Model S Refresh: License Holder Part of Bumper?

[animorph]

Somebody should yank on the top of the license plate frame to see if it will pull away from the bumper. Of course it could be double-stick taped in front as well.

 

[DÆrik]

Agreed. I would think (and hope) that it bolts underneath and just uses double sided tape on the front to prevent the mount from rubbing against the front and scratching the paint.

Thanks Erik

 

[russman]

Guys, do you really think Tesla would force an ugly license plate holder on us if it wasn't required? I'm fairly confident it's removable and the front is smooth when it's not on. Have a little faith in the designers at Tesla.

 

[Wknapp0924]

The service center manager I spoke with said it is bolted on and not removable. Was it bolted down on the red one? Btw great pics!!!

 

[HankLloydRight]

Guys, do you really think Tesla would force an ugly license plate holder on us if it wasn't required? I'm fairly confident it's removable and the front is smooth when it's not on. Have a little faith in the designers at Tesla.

After how they butchered the classic (i.e. non-AP) instrument cluster design? I don't think so. I have no faith in the designers at Tesla anymore.

 

[russman]

After how they butchered the classic (i.e. non-AP) instrument cluster design? I don't think so. I have no faith in the designers at Tesla anymore.

That's software. Different group of people, but I can understand the concern.

 

[HankLloydRight]

That's software. Different group of people, but I can understand the concern.

I know it's a different group, but the designers at Tesla (software or design) seem to be answering to a different authority (marketing, shareholders, management) than they used to be (world-class design).

 

[Soundchasr]

The email I just received on the refreshed S shows no license plate bracket or mounting plate.

Unfortunately, it doesn't come to us from the factory that way according to my DS who says it will be installed when it arrives.

 

[K_style]

Are you certain that it has additional bolts besides the bottom two?

more than certain.

 

[K_style]

Belt and suspenders?

sorry, didn't get those .

 

[K_style]

Agreed. I would think (and hope) that it bolts underneath and just uses double sided tape on the front to prevent the mount from rubbing against the front and scratching the paint.

Thanks Erik

if you look at this photo, you see total 5 screws/bolts. I am sure some of them are going through the bumper.

Sales rep at Sunnyvale swears there are holes on the bumper..

 

[Soundchasr]

I haven't seen any actual proof yet.

 

[bradjc]

if you look at this photo, you see total 5 screws/bolts. I am sure some of them are going through the bumper.

Sales rep at Sunnyvale swears there are holes on the bumper..

if you look at this photo, you see total 5 screws/bolts. I am sure some of them are going through the bumper.

Sales rep at Sunnyvale swears there are holes on the bumper..

I agree, looks to me like 3 screws going through the front plastic panel to attach it to the car. 2 small holes at the top of the plate older for the number plate to attach to. I can't explain the piece going under the bottom section, maybe they thing it adds to the design. The previous black nose cone seemed to get complaints there was no simple mount solution, this addresses that I guess. But if it comes pre-attached and pre-drilled, that would be disappointing. I don't want to have to be worried about patching holes on my brand new car! :/

 

[K_style]

I haven't seen any actual proof yet.

Unfortunately. I going to loose my mind if they install the bracket on my car..

 

[MrLunch]

This thread cracks me up. We won't know for sure until someone unbolts the beastie and takes a picture of it.

In the meantime, in the spirit of improving customer service, may I suggest you make a note of what you were told by the SC/DS/Whoever, and when the truth is finally revealed, if what they told you was wrong, go back to them and (nicely) point that out. Tesla doesn't need guesses and BS coming from the customer-facing folks. Just a thought...

 

[BluestarE3]

Belt and suspenders?

sorry, didn't get those .

belt and suspenders - Wiktionary

 

[DrManhattan]

There is no way in hell Tesla would drill through the front bumper. It's connected from the bottom or I will eat my phone.

 

[Caligula]

Didn't budge when I pulled on it from the top.

 

[DrManhattan]

Uh oh this isn't good......

 

[Caligula]

Could still be double sided tape. It's not like the rear spoiler moves when you pull on it, and that's held on solely by 3M tape.