MAKING THE LS V8 POWERED TESLAS ONE OF A KIND INTERIOR

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This video chronicles the extensive interior work on the V8-swapped Tesla Model S, dubbed 'Iced Tea,' ahead of its SEMA show debut. The Rich Rebuilds team showcases significant custom fabrication, including merging multiple door panels, creating a unique transmission tunnel to accommodate the V8, and integrating a custom yoke steering wheel. While the team emphasizes their commitment to quality and OEM-like functionality, the process is depicted as labor-intensive and fraught with challenges, including extensive wiring simplification and custom routing of brake lines within the cabin due to space constraints. The review highlights the team's dedication to a high-quality, potentially daily-drivable build, contrasting it with typical SEMA show cars. The video also touches on the complexities of Tesla's electronics and the team's efforts to retain some functionality, despite the V8 conversion.