Anyone experience scraping the bottom of Model 3 ?

[low2500]

I was exiting over an inverted V shaped driveway leaving a Shell gas station on Westheimer/Beltway 8 in Houston. I heard the bottom scraping the concrete driveway, just wonder how much leeway is built in to the bottom before there is damage to the battery compartment?

 

[crackers8199]

I was exiting over an inverted V shaped driveway leaving a Shell gas station on Westheimer/Beltway 8 in Houston. I heard the bottom scraping the concrete driveway, just wonder how much leeway is built in to the bottom before there is damage to the battery compartment?

I pulled over a huge curb/median in mine about a year and a half ago, sounded awful but no ill effects that I've noticed.

It was pulling out of a parking lot, went to make a left (on a dark night and there was no "one way only" sign on the median like there normally is...it was the worst sound ever. The curb was low enough that I didn't hit it with the front bumper, but high enough that I bottomed out as I jumped over it.

My guess after that is that as long as the bumper will clear whatever you're going over and you don't hit it at a million miles an hour, you should be fine. The bottom of the car is built like a tank.

 

[vickh]

I pulled over a huge curb/median in mine about a year and a half ago, sounded awful but no ill effects that I've noticed.

It was pulling out of a parking lot, went to make a left (on a dark night and there was no "one way only" sign on the median like there normally is...it was the worst sound ever. The curb was low enough that I didn't hit it with the front bumper, but high enough that I bottomed out as I jumped over it.

My guess after that is that as long as the bumper will clear whatever you're going over and you don't hit it at a million miles an hour, you should be fine. The bottom of the car is built like a tank.

good to hear. I hit a unpainted speed bump going 15mph. sounded awful. They must have improved the S bottom

 

[holmgang]

It's usually the front and rear mini mudguard thing that scrape first

 

[Mr X]

Never scraped anything before. Getting my car lowered end of the month so I'll see if I scrape anything then. Doubt it


I feel strong knowing there's underbody armor

 

[ATT89]

I experienced scraping at Delta Sonic Car washes.

The inside rail is just too high.

 

[AxlxA]

When I approach a steep driveway, I try to go at an angle. Doesn't always work. I also creep really slow. This can happen to any car.

 

[MountainPass]

You will eventually wear through the rocker panels and need to replace them. Thankfully they are just black plastic pieces. We also have lift kits for those who can't get in and out of their driveway!

 

[XLR82XS]

Never scraped anything before. Getting my car lowered end of the month so I'll see if I scrape anything then. Doubt it

I feel strong knowing there's underbody armor

My 3's are lowered on Eibach and I have ZERO scraping issues. You'll be fine as long as you don't drive like the dukes of hazzard.

 

[vickh]

You will eventually wear through the rocker panels and need to replace them. Thankfully they are just black plastic pieces. We also have lift kits for those who can't get in and out of their driveway!

links?

pics of the rocker panels?

 

[Uncle Paul]

Would be a good idea to get your car up on a lift.

If the bottom panel is scraped, you are still good to go, but if it was penetrated, then a trip to the service center would be in order.

 

[JamBiscuit]

I scraped pretty bad getting in and out of a steep driveway at our rental in San Diego. The black plastic trim on the bottom side near the middle popped off a bit. Luckily I was able to push it back on as the clips had just came undone.

 

[SlimJim]

While I was exiting a park, the one way spikes scraped the bottom.

 

[kendavis]

I was exiting over an inverted V shaped driveway leaving a Shell gas station on Westheimer/Beltway 8 in Houston. I heard the bottom scraping the concrete driveway, just wonder how much leeway is built in to the bottom before there is damage to the battery compartment?

I have just discovered this scaling noise on entering my driveway after loaning a Tesla three overnight but had fully committed to the purchase before they would loan me the car! I had mentioned the height this could be an issue to the Tesla salesman who mentioned this would not be an issue.
Will be discussing this on the loan cars return today Very happy with the performance and everything else about the car!
Ken

 

[dduffey]

I have just discovered this scaling noise on entering my driveway after loaning a Tesla three overnight but had fully committed to the purchase before they would loan me the car! I had mentioned the height this could be an issue to the Tesla salesman who mentioned this would not be an issue.
Will be discussing this on the loan cars return today Very happy with the performance and everything else about the car!
Ken

Try entering at 45 degree angle. I too will scrape on my driveway if entering "normally".

 

[rpiotro]

I was exiting over an inverted V shaped driveway leaving a Shell gas station on Westheimer/Beltway 8 in Houston. I heard the bottom scraping the concrete driveway, just wonder how much leeway is built in to the bottom before there is damage to the battery compartment?

I did exactly what you described. It sounded a LOT worse than it actually was. I couldn't see any damage when I inspected it the next day. I suspect that kind of incident won't hurt it. It is spread out. A sharp object on the other hand...