Retrofit my Tesla, that’s so Raven.

[buttershrimp]

This thread is dedicated to those people that have an unhealthy emotional attachment to their current Tesla and wish to improve it, even if it means spending stupid amounts of money to upgrade.

So let’s talk about the challenges and strategies!

 

[bint2k]

I would love the new suspension

 

[jlv1]

I'd just buy a new S100D if they offered one with a Pano roof.

 

[Cheburashka]

No pano, no care. Elon can keep his Raven.

 

[SilverGS]

I want the new front motor, bigger battery and newer AP hardware for my 2016 75D. We're dreaming right?

 

[Saghost]

I don't think there's silica wiring.

The drive inverter for the switched reluctance motor uses silicon carbide based transistors in the power electronics for reduced losses.

 

[Ames]

Well in my case the challenge is that I ordered a Raven replacement to my perfectly serviceable 4yo P90D at the end of April, and I'm still waiting. The 4 months delivery time needed for this part of the world puts me perilously close to the upcoming full metal refresh Elon swore isn't happening...

So strategy...well one thing I did was get a guaranteed trade-in price for my existing car - which means all I have to do is sell it privately for more. Another thing I did was switch from S to X, because it is 4 years newer and therefore less likely to undergo a major refresh. The new Raven X actually has better performance than the S I am driving now; more range, better acceleration, smoother ride, faster charging, FSD versus AP1. Amazing.

I have to admit though, if there was a completely new Model S I would probably be going for that instead...

One more thing...I still think the X is hideously ugly when compared with the S, so I am doing a lot of research into after market wheels, wraps, chrome delete...etc. Need some optical trickery to make it look good to me.

 

[petecrayton]

Well in my case the challenge is that I ordered a Raven replacement to my perfectly serviceable 4yo P90D at the end of April, and I'm still waiting. The 4 months delivery time needed for this part of the world puts me perilously close to the upcoming full metal refresh Elon swore isn't happening...

So strategy...well one thing I did was get a guaranteed trade-in price for my existing car - which means all I have to do is sell it privately for more. Another thing I did was switch from S to X, because it is 4 years newer and therefore less likely to undergo a major refresh. The new Raven X actually has better performance than the S I am driving now; more range, better acceleration, smoother ride, faster charging, FSD versus AP1. Amazing.

I have to admit though, if there was a completely new Model S I would probably be going for that instead...

One more thing...I still think the X is hideously ugly when compared with the S, so I am doing a lot of research into after market wheels, wraps, chrome delete...etc. Need some optical trickery to make it look good to me.

Your sentiments mirror mine. The X is probably a better car, but I just can't swallow the appearance. I notice you are trading your P90D but it appears you did or currently own an 75D? If you still own it, how does it compare to the 90? I have a 17 MS 75D and my only lament is the range.

 

[dblankenbaker]

I have an unhealthy emotional attachment to my Model S; specifically the pano roof and next gen REAR seat.

I want to retrofit anything that will give me significantly more range. A 100+ battery pack is most logical.

PS - I know 19's would help, but the 21's look perfect.

 

[jlv1]

I'd just buy a new S100D if they offered one with a Pano roof.

I did just configure one just to see. I'd also have to give up my light-colored Alcantara headliner and the textile seats. I'd have to end up choosing the white vegan seats w/ beige interior, like we have in our X. I don't really like it.

 

[Ames]

Your sentiments mirror mine. The X is probably a better car, but I just can't swallow the appearance. I notice you are trading your P90D but it appears you did or currently own an 75D? If you still own it, how does it compare to the 90? I have a 17 MS 75D and my only lament is the range.

My 4yo P90D gets 331 km / 206 miles at 90%. My wife's 2yo 75D gets 327 km / 203 miles at 90%. They basically have the same range. Agree with you on your lament. Another 80 miles or so would be much nicer.

 

[arcus]

Pros:
- Range
- More efficient power train
- Faster charging
- Updated MCU/AP combo

Cons:
- no pano roof
- no RWD
- no real leather
- no alcantara
- no reimbursement for taking the leap of faith and buying FSD
- serious hit to the wallet for prematurely replacing the perfectly working vehicle
- breaking my own promise to reach 100k miles or more on this car

Further justification to chose reason over lust:
- we all got partial bump in charging speeds, which helps
- the SC network is only expanding, making less and less places without a reach, even by S75

Of course, I listen to the voice of reason today. Who knows about tomorrow

 

[petecrayton]

Pros:
- Range
- More efficient power train
- Faster charging
- Updated MCU/AP combo

Cons:
- no pano roof
- no RWD
- no real leather
- no alcantara
- no reimbursement for taking the leap of faith and buying FSD
- serious hit to the wallet for prematurely replacing the perfectly working vehicle
- breaking my own promise to reach 100k miles or more on this car

Further justification to chose reason over lust:
- we all got partial bump in charging speeds, which helps
- the SC network is only expanding, making less and less places without a reach, even by S75

Of course, I listen to the voice of reason today. Who knows about tomorrow

I hear you; I would be a wealthy man today had I followed that advice maybe 30 - 40 cars ago! I have only been on two road trips with my S75, from the east coast to the west coast of Florida! But they were white knuckle. I got there fine, but nothing extra to explore the area if I hoped to get back to the last charging station. Otherwise I love my S and would not trade it for any other make or model on the road today.

 

[ev-now]

the SC network is only expanding, making less and less places without a reach, even by S75

At least you have a 75, and not a 60 - I too would probably spend unreasonable money to get range to 350ish.

BTW - cool license-plate

 

[Darmie]

Love to see what is available if anything. Hard to give up my center console in the back. Not an option on the new X.

 

[headcase]

No pano, no care. Elon can keep his Raven.

+1

 

[dblankenbaker]

Almost forgot... my #1 retrofit would be an upgrade to MCU2(+LTE) in the next 2 years before my MCU fails.

 

[PhilDavid]

This thread is dedicated to those people that have an unhealthy emotional attachment to their current Tesla and wish to improve it, even if it means spending stupid amounts of money to upgrade.

So let’s talk about the challenges and strategies!

The only reason I would consider looking into this is the lack of a sunroof with newly ordered Model S.

I can't imagine buying another Model S without a sunroof and none of the Ravel features are important enough for me to no longer have a functioning sunroof. I doubt I'm alone and I really wish they would bring back the sunroof.

 

[buttershrimp]

I don't think there's silica wiring.

The drive inverter for the switched reluctance motor uses silicon carbide based transistors in the power electronics for reduced losses.

Dude, maybe you didn’t realize from the sheer stupidity of the thread I just invented... and also the multiple grammatical errors ... that I don’t know the difference between a “silica” or a “silicon” let alone the difference between a “carbide” and a “carabiner” I just know one of them goes in breast implants and the other is for rock climbing... now if you will please turn your attention and High IQ to solving the puzzle... how we upgrade our Tesla into a FRavenstein Monster!

 

[buttershrimp]

Love to see what is available if anything. Hard to give up my center console in the back. Not an option on the new X.

It’s an off menu item actually , still available ...