Retrofits and Upgrades that we have done! Any other retrofits you have done or like for us to do?

[nomis_nehc]

Have you ever tried modding a new DRL strip into the refresh LED headlights? One that doesn’t burn out like the OEM ones.

You just gotta keep getting them replaced by Tesla. I went through, no kidding, 5 headlights, and now both left and right are flawless (and it's been long enough that I am confident to say they're unlikely to burn out).

This is definitely an issue with QC with these headlights.

 

[M3GATR0N]

@Rockwell I'm in San Jose CA. Work for Tesla and, I'm looking for a middle seat to be removed in my 2016 MX. Mono post style. I saw that you've done this with no error messages or latch alarms. Can you please advise?

 

[Rockwell]

@Rockwell I'm in San Jose CA. Work for Tesla and, I'm looking for a middle seat to be removed in my 2016 MX. Mono post style. I saw that you've done this with no error messages or latch alarms. Can you please advise?

Yea, we did that to our own 2016 Model X. Once you remove the middle seat, you will need Tesla to change the configuration on your car and redeploy.
If you are in Orange County, feel free to stop by.

 

[Wratran]

EVFIXME is the same group that charge us outrageous amount of money to replace the emmc chip...where as Tesla charge $400.

 

[Sanderpman12]

Do you guys do ap1 retrofit to 2013 tesla model s?

 

[Aggmeister2010]

Do you guys do ap1 retrofit to 2013 tesla model s?

No. It would be unbelievably difficult to truly retrofit AP1 into a 2013.

With that said, there are ways to add an aftermarket semi-autonomous system to a 2013 S. Check this out:

comma.ai — make driving chill

open source driver assistance system that runs on 250+ car models

comma.ai

 

[Sanderpman12]

No. It would be unbelievably difficult to truly retrofit AP1 into a 2013.

With that said, there are ways to add an aftermarket semi-autonomous system to a 2013 S. Check this out:

comma.ai — make driving chill

open source driver assistance system that runs on 250+ car models

comma.ai

I seen this, is it possible to pay someone to set this up for me?

 

[Aggmeister2010]

I seen this, is it possible to pay someone to set this up for me?

You could ask some local shops, but i think they're going to be scratching their heads on what it is and how it works. With that said, there's a video on how to install it on a 2013 S from start to finish:

Tesla Model S without Autopilot upgraded with comma.ai OpenPilot solution

A “Classic” Tesla Model S without Autopilot was recently upgraded and tested with comma.ai’s OpenPilot software, an open-source driver-assist system. The automotive automation startup’s OpenPilot system echoes some of Tesla’s Autopilot features, including automatic steering in highways...

www.teslarati.com

 

[Sanderpman12]

You could ask some local shops, but i think they're going to be scratching their heads on what it is and how it works. With that said, there's a video on how to install it on a 2013 S from start to finish:

Tesla Model S without Autopilot upgraded with comma.ai OpenPilot solution

A “Classic” Tesla Model S without Autopilot was recently upgraded and tested with comma.ai’s OpenPilot software, an open-source driver-assist system. The automotive automation startup’s OpenPilot system echoes some of Tesla’s Autopilot features, including automatic steering in highways...

www.teslarati.com

I saw these videos but im so bad at removing trim so i rather have someone else do it

 

[blitzpa]

I seen this, is it possible to pay someone to set this up for me?

Check with local car audio installers?

 

[Aggmeister2010]

I saw these videos but im so bad at removing trim so i rather have someone else do it

If you're not comfortable removing trim, ANY car audio shop will be able to run the cables for you....but they likely won't plug anything in for liability purposes.

So, maybe just ask them to run the wires behind the trim to the spot you want, and then you can plug it into the unit.

 

[Sanderpman12]

If you're not comfortable removing trim, ANY car audio shop will be able to run the cables for you....but they likely won't plug anything in for liability purposes.

So, maybe just ask them to run the wires behind the trim to the spot you want, and then you can plug it into the unit.

Oh nice, yeah i might do that then

 

[dark cloud]

Oh nice, yeah i might do that then

You are only 1 hour away from HSR Motors, the most competent 3rd party Tesla service shop in the country; why don't you have them do it?

 

[Sanderpman12]

You are only 1 hour away from HSR Motors, the most competent 3rd party Tesla service shop in the country; why don't you have them do it?

Thanks! Im new to Tesla so this helps me out!

 

[Sanderpman12]

You are only 1 hour away from HSR Motors, the most competent 3rd party Tesla service shop in the country; why don't you have them do it?

Just sent out an email to them, ill let everyone know what they say

 

[gaswalla]

the OP does AP1 retrofit on cars back to 2012

 

[dark cloud]

Just sent out an email to them, ill let everyone know what they say

 

[Bwitzel]

Can we keep this thread going? My 2013 Model S 85 Base is still such a nice and fun car to drive. With used car prices climbing the way they are, I’m more willing to hold on to this car and just keep updating/retrofitting to the extent possible.

 

[Krash]

I’d like to see an OEM 2021 S/X bumper retrofit: to the 2017 fascia but probably more interesting would be to the nose cone. Both would require a hole/grill for the side louvers.

Aftermarket would be easier eventually but the aftermarket vendors can never seem to resist the urge to mess up the clean OEM line look.

 

[blitzpa]

Yeah the front bumper/fascia is the one thing I wish I could change about my 2015. I don't like the look of the aftermarket choices and I can't find any shops near me that are willing to do the retrofit with the OEM parts. I have to imagine the 2021+ front bumper will be even more difficult to retrofit but that would be my dream.