What accessories are people buying?

[Knightowl]

I've read on other threads that people have been disappointed with window tinting that reacts to the rear window and gives a purplish color. Have you guys experienced that? And would you say the rear window shade would accomplish the same thing as a rear window tint in terms of controlling heat from the sun?

I have not experienced that with my tint, the rear hatch screen would probably be good enough for a sunblock and being as I have that plus 30% tint it makes the rear view mirror almost useless but that does not matter to me as I always have the rear camera on for seeing behind me.

 

[Corsair66]

So, which set of all-season mats are best for the Model S?

 

[HebrHmr]

I've read on other threads that people have been disappointed with window tinting that reacts to the rear window and gives a purplish color. Have you guys experienced that? And would you say the rear window shade would accomplish the same thing as a rear window tint in terms of controlling heat from the sun?

The color depends on the brand of tint and many high end tints are warrantied against purpling. Be careful if you go this route as I've been pulled over for leaving sunshades in my rear side windows before.

 

[Sandman1962]

I just ordered the all weather mat set off the Tesla site. These have been backordered and unavailable for a while. I am glad they are back with winter weather looming (in theory...)

 

[Macbest]

I just ordered the all weather mat set off the Tesla site. These have been backordered and unavailable for a while. I am glad they are back with winter weather looming (in theory...)

Funny I just looked and they say they are currently unavailable online. Maybe they got one set in and you got it?

 

[UberEV1]

@jerry33 - thank you very much for the mention.

Hello All - my son and I are still selling the brackets (two design options, multiple color choices). Link to description is HERE.

 

[singleview]

Weather mats...

Which weather mats did you get/ from where? Thank you!

 

[Model S M.D.]

Which weather mats did you get/ from where? Thank you!

So, which set of all-season mats are best for the Model S?

The Tesla all season weather mats are actually weather tech mats but with the nice OEM Tesla labeling on them. They have been recently redesigned with a higher footwell. I'm really happy with them.

 

[Dax279]

The all weather mats were back in stock on Thursday (I kept checking) and sounds like they burned through their supply pretty quickly if they are out of stock again. I checked the site on the advice of the service centre and sonif you are still looking I would just check everyday.

The service centre in Vancouver did have an order in and so when they get their supply and clear their wait list they could have some supply left over.

 

[jboy08]

I got the Tesla all weather mats to "kid proof" the car. Unfortunately the rear mat has bent in the corners due to being stepped on repeatedly by little feet.

Another thing for the kiddies is a kick mat to protect the back of your front seats.

I also bought the (Topfit) sunroof shade from Amazon, quality is on par with OEM in my opinion.

Last "kid proof" measure was a glass screen protector for the main screen. Again from Amazon and by the same seller mentioned above.

If your state requires a front license plate, get The Law from Torklift Central. It's a front license plate bracket that doesn't require drilling.

The latest thing I got was ceramic tinting. I live in Southern California, so it's a must-have.

 

[rolson1011]

Can you share the name of the shop?

Highline Customs in Beaverton

 

[DDD4EV]

BBB4000 said: ↑
Thanks! Any idea roughly how much people are paying to get something like Xpel installed? I have a Pearl White MS on order. Is it necessary for white as well?


I installed Xpel on the entire front of the car (everything in front of the doors: bumper, entire hood, front fenders up to the door, rearview mirrors, support between the windshield and the window of the front door). I also covered the thresholds to all four doors and the back hatch. This cost $1800. I do not recommend coverage of half of the hood. Dirt will collect along the seam. When you cover the entire hood, the edge are curled underneath and are not visible.

The day after installation, a small number of tiny buckles appeared the edges of some extremely curved surfaces (such as the rearview mirrors). I contacted my installer. He came to my home and resolved the buckles at no charge.

The quality of the final result depends on the quality of the installer. Find the best, not the cheapest.

 

[Jimmy 1]

Did they discontinue the rear seat console? I was reading somewhere that they weren't compatible with the refreshed MS.

I go the one form EV Everything, way better than the back seat console on the seat. They now make a front one also.

 

[theslimshadyist]

I go the one form EV Everything, way better than the back seat console on the seat. They now make a front one also.

Which of the 3 options did you get and can you share some photos?

 

[Jonas_man]

I got the all weather mats. They feel great and it feels even better to know im not putting the original mats dirty and smelly.

I also bought the type2 blue cable to charge in public stations.

 

[theslimshadyist]

I also bought the type2 blue cable to charge in public stations.

What is this? Something different than the CHAdeMO adapter?

 

[ThisIsTrue]

- 12v 2 prong trailer connector under the 17" screen. This is always on, and capable of up to 30A. I have many accessories that can connect to this depending on the situation, from extra cigarette outlets to a power cooler, or my amateur radios among others.

Hey Green, what did you connect the other end to, to supply the power?

(Can't go look at my car, since I don't have one yet. )

 

[whitex]

1. Stinger radar detector (front+back) and laser jammer system
2. Blackvue dashcam (front+rear)
3. ChaDeMo adapter
4. Few other adapters (like the 20A 110V one)
5. Charging networks cards, signed up for free or nominal fee in case I ever needed to connect to Chargepoint, Blink, etc.
6. Nema 14-50 extension cord
7. Tire inflator/sealer kit
8. Led lighting for rear license plate
9. LED lighting for trunk ($8 for 4 ultra bright LED modules, but 2 on each side under the shelf)
10. Two collapsible plastic crates for the trunk - organizes the trunk for shopping bags and such, and can be collapsed when needed.
11. High power 12V to USB charger (plugging in my phone to charge from car's USB sometimes made my big screen unstable).

 

[theslimshadyist]

1. Led lighting for rear license plate

Where did you order these from?

 

[rw86347]

I got two speeding tickets this year. Where are you going to install the laser blasters?