The applique will consist of an OEM Tesla rear applique with the TESLA letters cut out by water jet, custom made 3D printed letters glued into the cut out letter spaces, a waterproofed neopixel module glued onto the back of the letters, and a Bluetooth control module.
The lighted applique will be shipped ready to install. Basic installation steps include:
- Removal of the stock applique and supporting bracket (base)
- Some simple cutting of the supporting bracket (base)
- Removal of the liftgate trim panels to access the wiring connections for the rear running lights, brake lights, and reverse lights
- Threading of several wires through the flex conduit from the top of the liftgate to the roof of the car
- Removal of the right rear trunk trim panel to access the connections for always-on 12v power and rear turn signals.
Optional special effects for lighting the applique TESLA letters will include the following. Instructions on the deployment of each option will be provided in the installation instructions. You can see some more at
automotive accessories blog bestnetreview.com.
- Steady state red when the rear running lights are on
- Brighter red when the brakes are applied
- Flashing brighter red when the brakes are applied
- Sequential lighting of each letter in sync with the right and left turn signals
- Sequential lighting to spell “ TESLA S”
- Sequential lighting of the letters in white when the car is place in reverse, with a number of other effects
- Other special effect options will also be available.