My Tesla Model S Build Thread...

[nobznss]

Look what I got in the mail today...

@UnpluggedP

 

[Drewflux]

Looking forward to seeing the new front end

 

[nobznss]

Did a quick fitting. Loving the new look...

 

[Lifeinabox]

Should look nice with the painted side skirts. Need to do the same!

Did you go with the carbon fiber V stripe?

 

[nobznss]

Should look nice with the painted side skirts. Need to do the same!

Did you go with the carbon fiber V stripe?

No, I'm just going to paint it and then get it carbon fiber wrapped. That way if I want to go back to body color I still can... plus it was quite a bit cheaper. Hoping to get everything buttoned up in about a week or so. Paint shouldn't take too long, I hope.

 

[Lifeinabox]

Fit looks spot on. Any concerns with the quality?

 

[nobznss]

Fit looks spot on. Any concerns with the quality?

None. Looks about the same quality as factory. I think I'm going to have to do some hood adjustment to get it to line up perfect, but it fits very well.

 

[nobznss]

Pulled the lights ready for BHLM. I've been talking a bunch with the guy and hopefully will make them look cool. More to come on that...

 

[nobznss]

Look what I got! Excited to finally have some decent lights in this thing...

 

[nobznss]

Got the Abstract Ocean lights installed last night. Overall very easy, but a few of them sucked to get out - Drivers Side, Tailgate, and Glovebox all took more time and effort. That said, DEFINATELY an upgrade to the stock set. Yeah, they may decrease mileage by a little bit, but totally worth it! Pics below:

 

[mach330]

very nice. for the blackout trim. did you go with matte or gloss black? i'm debating what to do with mine. also, i couldn't tell on the handles. you had carbon fiber on the outside and the inner you also blacked out or left it alone?

 

[nobznss]

very nice. for the blackout trim. did you go with matte or gloss black? i'm debating what to do with mine. also, i couldn't tell on the handles. you had carbon fiber on the outside and the inner you also blacked out or left it alone?

I actually did a satin black on everything. Don't love matte nor glossy. Satin makes in look factory IMO. The inner part of the handles are the satin black, just the outers are carbon fiber.

 

[mach330]

I actually did a satin black on everything. Don't love matte nor glossy. Satin makes in look factory IMO. The inner part of the handles are the satin black, just the outers are carbon fiber.

Thx, I think I'll do the same.

 

[ishareit]

Can you post a link to the spoiler that you got from Amazon? Thanks!

 

[nobznss]

Can you post a link to the spoiler that you got from Amazon? Thanks!

Sure. It’s this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TQ4IJX6/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good reviews and one many use.

 

[nobznss]

Got a few pics of the body panels prepped. Getting exciting!

 

[nobznss]

Just got some pics of paintwork being done. Looks AWESOME!

They're not finished yet, and I think this might be just the base coat. As these are 3 stage paint jobs (at least on the pearl) it takes a little work.

 

[S17AV]

Changes looking great so far, makes me want to switch mine up a bit

 

[nobznss]

Changes looking great so far, makes me want to switch mine up a bit

It's always fun to make it your own, and I for one enjoy a transformation!

 

[Buook]

awesome build so far! keep the cool stuff flowing