Model S Refresh: License Holder Part of Bumper?

[K_style]

Are you absolutely sure that it is bolted to the front of the bumper? My DS says the hold is bolted to the backing plate only, not the bumper. And it isn't possible to not have it installed as it comes from the factory installed.

Well I saw it my self and tried to pull the mount from the top. If is only bolted underneath, I should be able to pull it slightly from the top.

Those 5 big screws/bolts you see are what I can only assume bolted through the bumper.

I can go back to the show room to take pics after removing the mount if they let me... haha

 

[Soundchasr]

If I had the opportunity (unfortunately I don't) I'd ask them to show me how it is removed.

 

[K_style]

If I had the opportunity (unfortunately I don't) I'd ask them to show me how it is removed.

I am on it. I will stop by after work.

 

[Soundchasr]

Awesome! Maybe we can finally put this issue to rest.

 

[K_style]

Awesome! Maybe we can finally put this issue to rest.

It looked far better in person than pics.. I love the new look.

 

[gsxdsm]

It looked far better in person than pics.. I love the new look.

Any pics you can take of the refreshed car would be welcome as well!

 

[K_style]

Any pics you can take of the refreshed car would be welcome as well!

any specific area?

I was mostly worried rear section where it seemed like they got rid of the diffuser but fins are still there just doesn't look as aggressive as before..

 

[gsxdsm]

Front end, headlights, rear, sides. All of it ;-)

 

[Alex D]

Please also take an outside picture of the rearview mirror. I'd like to see if they changed anything with the camera looking forward in the rearview mirror housing.

 

[K_style]

This is what I took yesterday...
Will get more today !!

 

[Gentilly7]

Love the new look. I hope it is possible to mount the plate lower, partially covering up the lower air vent like people did on the pre-autopilot models.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Love the new look. I hope it is possible to mount the plate lower, partially covering up the lower air vent like people did on the pre-autopilot models.

I wonder if it can be rotated 180 degrees and installed so that the plate hangs down instead. That could be why it has two pieces as you could also rotate the inner mounting plate to still have the bolt holes at the top if the main bracket was hanging down.

 

[Wknapp0924]

I didn't think to check the license plate holder. Sorry! It looks like it's pulled out a little bit, however I called the service center and he said its permanently fixed.

Almost want to drive the 60 miles back to pull on it for you guys.

 

[gsxdsm]

Almost want to drive the 60 miles back to pull on it for you guys.

We won't complain ;-)

 

[K_style]

I already planned to go back to the showroom after work today. Will post bunch of pics later.

 

[TWBC]

I already planned to go back to the showroom after work today. Will post bunch of pics later.

Thank you so much!

 

[K_style]

I called the service center and he said its permanently fixed.

It's amazing how much of different story we get from Service center, Sales, DS. They are not as educated as we expect.

The plate is NOT permanently fixed. you can clearly see there are bolts/screws mounted underneath of the bumper and front of the bumper.

The question is, will it leave holes after removal? I will find out soon.

 

[bradjc]

It's amazing how much of different story we get from Service center, Sales, DS. They are not as educated as we expect.

The plate is NOT permanently fixed. you can clearly see there are bolts/screws mounted underneath of the bumper and front of the bumper.

The question is, will it leave holes after removal? I will find out soon.

Looking forward to a definitive answer on this. Put it to bed once and for all! If it is pre drilled I'm hoping I can request they don't attach at the factory, mine due to start build any day now. My nose doesn't need nostrils!

 

[K_style]

Looking forward to a definitive answer on this. Put it to bed once and for all! If it is pre drilled I'm hoping I can request they don't attach at the factory, mine due to start build any day now. My nose doesn't need nostrils!

I sent an email to DS and OA this morning not to put a plate regardless how they are being installed. I'd be PISSED if they drill it.

 

[Gentilly7]

I wonder if it can be rotated 180 degrees and installed so that the plate hangs down instead. That could be why it has two pieces as you could also rotate the inner mounting plate to still have the bolt holes at the top if the main bracket was hanging down.

Took me a while to wrap my brain around what you were describing but I understand now lol. Yeah that would be great, the plate would mount much lower. I just hope like everyone else that they are not drilling holes right in the middle of the omitted grill/nose cone