2014 P85 Gets a 2017 facelift using OEM parts

[Dsancho]

Thank you, I'll probably keep the side skirt since I'm not going to change the rear bumper and they seem to fit it better than all white.

The headlights work 100% as well. there are a couple of options now to make it work. I personally purchased a pair with a modified control module since I don't like too many aftermarket parts hanging around in the frunk.

I did the side skirts and plan on doing the rear due to fact that it also makes the car appear lower since the paint would show better than the black trim.

If you look at your pics the front bumper appears to be lower than the side. But it’s just the white vs black

 

[harrysamli]

anyone who did this retrofit recently? I need help. I have a 2014 Model S. I want to replace the front bumper.

 

[colindo1990]

here u go

Oem Refreshed bumper retrofitted on 2016 Model S

 

[Neil Comer]

Where can I get the underbite and any other bits needed to get this upgrade done

 

[S-ALSET]

@Neil Comer - Underbite is not a part - Is the final look you get on your car because the chrome V shape shows more due to the hood being shorter on the center of the pre-facelifted model.

 

[sunnysf]

Pre-facelift hood:

Here's a link to the parts spreadsheet that was put together by some of the forum members.
Model S - Bumper Refresh Parts List

Here's some photos of before/after with the bumper gap filler. You can see it just below the hood line.
Note: I sell these for $100 free shipping. Just PM me.

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Thanks for all the great info on this thread. @TheCharlesChen The Bumper Refresh Parts List is perfect and very useful tool to plan and execute this project.

I have a titanium pre-refresh 2016 MS1 and wanted some advice on the bumper to get. It will be almost impossible to get a facelift bumper in titanium, would it work if I got a used bumper off ebay that is in a different color and have the body shop prime it and paint in titanium? There are some ebay seller selling reconditioned bumpers that are fixed up and primed for around $500 while on average for the used bumpers with scratches and dents are around $300. If going with a non-reconditioned bumper is there specific colors that would be better like white or silver vs black or midnight silver?

Has anyone used the X T emblem with the S assembly and the gap filler piece that @TheCharlesChen has designed? From a few pictures I have seen in other threads the X emblem is larger and extends from the bottom of the V to the hood and might work better in covering the gap. Any issues with attaching the X T emblem to the S assembly and gap filler?

Anyone in the bay area willing to help and advice (for a fee) the bumper refresh assembly would be very welcome! Please PM me...

 

[Solar40]

I currently have the gap filler with the s badge. Gonna switch to the x eventually. I might even take the gap filler out. Heard the apron helps eliminate the gap anyway.

 

[TheCharlesChen]

Thanks for all the great info on this thread. @TheCharlesChen The Bumper Refresh Parts List is perfect and very useful tool to plan and execute this project.

I have a titanium pre-refresh 2016 MS1 and wanted some advice on the bumper to get. It will be almost impossible to get a facelift bumper in titanium, would it work if I got a used bumper off ebay that is in a different color and have the body shop prime it and paint in titanium? There are some ebay seller selling reconditioned bumpers that are fixed up and primed for around $500 while on average for the used bumpers with scratches and dents are around $300. If going with a non-reconditioned bumper is there specific colors that would be better like white or silver vs black or midnight silver?

Has anyone used the X T emblem with the S assembly and the gap filler piece that @TheCharlesChen has designed? From a few pictures I have seen in other threads the X emblem is larger and extends from the bottom of the V to the hood and might work better in covering the gap. Any issues with attaching the X T emblem to the S assembly and gap filler?

Anyone in the bay area willing to help and advice (for a fee) the bumper refresh assembly would be very welcome! Please PM me...

Yes, I recommend buying a used bumper and having it repaired and painted to match. Much cheaper than buying new.

I don't have any experience with the X parts on the S. I just sell the gap filler until someone finds a better solution. I think most people have been happy with my part. It's important to keep water and dust out of the frunk.

 

[colindo1990]

here's a refreshed in titanium

 

[Solar40]

Yes. It depends on what other things you done to eliminate the gap. If you have a pretty decenct gap, then the gap filler works. Definitely a helpful solution. But using the factory apron also helps fill a gap along with a x badge.

 

[TheCharlesChen]

Yes. It depends on what other things you done to eliminate the gap. If you have a pretty decenct gap, then the gap filler works. Definitely a helpful solution. But using the factory apron also helps fill a gap along with a x badge.

I'd like to see how that looks and fitment. If it looks good, then I may consider it too.

 

[Solar40]

Can’t remember who said that but I’m 99 percent sure that’s the case. It just doesn’t work with the gap filler. So it’s one or the other. Some people have upgraded the apron to the refresh but I’m almost sure the old one still works too. I’ll have to double check with@jobiggs24 on that.

 

[sunnysf]

Yes, I recommend buying a used bumper and having it repaired and painted to match. Much cheaper than buying new.

I don't have any experience with the X parts on the S. I just sell the gap filler until someone finds a better solution. I think most people have been happy with my part. It's important to keep water and dust out of the frunk.

The primed OEM bumper from Tesla is actually $480, IMHO a better option than buying a used bumper for around $300 on eBay and pay for shipping.

I bought a used facelift hood and had a body shop do the installs. They just got done, here is a only pic I got from them. They still have to paint the sensor caps.

 

[Rockwell]

Great Job! Did you get the under belly shield/Aeroshield? Also you can use a honeycomb grill to add to the bumper

 

[Solar40]

Nice my man. I gotta get a x t badge. What extra parts did you have to buy to get the hood to fit?

 

[Rockwell]

Nice my man. I gotta get a x t badge. What extra parts did you have to buy to get the hood to fit?

Hood is a direct fitment but if you have a double latch hood, you will need to get a custom bracket to make the hood to lock in.

 

[Akikiki]

@Rockwell, are you on the EVFixme team now? If so, great.

 

[Solar40]

Anyone make the bracket or is it total fabrication.

 

[Dsancho]

The primed OEM bumper from Tesla is actually $480, IMHO a better option than buying a used bumper for around $300 on eBay and pay for shipping.

I bought a used facelift hood and had a body shop do the installs. They just got done, here is a only pic I got from them. They still have to paint the sensor caps.

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looks good @sunnysf

 

[sunnysf]

looks good @sunnysf

Thanks @Dsancho for hooking me up with ASM. Anyone in the Bay Area interested in doing the Facelift through a body shop can PM me