Ryan McDonough

Founder, Sometime Artist

CFO and co-founder @Accompany, acquired by @Cisco. Turnaround CFO @Ning, sold to Glam Media. Former seed VC. McKinsey trained. @Wharton School and @Haas School of Business.

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Tesla Front-End Refresh

I decided it was time to refresh my 2015 Model S by fixing the one part of the car I never truly loved – the bubble.
Tinkering

Fascia Refresh – New Front End, New Car

BEFORE Bubbled
After De-Bubbled

I decided it was time to refresh my 2015 Model S by fixing the one part of the car I never truly loved – the bubble. Two after market companies have very nice looking refreshed fascias, but one was the clear winner for me. I opted to go for the slightly more aggressive design the keeps hints of the performance elements of the ‘P.’ Super happy with the outcome. The install work was done at SS Customs in Redwood City, who did an amazing job doing the detail work, install & paint matching.

Refreshed front end uses the existing lights (regular + fog), air intake, and even badge. I painted the interior gloss black, which I think matches the aggressive styling.

Unplugged Performance

Refresh Front Fascia System for 2012-2016.5 Tesla Model S

 

“We designed our Refresh Front Fascia a way for owners of nose cone Model S vehicle to update their cars to the latest Tesla design aesthetic. The new look follows Tesla’s Model S Facelift, with a nosecone-free aerodynamic design, adding an integrated front lip spoiler.”

Other Upgrades

TAPTES® Center Console Insert for Tesla Model S, Center Console for 2012-2016 Tesla Model S (link).

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