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What's the best Model S refresh front fascia option
- Thread starter PhilDavid
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For me...all new OEM PARTS w a used eBay bumper was $1700...if you go w new bumper...you will be just under $2000 parts only.
You need to get it paint no matter which options you go with.
Tspprtsline has build quality issues...there’s a tread about it. They don’t seem to care or respond to the issue.
You need to get it paint no matter which options you go with.
Tspprtsline has build quality issues...there’s a tread about it. They don’t seem to care or respond to the issue.
I actually just bought an Unplugged refresh fascia! It got delivered today.
I purchased a used 2015 Model S 70 from Tesla and they damaged the front bumper during delivery, so they were already paying for the labor to repair it. I asked the body shop if I could substitute in a bumper I provided within the same labor cost, and they said yes! Dropping off the car on Monday, let's see how it goes... fingers crossed.
I purchased a used 2015 Model S 70 from Tesla and they damaged the front bumper during delivery, so they were already paying for the labor to repair it. I asked the body shop if I could substitute in a bumper I provided within the same labor cost, and they said yes! Dropping off the car on Monday, let's see how it goes... fingers crossed.
You can probably setup a nice business doing this for others since you know what to do now and have done all the research
BrianS85
Member
Everything costed less than $2k actually and I did all of the install myself. It was much easier than I thought and this was the first time taking my bumper apart. I purchased the parts from eBay and local yards that had model s parts. Paint was $800 so in the end, cheaper than going aftermarket. I think going OEM route will also maintain the value of the car too.
You can probably setup a nice business doing this for others since you know what to do now and have done all the research
I was actually considering this since I love working on cars but I don’t know if it would be worth my time since I freelance and my hourly rate would probably make this whole retrofit unreasonable. But I would be more than willing to answer any questions for those looking to do the same bumper upgrade path.
Tes La Ferrari
Active Member
Good luck... read Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s (of the Cleveland Clinic) book about preventing and reversing heart disease. Could well save your life - and rapidly speed up your recovery!
Thanks for the advice! I will have to look that up. Spent 4 weeks 2 days in medical jail which turned into a quadruple bypass. Now comes the long recovery...
Still looking for 2 more sensors for the bumper. China has a set of 4 for cheap but takes months to get them. Can't drive yet so may as well just get them ordered.
Joe G
Member
I found this on youtube, seems pretty interesting and reasonable. I was looking at Model S's and like the refresh bumper better, but can't afford a 2016 at this time. Seems like a good option.
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I think you’ll be surprised how easy it is to swap bumper covers. It took me about 6 hours for the install but I think I’ll be able to it much faster now that I know where all of the parts go. Feel free to reach out if you need help! There are a few others on this forum that helped me as well.
Dr. Esselstyn's way works. I'm a personal testament. It will reverse your heart disease and lower the chance of having a major cardiac event down to 0.6% (as opposed to 20% normally based on many studies). You'll see a lot of info on Youtube about him, too. Highly recommended to read the book.
