Matrix headlights - finally???

[Jason71]

Anyone seen the current model X with the matrix headlights?
Anyway to see from the VIN to see if the new lights are installed?
Or a certain build date?

You mean in the UK where they only sell them in Left hand drive and so have probably sold about 6 since the change?
I think you may be on the wrong part of the forum to ask that question?

 

[SpoonMXP]

You mean in the UK where they only sell them in Left hand drive and so have probably sold about 6 since the change?
I think you may be on the wrong part of the forum to ask that question?

Sorry, yes, wrong forum, thx for the heads up.

 

[PITA]

I'd be happy if they'd just let me customise the wording, for some creative headlight flash comments... only need 4 & 3 letter words on each side

... keep me busy for a while that would...

 

[WannabeOwner]

only need 4 & 3 letter words on each side

But, being left hand drive, you'd look like Johnny Foreigner flashing them with your 3 & 4 letter words

 

[bayareaever]

I checked today at two different Tesla stores. They had multiple MX on site. About half of them had matrix lights and the other half didn’t. The factory must’ve changed over in the last month or so would be my guess.

 

[goRt]

I checked today at two different Tesla stores. They had multiple MX on site. About half of them had matrix lights and the other half didn’t. The factory must’ve changed over in the last month or so would be my guess.

There's a guy round the corner from me took delivery of a LHD MX plaid, they're going to retrofit the matrix lights

 

[Mrklaw]

are they the smae modules the 3/Y gets or newer ones?

 

[bayareaever]

I went to two different tesla stores in the last few days. About 1/2 the MX had matrix and the other 1/2 didn’t. The factory might have changed over sometime in July but that’s just a guess. At least some if not most of the discounted inventory may not have matrix.

 

[WhiteCHX]

There's a guy round the corner from me took delivery of a LHD MX plaid, they're going to retrofit the matrix lights

That's interesting, would be great to have confirmation of that as it's been thought that this would not be possible. Any idea when that MXP was built (or when he took delivery) and what the retrofit will cost?

 

[goRt]

That's interesting, would be great to have confirmation of that as it's been thought that this would not be possible. Any idea when that MXP was built (or when he took delivery) and what the retrofit will cost?

It was one of the LHD sell off in June, the retrofit is under warranty

 

[WhiteCHX]

It was one of the LHD sell off in June, the retrofit is under warranty

Wow, interesting. I wonder where they do the cutoff, I could imagine that opening quite a demand among recent X owners and would be connected to quite high costs on Tesla's side without a really good reason from their perspective. They would just throw away perfectly good Led lights?

Would be great if another recent model x owner could confirm this. That would open options.

 

[goRt]

Wow, interesting. I wonder where they do the cutoff, I could imagine that opening quite a demand among recent X owners and would be connected to quite high costs on Tesla's side without a really good reason from their perspective. They would just throw away perfectly good Led lights?

Would be great if another recent model x owner could confirm this. That would open options.

The lights are relatively cheap and there's a tiny number sold in the UK

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

The lights are relatively cheap and there's a tiny number sold in the UK

Cheap until you need to buy one, the old MS headlights were best part of £1k each

 

[Durzel]

That's interesting, would be great to have confirmation of that as it's been thought that this would not be possible. Any idea when that MXP was built (or when he took delivery) and what the retrofit will cost?

Changing headlight type is a config option. I’ve been told it can be done without needing too elevated a privilege.

In any event if there’s sufficient motivation - e.g. the potential return of a £100k+ car that aren’t selling in great numbers - then Tesla will find a way to facilitate it.

 

[INVIS]

There's a guy round the corner from me took delivery of a LHD MX plaid, they're going to retrofit the matrix lights

Any chance you know which SC is honoring this retrofit?

Thanks

 

[goRt]

Any chance you know which SC is honoring this retrofit?

Thanks

No, but likely Reading or Winchester
It's not strictly a retrofit but car not delivered to spec

 

[Andy718]

Report by Drive Tesla that Matrix headlights are finally on their way, but sadly only for Highland cars at this stage.

We can only hope that this is extended in due course to all cars equipped with matrix capable hardware.

 

[Jason71]

Report by Drive Tesla that Matrix headlights are finally on their way, but sadly only for Highland cars at this stage.

We can only hope that this is extended in due course to all cars equipped with matrix capable hardware.

Earlier cars have matrix headlights but may not have the necessary hardware necessary to direct the pattern. Yes they have a front facing camera, which is how it is usually done. But is it suitable?( not that that ever stopped Tesla before, see windscreen wipers).

 

[Andy718]

Earlier cars have matrix headlights but may not have the necessary hardware necessary to direct the pattern. Yes they have a front facing camera, which is how it is usually done. But is it suitable?( not that that ever stopped Tesla before, see windscreen wipers).

Agreed. That could well be the case and even if the hardware is present, Tesla may not see the financial benefit in devoting the time and resources to virtually retrofitting legacy vehicles.

 

[FastLaneJB]

Earlier cars have matrix headlights but may not have the necessary hardware necessary to direct the pattern. Yes they have a front facing camera, which is how it is usually done. But is it suitable?( not that that ever stopped Tesla before, see windscreen wipers).

I think this is exactly how all other OEM’s do it. The camera picks out the tail lights and headlights, then blanks out a box around them. They already detect the lights as they turn the high beams on and off automatically.