Rick's Model S Front Lighted T - No Longer Available

[FLDarren]

Definitely connect the front T to the DRLs. The entire T looks illuminated from a 20 feet away on a cloudy day. Whereas at night, you can tell the light reflects from the side of the T.

 

[Brightonuk]

Can someone tell me how to make this work with both DRL's and headlights? I have no need for a controller. Perhaps even always on whenever the car is powered on (off when off). This T is just too nice to see it only with headlights. Per a post above, do I need a diode? What type of diode and how do I hook it up?

I am in the same boat I decided that I will run from the fuse box using Addafuse for the dim option and power from the headlights for a Full Bright.

I do not want a controller but still want the T dimmer with driving lights and full with headlights.

Do I need to use the 1N4001 as in the schematic between the Headlight and fuse box wires + the two resistors in line from the fuse box wire

Or can I just run wire from the fuse box (using the two the resistors) and tap into the wire coming from the headlights not using the 1N4001

Out or curiosity what purpose does the 1N4001 Diode serve?


Also any links to the resistors and Diode or does someone have any spare from there install?

I found the 800 ohm 1/4 watt on Flea Bay but cannot locate a 1800 1/4 watt unless I buy 5000

Thanks
Steve

 

[dandelot]

I accidentally ordered (sigh) a lighted T and Rick has been absolutely great
in getting my mistake straightened out.
What great service.

 

[DavidB]

Thank you Rick!

Here are two photos of my Model S with the lighted T:

Tesla Model S driving through a puddle

Tesla Model S in a covered bridge


Rick, thank you for thinking of making these Ts. Just last night I had three different "Tesla moments" with strangers asking questions and telling me that they love how the lighted T looks!

 

[artsci]

Thanks David. Great and imaginative photos!

I often get the same comments about the Ts. I think of us owners as ambassadors for Tesla and electric cars. The more we do to make them cool and desirable the better.

I'm having fun with this stuff

 

[Johan]

So... Seems Tesla may have taken Rick's idea and made it in to a production feature!

 

[artsci]

So... Seems Tesla may have taken Rick's idea and made it in to a production feature!

But they didn't of far enough: I don't think the T is lighted

 

[Johan]

But they didn't of far enough: I don't think the T is lighted

Yeah maybe just a photo thing, flash reflection on the chrome... Too bad, a lighted front emblem would have been cool. But probably too costly to have even as a factory option.