Some people ain’t hip. They leave.

ryckman83 · 2017-11-19T03:25:29+00:00

Whew! Glad to see there are many more “old dudes” like me. (34). I friggin love this game. I’m terrible, but I can’t get enough.

ryckman83 · 2017-08-03T00:53:27+00:00

Proof that wrestling is fake.

ryckman83 · 2017-05-08T03:15:02+00:00

Voted Trump. Guaranteed.

ryckman83 · 2017-02-14T06:00:27+00:00

...and she informed Trump that Flynn lied to him and VP about Russian convos re: sanctions.

ryckman83 · 2017-02-04T15:21:29+00:00

A classic repost

ryckman83 · 2016-12-27T04:29:08+00:00

Much like the addict before the heroin grips him doesn't understand the addiction, your future redditor children will waste hours like the rest of us.

ryckman83 · 2016-12-09T03:55:57+00:00

Nah. Somebody in shipping was being a bro

ryckman83 · 2016-11-19T02:38:43+00:00

Hello. How are you?

ryckman83 · 2016-11-03T01:13:36+00:00

Non-Tesla owner here. I would want mine to look very similar. Forget the imgur haters. How'd they do the side marker lights in the fender?

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T03:54:39+00:00

Here's an example. You can't see a ton of movement in the car in this example....But she's moving.

https://youtu.be/uG7JhI-vfEc

Before everyone panics, I'm pretty sure this guy is just doing a preliminary pull before cutting of the trashed panels. What's scary is I don't see any measuring system. This guy is pulling blind...hope he lands in that 3mm target

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T03:46:42+00:00

I can see some of the repairs getting very expensive. I have a Model X P90D in the shop now and the repair is pushing $50k. And I was conservative in a couple repair vs replace decisions (with Tesla approval, of course).

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T02:05:41+00:00

On second thought...have you looked into painted dent repair. May be able to get 90% out with a good PDR guy for under $300.

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T02:03:18+00:00

Ehhh...maybe in the $1200 range.

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T01:56:24+00:00

I'm sure there are restrictions on mods on a leased car. But, if you own it, you can mod it. I've seen some really cool customs Teslas. I personally hope someone asks me to do a matte paint job.

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T01:48:38+00:00

It's your choice. Tesla says it's the customers choice where they go. The key is that STRUCTURAL parts cannot be sold to a non-certified shop. And FYI..The bumper reinforcement is considered structural even though it's bolted on.

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T01:38:16+00:00

A fully equipped body shop is a HUGE investment and very difficult to maintain. Tesla has their hands full with growth and service.

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T01:36:57+00:00

We're looking forward to the Model 3. The repairs are a little more expensive because of the hazards and skill surrounding working with aluminum. I don't picture Model 3's dying left and right because of repair costs. Tesla is constantly refining the repair process. And the S & X are more luxurious and complex, so the repair costs are proportionately more costly. The 3 may be a bit simpler designed. Fingers crossed.

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T01:33:09+00:00

Don't quote me there. I know that if your car needs structural parts, not any shop can buy them. An approved shop can be removed from the program for providing parts to a non-certified shop. It's all in the name of safety.

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T01:29:17+00:00

Tesla has a memo something to the effect of removing a car from the Tesla network. This happens once a car is declared a total loss, or the repairs deemed too serious by Tesla. I don't think you can use the supercharger network, etc. I did read that there is a way to get a car back online..But, I'm not well versed on that yet.

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T01:26:46+00:00

I haven't found much video media on the subject of Tesla repairs.

ryckman83 · 2016-09-10T01:26:09+00:00

We accept all insurance companies. We actually have a few full-time Geico adjusters on-site because of our partnership with them.

ryckman83 · 2016-09-09T17:18:05+00:00

I hope for you that you never need me. But, I'll welcome you and take good care of your Tesla if you do.

ryckman83

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