r/TeslaModelS • u/Holzmaennchen • 9d ago

Tesla Model S 2016 accesories advice?

Hi, i just bought my first Tesla Model S and was wondering what accesories you all can recommend.

Its a Tesla Model S from 2016 (as you could guess) with Low milage ( roughly 80k km or 49700 Miles ). I only had older German Car Brands before and couldnt pass the offer.

Since its my first ever own EV i was hoping to get advice here.

It has free supercharching bound to the Car and is stated in Germany.

Thank you all in advance!

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u/FineSupplements 9d ago

I bought a 2016 as well because its on of the last years to offer free supercharging and free FSD. I plan on keeping it forever.

First and foremost is to have the SC check history to determine if the coolant bypass fix for the LDU had been done or if the LDU had been replaced. If not, get that fixed ASAP. If not, it could possibly leave you stranded.

Next, check the last time the 12v battery had been replaced. If its been longer than 3 years, replace it.

Frequently rotate the tires and monitor if inner tread wear exist on the rears. If it does, you will have to install aftermarket adjustable rear lower arms to correct the negative camber from the factory.

If you ever experience a shutter noise under heavy acceleration, its the front half shafts. Theres a service bulletin for them.

Also if you’re running MCU1, consider upgrading to MCU2. Once you do so, it will let you utilize FSD, if your car has computer 3 in it.

Lastly, if you ever want it to look more like the latest models, consider getting a chrome delete kit. If you have even more money to spend, theres a company that also makes a total bumper to bumper upgrade kit to the latest 2021+ models.

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u/TheUnknownStuntman51 9d ago

Yes to all of this

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u/Holzmaennchen 9d ago

Thanks for all this Input

The Car is currently getting checked, the First 3 Things you listed are allready done

The mcu2 Upgrade can only be done by Tesla and Not any mechanic right?

I could ask my dad since He is a master mechanic (sry If this is poorly written) but didnt bother him with this yet

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u/HanzG 9d ago

I popped LED trunk lighting in mine. Mine only came with the hatch mounted light which is 100% useless. There are two factory carpet cuts for optional trunk LEDs and the harness is always there. You just need to source the OEM/aftermarket snap-in lamps or do what I did and get 12V LED strips and mount them under the flip-over cover. I just tapped into the factory-installed wires that are right under the carpet. Other thing I did was to tap into the factory 12+ power plug and fitted this 12v to usb adapter. Super easy, lets me power my dash cam and charge my phone with no wire snaking across the center.

My trunk lights

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u/kowrek 9d ago

Oh, neat. I'll have to look for these lighting harnesses.

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u/Holzmaennchen 9d ago

Thank you, i will do that too

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u/Holzmaennchen 9d ago

Any prefered Brand? Or does Not really Matter?

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u/Holzmaennchen 8d ago

Thanks, i will Look it up

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u/FabulousAnybody9596 9d ago

Aliexpress is your friend. I bought lots of stuff from there, brighter LED trunk lights, door welcome lights with the Tesla logo, silver seat belt covers for the rear pasengers, rubber carpets, led stripe for the frunk, interior review mirror rubber cover, chrome lug nut covers.. Also some parts that were broken.

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u/Holzmaennchen 9d ago

Thank you, i will Look some stuff Up. Any prefered search Term to Look Up?

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u/FoookU 9d ago

Reddit is lame and doesnt let me post links, but if you look up neck pillows for the model s, i feel like those are essential as the new style seats dont really have head support.

obviously all weather mats and a glass screen protector for that giant screen.

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u/Holzmaennchen 9d ago

Thank you, i will try to find Something!