2023 Model Y flimsy frunk hood material?

[xgavinxy]

I took delivery of 2023 MY early in Feb, just washed my car today and noticed that the hood is really flimsy
When i wipe the hood, i can easily press down the hood using 1 finger with minimum pressure... is this normal or that i got a bad one

 

[Goobers]

I took delivery of 2023 MY early in Feb, just washed my car today and noticed that the hood is really flimsy
When i wipe the hood, i can easily press down the hood using 1 finger with minimum pressure... is this normal or that i got a bad one

Unfortunately, it’s normal.

They made it quite flimsy.

 

[xgavinxy]

Unfortunately, it’s normal.

They made it quite flimsy.

errr... damn i went out and just checked other cars, it is paper thin in comparison

 

[EVLR]

lol very normal....better upgrade to automatic frunk closing kit.

 

[xgavinxy]

lol very normal....better upgrade to automatic frunk closing kit.

that only upgrades the structs right not the actual frunk hood right?
sometimes we put stuff on the hood, that habit needs to change now...

 

[jjrandorin]

that only upgrades the structs right not the actual frunk hood right?
sometimes we put stuff on the hood, that habit needs to change now...

Yes, it does (the habit of putting stuff on the hood needs to change) and yes the hood material is very light. This is why Tesla includes specific instructions in the manual on how to close the frunt trunk (hood):

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Model Y Owner's Manual | Tesla

Learn how to open and close the front trunk and access the cargo area.

www.tesla.com

Closing​

The Model Y hood is not heavy enough to latch under its own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or center of the hood can cause damage.
To properly close the hood:

1. Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches.
2. Place both hands on the front of the hood in the areas shown (in green), then press down firmly to engage the latches.
3. Carefully try to lift the front edge of the hood to ensure that it is fully closed.

 

[Snakedoc]

Plus the hood is aluminum

 

[lowtek]

Plus the hood is aluminum

This.

Thicker (regardless of material) = less range, etc.

 

[xgavinxy]

This.

Thicker (regardless of material) = less range, etc.

 

[xgavinxy]

Thanks for confirming, will see how it hold up, hopefully noone accidently press on it too hard...

 

[lowtek]

Thanks for confirming, will see how it hold up, hopefully noone accidently press on it too hard...

It's stronger than you think ... just very flexible ...

 

[exxxviii]

Cars have had aluminum hoods for decades for weight savings. They are not as fragile as you think. My last BMW had an aluminum hood.

 

[E90alex]

I don’t use the frunk for this reason. They really should have at least made the latch soft close if they didn’t want to do a full power open and close.

 

[Midpack]

Wonder what happens if someone sits on a front fender/hood? Could easily happen while the owner is nowhere nearby...

 

[xgavinxy]

Cars have had aluminum hoods for decades for weight savings. They are not as fragile as you think. My last BMW had an aluminum hood.

but i suppose it's not as thin as MY, and the slide dome shape contribute to the worry

 

[exxxviii]

but i suppose it's not as thin as MY, and the slide dome shape contribute to the worry

This forum has many threads and posts about hood worry. But there are very few with actual hood damage. (Well, a tree fell on one person's car and dented the hood, but that is explainable.)

 

[csrpenfab]

Yep, it's aluminum! It's strong, just flexible! I had a 2017 Chevy SS/Holden that had an aluminum hood and rear hatch. I told it to a car buying service, and when they came out to inspect it, the guy used a magnet. He tried to claim that the car had extensive body filler until I educated him a bit!

 

[xgavinxy]

This forum has many threads and posts about hood worry. But there are very few with actual hood damage. (Well, a tree fell on one person's car and dented the hood, but that is explainable.)

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[racerpj]

When I was into track racing, we would get the lightest hoods possible and pin it down. The Tesla hood is comparable, so I don't complain. A real carbon fiber hood would weigh the same. The hood is supposed to be light and thin, so we would cringe when an import model would sit and pose on it.