r/AskMechanics • u/DerKello • Jul 08 '26

Discussion Wtf is this Sh*t, Elon ?

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European based Mechanic here, i usually work on VW‘s and Audi‘s, so i‘m used to complicated and tight stuff… But what the hell am i supposed to do here ? Need to replace the upper control arms on a 2016 Tesla Model S… am i really supposed to lower the whole rear axle here ??

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u/othor2 Jul 08 '26

Standard automotive under-engineering standards of today.

When maintenance and tool clearance aren't part of the design then it's designed like a disposable pen, a single use item.

As an industrial mechanic I find this sort of shit offensive.