K5ING
MegaMiler
Anybody planning on the custom Batgirl paint/body mod?
Here's Google boss Sergey Brin's Tesla Model S. :scared:
Here's Google boss Sergey Brin's Tesla Model S. :scared:
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fluxemag
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byt
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K40 has my images up on their site! Just felt like sharing it... 
Tesla | K40 Electronics
I need to get the Carbon Fiber wraps done, I love the images of the Model S wraped with white and the chrome in black matte. The Tesla logo in red! Gonna see about getting the nose wrapped in Pearl White instead of CF if my guy can match it.
Tesla | K40 Electronics
I need to get the Carbon Fiber wraps done, I love the images of the Model S wraped with white and the chrome in black matte. The Tesla logo in red! Gonna see about getting the nose wrapped in Pearl White instead of CF if my guy can match it.
K40 has my images up on their site! Just felt like sharing it...
Tesla | K40 Electronics
I need to get the Carbon Fiber wraps done, I love the images of the Model S wraped with white and the chrome in black matte. The Tesla logo in red! Gonna see about getting the nose wrapped in Pearl White instead of CF if my guy can match it.
... very cool, looks great, also looks like they have some very stealth radar options, hmmmm, might have to look into that
... very cool, looks great, also looks like they have some very stealth radar options, hmmmm, might have to look into that
I feel compelled to point out that based on what I've learned from the severe, but very knowledgeable install critics on Radar Detector Laser Jammer Forum, they would classify that as a "failed" installation. There are strict rules about placement of the transponders, and an installation under the ledge of the nose cone in front of the grille violates them. As placement of the transponders limits some of the line of sight from the sides and other angles, this installation will work under some circumstances but the odds are high that it will also fail to jam laser guns in many other circumstances, making you much more vulnerable to speeding tickets.
These guys have made very pointed criticisms of the Al & Ed's laser jammer installations as well, and even gone so far as post photos of the mistakes in the A&E installations. Some even describe the A&E installations as laughable.
I recommend you have the installation tested. There are experts with all of the equipment who test (for a small fee) the efficacy of jammer installations and can tell you if it's an optimal install. It would be a pity to have spent all of that money for an install that will not provide the very best protection.
byt
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With laser I'm not worried about side or the rear for Laser defuses. They typically will ping you from the front and WAAAY in front at that.
Any thoughts on this approach perhaps... check out this implementation concealed directly into a specially constructed rear view mirror (see the middle of the article), very impressive:
http://jalopnik.com/5168541/renntech-mercedes-c63-amg-specr-first-drive
That's a cool approach, but the the Valentine 1 is a very poor laser detector. It's not a laser jammer, so all it does is warn you that you've been targeted (if it does warn you) and by then it's too late. I know from experience, as I've used Valentine 1's for over a decade.
You'd think that Escort would do something like this as they've already got a fully integrated "SmartMirror" that has back-up view, phone speaker/bluetooth, and GPS integrated into the mirror, I wonder if this is set up for easy integration with their Passports units:
SmartMirror-GPS-Navigation-Rear-View-Mirror-Combo
retinadoc
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Bel Str plus, Blinder 905 HP, new PPF and Mobileye
My commute is 120 mile round trip, thankfully mainly against traffic and the majority of which is on major highways. At least for me, when you spend two hours/day in a car it quickly ceases to be an object of affection. Instead ergonomics and reliability become very important, and I just want it to work perfectly without any hassle or frustration. My previous cars have been a BMW 7 Series and an Audi A8. Neither car was able to handle 33K Miles/year without multiple drips to the dealership and many large checks to support our trade deficit with Germany. The Audi was particularly disappointing, for whatever reason, despite being made in the country that invented the U-Boat, my car was never watertight and would greet me in the AM with sound of water sloshing after being driven in a heavy rain.
I view radar detectors, and laser deflectors as the cost of doing business. I will not get into the ethics of driving the speed limit. The difference in driving 75 versus 65 means more time with my family or more time being productive at work. The minutes saved quickly become hours when multiplied by days and years. That being said I certainly do not advocate driving >90MPH. At those speeds I don’t find the risk/benefit to be worth it.
Both the Audi and BMW were equipped with a Valentine One, and Lidatek Le-20. Both did their job remarkably well. Neither is particularly good at filtering false positives. This usually made for a somewhat noisy ride. Any oncoming Toyota or Lexus would set off the Lidatek. With the known windshield issues in the Model S, I knew it was time for an upgrade. I was very envious of the installations done by Dadaleus and Dr. Taras coming out of So Cal. Surprisingly, in the NYC area there are very few shops that can do work at this level. I was particularly concerned given the complexity of the electronics in the Model S, and the fact that it was completely new and unique.
After a fair amount of research, the shop I decided on was AfterFX in Stamford CT. When I first pulled in and saw a gorgeous tricked out gun metal Bentley I knew I was in the right place. These guys were are comfortable working on high end cars and are as obsessive/compulsive as their owners. After talking to David, I was very pleased to learn that the shop had a great Tesla connection and had already started exploring the Model S. Raphael the head of the White Plains Service Center was a former employee at Afterfx.
After reading Dadaleus’s reviews of the Mobileye, I thought it was worth a try. If we are all honest with ourselves, the supercar acceleration of the Model S puts a premium on being 100% focused on the road. Anything that mitigates the chance of disaster from a brief lapse in concentration seems like a worthwhile addition.
Here are some photos of the install. I particularly like the Bel display in the rearview mirror
My commute is 120 mile round trip, thankfully mainly against traffic and the majority of which is on major highways. At least for me, when you spend two hours/day in a car it quickly ceases to be an object of affection. Instead ergonomics and reliability become very important, and I just want it to work perfectly without any hassle or frustration. My previous cars have been a BMW 7 Series and an Audi A8. Neither car was able to handle 33K Miles/year without multiple drips to the dealership and many large checks to support our trade deficit with Germany. The Audi was particularly disappointing, for whatever reason, despite being made in the country that invented the U-Boat, my car was never watertight and would greet me in the AM with sound of water sloshing after being driven in a heavy rain.
I view radar detectors, and laser deflectors as the cost of doing business. I will not get into the ethics of driving the speed limit. The difference in driving 75 versus 65 means more time with my family or more time being productive at work. The minutes saved quickly become hours when multiplied by days and years. That being said I certainly do not advocate driving >90MPH. At those speeds I don’t find the risk/benefit to be worth it.
Both the Audi and BMW were equipped with a Valentine One, and Lidatek Le-20. Both did their job remarkably well. Neither is particularly good at filtering false positives. This usually made for a somewhat noisy ride. Any oncoming Toyota or Lexus would set off the Lidatek. With the known windshield issues in the Model S, I knew it was time for an upgrade. I was very envious of the installations done by Dadaleus and Dr. Taras coming out of So Cal. Surprisingly, in the NYC area there are very few shops that can do work at this level. I was particularly concerned given the complexity of the electronics in the Model S, and the fact that it was completely new and unique.
After a fair amount of research, the shop I decided on was AfterFX in Stamford CT. When I first pulled in and saw a gorgeous tricked out gun metal Bentley I knew I was in the right place. These guys were are comfortable working on high end cars and are as obsessive/compulsive as their owners. After talking to David, I was very pleased to learn that the shop had a great Tesla connection and had already started exploring the Model S. Raphael the head of the White Plains Service Center was a former employee at Afterfx.
After reading Dadaleus’s reviews of the Mobileye, I thought it was worth a try. If we are all honest with ourselves, the supercar acceleration of the Model S puts a premium on being 100% focused on the road. Anything that mitigates the chance of disaster from a brief lapse in concentration seems like a worthwhile addition.
Here are some photos of the install. I particularly like the Bel display in the rearview mirror
RetinaDoc
Congrats on the car and install. I pick up my P85 on Monday and will head straight to the detailer for PPF. Was planning on going with Beltronics StIR and LI. Like your install pics. Quick comment- I think the bubbles on the jammers are supposed to be on the outside for max protection. You may want to check that. Love the mirror-Have a great weekend.
Congrats on the car and install. I pick up my P85 on Monday and will head straight to the detailer for PPF. Was planning on going with Beltronics StIR and LI. Like your install pics. Quick comment- I think the bubbles on the jammers are supposed to be on the outside for max protection. You may want to check that. Love the mirror-Have a great weekend.
Found safe place to drill hole through firewall
Working today on the installation of my radar detector, laser jammer, electromagnetic parking sensor, and the cubby control panel for it all, I was determined to find a way to run all of the cabling through the firewall to the area behind the cubby/touchscreen. Based on Pete8314's very helpful thread on taking the frunk apart for installation of his Passport detector, I went one step further and took apart all of the plastic pieces around the center console/stack. I found that the "hose" through the firewall (it would be interesting to know what purpose that serves), shown in the photo below, exits in an rather roomy space right behind the lower part of the touchscreen near the back of the cubby. There are no wires in this space so drilling does not involve risk. Facing the car from the right, I'm going to drill a 3/4" hole to the right of the hose where it enters the firewall. All of the cabling will run through this hole. Once the cabling is pulled through it will be easy to make all of the connections to my in-cabby control panel.
The photos below shows what the center console area look like with all of the snap-in plastic pieces removed to access this space in the car. One photo shows the "hose" exiting the back of the firewall into the space. It's hard to see in the photo as the light is not good.
These next photos show the space that the cubby fits into and what behind it. There's a diagnostic cable of some kind show in the photos, which fits behind the cubby and drops out when the cubby is removed.
Working today on the installation of my radar detector, laser jammer, electromagnetic parking sensor, and the cubby control panel for it all, I was determined to find a way to run all of the cabling through the firewall to the area behind the cubby/touchscreen. Based on Pete8314's very helpful thread on taking the frunk apart for installation of his Passport detector, I went one step further and took apart all of the plastic pieces around the center console/stack. I found that the "hose" through the firewall (it would be interesting to know what purpose that serves), shown in the photo below, exits in an rather roomy space right behind the lower part of the touchscreen near the back of the cubby. There are no wires in this space so drilling does not involve risk. Facing the car from the right, I'm going to drill a 3/4" hole to the right of the hose where it enters the firewall. All of the cabling will run through this hole. Once the cabling is pulled through it will be easy to make all of the connections to my in-cabby control panel.
The photos below shows what the center console area look like with all of the snap-in plastic pieces removed to access this space in the car. One photo shows the "hose" exiting the back of the firewall into the space. It's hard to see in the photo as the light is not good.
These next photos show the space that the cubby fits into and what behind it. There's a diagnostic cable of some kind show in the photos, which fits behind the cubby and drops out when the cubby is removed.
Good luck. Somebody else on the forum (I forget who - sorry) also went through the firewall in a spot near the hose, so you'll be fine. I considered it, but couldn't get the leverage from the frunk side, and didn't really want to take the center stack apart. Though it'll make for a much tidier install.
Johan
Ex got M3 in the divorce, waiting for EU Model Y!
Very interesting that this "hose" exists, with no wires in it and as of now no apparent function. I can think of some reasons:
- General future proofing, in case some time in the future they want to add some kind of feature to the frunk that requires wiring through here.
- Something specific that they have planned for the future, but what? Does it have anything to do with Elon's latest tweet? Quick swap extra battery in the frunk with a connector unit mounted in the recessed back part of the frunk and wires going through here???
What was the dimension of this cable hose, and where does it end up exactly?
- General future proofing, in case some time in the future they want to add some kind of feature to the frunk that requires wiring through here.
- Something specific that they have planned for the future, but what? Does it have anything to do with Elon's latest tweet? Quick swap extra battery in the frunk with a connector unit mounted in the recessed back part of the frunk and wires going through here???
What was the dimension of this cable hose, and where does it end up exactly?
