Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[planetary]

Indeed there is. For me personally, I find the action cumbersome. And when first introduced it was usually accompanied with turning on the windshield wipers.

From a few pages back, this was in reference to an alternative means to honk the horn, by placing your hand over the right side of the yoke. Mention of this has been removed from the user manual, and IIRC that feature was indeed removed, as well. (Not at home at the moment, so I can't confirm.)

 

[jebinc]

If true, this implies that the new lights may require wiring (or other internal) changes -- not just the simple part swap that existing owners had been hoping for.

Agreed.

 

[jebinc]

I’m still happy that I took delivery last week. Car is flawless, no vibration issues, and the taillights look better than the new sugar. The matrix headlights would have been nice, but I had to move on with my life!

There will always be something “coming,” from now until the end of time (or Tesla)!

 

[EndlessPlaid]

They do not need shut the factory lines down for a few part changes. If the lines are shut down I’m sure it’s for other reasons.

These lights will require a new harness (like the M3 and Y did), is what I've heard.

 

[aerodyne]

Are we starting the 4680 rumor?



I can sense the fear.

Yeah, though I have travelled the valley of EDD for many months, I have no FOMO, for I have delayed my order...and will do so again if need be...

(The MX plaid looks pretty good right now, better than waiting for the CT)

 

[Grassright]

There will always be something “coming,” from now until the end of time (or Tesla)!

Sure, just not all updates are as important as this major improvement in lighting.

 

[Richmonder]

Sure, just not all updates are as important as this major improvement in lighting.

Agree, but it’s partly offset by the ugly-ass new ass.

 

[Grassright]

Agree, but it’s partly offset by the ugly-ass new ass.

Whether it‘s looking good or not is purely subjective, the thing I care more is that the new design could make the current 10 year old design “outdated” and lose value immediately.

 

[Seattle Tom]

For those interested...

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/jebinc’s-plaid-vibration-experiment-results.258189/#post-6455160

That’s very unfortunate. I’ve got an X Long Range order in (surprise, due Jan 2023!) but under the assumption by then that someone would have validated if Tesla has fixed the mounting of the Drive Unit and the cv joints, motor mount, etc. this post from an early S owner does not fill me with hope.

If so, I’ll likely cancel and just stick with my Cybertruck (which I’d rarely launch anyway). Sigh.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

That’s very unfortunate. I’ve got an X Long Range order in (surprise, due Jan 2023!) but under the assumption by then that someone would have validated if Tesla has fixed the mounting of the Drive Unit and the cv joints, motor mount, etc. this post from an early S owner does not fill me with hope.

If so, I’ll likely cancel and just stick with my Cybertruck (which I’d rarely launch anyway). Sigh.

Cybertruck will still be crazy fast in either trim lol! <4.5 seconds in the Dual Motor is still awesome.

 

[cwanja]

Cybertruck will still be crazy fast in either trim lol! <4.5 seconds in the Dual Motor is still awesome.

Cannot wait for the DraggyTimes Cybertruck videos!!

A string of words I never thought I would say

 

[Richmonder]

Whether it‘s looking good or not is purely subjective, the thing I care more is that the new design could make the current 10 year old design “outdated” and lose value immediately.

I had one of the first 3’s off the line and afterward saw serious upgrades, like AWD, and still traded it in for just a few grand less than I paid after tax rebate. I’m fortunate to have gotten this car for 15k less than many others and can’t lose sleep over not getting the 100% optimal results.

 

[paulchou]

Agree, but it’s partly offset by the ugly-ass new ass.

Yeah, I kinda like the old ass.

 

[EMEV]

It seems that the relocation of the horn back to the original place is not happening now. No comments anywhere about the horn. If the horn change will require another factory line stoppage, then I wonder how many line stops Tesla have per year.

 

[Donsla MS]

Just so the cars with the new lights don't arrive "cross eyed"..

 

[nexus99]

These lights will require a new harness (like the M3 and Y did), is what I've heard.

It seems, though, that the new samsung/hella matrix lights are also can bus based looking at the take apart and chip identification... so it very well might be something adaptable. The current headlights are also can bus from what I understand, so it might very well be something that could be retrofitted but it really depends on if Tesla wants to make this available to us. I think it's more likely that chip shortages will limit the options for retrofits more than technical reasons.

I will really be more upset after taking delivery of my Plaid if they refresh and include ambient colored lighting, motorized screen tilting, and a second passenger display, hah, but more importantly if they have a major design change for the half-shaft vibration issues that we will all be stuck with. Those definitely would not be an easy retrofit...

 

[jebinc]

Yeah, I kinda like the old ass.
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Definitely prefer the old @$$ and new matrix LEDs. Doesn’t exist - like a unicorn

 

[EndlessPlaid]

It seems, though, that the new samsung/hella matrix lights are also can bus based looking at the take apart and chip identification... so it very well might be something adaptable. The current headlights are also can bus from what I understand, so it might very well be something that could be retrofitted but it really depends on if Tesla wants to make this available to us. I think it's more likely that chip shortages will limit the options for retrofits more than technical reasons.

I will really be more upset after taking delivery of my Plaid if they refresh and include ambient colored lighting, motorized screen tilting, and a second passenger display, hah. Those definitely would not be an easy retrofit...

I'm not positive on this at all, but were the pre-matrix lights on the 3 and Y CANbus capable? I'm not sure on that. Because from what I've heard, this will likely be very similar to how the matrix lights went in the 3 and Y. And with those, it apparently required a different wiring harness, thus making it un-retrofittable. Just trying to tamp down expectations.

 

[jebinc]

I'm not positive on this at all, but were the pre-matrix lights on the 3 and Y CANbus capable? I'm not sure on that. Because from what I've heard, this will likely be very similar to how the matrix lights went in the 3 and Y. And with those, it apparently required a different wiring harness, thus making it un-retrofittable. Just trying to tamp down expectations.

 

[VikH]

Definitely prefer the old @$$ and new matrix LEDs. Doesn’t exist - like a unicorn

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The dislike of the current taillights is not due to aesthetics unlit but the type of LED design used. I am imagining this will be the comparison of the new vs. old tails -

https://twitter.com/x/status/1493494240881483776