Cintoman
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So I've been on the fence about getting this (originally just the trunk with foot sensor one, but now that they have the frunk available, maybe that one too). Price is still about $100 each higher than what I'd like, even with this group buy. Even though I could probably tackle the install myself, if I had an East Coast/New England installer that was as OCD as I am (DON'T even think about slicing my rubber wiring tube near the trunk hinge...use a fish line), I'd likely pay to have it installed.
I know the group buy for this Hansshow one makes it even cheaper than the Teslaoffer one, but here are my concerns about each. Still trying to decide which one I'd go for:
Hansshow Positive Features:
-- No need to tie into CAN, so no worries about having to update the firmware if you get a Tesla update.
-- Can open/close from the interior screen.
-- I believe you don't have to run wire to the battery up front, which would require cutting thru the rubber grommet at the firewall near the glovebox. I believe I heard you can tie into somewhere in the rear.
-- Less expensive than Teslaoffer's.
Hansshow Negative Features:
-- Native app and car screen does not show trunk open.
-- Foot sensor may get triggered and open the trunk during low speed driving (I'm thinking if you go over a speed bump slowly, and the bump passes under the foot sensor.
Teslaoffer Positive Features:
-- Tapping into CAN maintains all the safety gates that Tesla puts in place.
-- Foot sensor won't get tripped by the ground when moving.
-- App and screen correctly shows open trunk
Teslaoffer Negative Features:
-- When receiving an update from Tesla, it may render trunk inoperable until you flash the Teslaoffer computer module
-- Can't close trunk from the interior car screen
-- More expensive than Hansshow's.
So each has their + and -. For me, personally, I don't mind tapping into the CAN, so as to maintain a "safer" install that correctly shows the trunk status. I don't care that I can't close the trunk from inside the car, as I would likely be outside loading up the trunk anyway and would just as easily press the newly installed trunk close button. In fact, I probably wouldn't even install that extra interior close button Teslaoffer provides. But I'm not too crazy about having to install an update on an SD card every so often. I know Teslaoffer is quick to provide these updates, but still, it's an extra occasional maintenance item.
Any thoughts/suggestions on which way to sway on these two?
I think I'm still going to sit on the sidelines for a little bit longer. It seems they're both making some minor improvements over the past few months. Perhaps they may offer something come Black Friday or for the holidays as an enticement for our significant others to get us for Christmas perhaps.
-- Cintoman
I know the group buy for this Hansshow one makes it even cheaper than the Teslaoffer one, but here are my concerns about each. Still trying to decide which one I'd go for:
Hansshow Positive Features:
-- No need to tie into CAN, so no worries about having to update the firmware if you get a Tesla update.
-- Can open/close from the interior screen.
-- I believe you don't have to run wire to the battery up front, which would require cutting thru the rubber grommet at the firewall near the glovebox. I believe I heard you can tie into somewhere in the rear.
-- Less expensive than Teslaoffer's.
Hansshow Negative Features:
-- Native app and car screen does not show trunk open.
-- Foot sensor may get triggered and open the trunk during low speed driving (I'm thinking if you go over a speed bump slowly, and the bump passes under the foot sensor.
Teslaoffer Positive Features:
-- Tapping into CAN maintains all the safety gates that Tesla puts in place.
-- Foot sensor won't get tripped by the ground when moving.
-- App and screen correctly shows open trunk
Teslaoffer Negative Features:
-- When receiving an update from Tesla, it may render trunk inoperable until you flash the Teslaoffer computer module
-- Can't close trunk from the interior car screen
-- More expensive than Hansshow's.
So each has their + and -. For me, personally, I don't mind tapping into the CAN, so as to maintain a "safer" install that correctly shows the trunk status. I don't care that I can't close the trunk from inside the car, as I would likely be outside loading up the trunk anyway and would just as easily press the newly installed trunk close button. In fact, I probably wouldn't even install that extra interior close button Teslaoffer provides. But I'm not too crazy about having to install an update on an SD card every so often. I know Teslaoffer is quick to provide these updates, but still, it's an extra occasional maintenance item.
Any thoughts/suggestions on which way to sway on these two?
I think I'm still going to sit on the sidelines for a little bit longer. It seems they're both making some minor improvements over the past few months. Perhaps they may offer something come Black Friday or for the holidays as an enticement for our significant others to get us for Christmas perhaps.
-- Cintoman