Cannot figure out how to install Basenor Model 3 Mud Flaps (2022 Model)

[Allen3nba]

I bought these Basenor Model 3 Mud Flaps from Amazon, but can not figure how how to install them properly.

Per the instruction, a QR code is linked to this installation video. It shows the Mud Flap being placed, then the clip insert and then lastly the push fasteners.

In another video from Basenor Auto it shows that the custom clips are first, then the mud flap and then the push fasteners.

Below is as far as I got and can not push the fasteners in any further. I am starting to believe that the custom clips and push fasteners do not work with the latest 2022 model.

Installing on a LR 2022 Model 3.

 

[P3dStealth]

Just push the pins harder.

You have the plastic rivets in the hole already and they are seated flush so they fit. Make sure you have the pins lined up right.

 

[Allen3nba]

I tried installing the pins and the rivets with the Mud flap off the vehicle and can get everything to smoothly and easily go in. Its as soon as I try to do it on the vehicle it seems like it becomes like I am using 10x more force and still no budge.

 

[P3dStealth]

It should be a lot more force on the vehicle. The rivets expand on the inside and push against the plastic and metal of the vehicle to hold it tightly. If its easy it's going to be loose.

 

[leadfeet]

I just installed those on my new M3LR, and I couldn't get the pins in either. I used the pins that came with the mud flaps, instead of trying to reuse the originals. Try using a 2ft long section of 2x4, put one end on the pin, and brace the other end with your foot or thigh. Then bang the 2x4 with a hammer - the pin should pop in easily. I drilled a hole in the front wheel well linings, so I could secure the top of the front mud flaps.

 

[Allen3nba]

I just installed those on my new M3LR, and I couldn't get the pins in either. I used the pins that came with the mud flaps, instead of trying to reuse the originals. Try using a 2ft long section of 2x4, put one end on the pin, and brace the other end with your foot or thigh. Then bang the 2x4 with a hammer - the pin should pop in easily. I drilled a hole in the front wheel well linings, so I could secure the top of the front mud flaps.

I might have to try, just worried about if I ever wanted to remove it would it be just as difficult. The push pins on the original car are good, but the pins from Basenor seem to be worse quality in terms of easily removing them.

 

[RG129]

They require a firm push and should firmly pop in place. Mine are so tight that trying to remove them will actually just destroy the rivet instead of it popping out, so it's a pretty tight fit.

 

[Zietzke]

I was able to install the same mud flaps on my ‘22 M3P. Did take a little effort but nothing excessive.

 

[Rightrudder]

I came on here to see if others had success with these flaps. I have a 5 day old M3 and it doesn't look like these mud flaps will work. First off I do not have the bolt under the rear flaps that the videos show must be unscrewed to hold the flap. Also the tabs to hold the top of the mud flaps are clearly not in the right location to secure that area.

 

[Rightrudder]

Also, in the Tesla shop it says the mud flaps they sell are not compatible with my car. So maybe there is a recent change in production and I have to wait until they make a version that fits.

 

[Allen3nba]

I have came to the conclusion they don't fit, I was gonna break my thumb if I pushed any harder.

 

[Flybyglass]

IF it is the push pins I had a similar problem with flaps from Abstract Ocean. I ended up removing the pin from the plug, pushing in plug in then pushing in the pin however - the pins were directional. They had guides that had to be lined up to go in. I found this when I took the pins apart. The video's showed it as so easy. Beware of the bolt on the rear. The weld holding the nut on the Y's is weak and can break necessitating installing a retainer clip in its place. A video on the RPMTesla.com site shows using lots of WD-40 or similar on the rear bolt and nut (I spayed some through the push pin hole to get lube on the top) to work the bolt back and forth to maintain the welded nut.

 

[ElectricNerd]

I sort of have these installed as well as I tried last night. On my '21 the outer plastic pins went in just fine on the front. I could not get the inner pins to go at all so I don't have them on currently. I did get the screws in so I'm confident the fronts are secure. The rears I could not get the plastic pins in but the OEM bolts are in just fine. I did contact the manufacturer of the mud flaps to report what my experience was.

 

[jhstl]

I installed the Tesbros version of the mud flaps yesterday and the pins required a lot of force to secure. You'll want to make sure the mudflap is pushed all the way up against the fender liner as well, otherwise the clips will have a hard time engaging.

 

[DyZ814]

I literally junked these mudflaps because I had the same issue. I for the life of me could not get those pins in no matter how hard I pushed. Honestly felt like an issue with the pieces the provided

 

[DyZ814]

I sort of have these installed as well as I tried last night. On my '21 the outer plastic pins went in just fine on the front. I could not get the inner pins to go at all so I don't have them on currently. I did get the screws in so I'm confident the fronts are secure. The rears I could not get the plastic pins in but the OEM bolts are in just fine. I did contact the manufacturer of the mud flaps to report what my experience was.

Was literally my issue too lol. The outer pin went in hella easy, but the inner pins.. man, I don't think I could have done much more to try to get it in.

 

[MikeyMikeD]

On a side note, did anyone use double sided tape with these and if so where did you attach the tape?

 

[Not That M3]

Is the consensus here to use the OEM mud flaps? Do those fit fine?

 

[Flybyglass]

Is the consensus here to use the OEM mud flaps? Do those fit fine?

OEM have no rear flaps

 

[ElectricNerd]

So far the mud flaps on both the front and rear are holding well without the inner pins in the front or the pins in the rear.