The Random Thoughts Thread
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So true! This is actually why I carry a torque wrench in the truck at all times. That, and Land Rover's explicit instructions that lug nuts be tightened to precisely one-hundred-and-three, no more, no less. One-hundred-and-three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be one-hundred-and-three. One-hundred-and-four shalt thou not count, neither count thou one-hundred-and-two...
At $20 per lug nut I certainly hope so. The stud is from a non-oem spacer, no doubt why it failed (I've seen wheels break before Land Rover's overkill studs).
woody
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On a positive note looks like it broke fairly flat so drilling may be easier and I'm sure you're aware of the mix of acetone- ATF as a penetrant? I usually get handed a 45 degree snap requiring a Dremel job before drillingSo true! This is actually why I carry a torque wrench in the truck at all times. That, and Land Rover's explicit instructions that lug nuts be tightened to precisely one-hundred-and-three, no more, no less. One-hundred-and-three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be one-hundred-and-three. One-hundred-and-four shalt thou not count, neither count thou one-hundred-and-two...
At $20 per lug nut I certainly hope so. The stud is from a non-oem spacer, no doubt why it failed (I've seen wheels break before Land Rover's overkill studs).
Indeed. Time to get the vice put back together (took it apart to clean up the PO's rust and lube it).
https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/16/tesla-unveils-the-new-roadster/
1.9 seconds for 0 to 60
4.2 seconds for 0 to 100.
Quarter-mile in 8.9 seconds.
630 miles of highway driving range.
1.9 seconds for 0 to 60
4.2 seconds for 0 to 100.
Quarter-mile in 8.9 seconds.
630 miles of highway driving range.
woody
Adventurist
I always believe everything I read on the internet, especially promotional press releases from a mfg'r. Missing of course was pricing and release date not to mention distance remaining after a couple of 0 to 60 runs. There is a hitch option that allows you to tow a 25k generator AND a sport hitch option the carries 4 Honda 5k generators linked for those canyon carving runs.
I do appreciate the innovation aspect.
I do appreciate the innovation aspect.
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$5000 down, $245,000 balance
Most impressive. I remember my first experience in the Tesla... the driver asked if I was buckled in and sitting firmly in the seat. He hit the accelerator and I was unprepared for the launch which immediately snapped my brain housing group into the head rest. My neck hurt for about 2 weeks after that, but it was pretty cool at the time. Similar to a "cat shot" from a aircraft carrier. Amazing.https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/16/tesla-unveils-the-new-roadster/
1.9 seconds for 0 to 60
4.2 seconds for 0 to 100.
Quarter-mile in 8.9 seconds.
630 miles of highway driving range.
What I would like to learn more about is the tractor behind the car though...
That's suppose to have a 500 mile range.
https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/16/tesla-unveils-its-vision-of-the-future-of-trucking/
https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/17/walmart-tesla-semi-test/
I agree. But it's a really big gamble to throw numbers out like a 500 mile range for a semi and a 600 mile range for the roadster to the public. You either have something or you are in your death throws and are trying to get a quick influx of cash from suckers.
4x4x4doors
Adventurist
Does that include disposal fees for the defective one?I just did the paperwork for a warranty battery replacement on a Chevy Volt...warranty price for the battery is $8709!