How to successfully request the Off-Road Lightbar from Tesla (FS Beast Only)

[SentinelOne]

I agree, if it is "free" (since it was incorporated into our purchase price), it is hard to pass up. But if you have a specific offroad purpose, it will most likely not fulfill that purpose. Also, as the service advisor agreed, if, for some reason, Tesla replaces your windshield, they most likely will have to cover a new light bar - a third party will not and, if you've had the wonderful experience that I have with Tesla customer service, it may be a fight to get Tesla to put a new one on at no cost.

If you are trying to purchase one to put on a non-Cyberbeast, then maybe an aftermarket is better.

Good news is no 4x4 specific reason so good there. Do live in CO, home of the windshield crack - but either I've been very lucky in my first 6 moots / 10k miles or the windshield angle is very good with not catching rocks...probably be another 6 months and 10k miles before I get the lightbar so bit more time to assess!

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[Cyberrad]

I tried excatly what Guy suggested, after much back and forth, they politely asked me to F$&k off and wait in line like a good boy till they deem me worthy for a light bar some time in 2025 (they quoted me their FAQ on the Tesla website). Good news is that they found me worthy for wheel covers (no notification) so they will do the charity of giving me the wheel covers.

 

[Art138]

I tried excatly what Guy suggested, after much back and forth, they politely asked me to F$&k off and wait in line like a good boy till they deem me worthy for a light bar some time in 2025 (they quoted me their FAQ on the Tesla website). Good news is that they found me worthy for wheel covers (no notification) so they will do the charity of giving me the wheel covers.

Same here, pick up my covers on the 3rd.

 

[UnRich1]

I tried excatly what Guy suggested, after much back and forth, they politely asked me to F$&k off and wait in line like a good boy till they deem me worthy for a light bar some time in 2025 (they quoted me their FAQ on the Tesla website). Good news is that they found me worthy for wheel covers (no notification) so they will do the charity of giving me the wheel covers.

Same here.

 

[carsly]

enjoy the wheel covers, I'm into month seven of waiting. It's four plastic discs and a retaining ring, how long can it take?

 

[TMTCapital]

I actually dropped my beast off today for the install of the light bar in NJ. Picked mine up late September. I'll provide an update when it's done. As per what many have said, they make you go to a local "third party" to finalize / plug in the wiring - they are charging $200 for that and said it takes an hour - getting that done on Saturday.

 

[carsly]

I actually dropped my beast off today for the install of the light bar in NJ. Picked mine up late September. I'll provide an update when it's done. As per what many have said, they make you go to a local "third party" to finalize / plug in the wiring - they are charging $200 for that and said it takes an hour - getting that done on Saturday.

it’s just soldering three wires is my understanding. no need to spend the extra $200 unless you want to. prob a 10 min DIY

 

[TMTCapital]

it’s just soldering three wires is my understanding. no need to spend the extra $200 unless you want to. prob a 10 min DIY

I am not handy and have no clue how to do that truthfully. Would rather spend the $$ to avoid f'ing it up.

 

[Art138]

I actually dropped my beast off today for the install of the light bar in NJ. Picked mine up late September. I'll provide an update when it's done. As per what many have said, they make you go to a local "third party" to finalize / plug in the wiring - they are charging $200 for that and said it takes an hour - getting that done on Saturday.

Is there any reason you can do the hook up yourself? It’s a DIY and not difficult. Several posts/threads on the process. Edit just saw your response.

 

[Kaz109]

I actually dropped my beast off today for the install of the light bar in NJ. Picked mine up late September. I'll provide an update when it's done. As per what many have said, they make you go to a local "third party" to finalize / plug in the wiring - they are charging $200 for that and said it takes an hour - getting that done on Saturday.

Did they charge you for the install? This is the invoice I got

 

[TMTCapital]

Did they charge you for the install? This is the invoice I got

Nope nothing from Tesla. Mine was a FS Beast I'm not sure if that matters. But it was free. Third party wants $200 for the final plug in - dropping it off tomorrow.

 

[Kaz109]

Nope nothing from Tesla. Mine was a FS Beast I'm not sure if that matters. But it was free. Third party wants $200 for the final plug in - dropping it off tomorrow.

Mine is as well, FS Beast delivered early Sept. I don’t want to put my card info in and be charged when this was supposed to come with my truck from the beginning

 

[TMTCapital]

Mine is as well, FS Beast delivered early Sept. I don’t want to put my card info in and be charged when this was supposed to come with my truck from the beginning

You shouldn't be charged.

 

[Floridaman]

I tried back in December with this technique near Tampa.. The first appointment offered was January 14th. When I went to add my info for the loaner, I saw a note saying the light bar isn't available for me yet... They did add wheel covers, though..

Thanks for the idea and glad it worked for a lot of ppl..

 

[bigmoose70]

Has anyone had theirs installed recently? Seems like there has been a pause on the installs?

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