Jul 8, 2015
Sosius ok, that's hilarious!�
Jul 8, 2015
kuttakamina So when the midgets get too friendly with each other, would that make it a Micro-trans-action?�
Jul 8, 2015
dcohen I was ready to order it until I read about the need to rebalance. Is that from your experience? The website says it's not necessary. Thanks
Does FOBO Tire Plus affect tire balancing?
FOBO Tire Plus sensor weight is 10 grams each but extensive testing has shown a maximum deviation of 5 grams on the wheel balancer. Typical wheel balancing equipment in the market has a resolution of 5 grams as well. The deviation of 5 grams are to be considered acceptable and there is no need to rebalance the wheels after installing FOBO Tire Plus. This is in line with our tire experts.
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Jul 8, 2015
bollar For what it's worth, I didn't find it necessary to rebalance on 21" rims.�
Jul 8, 2015
Fezzik You can always take the wheel off and set it on a flat plane and see if it rolls.�
Jul 8, 2015
Madartist There's no need rebalance the tires after installing FOBO. Here's the info directly from the FAQ on their website.
Does FOBO Tire Plus affect tire balancing?
FOBO Tire Plus sensor weight is 10 grams each but extensive testing has shown a maximum deviation of 5 grams on the wheel balancer. Typical wheel balancing equipment in the market has a resolution of 5 grams as well. The deviation of 5 grams are to be considered acceptable and there is no need to rebalance the wheels after installing FOBO Tire Plus. This is in line with our tire experts.
FWIW, I did not rebalance my 21" wheels either after installing them.�
Jul 8, 2015
swengl I know it's not an accessory, but if you are interested in protecting your paint, look at the various "treatments" available (I went with Opti-Coat Pro+ on mine and it looks fantastic). Also, the 2 bucket method for washing is a must, it saves on water usage and helps reduce the potential for scratching while you clean the car. The Heatshield (windshield sun visor) is a must have if you live in a place that gets hot. I keep a small bottle of glass cleaner and a clean microfiber cloth in the trunk, the wipers tend to smear bugs and make visibility worse. I bought (and like) the replacement LED bulbs for the plate lights in the tailgate. And last, but not least, the all weather mats: I bought the front mats from Tesla and the second row/trunk mats from WeatherTech (they were slightly less expensive than the Tesla and are practically the same thing). Enjoy customizing your ride!�
Jul 8, 2015
4us2bev How long do the batteries last? I recall someone posting they need to be changed every couple of weeks, which seems like a major hassle.
Any problems with the self-stick tape actually sticking?
On Amazon, there are two brands to choose from -- OxyLED and Hallomall -- which did you get?
Thanks!
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Jul 8, 2015
thecloud Mine are the Hallomall-branded lights, as I linked to in my original post.
I think the battery life directly depends on whether you leave the parcel shelf in place to enclose the trunk space. If you don't, and you forget to stow the lights away when the parcel shelf is removed, then it's quite likely that they will come on all the time and the batteries won't last. I'm still on my original set of batteries from when I installed these lights 7 months ago. However, I've driven around with the rear seat down and no parcel shelf for several days at a time, and last night I noticed that the lights are now a bit dimmer and the batteries need replacing soon.
As for the self-stick tape that comes with the lights, it seems to be hit or miss. Both of my trunk lights initially fell down after a few weeks, since the adhesive just wasn't sticky enough to keep them in place. I got a roll of 3M double-sided automotive tape to reattach them, and they've now been up for 6+ months with no sign of weakening. But the one that I stuck in the frunk's microwave area is still in place with the original sticky tape, so go figure. (It's probably because the plastic surface in the frunk is smooth, whereas the plastic under the parcel shelf rails is textured and I failed to clean the surface with rubbing alcohol beforehand.)
Should have mentioned that the lights are removable... you're actually just attaching a thin magnetic strip to the parcel shelf rail with the double-sided tape. The lights are in a metallic enclosure that also holds the batteries, and the whole assembly is held on securely with the magnet. When I need to fold the seats down, I just pop the lights off and wrap them in a towel (which you can see tucked away in the side well in my picture)... assuming I remember to do that.
It's obviously not as good as an integrated LED light that wires into the car's electrical system, but it's super easy and cheap, and makes a huge difference at night or in a dimly lit garage. I've had several compliments specifically on the trunk lighting from friends who didn't realize it wasn't standard from Tesla.�
Jul 9, 2015
mbaier I use the exact same solution. I have now used them for a month and have not yet had to replace any batteries. I expect them to last for a very long time as the timeout is set at 15 seconds and the PIR sensor most likely only uses a very small current. Mine did cost 9.90 USD per item with free shipping. I have two of them installed in the trunk, one in the frunk and one on the bottom of the lid of the "deep trunk" compartment.�
Jul 9, 2015
Cyclone I bought two strips from SuperBrightLeds and wired them into the existing infrastructure of the car. Super bright and turn on/off with the rest of the lighting.�
Jul 10, 2015
4us2bev Thanks, sounds like I will be getting me a set!
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Jul 10, 2015
Shelly do you have interests in this shop
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Jul 10, 2015
thecloud I did a web search for Caaba, wondering why a Chinese company would name themselves after the holiest of Muslim sites. Didn't find any reference to the specific products shown in the photo, but I discovered you can buy Tesla coils cheaply on Alibaba (100.0% of buyers enjoyed this product!), as well as bee head masks and "sexy hammock chest netting". Awesome!
On-topic comment: Cyclone, do you have a reference to the lights you bought? Any photos? How difficult was it to DIY?�
Jul 10, 2015
Cyclone Very easy install in the trunk. Took me maybe 15-20 minutes. I haven't done the frunk yet, but I have the supplies. I went a bit overboard. I put a 20" strip under each mount rail for the parcel shelf. I used positaps to easily provide power and borrowed power from two footwell light points in the trunk.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/top-emitting/led-light-strips-led-tape-light-with-18-smdsft-3-chip-smd-led-5050-with-lc2-connector/1465/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/mobile/dp/B001MPW54G/ref=mobile_oh_details_?ie=UTF8&app-action=detail&asin=B001MPW54G&clickstream-tag=your_order
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Jul 11, 2015
pete8314 Seem like you're more or less copying my Silicone FobPocket, and completely copied the embossing designs for the buttons on top. Not cool.
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Jul 11, 2015
smilepak Any good suggestion on tray to fit the yacht center area? One with compartments and sturdy? Good enough to hold a 7-11 big gulp�
Jul 11, 2015
HankLloydRight Well, they didn't leave any links or info on their "shop" so I think you're OK for now.�
Jul 12, 2015
Max* The Shelly person is marketing his Chinese knockoff products here, including the silicon holder, center "console", etc. using a guise of "look at my car"�
Jul 12, 2015
russman I'd go with this as it's integrated into the car system and just replaces or leverages the existing ports in the car.
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/30538-12-five-minute-LED-Frunk-Light/page4
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Jul 13, 2015
Andyw2100 For what it's worth, I believe Pete8314 of Abstract Ocean, who is participating in this thread, has something in the works that may help with improved trunk lighting. See this thread:
Improved Trunk lighting - Is there demand?�
Jul 13, 2015
pete8314 Thanks, this is true. We're complete with the prototypes so are working on tooling at the moment. It'll still be a at least another few weeks though, depending how many iterations we end up going through.�
Jul 14, 2015
russman It would have to be pretty cheap and as easy to isntall, because the strips that I installed in the frunk/trunk. It's fully integrated into the car lighting. Doesn't require splicing or cutting anything from the car. The car can be put back the way it was. Took about 30 minutes to add the plugs to the end of the pre-wired strip and 20 mins to install, for under $40 and still have a spare strip if one of them goes bad...�
Jul 14, 2015
Andyw2100 I'm guessing you didn't bother to check the thread.
They are replacement bulbs.
They will probably take a few minutes to install, and the proposed cost is $7-$9 per unit, but less in quantity.�
Jul 15, 2015
Betc95 a lift for the parcel shelf :
Plage TESLA - YouTube�
Jul 15, 2015
pete8314 We carry this one, created by a fellow TMC member.�
Jul 15, 2015
scruzloose33 Your picture makes that mount look really low profile (1-2" mount arm), but the pictures on Amazon make it look like the mount arm is 4-5 inches long. I am looking for a very low profile suction cup mount (worried about 3M tape marking up the piano black finish if I remove it) that I can put in the same location. Any suggestions?�
Jul 15, 2015
pete8314 The 3M VHB tape will not mark your piano black finish as long as you're careful when removing. I've removed our mounts from most of the finishes (incl. piano black) without any drama. The best option (and useful all over the car if you need to pop panels are these plastic pry tools, but for something so small like a phone holder, just 'saw' it off with some dental floss until the bond breaks, and then any remnants you just roll off with your thumb.�
Jul 15, 2015
Cyclone Mine is NOT a low-profile mount, which I am enjoying. It uses a suction cup that has held for nearly two months, trouble-free. I don't think I would mind a low-profile mount though. For that, I would use Pete's.
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Jul 15, 2015
russman Thanks Andy, I did read it, but was confused by the high cost of retooling. Still not quite sure how this would be better then the led strips that are integrated, but I guess we'd have to see it, but at around $27 for 3 bulbs, it's not bad, but I don't see how it can give the lighting coverage that the LED strips provide from those spots. Also, lots of people don't have the light outlets to replace just the bulb in the trunk. So I guess we'll see, but for about the same price, the LED strips seem a much better solution.
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Jul 15, 2015
pete8314 I currently use a Duracell lighting strip (with a PIR sensor); it's bright, likely brighter than the replacement bulbs will be, but it's not plug and play, it's not 'factory', and it requires batteries to be changed. It's also my second one after the first died (came from Costco in a pack of 2). The bulbs will be a simple, like-for-like replacement, but much brighter. There's other options that require a little, or a lot of effort, just depends on how much effort the customer wants to put into it. My tooling costs run to several thousand dollars to ensure the plug (and the rest of the light module) are exactly the same as supplied with the car.�
Jul 16, 2015
smilepak It's perfect fit, but didn't realize how heavy this thing is! Lol!�
Jul 31, 2015
Andyw2100 If you have the HPWC, or if you're going to permanently install the UMC, I'd highly recommend one of these, to hold the coiled cable:
Tornado 40 lb. Small Black Steel U-Hook-48004 - The Home Depot
If you're installing into drywall, though, you may want to use something other than the included screws. I initially used those, and tried to be gentle with the cable, but the screws pulled out of the drywall anyway.�
Jul 31, 2015
smilepak I originally bought those just to hang all the extension cords I have, but it is a must have for the UMC or HPWC as well...lol�
Aug 2, 2015
RDuke Another alternative that cradles the UMC quite nicely: http://amazon.com/gp/product/B000RYBGFM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
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Aug 2, 2015
Canuck A must-have accessory for roadtrips in the summer with teenage kids in the back seats: USB mouse so they can control the music on the screen.�
Aug 2, 2015
smilepak Now that's funny... A couple decades ago, you listen to whatever music your parents listen to in the car. Today, not only do that do whatever they want, but we "have to" as a bare necessity to give whatever is needed for them to listen.�
Aug 2, 2015
smilepak Lol was just a generalized comment�
Aug 2, 2015
Canuck This is good to have since you can use the USB ports to charge without it taking over the device (which is helpful sometimes), and it will also allow devices to charge off the USB that would otherwise not be able to...
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Aug 10, 2015
tliving Thanks for the reference. Even with the close cost now between the HPWC and the second UMC I think i'd still go with 2 UMC's for 2 reasons:
1) I don't need the speed of the HPWC at home. The UMC is more than enough. Charges my car up for my daily use in 3-4 hours. (I drive ~100 miles a day)
2) If I ever do a really long road trip i'd want to have 2 UMC's with me (N+1). On my short NJ/MA trips I'm ok without taking both but if I go further from home i'd really want that backup. And yes, I've had a UMC fail completely on me (replaced for free thank goodness).�
Sep 2, 2015
Max* Crap. I ordered the wrong one (non-slimline). O well.
Eh... I might just order another one (the correct one this time, heh)�
Sep 2, 2015
jlucero the USB mouse thing controlling the screen is pretty crazy!!!!
what other USB uses are there? play music, can it read data files lol?�
Sep 2, 2015
Clprenz A Picture of a Tesla to hang in your house or office!
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Sep 2, 2015
smilepak Nice pic but a little too obsessive�
Sep 3, 2015
Clprenz Nothing wrong with a cool car pic! Replace the Lambo/Ferrari Posters with the real supercar! There is also posters (If you can't handle the canvas) and other versions- even one with the roadster.�
Sep 5, 2015
Pete90D I have both the slimline and the other one. The mounts are the same, but the slimline comes with an additional attachment. What's nice is that you can take those bulky attachments from the non-slimline and use them. I've attached them to a couple small items and hung them off my 2nd mount on the right of the touchscreen.�
Sep 6, 2015
Max* Good idea, thanks.�
Sep 6, 2015
Vitaman Must 2nd, 3rd, or whatever suggestions for Tint and Center Console. Both necessities for me.
In addition a good Laser Deflector is highly desirable.�
Sep 6, 2015
David29 As for floor mats, I am thinking of getting Coco mats. We have them in our Mercedes Benz E class now. They look better than an all-weather floor mat, but admittedly do not hold up quite as well in ice/water. But we find them a good compromise. (You can brush dirt off with a stiff brush, and even wash them.)
Here is a link to the manufacturer's site.
http://cocomats.com/
I called them -- they have mats for the Model S and are sending me samples of the various colors I might like so that I can look at them with my car (once I get it) and choose what will go best.
They have wool and other fabrics as well as the traditional European-style coco fiber.
Here is a link to photos of mats in a Models S: http://www.cocomats.com/other-makes/
There are several photos so page through to see them. There are mats for all the floor areas, including the frunk and even the yacht floor.�
Sep 6, 2015
ecarfan I have Cocomats in my S and think they are outstanding, far superior to the factory mats. Had them in Porsches in the past.�
Sep 7, 2015
HankLloydRight I need a 300Kw bug zapper inside the car. Yesterday we were on a 2 hour highway drive and there was a mosquito inside the cabin biting us both! We tried the windows but that sucker wouldn't leave! It was dark we we really couldn't see it flying around. But the last straw was when it started biting my right (driving) ankle two or three times! I thought after a few bites it would be full and leave us alone to digest our blood.�
Sep 7, 2015
Pete90D That would put a big dent in your range though. You probably want to pair that with a small Honda gas generator in the frunk to offset the power usage. Not sure where you would route the exhaust... :biggrin:�
Sep 7, 2015
Max* I got it! The exhaust will kill the mosquito! I'm trying it now, but just don't forg�
Sep 7, 2015
Pete90D Awesome! and it will bring back those moments of engine sounds that are missing with the Model S. Use for frunk space, power bug zapper, engine noises... 3 birds one stone?�
Sep 7, 2015
Andyw2100 If the bug zapper starts killing birds too, there will be some very upset naturalists.�
Sep 7, 2015
Pete90D He won't break even by driving an electric car?�
Sep 7, 2015
Andyw2100 Heh! I chose my words carefully. Note I wrote "naturalists", and not "environmentalists." (It may well be a wash with the environmentalists.)�
Sep 11, 2015
Urgo Just wanted to say thanks for this thread. Ended up ordering several things from here today while awaiting my car to be built, and likely will revisit this after it arrives too.
I ordered:
- Anker 9.6A / 48W 4-Port USB Car Charger with PowerIQ Technology $14.99
- Anker [5-Pack] Premium Micro USB Cables in Assorted Lengths (3ft, 6ft, 1ft) (cables for the above) $12.99
- SanDisk Ultra Fit 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $44.99
- Silicone FobPocket for the Tesla Model S (Blue) $10.99
- CHAdeMO Adapter $450
Highly considering the Fobo Tire Plus set too. For those who did get it, which color is the right one to get? I don't have the car yet to look up close at the wheels up close but I think the silver would be the right match?. I'm getting the base 19" wheels with my car.
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Sep 11, 2015
Andyw2100 I've got the 19" Cyclone wheels, which I believe are the same color as the base 19" wheels. I went with the silver, which blends in pretty well. I think the black would stand out against the silver, and be much more noticeable.�
Sep 11, 2015
MajesticSound USB Plasma balls should be standard. ;-)
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Sep 11, 2015
smilepak Wouldn't this screw with your credit card if u put phone by wallet or same backpack?�
Sep 11, 2015
hingisfan I got the FOBO in black...unless you change out your valve stems, they are black too!
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Also, get weather tech mats....license plate LED and screen protector from Abstract Ocean....I like tinted windows too�
Sep 11, 2015
Pete90D Piece on the back of the phone is not magnetic, the other components are. I've used this holder for a while and had no problems.�
Sep 11, 2015
Andyw2100 The valve stems may be black too, but you really can't see them with the Fobo units installed. If the idea is for them to be as inconspicuous as possible, I really think silver is the way to go. Here are a couple of pictures:
Here's more of a close-up:
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Sep 11, 2015
Urgo
Thanks! I think you're right. Looking for them to blend in rather then stand out. Silver is what I was originally thinking but the pictures help a lot.�
Sep 12, 2015
marmski Not sure if it's been mentioned but I bought some clear 3M film (normally used to protect glass from shattering with kids) and put it over the nice metal 'Model S' door sills that come with the car after noticing the demo cars had quite severe wear. It's protected them a treat. Still looks new after 6k miles.�
Sep 12, 2015
ICUDoc Great idea! Do you know exactly which film you used??�
Sep 12, 2015
dcohen What about with Grey 21's? Black or silver? Also how does the Fobo work? I hate that I cannot see my PSI on my P85D. Also, do you need to rebalance or align the wheels?�
Sep 12, 2015
Urgo I ended up ordering the Silver Fobo Plus's last night. I imagine they work similar to a old fashioned pressure reader. They get screwed onto the fill valve so they constantly can measure the pressure pushing out of it. They then wirelessly report their readings to the in car unit which your phone connects to via bluetooth to get the data. At least that's my understanding. According to their website and other people who have posted you do not need to get the tires re-aligned. I'll have to let someone else answer the color question for those wheels.�
Sep 12, 2015
Andyw2100
I'm not sure what color sensors would look best with grey wheels.
And yes, Urgo's description of how the system works sounds about right. A new feature is also going to let someone not with the car get the pressure readings from the car, as long as someone else is actually with the car. The data will be transmitted via the phone's data connection. It's already available in the iPhone version of the app, and should be soon in the android version.�
Sep 15, 2015
Urgo Just a heads up to anyone ordering a FOBO tire kit from Fobo directly (they are in and ship from Malaysia). I selected the expedited shipping for $20 which turned into an hour long back and forth with fedex today. Got woken up by them asking about what the product was and they originally categorized it as a vehicle safety item and sent me a scary looking HS7 form to fill out for US Customs. After exchanging a few emails and showing them the website they changed it to a FCC Form 740 which basically just puts in writing what fobo has on their website, that though it does use radio frequency it complies with the FCC.
HS7 Form (I did not fill out)
FCC 740, here is basically how to fill it out:
Wish I ordered it from amazon and saved on all this hassle but they only had the black ones on there lol.�
Sep 15, 2015
HankLloydRight I had a similar albiet not as long exchange with FedEx. I just told them it was "auto parts" and they released it. I don't think I had to fill out any forms.�
Sep 15, 2015
Pete90D They called me and told me they had "tires" to deliver. I was sooooooo confused and it took like 5 minutes just to find out it a small box.�
Sep 15, 2015
Urgo Haha thats great!
Also today as I was going through emails I came across the email with the tracking info that fobo sent me and relized that if I read past the tracking number they actually prepped me for this.. oops! I guess this happens with their products all the time. Anyway I've included below what was in the email in case anyone wants to see:
Please use the links below if you need the FCC certificate for custom clearance:
1) FCC for FOBO Max/FOBO Tag - https://my-fobo.com/uploads/FCC/FCCmax.pdf
2) FCCs for FOBO Tire/FOBO Tire Plus - https://my-fobo.com/uploads/FCC/FCCsensor.pdf and https://my-fobo.com/uploads/FCC/FCCincar.pdf
3) FCC for FOBO Bike - https://my-fobo.com/uploads/FCC/FCCsensor.pdf
4) FCC Form 740 (US only) - http://transition.fcc.gov/Forms/Form740/740.pdf�
Sep 16, 2015
Solarguy I installed rear bag hooks and find I use them every time we go shopping and put bags in the trunk. Here is the link for the DIY:
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/26396-Want-some-bag-hooks-in-the-back?highlight=bag+hooks
They keep everything from rolling around all over the trunk floor. I like this idea so much I made up a few kits of parts to give to other Model S owners that show interest when talking at Super Charger stops.�
Sep 21, 2015
sahaight Consumer Reports looked at these and said the Fix-A-Flat version was identical to the Slime and it's $10 less on Amazon: Amazon.com: Fix-A-Flat S50073 Ultimate 1-Step Tire Repair Kit: Automotive�
Sep 25, 2015
rjt65 Great thread. Thanks all. My aftermarket adds to date: Evvanexx caliper covers/sunglass holder, suit jacket hooks (need pano roof), Blackvue dual camera with power supply, EVVX. Wheel bands (saved my rim from a little scrap already), piehl leather pouch for holding few items instead ofm adding a console, camco power grip extension cord, rola trunk organizer, leak proof weighted car trash box, silicone and leather fobs, brass coat hook to hold up the UMC by the outlet-reduces pressure heavy hanging, and ordering today LED lites trunk-frunk, fobo tire kit, fix a flat kit.
Also added xpel to most car except doors and back 60% of pillars, opti-coat above whole car and powder coated my 19inch wheels gun metal except center caps, (Matte black car, carbon fiber black alancantra interior black, with red caliper covers, black wheel bands with red inner liner.
some links below (others from previous people in this thread)
Piel Leather Drawstring Pouch, Black, One Size
Camco 55195 50 AMP 30' Extension Cord with PowerGrip Handle
High Road TrashStand Leakproof and Weighted Car Trash Basket - X-LargeSilicone FobPocket for the Tesla Model S (Performance Black)
The Hillman Group 852890 Coat & Hat Hook- Antique Brass 2-Pack
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