Refresh Midnight Silver

[FlatSix911]

I'm sorry but none of those are the correct socket. The screw is a five point male - somewhere between a Torx and Pentalobe. That set has nothing that will remove it.

Like this ... Anytime Tools 11 pc 5-POINT STAR TORX TAMPER PROOF SECURITY BIT SOCKET SET - Pentagon Socket - Amazon.com

 

[RamshakleZ]

I pulled mine off without cutting or unscrewing the security screws. If you go slow, the plastic holes easily "bend / enlarge" and you can pull it right out. the screws stay in place.

 

[James Anders]

It appears to be more complicated than that. It is held on by two security screws. In the video, he uses a grinding tool to cut a slot in the screws and use s a blade screw driver to remove. I am not that adventurous. I read on another thread that a Gator Grip socket might work.

It's a 5 point instead of a hex - but in the head style of a Torx Plus.

I am getting samples of this screw and intend to design a custom socket that will be metal 3D printed. I'll make the file available to anyone who wants to print one up on Shapeways.com

This really annoys me.

 

[gsxdsm]

Like this ... Anytime Tools 11 pc 5-POINT STAR TORX TAMPER PROOF SECURITY BIT SOCKET SET - Pentagon Socket - Amazon.com

Those are male bits. The plate attached with a screw. You need a female socket.

 

[James Anders]

Those are male bits. The plate attached with a screw. You need a female socket.

Which seem to be unavailable to the general public. No one seems to offer such a 5 point female socket.

 

[gsxdsm]

Which seem to be unavailable to the general public. No one seems to offer such a 5 point female socket.

Yep. You won't be able to find one easily.

 

[whitex]

My DS in Raleigh told me that Tesla prohibits them from removing the front plate holder. Here is the quote from his email.

"1. At this time, the Model S does come standard with the front plate installed. The Model S was crash tested with this front plate installed, and therefore it is against federal regulation for us to remove, encourage, or advise you to remove this front plate bracket.

Wait, wait, so if the old MS was crash-tested without the front license plate, is it against federal regulations for local cops to encourage or advise owners to add the front plate?

 

[James Anders]

Wait, wait, so if the old MS was crash-tested without the front license plate, is it against federal regulations for local cops to encourage or advise owners to add the front plate?

Sounds like BS to me. I mean seriously, does every auto manufacturer have to crash test two cars now?

Why not just have the customer sign a release form? If it were an integral part of the collision system then why make it removable?

 

[RYCO]

That is the same color I ordered. Same wheels too. Was a little nervous till I saw a couple on here. Can't wait to get it. Late June early July feels so far away.

 

[MDMGSO47]

I pulled mine off without cutting or unscrewing the security screws. If you go slow, the plastic holes easily "bend / enlarge" and you can pull it right out. the screws stay in place.

I wonder what would happen if you walked into the Service Center and asked to borrow their license plate screw removal tool for 5minutes?

 

[ALLMYNE]

I wonder what would happen if you walked into the Service Center and asked to borrow their license plate screw removal tool for 5minutes?

For me I'd say no tool no check.....of course thats me talking tough now without having the keys in my pocket

 

[Lawtq]

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Took delivery of the same color this week too! Congrats man!

First PROPER refresh pics I've seen. Only 21 inch wheels will do! Amazing. And why the heck are we talking about screws?

 

[DoubleE]

Holy crap, FINALLY managed to get the front plate bracket off!

It took 30 minutes of bending it all around to finally snap off the screws.

Thankfully nothing broke!

It was equally hard getting the damn double stick tape mount off too! I had to use a screw driver and towel to carefully pry the thing off.

SO GLAD it's finally off though!

 

[XXSLAMXX]

Use the proper tools and fishing line.

 

[James Anders]

Holy crap, FINALLY managed to get the front plate bracket off!

It took 30 minutes of bending it all around to finally snap off the screws.

Thankfully nothing broke!

It was equally hard getting the damn double stick tape mount off too! I had to use a screw driver and towel to carefully pry the thing off.

SO GLAD it's finally off though!

Did the mounting hole areas around the screws get buggered up?

 

[DoubleE]

Did the mounting hole areas around the screws get buggered up?

Not really. I could definitely screw it back on.

 

[gsxdsm]

Use the proper tools and fishing line.

What are the proper tools and technique

 

[cash227]

Congrats on delivery, man! Love the facelift and that color of your choosing! Only second to my deep ocean blue IMO lol

 

[Lawtq]

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Took delivery of the same color this week too! Congrats man!

Really need more pics of this unbelievable beauty, please!

 

[Jacookinc]

It's a 5 point instead of a hex - but in the head style of a Torx Plus.

I am getting samples of this screw and intend to design a custom socket that will be metal 3D printed. I'll make the file available to anyone who wants to print one up on Shapeways.com

This really annoys me.

I look for this file on Shapeways.com and don't see it?

Can you send me the file or upload it here?