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]I hope it is ok to post this here, as it doesn't specifically pertain to the Inverter which I am using. I was wondering if anyone knew whether or not it was ok to mount the Tesla Front Drive Unit on a slight angle? I need to clear a crossmember that holds the rear suspension components so might need to tilt it slightly forward. I have done some research and read some threads on this and it seems like it would be ok(oil pickup still at lowest point), just want to make sure before I start fabricating mounts. Thanks!

Oil Pick up might want moving down slightly. Best to open it and have a look.

How much is a slight angle?

I have my LDU mounted very slightly nose down and it's done fine in that regard.

Thanks for the responses! Yes I watched that video before posting and it gave me confidence. It looks like the pickup is actually in an even lower location when mounted at an angle. The only issue I can see it the drain plug is now not at the very bottom-could be compensated for by jacking the car way up in front, or sucking the fluid out I would think. (I added some photos of what I am talking about to my original post.)

To me, drain position is not a big deal. It's (hopefully) so rarely needed, I wouldn't worry about it. Just make sure your pickup is getting plenty of fluid.