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My Model X "BESS" Build Thread

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We got our workplace chargers installed!

We're missing one Tesla HPWC - on back order.

My X is in the service center so I've been driving the S for a couple weeks.

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Seem to be adding stuff my x weekly, thread is useful. I am most interested in hearing bout your audio as well, you mentioned a custom enclosed sub woofer? Where would you be placing it? And your ipad mount, did you mount it to the edge of the windshield?
Currently ive done 3M super matte black vinyl, chrome delete, window tint. Some carbon fiber accents, Qi charging, various storage/cubbies, and tons of "little" things ;)
(Custom welcome/puddle lights are a huge hit)
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Ceramic coat, and rear lighted T logo scheduled for next week, also switching the Model X emblem with a Space X emblem,
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Seem to be adding stuff my x weekly, thread is useful. I am most interested in hearing bout your audio as well, you mentioned a custom enclosed sub woofer? Where would you be placing it? And your ipad mount, did you mount it to the edge of the windshield?
Currently ive done 3M super matte black vinyl, chrome delete, window tint. Some carbon fiber accents, Qi charging, various storage/cubbies, and tons of "little" things ;)
(Custom welcome/puddle lights are a huge hit)
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Ceramic coat, and rear lighted T logo scheduled for next week, also switching the Model X emblem with a Space X emblem, View attachment 344019

The MODEL X designation on the overhead centre bar between the falcon wing doors is gone as of model build June 2018. Cost cutting at the Tesla factory no doubt, but what a shame.
 
Seem to be adding stuff my x weekly, thread is useful. I am most interested in hearing bout your audio as well, you mentioned a custom enclosed sub woofer? Where would you be placing it? And your ipad mount, did you mount it to the edge of the windshield?
Currently ive done 3M super matte black vinyl, chrome delete, window tint. Some carbon fiber accents, Qi charging, various storage/cubbies, and tons of "little" things ;)
(Custom welcome/puddle lights are a huge hit)
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Ceramic coat, and rear lighted T logo scheduled for next week, also switching the Model X emblem with a Space X emblem, View attachment 344019

Looks great! The iPad mount is on the windshield as close to the top as possible. I've been saving up for the audio system so I'm hoping to pull the trigger around Christmas time.
 
Some highlights from the my track event.

At tech check:
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Not much to see under here.
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No need for the engine compartment part of the check.
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Started with some classroom:
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Checking out the other cars:
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On the track:
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It was a cold day (40-50 degrees) but my battery or inverter would heat up and reduce my max power. I could only hit 110-115 mph on the straightaway, in my Audi I was able to get closer to 140 mph. You can see below that I was capped at about 50% power, down to 100kW.

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A quick edit of some of my clips from the track.


On another note, it's Winter mode! These tires might be great in the snow but they definitely add a bit of lag in steering input and feel.

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We had some nice weather so I did a quick detail. So what are people using for their tires? I'm trying Chemical Guys VRP and it looks great but it doesn't seem to last very long. Used 303 on the black trim around the wheels and bottom.

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I use the full line of "adams polishes" i especially like there matte vinyl detailer, but the tire shine is nice too