Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[Rocketfan30]

Might be out of the loop. Source?

Sorry, not out of the loop. When the official Lucid numbers came out, there was pure SPECULATION on this thread about maybe Elon sandbagging the official range numbers until Lucid's numbers were official. Hopes for a software update that increased our range were based on nothing but that speculation. Don't think we get that kind of range without 4860s or a bigger pack (neither of which we have).

 

[VikH]

Oh, now that I see it in writing, I feel bad. The link is for 2017-2021 model years so it might not apply to the refresh Model S but I'm probably just sticking fingers in my ears.

The headlights in the current refresh are identical part numbers to the pre-refresh cars.

 

[MasterFung]

The headlights in the current refresh are identical part numbers to the pre-refresh cars.

So how would a new owner, outside of knowing what old vs new even looks like, know if they got new lights? The NGHB option won't be enabled yet. I guess the new lights would have a new part number?

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Sorry, not out of the loop. When the official Lucid numbers came out, there was pure SPECULATION on this thread about maybe Elon sandbagging the official range numbers until Lucid's numbers were official. Hopes for a software update that increased our range were based on nothing but that speculation. Don't think we get that kind of range without 4860s or a bigger pack (neither of which we have).

It was not "speculation" lol. It was actually said by sources. It may still be true, I dunno. Now it's more unlikely, but still.

 

[uthatcher]

It was not "speculation" lol. It was actually said by sources. It may still be true, I dunno. Now it's more unlikely, but still.

FWIW, my Tessie app consistently states I have 92-93 kWh usable battery pack. My car now charges to a 330-335 mile range so there was some mild degradation. This after 15,000 miles.

Im not sure that means much of anything, but I can say I would enjoy a software range bump.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

FWIW, my Tessie app consistently states I have 92-93 kWh usable battery pack. My car now charges to a 330-335 mile range so there was some mild degradation. This after 15,000 miles.

Im not sure that means much of anything, but I can say I would enjoy a software range bump.

Yeah it would be cool! Although out of the two sandbagged things that were rumored (power bumps, and range increases), I think power increases would be more likely.

 

[uthatcher]

Yeah it would be cool! Although out of the two sandbagged things that were rumored (power bumps, and range increases), I think power increases would be more likely.

Yeah I wish there was some sandbagging in both those regards. But I’d take range over more power, given the choice.

 

[AMPd]

So how would a new owner, outside of knowing what old vs new even looks like, know if they got new lights? The NGHB option won't be enabled yet. I guess the new lights would have a new part number?

The new lights look different inside.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Yeah I wish there was some sandbagging in both those regards. But I’d take range over more power, given the choice.

Yup, although now that the EPA docs are out, there's no extra pack capacity to be unlocked. So the only thing left would be the power increases I think.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

So how would a new owner, outside of knowing what old vs new even looks like, know if they got new lights? The NGHB option won't be enabled yet. I guess the new lights would have a new part number?

Yes, they would have a different part number most likely.
Exterior wise, the lights will be quite distinguishable, as they will be darker inside, and have 2 main projector beams instead of the many reflectors in the old lights. Inside the light, there is also a central plastic divider inside the lens that divides both projectors. Also, the corner light (the piece that swoops down underneath top of the LED DRL), is smaller now as well:

 

[CyberB]

Great question, focus the steam underneath and slowly pull back on the holder. The adhesive will gradually release with the stream moving upwards getting trapped creating a hot sauna under your plate frame bracket. It will pop off in a few moments. Slow and steady!

I ended up using a hairdryer and the fishing line. The buffing of the adhesive took some paint off the bumper. Oh well, time for the paint kit, I live in AZ so I already have small chips in the hood anyway.

 

[jebinc]

So how would a new owner, outside of knowing what old vs new even looks like, know if they got new lights? The NGHB option won't be enabled yet. I guess the new lights would have a new part number?

Simply put, they would be able to see when driving at night in the rain!

 

[MFrunkerOG]

Simply put, they would be able to see when driving at night in the rain!

There’s always this

2012-2016 Tesla Model S LED Multicolor Angry Halo Projector Headlights

The hotest set of Tesla Model S Facelift 2016-23 Custom LED Headlights are only at HID RETROFIT KIT. We are ready to build them exactly how you want them.

hidretrofitkit.com

 

[PhilipRs]

So you cant delay once youve had your vin?

I had my Plaid VIN for 4 days when I asked for a delay, which they granted. I'd like the lights, but my actual reason was that my trade is waiting on a necessary warranty repair concession for which the parts haven't arrived yet and I'm just hoping they arrive within the 30 days.

The text said: "We can proceed with releasing the current VIN assigned and place your order on hold 30 days. If the repair is completed early, we can lift this hold early to put you back in line sooner. Will that work for you".

To which I confirmed it would work.

 

[Tigers]

So definitely not happening with this refresh and may not even happen a year from now?

I wouldn’t take any service center employees answer as definitive. No offense to any of them but many have shown to know very little about the current product let alone any future products.

For an example, after a bit of time when the model 3 received the new center console, I went to a showroom to ask about the model y getting one soon and that I heard it was rumored.

Two different Tesla people both responded to me "oh no, the model y is still too new. The model 3 only got the new center console because of it being older. There's no confirmation at all the model y will ever get it."

Long story short, Tesla started shipping model y with the new center consoles about a week later.

They have absolutely no idea at best, lie at worst.

After my experience with Tesla's people in 2021 I wouldn't ever waste my time again to ask any question, regardless of how small. When I'd go chat with them about random Tesla stuff they know less than the average reddit user. It's actually quite sad.

 

[MasterFung]

Yes, they would have a different part number most likely.
Exterior wise, the lights will be quite distinguishable, as they will be darker inside, and have 2 main projector beams instead of the many reflectors in the old lights. Inside the light, there is also a central plastic divider inside the lens that divides both projectors. Also, the corner light (the piece that swoops down underneath top of the LED DRL), is smaller now as well:

Maybe we ask people who are taking delivery of new 2022 MS to post a pic of their front headlamps as a sure way of knowing yay or nay.

 

[Bill Price]

At $84, you can afford another vehicle to drive after dark.

At $84, you can afford a six pack of other vehicles to drive after dark.

 

[jebinc]

There’s always this

2012-2016 Tesla Model S LED Multicolor Angry Halo Projector Headlights

The hotest set of Tesla Model S Facelift 2016-23 Custom LED Headlights are only at HID RETROFIT KIT. We are ready to build them exactly how you want them.

hidretrofitkit.com

Will take a rain check on those...

 

[IamGaryGnu]

Hi all,
1) new lights - the S online owner's manual references adaptive lights if equipped.
2) my baby is in the shop i had the appointment for the center console light and some other minor things. however, last night something happened i havetn' heard about here, and i'll cross post:
showing my buddy insane mode, he was ready, so i floored it. yeah, he laughed like on a roller coaster. so when he was ready, i did it again....and it was like the millenium falcon in almost every star wars movie when it clunked out - never happened before - i got the turtle, the car sorta sputtered (how can an electric car sputter)? got a messeage like "redueced power, exiting and re-entering the vehicle may resolve" and i had to limp along at 30 mph max. If i floored it, it stayed that way. if i pressed "harder" so beyond just flooring it, i'd get a red message to pull over right away.
this kept happening. i'd "restart" the car, maybe it would work right, maybe not) and then when it would act normally, a flooring of it would bring back the turtle.
happened about 5 times last night, including on a highway (i thought maybe the cameras thought i was being a jerk)
tried again today, same thing.
Error codes: DI_a082, a081, a012, etc.
so, now i have a loaner 2017 X P90D (big learning curve, big car, feels like old tech) and i hope to see my little buddy in a week or so...

 

[Hayseed_MS]

Hi all,
1) new lights - the S online owner's manual references adaptive lights if equipped.
2) my baby is in the shop i had the appointment for the center console light and some other minor things. however, last night something happened i havetn' heard about here, and i'll cross post:
showing my buddy insane mode, he was ready, so i floored it. yeah, he laughed like on a roller coaster. so when he was ready, i did it again....and it was like the millenium falcon in almost every star wars movie when it clunked out - never happened before - i got the turtle, the car sorta sputtered (how can an electric car sputter)? got a messeage like "redueced power, exiting and re-entering the vehicle may resolve" and i had to limp along at 30 mph max. If i floored it, it stayed that way. if i pressed "harder" so beyond just flooring it, i'd get a red message to pull over right away.
this kept happening. i'd "restart" the car, maybe it would work right, maybe not) and then when it would act normally, a flooring of it would bring back the turtle.
happened about 5 times last night, including on a highway (i thought maybe the cameras thought i was being a jerk)
tried again today, same thing.
Error codes: DI_a082, a081, a012, etc.
so, now i have a loaner 2017 X P90D (big learning curve, big car, feels like old tech) and i hope to see my little buddy in a week or so...
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My Rover did that one time when driving it hard. They found a carbon deposit came lose and went into the throttle body. Have Service check your throttle body...