The obvious answer is to get a new wife
That would be way more expensive than re-ordering the Plaid.
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That would be way more expensive than re-ordering the Plaid.
jebinc
Well-Known Member
Well, I like my black ones. No change to ride quality as damping is independent of height with an air suspension. These are not coilovers! Adjustability is the selling point to me. Not sure I would install fixed drop links.
ssv22
Member
Thanks for the reply! I am new to this product, hence the noob questions lol
How easy is it to adjust? I guess you have to take the wheels off for that everytime.
jebinc
Well-Known Member
Okay, we need a side-by-side of the old/new brake lights. Safety wise, it seems like the old style is brighter than the incoming designer defused..
. Thoughts?
jebinc
Well-Known Member
Easy. Fronts don’t require any removals. Rears require tire or splash pan removal. I just pull the rear wheels.
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
They are the same brightness. DOT requires all taillights and brake lights to be the same respective minimum brightness.
jebinc
Well-Known Member
I thought there was a minimum brightness requirement, and not a “same” standard…. If correct, my request stands.
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
I believe that's how they do it, so every car maker usually does the minimum AFAIK. Least energy consumption. (Even though it's a small detail).
jebinc
Well-Known Member
Well, I trust my eyes and the new tails seem less bright than the old. Side-by-side, please. Same for the headlights (and not some rendered simulation like has been posted before)….
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
Mhm. Just remember that raw brightness doesn't mean anything. It's how the brightness is projected onto the road that matters. Same thing as having a really powerful stereo with no clarity, or a really powerful car with no traction.
Also, what sim are you referring to?
jebinc
Well-Known Member
Mainly brake lights. I prefer not to get rear-ended. Brighter is better for those distracted. On the headlights, would love to see how much better the new ones are - perhaps a side-by-side shining on a wall, garage, etc.Mhm. Just remember that raw brightness doesn't mean anything. It's how the brightness is projected onto the road that matters. Same thing as having a really powerful stereo with no clarity, or a really powerful car with no traction.
Also, what sim are you referring to?
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
Just because they appear to be brighter doesn't mean they actually are. I could almost guarantee you that they are not less bright. They may appear to be as there's less lights, but in reality that's likely mot the case.
Also what simulation were you referring to?
jebinc
Well-Known Member
Side by side, please…. From owners. @WilliamG and I can do it once he gets his new plaid. But, that’s a month out, soooo
Re simulation - there was a side by side picture posted somewhere recently comparing matrix led tech to old light tech. Over done marketing kind of side by side. Not looking for that kind of BS, just a new and old plaid side by side. Not rocket science.
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
John_DeDe
2 Model S Family :)
Hi all....haven't been on these forums since delivery of Signature Model S and follow on Model S in 2012/2013....Here's some info on cars recently ordered:
Order date 2/14/22
Black on Black Plaid w 19" wheels
Got VIN assigned this morning 472673
Delivery to house on Friday, March 4
Hoping for updates....but will let y'all know if new lights, etc. are included....
Ordered another regular Model S in January but est. delivery in June...
Order date 2/14/22
Black on Black Plaid w 19" wheels
Got VIN assigned this morning 472673
Delivery to house on Friday, March 4
Hoping for updates....but will let y'all know if new lights, etc. are included....
Ordered another regular Model S in January but est. delivery in June...
jebinc
Well-Known Member
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
Ahh I gotcha. Yeah we won't see that stuff until the lights are derestricted. As of now they won't do that high beam feature, although the hardware is there. Now that it's legal, it should be any day now.
lbowroom
Plaid, white on black, CF, 8/27/21, Track Pack
I don't think any Tesla is doing this yet whether they have the hardware or not.
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