Karstyle Facelift Price Reduced to $2,500 on Website. Deposit reduced to $500.

[drewfaulk]

As our nosecone parking sensors are black, for those of us without black paint, I assume we are going to have two black circles in the middle of our bumpers once we install the facelift. Anyone have thoughts as to an easy way to address this?

 

[FlatSix911]

As our nosecone parking sensors are black, for those of us without black paint, I assume we are going to have two black circles in the middle of our bumpers once we install the facelift. Anyone have thoughts as to an easy way to address this?

This might help ... Tesla — Model S Touch-Up Paint

 

[drewfaulk]

This might help ... Tesla — Model S Touch-Up Paint

Thanks. My experience with touch up paint is that it usually looks worse that whatever I'm trying to cover up. Also, as the sensors presumably operate off of radar (and assist with the autopilot), I'd be afraid to put on something as thick as touch up over them. Any other ideas?

 

[swegman]

Take the sensors to a Tesla authorized body shop and have them paint the sensors to match the color of your car. Thats what I did when I retrofitted the Tesla parking assist sensors to my car. Cost was minimal.

 

[drewfaulk]

Take the sensors to a Tesla authorized body shop and have them paint the sensors to match the color of your car. Thats what I did when I retrofitted the Tesla parking assist sensors to my car. Cost was minimal.

I'll do that. They'll be the ones doing the install more than likely. I was just thinking about doing it myself, and didn't want to have to wait for them to paint the sensors, because my car would be disassembled in the meantime (assuming they painted them off the car, which I'd prefer, to avoid overspray). Maybe Karstyle could offer an option to include the two middle parking sensors since they're paining the bumper anyway? In any case, thanks to all who responded.

 

[ALLMYNE]

I just sent a note asking:
1) where is the radar located in the front bumper?......will it have the same distinct square-ish look
2) do these bumpers ship from the UK or here in the US
3) any shipping date updates
4) cost difference if shipped primed and not painted

 

[drewfaulk]

I just sent a note asking:
1) where is the radar located in the front bumper?......will it have the same distinct square-ish look
2) do these bumpers ship from the UK or here in the US
3) any shipping date updates
4) cost difference if shipped primed and not painted

Great. Please let us know what you hear. I'm looking forward to the forthcoming website updates as well.

 

[claudelaval]

Thanks for the news. I already paid the $1,500 deposit so I assume I'll owe only $1,000 more.

a thousand unless you bought it at the old price and already accept it. If Karstyle is a reputable company they will do you good.

 

[Skione65]

This from the source: There will be a big update to Karstyle's website in about two-weeks’ time. It will show how the bumper was developed, and the teams and processes involved. It will also explain how issues such as the battery access and towing eye were dealt with. Shipping is likely to occur in September but all of that info will be available on the updated web site.

@artsci,

Any update on this project? Also anyone know the current hourly rate at a Tesla approved body shop?

Ski

 

[drewfaulk]

@artsci,

Any update on this project? Also anyone know the current hourly rate at a Tesla approved body shop?

Ski

The hourly rate at my local Tesla approved body shop is $125.

 

[Skione65]

The hourly rate at my local Tesla approved body shop is $125.

@drewfaulk,

Thanks.....I figured it was about $150-160.

Ski

 

[Skione65]

Anyone get an estimate on shipping for this thing from the UK? Or will Karstyle have U.S. Based distributors for this?


Ski

 

[drewfaulk]

@drewfaulk,

Thanks.....I figured it was about $150-160.

Ski

I figured the same. Surprisingly, the time I used them (to install the door panel tethers for a next gen seat retrofit), they charged me their regular rate of $85/hour. I guess what they were doing didn't really require a Tesla specialist, so they didn't think they could get away with charging the higher rate (charging more to remove and reinstall a door panel in a Tesla than they would on a Mercedes would be like a plumber charging more to unclog a Kohler toilet than an American Standard). In any case, I'm going to have them price installing my Karstyle retrofit, and I'll post here with the quote.

 

[Skione65]

@drewfaulk,

So not including shipping I figure $3500 for the facelift. $2500 fascia, $500 for roughly the 4 hours labor and $500 to prep and paint to spec color. What are your opinions?

Ski

 

[drewfaulk]

@drewfaulk,

So not including shipping I figure $3500 for the facelift. $2500 fascia, $500 for roughly the 4 hours labor and $500 to prep and paint to spec color. What are your opinions?

Ski

I think your numbers are probably right on. I know when I ordered mine, the fascia was $2,500, and that included paint. I've since seen mention on their site of a primed or unpainted option, which was nowhere on the site when I placed my order; it was clear I was getting a painted bumper for $2,500 (even requiring my paint code to place the order). I'm not sure how they're pricing it if you choose to get it unpainted, but I would think it would be less than the $2,500.

 

[Skione65]

I think your numbers are probably right on. I know when I ordered mine, the fascia was $2,500, and that included paint. I've since seen mention on their site of a primed or unpainted option, which was nowhere on the site when I placed my order; it was clear I was getting a painted bumper for $2,500 (even requiring my paint code to place the order). I'm not sure how they're pricing it if you choose to get it unpainted, but I would think it would be less than the $2,500.

@drewfaulk,

Good to know....I was under the impression the $2500 was unpainted, so great if that includes paint. I do know they recommend NOT getting it pre-painted as they say you're taking your chances with the "match" sight unseen and to have it painted 'on' the MS after install so it will be easier to match and match more closely.
Your probably right in that if you get it shipped 'unpainted' they may discount the price but maybe not.

Ski

 

[drewfaulk]

@drewfaulk,

Good to know....I was under the impression the $2500 was unpainted, so great if that includes paint. I do know they recommend NOT getting it pre-painted as they say you're taking your chances with the "match" sight unseen and to have it painted 'on' the MS after install so it will be easier to match and match more closely.
Your probably right in that if you get it shipped 'unpainted' they may discount the price but maybe not.

Ski

I've heard the same about parts that were painted off a vehicle not matching as well. For me, it's a trade off: I wouldn't do it if it had to be painted while on the vehicle because the paint would have to be blended into the surrounding panels, which affects resale value (an acquaintance of mine wholesales cars, and tests all cars with a paint thickness meter, rejecting those that have had any kind of paintwork). I don't think I could convince myself that spraying the whole front end of the car wouldn't negatively affect its value.

 

[Canuck]

@artsci and others who put down a deposit, is there any update on this?

I have been following the Karstyle bumper with interest since I was thinking of ordering one, but I wanted to wait and see what people who got one said about it before ordering. I thought I would have heard by now because August was stated to be the shipping date yet this thread has gone silent for a month now. I checked the webpage but there are no updates and they look to still be taking deposits.

Is there any news? Thanks.

 

[drewfaulk]

@artsci and others who put down a deposit, is there any update on this?

I have been following the Karstyle bumper with interest since I was thinking of ordering one, but I wanted to wait and see what people who got one said about it before ordering. I thought I would have heard by now because August was stated to be the shipping date yet this thread has gone silent for a month now. I checked the webpage but there are no updates and they look to still be taking deposits.

Is there any news? Thanks.

I got an email from them on August 23rd saying they were going to reach out to customers the week of August 5th (you read that right) to get details to finalize orders. It also had a link to a site that discussed the process of 3D scanning the vehicle, tooling, and designing a prototype. It said they expect to ship late September/early October. I'm still not sure where the promised Facebook page is: I pre-purchased a universal credit card (www.plastc.com) for $100, and I get weekly updates, blog posts, an active twitter feed, live Q&A's with the founders, etc. Karstyle could learn something from them. They, too, have had delays in production, but it's hard to be mad when you know what's going on all along the way.... One email and one post in four months is frustratingly little communication for those of us who have invested in not a tangible product, but a $2,500 promise of a product that we hope will see the light of day. Coupling their poor communication with not delivering on the Facebook page for reservation holders, it makes you wonder if they can deliver on anything.

 

[scole04]

I got an email from them on August 23rd saying they were going to reach out to customers the week of August 5th (you read that right) to get details to finalize orders. It also had a link to a site that discussed the process of 3D scanning the vehicle, tooling, and designing a prototype. It said they expect to ship late September/early October. I'm still not sure where the promised Facebook page is: I pre-purchased a universal credit card (www.plastc.com) for $100, and I get weekly updates, blog posts, an active twitter feed, live Q&A's with the founders, etc. Karstyle could learn something from them. They, too, have had delays in production, but it's hard to be mad when you know what's going on all along the way.... One email and one post in four months is frustratingly little communication for those of us who have invested in not a tangible product, but a $2,500 promise of a product that we hope will see the light of day. Coupling their poor communication with not delivering on the Facebook page for reservation holders, it makes you wonder if they can deliver on anything.

Just got this email from them today.


A questionnaire is coming out later this week requesting information about your car. A major development update including the estimated shipping date will come out at the end of next week.

Regards,
Eddie at Karstyle