Factory HID headlights!

[JoshG]

Not sure if this is news or not, but the final 5 roadsters off the line have Tesla-designed (sourced?) high-intensity discharge headlights in them. There's one on the floor in Menlo Park. It's so much brighter... I'm jealous.

But maybe this means that this will soon show up on the Roadster Upgrades page?? One can hope.

Anyone have one of those lucky cars and can comment on the performance of the headlights?

[dsm363]

You can actually order them now as an upgrade. They're not on the upgrade page for some reason but they cost $2,500 (I think I have that right, can't find the e-mail). I'm getting them installed next week. Can't wait.

[samcarney]

Not sure if this is news or not, but the final 5 roadsters off the line have Tesla-designed (sourced?) high-intensity discharge headlights in them. There's one on the floor in Menlo Park. It's so much brighter... I'm jealous.

But maybe this means that this will soon show up on the Roadster Upgrades page?? One can hope.

Anyone have one of those lucky cars and can comment on the performance of the headlights?

I have been on the list to get the upgrade for a few months. Mine will be installed this Wednesday. I saw them at the Oakbrook, IL grand opening on a Roadster in the parking lot. They are very bright and no warmup time.

[augkuo]

Thanks for the update! Since my car's there already, I asked Jake to put them in -

Augie

[Thumper]

Is there any likelihood of them going into the Model S?

[Doug_G]

Is there any likelihood of them going into the Model S?

The Model S Beta that we rode in had much brighter headlights than the Roadster, so I think it's safe to assume...

[dwegmull]

I was at the Menlo Park store this morning (for a nail in one of my almost completely worn out rear tire, so I got new tires).
I got confirmation that they are ready to do the upgrades and that the parts are "on their way". I will have mine done during my annual service in a couple of weeks.

[Jaff]

Mine were installed today, but I won't get my Roadster back until tomorrow...can't wait!

In the pic that my Ranger sent, they looked great...Mark also said they fit perfectly!

[Doug_G]

Mine were installed today, but I won't get my Roadster back until tomorrow...can't wait!

In the pic that my Ranger sent, they looked great...Mark also said they fit perfectly!

Cool! Post pics!

[dsm363]

Nice. I get mine Monday! Hope they're worth it but sounds like they provide much better light so I'm looking forward to it. I also ordered carbon fiber door sills so that'll compete to look of the car I think.