Is it possible to retrofit model S seats in model Y?
I just got a Model S loaner and the front seats are amazing.
Thanks in advance!
I just got a Model S loaner and the front seats are amazing.
Thanks in advance!
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Model S seats in model Y?
- Thread starter Tommy L Garage
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They're supposedly based on the same seat frame to reduce cost. Wonder if they'll bolt right in.
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Thanks!!!
I will be pursuing this sometime soon.
Only issue is that S seats have adjustable headrests through the screen. But I can live without it
Destiny1701
22’ M3LR ‘DrkNite’/ 22’ MYP BliueRocket
This would be amazing! I’d go for min next gen model S seats. But then frond and rear would look different no? Also width and thickness of S seats may take up extra inches?
I wouldnt mind being a mismatch with the rear seats, you can get the model s seats in white or black just like the back. Dont know the width of the seats
Reviving this! Anybody gave it a shot? I would love to install the new refreshed Model S seats but they're going to be very rare for a while. Wonder if the pre-refresh seats will work...
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
Wouldn't be surprised if the bolt holes on the rails line up, but then again the Model S has a legacy-chassis that could be different. I'm assuming the seat-bottom on the Model S seats are longer to provide more thigh support. Model 3/Y seats are small!
Count me in if this works.
A Model S front seat appears to be $3520 new from Tesla at the moment. Color/trim doesn't matter.
Count me in if this works.
A Model S front seat appears to be $3520 new from Tesla at the moment. Color/trim doesn't matter.
But a new seat from Tesla today on the model S wouldnt be the confy Gen2 i figure ...
Looked at this in detail a while back, and my first impression from the parts film was that it might be possible to strip down both seats and transfer Model S seat pads and covering onto the Model 3 frame, and keep all the Model 3 electronics, sensors and harness.
There are plenty of unresolved issues for the brave early adopters to dig into, not least if the seat physically fits and will give a good driving position.
There are plenty of unresolved issues for the brave early adopters to dig into, not least if the seat physically fits and will give a good driving position.
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Destiny1701
22’ M3LR ‘DrkNite’/ 22’ MYP BliueRocket
I’d be more interested now to retrofit new highland model 3 seats into the Y. Way nicer, firm, perforated and better bolstering.
Or wait until Juniper Y and order seats for your old Y.
Or wait until Juniper Y and order seats for your old Y.
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
Yeah, they look to be a bit larger as well, with more thigh support closer to your knees.
I've heard that the new Model 3 Highland seats sit a bit higher off of the ground than the last-gen, this could be due to the blower for the ventilation feature. If so, I'm not interested, as a tall person. EVs already have a high driving position from the battery under the floor. Juniper Model Y probably won't be affected as much, if at all, since there's so much space under the seats.
Destiny1701
22’ M3LR ‘DrkNite’/ 22’ MYP BliueRocket
Check or it could just be the flooring under the seat being slightly raised. It is so it the Y over the 3…raised flooring hump..same seats.
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