Vendor Instructions for facelift bumper/fascia installation on nosecone Model S

[tyler2323]

You cut the opening on the lower grill of the refresh.

Nice! Thank you. I guess I'm out of reasons not to do this.

Actually I’ve seen what looks like a much better way to do the lower grill. Since the Autopilot isn’t something that needs to be covered the grill is installed behind to protect the radiator. Than you can add the two small black pieces in between the grill and bumper on the sides like with the actual facelift bumper

 

[Solar40]

Does everything screw into the upper grill cover? How Did you handle the louvers? I heard you have to trim the bumper where the louvers go in.

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[Nick70d]

Does everything screw into the upper grill cover? How Did you handle the louvers? I heard you have to trim the bumper where the louvers go in.

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Yup, and do the 12v quickjump just incase yr 12 died
Tesla Model S 12v access

 

[Solar40]

Ok thanks. I didn’t see that before. I’ve been hearing a lot about the 12v battery access with a refresh. Some say mods needed, some say no. This definitely seems like the way to go.

 

[Solar40]

How did you handle trimming the louvers.Or did you buy new ones?

 

[TheCharlesChen]

How did you handle trimming the louvers.Or did you buy new ones?

I didn't want to botch it up so I bought new ones.

 

[Nick70d]

How did you handle trimming the louvers.Or did you buy new ones?

If you have the time you can trim it, slowly use the cut off tool. Save money and time .if you order through tesla its gonna take a month for the part arrive

 

[Nick70d]

How did you handle trimming the louvers.Or did you buy new ones?

 

[Colbster777]

Actually I’ve seen what looks like a much better way to do the lower grill. Since the Autopilot isn’t something that needs to be covered the grill is installed behind to protect the radiator. Than you can add the two small black pieces in between the grill and bumper on the sides like with the actual facelift bumper

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What brand is that lower bumper I really like the look of it.

 

[tyler2323]

What brand is that lower bumper I really like the look of it.

The front spoiler is Revozport

 

[yodaman007]

What we did is cut the T-badge across the screw holes and then drilled new screw holes or use self tapping screws. It looks much better that way.

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Hi Charlie,
I need one gap filler for my tesla facelift. Let me know, how i can order one from you.

 

[TheCharlesChen]

Hi Charlie,
I need one gap filler for my tesla facelift. Let me know, how i can order one from you.

I PMed you

 

[wagner1968]

Actually yes. This is what I received from Eddie Gill, the founder, a few days ago (given where with the upgrade, mine will be for sale when it's finally delivered).

The Karstyle bumper project is still very much active and is definitely going to happen. I’ll keep you updated the best I can. I won’t be making any money out of it. Only a loss, but I don’t care as long as the bumper is built and gives people pleasure. It was meant to be a fun project and ended-up being a bit of a nightmare damaged my reputation. But,C’est la vie!

The intellectual property of the bumper is now owned by a much bigger company who are funding the bumper, completing the manufacture, and handle all of the logistics. The project proved too complex for me to handle alone, and the costs were much higher than I was initially quoted, resulting in a big personal overdraft, and I eventually ran out of money. The new owner of the IP wants to complete the development of bumper before making a public announcement. There will therefore, be an official announcement in the non-too-distant future.

All original orders and reservations made through me will take priority, and the selling price of the bumper will not increase. There will be an official notification sent to all reservation holders regarding the status of all order in the near future.

I sincerely apologise for the delay in the production of the product, however, production issues have now been solved the bumper will reach the marketplace soon.

 

[wagner1968]

May I ask where did you buy the parts? [email protected]
Thanks

 

[Rayminster]

This approach would work, however the vendor seems unwilling to sell just the T insert.
I think this would be a great business opportunity for someone willing to custom print the part

The problem still remains that the underbite is nasty when looking at the side profile. I think if your gonna do the updgrade, you have to go the full way and change the hood to cover that bottom lip from sticking out.

 

[TheCharlesChen]

The problem still remains that the underbite is nasty when looking at the side profile. I think if your gonna do the updgrade, you have to go the full way and change the hood to cover that bottom lip from sticking out.

9/10 won't even notice

 

[Ostrichsak]

9/10 won't even notice

9/10 don't even notice the difference between nose cone and refresh cars. Personally, I do and I would notice the under-bite as well which would drive me crazy.

 

[TheCharlesChen]

9/10 don't even notice the difference between nose cone and refresh cars. Personally, I do and I would notice the under-bite as well which would drive me crazy.

I was just responding to what Rayminster was saying:

I think if your gonna do the updgrade, you have to go the full way and change the hood to cover that bottom lip from sticking out.

You don't "have to go the full way". It's personal preference. It might bother a few people, but I think it looks totally fine. Especially if you shorten the T badge so it doesn't stick out so far past the hood.

 

[Solar40]

People gon do what they want. We know a underbite is there. We just don’t care. It’s something that can be done later. If it bothers you, go all the way. If not proceed!! The owner is the one that has to care.

 

[Jordan B]

The assumption that the snap out cover over that section remains on the refresh version.

Yes, it has more sensor holes because of AP, two to be exact at the left and right sides, I'm just going to fill them with blank parking sensors.

Where did you find blank parking sensors? I've been looking and cant find them. Maybe I'm using the wrong terminology when I'm searching?