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Look foward to details. Itching to start my project soon. If I can help in any way let me know!
Integrated illuminated Tesla emblem?
Not integrated but a separate piece. I’ll have the beta version early next week and post some photos.
See this post on the Model X site. It's not a complete beta but shows the brightness and consistency of the light.
Looks great! Any progress on the T-support that will facilitate the updated bumper install?
None for now. Have to get my car back completely repaired, which should be tomorrow.
So I'm thinking that my next project will be the OEM refresh bumper install and I just want to make sure I'm caught up in the status of this project being feasible.
Summary:
Using all OEM parts, it works but there needs to be some modification/cutting to fit the fog lights? There is also a gap with the original hood but using a refresh hood creates way more work than it's worth. So artsci is working on a custom T trim piece that will close this gap.
Am I missing anything else? Any other modifications or custom parts? Anyone have a picture of how big this gap with original hood really is?
Thanks
Summary:
Using all OEM parts, it works but there needs to be some modification/cutting to fit the fog lights? There is also a gap with the original hood but using a refresh hood creates way more work than it's worth. So artsci is working on a custom T trim piece that will close this gap.
Am I missing anything else? Any other modifications or custom parts? Anyone have a picture of how big this gap with original hood really is?
Thanks
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Based on my experience I really woudn’t do this, even though it is feasible. If SDR had installed the new fascia support frame, mods to the fog lamp area of the fascia would not have been necessary. And I’ve made no progress on the custom T trim piece. I recommend you go with the Unplugged Performance version. That will save you a lot of trouble and cost less.
Thanks for the info. I can't believe they changed so many things just to refresh the bumper!
I may do this and help figure out a custom T piece myself. I have some fiberglass and carbon fiber laying experience.
My biggest problem is I use the car daily and the closest SC is 3 hours away so I can't just piece it as I go
Is the parts list on the first page up to date or should I gather all the parts you need throughout all the posts? I would need to do a 1 shot order for all the parts and go get them.
If Tesla will sell you the parts. Lately they been disinclined to sell the facelift parts for noseone VINs. I may have gotten in under the wire.
Hylnder777
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If any one near So Cal does this refresh I'll take your red fron bumper and nose cone
I am determined to add OEM parking sensors one day, when enough of these parts start showing up in the used market place.
I am determined to add OEM parking sensors one day, when enough of these parts start showing up in the used market place.
If you weree to do it again you would go with unplugged version or similar?
Quick question. With swapping the hood.. why was it so difficult to make it work? Could you just cut off the old hood latch (male end)and weld it to the new hood... rather than modify the female end?
Does the extra one inch or two in length really make that much of a difference with clearance?
Quick question. With swapping the hood.. why was it so difficult to make it work? Could you just cut off the old hood latch (male end)and weld it to the new hood... rather than modify the female end?
Does the extra one inch or two in length really make that much of a difference with clearance?
Dborn
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Just a note of caution. If you go with the Unplugged fascia, ensure your panel shop DOES NOT USE HEAT to cure the paint. That causes distortion and consequent poor fitting especially under the headlights but also a large panel gap where the hood meets headlights and fascia.
Lifeinabox
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