Replacing original nosecone front bumper vs aftermarket upgrade

[Vinc]

I managed to get my front bumper cover rather mangled. I was ready to contact the SC to fix it, but a thought came to mind. Given the famously long wait times for Tesla parts and high prices, would it be faster (cheaper?) to order an aftermarket facelift upgrade kit? Not that I need to have the facelift look but I will take it as a bonus if the cost is not much higher.

Thoughts?

 

[BlueOvalFan]

For a pre-facelift model s I really like these facials; pretty expensive though, but then again look at what we drive...

 

[Evoforce]

Just finished a T-Sportline. It looks great! I also have the nosecone that I need to sell...

 

[Vinc]

Just finished a T-Sportline. It looks great!

How is the quality? I have heard mixed things...

 

[Evoforce]

How is the quality? I have heard mixed things...

The one I got matched OEM quality. I purchased it used as 3rd person to own it. Assumed 1st person had a wrap on it. 2nd owner never installed. Third time is the charm as my front end is now nicely hung!

 

[WASD]

The one I got matched OEM quality. I purchased it used as 3rd person to own it. Assumed 1st person had a wrap on it. 2nd owner never installed. Third time is the charm as my front end is now nicely hung!

Post some pics!

 

[Vinc]

The one I got matched OEM quality. I purchased it used as 3rd person to own it. Assumed 1st person had a wrap on it. 2nd owner never installed. Third time is the charm as my front end is now nicely hung!

Yes, pictures!

How is the quality of the black panel behind the Tesla logo? That is what seems to look flimsier in some pics.

Also, what is their solution for battery jumpstart? Unplugged mentions it on their site, but T-Sportline does not say anything.

Doing back of the envelope numbers, it looks like the TS upgrade would be just a tad more expensive than fixing at the SC (about 4K, all in).

 

[Troyin909]

Just finished a T-Sportline. It looks great! I also have the nosecone that I need to sell...

Post a pic. I saw the price is down. $1700-1900

 

[Evoforce]

Yes, pictures!

How is the quality of the black panel behind the Tesla logo? That is what seems to look flimsier in some pics.

Also, what is their solution for battery jumpstart? Unplugged mentions it on their site, but T-Sportline does not say anything.

Doing back of the envelope numbers, it looks like the TS upgrade would be just a tad more expensive than fixing at the SC (about 4K, all in).

The front piece that snaps around the tub provides some support for the black area around the T.

I don't know their solution for jump start but I can tell you mine. I spliced two wires onto the emergency opener inside the frunk. There is already a small hole exiting the frunk under the switch to exit wires out of the tub. I then ran the wires (leaving a little long) to the tow hook cover and 2 sided taped it to the back of the cover so upon removal of the cover it can than be pulled out a little to be able to apply the voltage of a 9 volt transistor battery that will pop the hood.

The jump posts can be accessed by removing the 2 side covers and lastly the front cover that are snapped around the frunk tub. Jumper cables will slip in behind the facelift under the front cover that was unsnapped and placed out of the way.

I got a 3rd hand T-Sportline for $1,000 from TMC member. I would normally have painted myself but still trying to recover from open heart surgery. My hood needed paint because of stone chips and the new facelift and cost $788 for those. Then I had clear wrap installed on lower hood and facelift for $700. So a tally of $2,488.

 

[Evoforce]

Here is the new refresh front. Vehicle and trailer weighed in at 12,240 lbs. Towed around 2,500 miles.

 

[Evoforce]

This is a T-Sportline facelift.

 

[Evoforce]

So you tie into the frunk emergency release switch and route the wires through the hole just under the switch. you then feed them out the tow hook hole and 2 sided tape them to tow hook cover hole. 9 volt transistor briefly touch the poles to manually pop the frunk lid.

 

[analRaviOli]

That looks great.. i need to also paint my front hood and bumper + nosecone. Im wondering if its cheaper to get a new bumper and get it painted and slapped on. I think it will cost me at least 2K to paint the Hood, nose cone and bumper. If i get the new refresh, will it be a direct fit bolt on? T sport line that is?

 

[Messy]

Seeing those photos of the T-Sportline bumper make me feel a lot more comfortable about the one I have sitting in the loft ready to fit. It looks fantastic.

 

[Troyin909]

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This is a T-Sportline facelift.

I think it looks great man. I just need to take the hit on the money soon.

 

[David J]

Does anyone know a good shop that can install the Unplugged refresh bumper in the Central Florida area? If not, any where in Florida?