But you did add a newer facelift hood correct? Mine also has one latch but will not look the same as a newer hood cause it’s shorter and has a larger opening.
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What's the best Model S refresh front fascia option
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Mine is model S 2015 70D
I didnt add any to the hood, lucky that there is no gap too.
Yea the space between the hood and bumper looks identical to a new facelift model s. When you have the old hood the space is about 2 inches larger, similar to an X. Did you do anything to make the space have such a small opening? What about the bumper sticking out past the hood? How were you able to achieve no underbite lol?
Can you come install my bumper lol... amazing job!
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I saw these pictures that’s what I was referring too. I thought I did a good job of limiting the bumper from looking like it’s sticking way out past the bumper but yours looks just like a new model s. I don’t understand how you were able to achieve this since the hood ultimately has to line up with the headlights etc. Achieving this look makes it perfect and pointless to buy a newer hood. I just want to be able to achieve this look myself so I can save money not buying a new hood cause it really bothers me if it’s sticking out too far. One of the ways I made it look less dramatic was to angle the T emblem to give it an appearance that it doesn’t stick out as much when it still does. Not as bad as most though. I definitely think the newer the prefacelift the better it looks when adding a facelift conversion bumper. Clearly the single latch is an improvement and just like you I believe you said, that you didn’t have to relocate anything and I didn’t need too as well.
The T emblem i have to cut the back plastic about 1/2 inch to made it not so stick out too much. Hood is still remain same, nothing to adjust or modified. (Lucky me though) the wire that run packing sensor need to extend 6 more inches.( bcuz its short).
Rabbitxstyle
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There are also this guys: Бампер передний (дорест-рестайлинг) 600GURU-TS-K | Тесла Сервис Киев
apparently they make them local in Ukraine, 1300usd is not bad, but shipping probably kills the deal
apparently they make them local in Ukraine, 1300usd is not bad, but shipping probably kills the deal
You can crimp them or solder them. But just add more than enough length to make it easy. I also change the way the retainers face cuz they hit the front energy absorber. Have them face up and down instead of side to side. It’s only the two below the headlights that are an issue
Solar40
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There are several ways to limit the underbite from the bumper sticking out. The hood hinges can slide forward on the bottom connected to the frame and top connected to the hood. Than by removing the latch you can place several washers or a bolt to equal the distance you moved the hood forward.
Also if you can use a mesh grill like this and you do not even have to cut holes for the Autopilot. It can operate perfectly with the mesh grill uncut and looks much cleaner all around. Pictures of the mesh grill and one picture with another grill that must be cut
Also if you can use a mesh grill like this and you do not even have to cut holes for the Autopilot. It can operate perfectly with the mesh grill uncut and looks much cleaner all around. Pictures of the mesh grill and one picture with another grill that must be cut
Just cut and use any electric wire to extend the length and solder or tape seal it
Rayminster
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This is a very good find. The fact that they have the T emblem and silver facets attached saves so much effort. And the hood doesn’t need to be messed with.There are also this guys: Бампер передний (дорест-рестайлинг) 600GURU-TS-K | Тесла Сервис Киев
apparently they make them local in Ukraine, 1300usd is not bad, but shipping probably kills the deal
I’m in the EU, I might take a Road trip and visit Ukraine! lol
There are also this guys: Бампер передний (дорест-рестайлинг) 600GURU-TS-K | Тесла Сервис Киев
apparently they make them local in Ukraine, 1300usd is not bad, but shipping probably kills the deal
Have you already contacted them?
Do you know if that is a "plug and play" solution, or do you need to do some kind of mods to fit it?
Solar40
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Solar40
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There are also this guys: Бампер передний (дорест-рестайлинг) 600GURU-TS-K | Тесла Сервис Киев
apparently they make them local in Ukraine, 1300usd is not bad, but shipping probably kills the deal
Has anyone been able to contact them?
I sent them an email a couple of days ago but got no reply....
