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Definitely a PR stunt - it wouldn't even be possible to service an existing Roadster, as the "special tools" are not open-source as well. https://service.tesla

• duskwuff 3y ago
  Also, it's the Roadster -- a $100k+ supercar which sold less than 2500 units. Not the sort of thing an owner would typically be doing DIY repairs on, if they're even driving it. (I wouldn't be surprised if a substantial number of the remaining Roadsters are held by collectors.)
  • scyzoryk_xyz 3y ago
    Also, doesn't the Roadster precede Elon's participation in the company?
• avar 3y ago
  Yes it's a stunt, but c'mon, those "special tools" are something every manufacturer has, and they're usually not that special, and they're easily replaced. One of the Tesla ones is literally a storage cart. Another is a sawed-off 26mm wrench head, the "clip tool" looks like it could be cut out of plywood or a sheet of metal in a few minutes.
• iancmceachern 3y ago
  I've seen this exact stunt from the MiT media lab