Ordered new CB three days ago, trading FND AWD, same exact experience here. Spoke with a tech advisor this morning who sent me "FSD Transfer Agreement" for the proper vehicle, which I executed and returned.
Tesla rep has confirmed to me twice past 24 hours fsd from fnd awd could be transferred to new truck provided it is delivered before end of March. Order site says new orders 5-7 weeks out, nothing in inventory within 200 miles so not much of an opportunity here.
Mongo invited me to look a little closer at your pic to see that there no longer is a nut in there. You couldn't get a bolt to go in--did the nut come out when you were attempting to insert a bolt? Did it look like the other mounting point from the get go?
The threads were cut and likely not chased at the factory. It is pretty normal for chips, debris, paint overspray to stay or find its way into a threaded holes durring manufacturing. Chase as in tap.
Don't quote me here but I encountered two type of threads--a pair at the rear points that were...
Anyone have thoughts on that messed up threading? I'm going to make an SC appointment and see if they can do anything.
RUExperienced? Yes, chased the threads on all of the mounting bosses, most of them were fouled, presumeably with paint. Quite doubtfull Tesla messed up your threads. One...
Contact Sean Duffy at the DOT for such life threatening situations. Problem is, his head is stuck you know where, but he will get around to it.
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No doubt or speculation here. During my April 3+ week road trip out and back to Phoenix, I intervened during 3 similar FSD events. Part of being an early adopter and FSD copilot and the last thing I thought about was memorializing an event on video. I wouldn't have been able to make the trip...
Purchased and installed RealWheels EV stainless with satin finish in June, am very satisfied and would purchase again. Swapped out supplied fasteners for stainless bolts and hd washers. Current ad pricing.
Prudent for installer to first chase the threads of the truck mounting bosses with a tap...