Why are there no aftermarket tail lights?

[anthonyj]

I’ve always wondered, why are there no aftermarket solutions for the S? I’m sure there are tons of people that want a more updated, sleek looking tail light. With diffused light. Has anyone tried to modify the light to get rid of the matrix style effect? Something like this: WRX Tail light make over. - HiDplanet : The Official Automotive Lighting Forum

 

[NathanJax]

Here's a recent thread talking about it....

Any third party, LED rear tail lights for the Model S instead of the crappy, 2000s looking ones we have?

Hey guys, just got my plaid down here in FL about a month ago. Love the car, but the thing that irks me is I dont understand how the model 3/y can have refreshed, modern looking tail lights while we are still stuck with something of decade's past. Anyone know if a third party, custom LED lights...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[URBAN LEGEND]

This is where millions are made. Find a need. Make a product to meet that need.

You can be the one to do it.

 

[roblab]

I like my tail lights. They shine red when I slow down and stop, then go dark when I drive. What more does a person need?? I suspect one could find LOTS OF THINGS about almost any car make, that bug different people. The Tesla is hardly on that list. Fast, sleek, gorgeous: Best Car EVER. And with the Model 3, almost affordable. Some are actually available used now, making them very affordable.

 

[jebinc]

Low volume model. No one wants to invest as payback period would be very long. Economics 101.

 

[iyordanov]

I’ve always wondered, why are there no aftermarket solutions for the S? I’m sure there are tons of people that want a more updated, sleek looking tail light. With diffused light. Has anyone tried to modify the light to get rid of the matrix style effect? Something like this: WRX Tail light make over. - HiDplanet : The Official Automotive Lighting Forum

Not a change of lights per say, but this does make them look A LOT better:

Tail Lights Smoke Tint PPF for Tesla Model S, including Plaid & Long R

Product Features 🧰 Our kit is designed and manufactured in-house and allows for easy DYI installation without a heat gun. 🏁 Made with ultra premium tinted PPF (8mil, self-healing, stain resistant) 🛡 Protects the tail lights against minor scratches 💪 Install in 30 minutes. Easy to remove/replace...

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[Lasttoy]

Have u seen them taken off??? The entire REAR comes off in ONE piece. I had water in one, SC guy said don't try it, they are all one piece. He said drill tiny hole in corner to drain water.
I got LED to put in the reflector spots,. Again, have to remove belly pan and entire rear end to replace them and run wires up into trunk. NOT.

 

[ninefiveone]

By “entire REAR comes off in ONE piece” I assume you mean the rear bumper? Every car is like that now.

“They are all one piece” I assume you mean each light unit? One for each corner, one for each side of the tailgate? Why would they be more than one piece each?

It’s not maintenance friendly anytime a bumper has to come off just to replace a lighting unit, but not uncommon.

How do you like the led reflectors? I’m vaguely entertaining the idea of getting them as well. Not sure how else you would route the wiring without taking the bumper (and attached belly pan) off, which is really not a big deal.

 

[anthonyj]

Just bought a set of S and Model 3 taillights. I have no idea what I’m doing but I’m determined to give the S that same clean look. Bought M3 tails to see distance between LEDS and light diffuser, amount of LEDS, etc

Please god someone make a solution before I do lol

 

[oktane]

How about some aftermarket headlights that don’t have a poor safety rating

 

[brkaus]

How about some aftermarket headlights that don’t have a poor safety rating

And so the daytime running lights don’t eventually get to dim too illuminate the entire eyebrow. Leaving a sad look it the front.

 

[santua]

Reviving this thread as it seems that my OEM tail lights may be facing some problems.

Does anyone have pictures of an aftermarket set of tail lights?

 

[Turkeychuk]

Reviving this thread as it seems that my OEM tail lights may be facing some problems.

Does anyone have pictures of an aftermarket set of tail lights?

What issues did you have with your tail lights? I've got an issue where the running lights will all of a sudden decide to not eliminate. But the break lights still work. Both the inner tailgate light and outer tail light. And then randomly it will work again. Tesla service center is saying I'll need to replace the light assemblies. Almost $900.... And basically impossible to find even the OEM taillights anywhere for a self repair.