Various sensors, lighting, horntones & other addons for my S (Dadaleus' custom build)

[dadaleus]

BTW, the high beam feature on the Mobileye works great! It automatically turns the high beams on when its dark and there are no cars in view, and goes back to low beams as soon as a car comes in view.

 

[jcstp]

BTW, the high beam feature on the Mobileye works great! It automatically turns the high beams on when its dark and there are no cars in view, and goes back to low beams as soon as a car comes in view.

mobileye direct connected to the stack?

 

[xhawk101]

BTW, the high beam feature on the Mobileye works great! It automatically turns the high beams on when its dark and there are no cars in view, and goes back to low beams as soon as a car comes in view.

Awesome feature! Part of tech package?

from my Samsung galaxy s3

 

[dadaleus]

It's part of Mobileye. Not anything from Tesla. I don't know technically exactly how they connected it to the high beams of the car. I presume they attached something to the wiring for the high beam stalk on the steering wheel.

 

[DrTaras]

And the accolades keep coming: :love:
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/10/13/tesla-model-s-by-aleds/

 

[artsci]

It's the 8500ci Plus from Escort. What's "smart radar?"

I'm considering installing this system when my Model S arrives but I'm concerned about placement of the radar/laser receiver behind the front grille mesh. I assume that's where Al and Ed's installed yours, right? My concern was that the mesh would impede detection. What's been you experience?

 

[contaygious]

I guess I'll have to go with a ci one that is installed now.

 

[ckessel]

Been looking at the 9500ci installation instructions and boy it's invasive, wires have to run all over. The ones from the rear laser shifter and gps unit looked particularly problematic. I'd be scared to let anyone install it on a car like the Model S they've never dealt with! The 8500ci has much less, but still requires wires running to the forward detector and the display.

Daedalus, I'm guessing they drilled a hole in your dash to route the power for the display?

 

[artsci]

Been looking at the 9500ci installation instructions and boy it's invasive, wires have to run all over. The ones from the rear laser shifter and gps unit looked particularly problematic. I'd be scared to let anyone install it on a car like the Model S they've never dealt with! The 8500ci has much less, but still requires wires running to the forward detector and the display.

Daedalus, I'm guessing they drilled a hole in your dash to route the power for the display?

Totally depends on how easy to remove the trim in the frunk and trunk. If Model S is like other cars, it's not very complicated to run the various wires. It's a piece of cake for a professional installer, and without an engine, the Model S should be easier. My guess is that a hole in the dash will not be necessary as there will routes for existing cables/wires that can also be used for the radar/laser cables.

 

[jerry33]

It's a piece of cake for a professional installer, and without an engine, the Model S should be easier.

Well, hopefully he won't be like the professional installer in the Prius forum that drilled the battery to mount speakers.

 

[tdelta1000]

I also added UV window film to all windows to ensure all UVA is blocked. I put 90% transparent on the windshield and piano roof, 70% on the front side windows, and 40% on the rear side and hatchback windows.

I'm super happy with it all.

How are the temps in the interior since adding the new film?

 

[dadaleus]

I posted a quick update here: Front Collision Detection

Basically, I LOVE the Mobileye and Al & Eds of West Hollywood got it working flawlessly in the Tesla Model S now. Highly recommended for automatic high beams, collision warning, pedestrian warning, and configurable excess speed over the speed limit warning.

 

[brianman]

I posted a quick update here: Front Collision Detection

Basically, I LOVE the Mobileye and Al & Eds of West Hollywood got it working flawlessly in the Tesla Model S now. Highly recommended for automatic high beams, collision warning, pedestrian warning, and configurable excess speed over the speed limit warning.

If you haven't already, can you provide detailed feedback on the pros/cons of the system to Tesla directly? I'm hoping they will take this feedback to heart when considering future features for S, X, Gen 3, etc.

Thanks in the past and going forward if you did/do.

 

[dadaleus]

I have, and besides, I think posting here probably qualifies anyway.

 

[Jack]

Been looking at the 9500ci installation instructions and boy it's invasive, wires have to run all over. The ones from the rear laser shifter and gps unit looked particularly problematic. I'd be scared to let anyone install it on a car like the Model S they've never dealt with! The 8500ci has much less, but still requires wires running to the forward detector and the display.

Daedalus, I'm guessing they drilled a hole in your dash to route the power for the display?

I share the same concerns as ckessel above. I'm comfortable with the 8500ci + passport shifters for integration and simplicity or the 8500ci + either blinders or LI's for better performance. Concluded the rear shifters aren't worth the price and install risks.

I've been frozen here in the Boston area for 2 months regarding the radar install due to lack of experience by the installers with the Model S. I had the good fortune to run into the the Boston SC manager on the NYT Road Trip in Milford, got a lot of good insights on several issues, but not on the radar install. He did indicate that there may be issues with easy pass behind the grill, which may imply performance problems with the 8500. It's still not clear to me if either the radar or shifters will work behind the mesh.

I visited two installers (the only two i'm aware of locally), and neither had any experience with the Model S. The car is superbly engineered and without any body noises after close to 3 months - i don't want someone without exerience to screw it up. I'm also concerned about an install that looks good but is ineffective.

I'd appreciate understanding anyone's experience post-install and advice on working with someone not familiar with the Model S. Does the TSC provide any support for these installers?

Thanks.

 

[pete8314]

I share the same concerns as ckessel above. I'm comfortable with the 8500ci + passport shifters for integration and simplicity or the 8500ci + either blinders or LI's for better performance. Concluded the rear shifters aren't worth the price and install risks.

I've been frozen here in the Boston area for 2 months regarding the radar install due to lack of experience by the installers with the Model S. I had the good fortune to run into the the Boston SC manager on the NYT Road Trip in Milford, got a lot of good insights on several issues, but not on the radar install. He did indicate that there may be issues with easy pass behind the grill, which may imply performance problems with the 8500. It's still not clear to me if either the radar or shifters will work behind the mesh.

I visited two installers (the only two i'm aware of locally), and neither had any experience with the Model S. The car is superbly engineered and without any body noises after close to 3 months - i don't want someone without exerience to screw it up. I'm also concerned about an install that looks good but is ineffective.

I'd appreciate understanding anyone's experience post-install and advice on working with someone not familiar with the Model S. Does the TSC provide any support for these installers?

Thanks.

I posted my experience of installing the 9500ci here. I did visit a local installer too, and was reasonably happy he'd do a good job, but for $600 I was reasonably happy I could do a good job too . I didn't run the rear shifter as its not really needed here in TX, plus it sure does stand out on the plate. If I do run it, I'd attach it to the rear valance, which is not ideal, but there's really no other option. I've no squeaks or rattles since doing the install, and everything came apart very logically, there's really no 'gotchas'.

 

[dadaleus]

I can't offer much about the installation process. But everything has held up fine and no rattles or anything. I had them move the radar display to under the 17" display instead of on the upper left as was shown in the pic at the top of the thread. Definitely like it better there.

 

[DrTaras]

I had them move the radar display to under the 17" display instead of on the upper left as was shown in the pic at the top of the thread. Definitely like it better there.

Hmmm, could you post a pic of that? Considering where to put mine.

 

[Jack]

I posted my experience of installing the 9500ci here. I did visit a local installer too, and was reasonably happy he'd do a good job, but for $600 I was reasonably happy I could do a good job too . I didn't run the rear shifter as its not really needed here in TX, plus it sure does stand out on the plate. If I do run it, I'd attach it to the rear valance, which is not ideal, but there's really no other option. I've no squeaks or rattles since doing the install, and everything came apart very logically, there's really no 'gotchas'.

Thanks Pete - your post was a huge help - i went through it with an installer and it clarified several key questions. Really appreciate the time you took to take the pictures and make the post.

 

[teslasguy]

Dadaleus, my car is I'm the shop here in Philly right now getting curb sensors, curb alert pro and Mobileye installed. I want to install the Mobileye display on the dash by the pillar like yours, but don't see a way to do it without drilling into the leather on the dash which I don't really want to do. It does have a
Sticky tape for installing also though. Did you have yours mounted with screws or is it mounted on the dash
With the mounting tape?


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