
New vs old. I initially didn't notice the difference. After spending an hour trying to install the new one I gave up. The black accordion section is longer on the new strut. The box had the correct part number but the strut itself was a different part number. I purchased it from ebay for $200. We parked the car for 2 weeks due to shipping. Eventually we got a replacement that was the correct part number. $200 is much better than $900 for an oem Tesla strut. Tesla will only sell them i
0 2024/10/24 13:33:12
The bottom one is blown. You can see the tear in the black rubber section. A local ev shop told me they had changed 4 of these in the past month. It's a fairly common failure point. My left front looks new so I decided to only replace the right.
The bottom one is blown. You can see the tear in the black rubber section. A local ev shop told me they had changed 4 of these in the past month. It's a fairly common failure point. My left front looks new so I decided to only replace the right.
0 2024/10/24 13:33:06
All the colored air lines in the bottom left are for the air suspension. I could hear air leaking near the right front strut. So I removed the strut first.
All the colored air lines in the bottom left are for the air suspension. I could hear air leaking near the right front strut. So I removed the strut first.
0 2024/10/24 13:32:56
Luckily it blew overnight while parked in our garage. It can't be driven like this the bottom of the car is on the ground. Another poor design.
Luckily it blew overnight while parked in our garage. It can't be driven like this the bottom of the car is on the ground. Another poor design.
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0 2024/07/03 22:40:02
I snagged a new fender liner from the salvage yard. Mine was in rough shape. The liner did an excellent job of covering up all the twisted sheet metal in there :)
I snagged a new fender liner from the salvage yard. Mine was in rough shape. The liner did an excellent job of covering up all the twisted sheet metal in there :)
0 2024/07/03 22:36:13
Now this panel gap is bad. The trunk is overlapping the quarter panel on a small section. right side of the trunk has plenty of gap. Hopefully I can adjust the striker plate to pull the hatchback over a bit. Otherwise I may eventually cut and reweld this 6" section.
Now this panel gap is bad. The trunk is overlapping the quarter panel on a small section. right side of the trunk has plenty of gap. Hopefully I can adjust the striker plate to pull the hatchback over a bit. Otherwise I may eventually cut and reweld this 6" section.
0 2024/07/03 22:32:51
I used some emblem glue to give the bumper corner a little support. It had a half cracked bumper clip that seemed to be holding. I just wanted a little insurance. The forward tape is holding a plastic trim piece on. I ended up taking this piece back off. Around the jack pad I had installed another trim piece incorrectly. Once I fixed that the taped one fit slightly better.
I used some emblem glue to give the bumper corner a little support. It had a half cracked bumper clip that seemed to be holding. I just wanted a little insurance. The forward tape is holding a plastic trim piece on. I ended up taking this piece back off. Around the jack pad I had installed another trim piece incorrectly. Once I fixed that the taped one fit slightly better.
0 2024/07/03 22:23:08
The large gap at the top is simply Tesla build quality. That gap is where the trunk meets the roof. I don't think that has anything to do with the accident. I read in a tesla repair manual at one point a 10mm gap was acceptable, ha. Now where the quarter panel meets the trunk, that's all my doing. In person it looks acceptable. It's a tricky transition. The top of the trunk in the picture has a vertical gap. Near the taillight the trunk gap is horizontal.
The large gap at the top is simply Tesla build quality. That gap is where the trunk meets the roof. I don't think that has anything to do with the accident. I read in a tesla repair manual at one point a 10mm gap was acceptable, ha. Now where the quarter panel meets the trunk, that's all my doing. In person it looks acceptable. It's a tricky transition. The top of the trunk in the picture has a vertical gap. Near the taillight the trunk gap is horizontal.
0 2024/07/03 22:18:40
This gap I'm not happy with. The door takes slightly more force to latch than it should. I just read today the door striker latch has 2 bolts. Supposedly if I just loosen those 2 bolts I can reposition the striker so the door stays out 1/8" more. That should also help it latch easier too.
This gap I'm not happy with. The door takes slightly more force to latch than it should. I just read today the door striker latch has 2 bolts. Supposedly if I just loosen those 2 bolts I can reposition the striker so the door stays out 1/8" more. That should also help it latch easier too.
0 2024/07/03 22:10:48
This door gap also looks good.
This door gap also looks good.
0 2024/07/03 22:10:00
I'm fairly proud of this window seal gap. It looks better than the undamaged side lol.
I'm fairly proud of this window seal gap. It looks better than the undamaged side lol.
0 2024/07/03 22:08:24
Small quarter panel window getting installed.
Small quarter panel window getting installed.
0 2024/07/03 22:06:58
There are a line of rivets visible on the top of the quarter panel. I didn't like the panel gap so I drilled the rivets out. I lifted the quarter a smidge and applied twice as many rivets.
There are a line of rivets visible on the top of the quarter panel. I didn't like the panel gap so I drilled the rivets out. I lifted the quarter a smidge and applied twice as many rivets.
0 2024/07/03 22:04:50
I had my brother in law apply a lot of inward pressure to the quarter panel. While he was doing that I used some self taping sheet metal bolts to hold it in place. This closed the gap to within about 1/8". I popped rivets in place and removed the self taping bolts. The door seals fit great. I'm really glad I replaced this panel.
I had my brother in law apply a lot of inward pressure to the quarter panel. While he was doing that I used some self taping sheet metal bolts to hold it in place. This closed the gap to within about 1/8". I popped rivets in place and removed the self taping bolts. The door seals fit great. I'm really glad I replaced this panel.
0 2024/07/03 21:53:38
Finally things were lining up reasonably good. There is structural adhesive applied in this picture. It's silver but turns purple once cured. With about a 1 hour cure time.
Finally things were lining up reasonably good. There is structural adhesive applied in this picture. It's silver but turns purple once cured. With about a 1 hour cure time.
0 2024/07/03 21:52:41
Eventual
Eventual
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Now were getting serious. I have the suv parked on one of the forklift forks. I attached the chain puller to the top of the forklift. This allowed me to pull up on the fender structure with a lot more force. I pulled with so much force the chain tilted the forklift and lifted the rear of the suv off the ground. Sorry no action shots. I was pressed for time.
Now were getting serious. I have the suv parked on one of the forklift forks. I attached the chain puller to the top of the forklift. This allowed me to pull up on the fender structure with a lot more force. I pulled with so much force the chain tilted the forklift and lifted the rear of the suv off the ground. Sorry no action shots. I was pressed for time.
0 2024/07/03 21:42:04
I temporarily set everything in place. It was better but not close enough.
I temporarily set everything in place. It was better but not close enough.
0 2024/07/03 21:40:31
I was really surprised the metal could be pulled a few inches and still spring back to its original spot.
I was really surprised the metal could be pulled a few inches and still spring back to its original spot.
0 2024/07/03 21:37:21
Did I mention it was 100f outside :/
Did I mention it was 100f outside :/
0 2024/07/03 21:37:17
I modified my body pulling clamp by using a $10 trailer chain from harbor freight.
I modified my body pulling clamp by using a $10 trailer chain from harbor freight.
0 2024/07/03 21:30:34
I bolted the chain down toward the grip point of the clamp. This changed the pulling angle of the clamp.
I bolted the chain down toward the grip point of the clamp. This changed the pulling angle of the clamp.
0 2024/07/03 21:29:56