Hello everyone, I just happened to notice this morning that my carbon fiber spoiler lip is coming loose... is there an alternative way to solve this solution? Thanks!
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Carbon fiber spoiler loose
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graphic
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There are a few guys discussing this exact same issue in this thread:
Has Any P3D+ Owners Gotten Carbon Fiber Spoiler?
Same issue with mine. One side came loose. I took it off and will probably try to reinstall it at some point. I wonder if it’s a lost cause with everyone having issues.
chronopc
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Rothgarr
Active Member
I wouldn't be surprised if they all come off at some point. When you pull the trunk down, aren't you kinda forced to pull it down by the spoiler?
chronopc
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Rothgarr
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Or just get a spoiler that doesn't hang off the back, and instead sits on top of the trunk, like this one:
https://amzn.to/2GB5ptI
Yeah, it's a different style, but I love the way it looks on mine (below). And it hasn't budged since I installed it, even using it like a trunk handle (but I mostly close the trunk by pushing down on the license plate.)
https://amzn.to/2GB5ptI
Yeah, it's a different style, but I love the way it looks on mine (below). And it hasn't budged since I installed it, even using it like a trunk handle (but I mostly close the trunk by pushing down on the license plate.)
andrewsjra
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It is but I think because where I live in Jersey we've been having a major Heatwave and I think with the temperature close to a hundred degrees and the humidity softens the heat vision of the 3M double stick tape and the way I drive my car with all that pressure comes loose.
I've had moments where I had to stop before dropping the trunk so I have to try to always remember to lift down from inside the handles but it's really inconvenient that Tesla hasn't made an automatic trunk opener or closer..smh
Rothgarr
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kgoroway
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Or this one, which is cheaper, and works great! (I have it on my car):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H4JVDKA
I bought an OEM spoiler off eBay, to use as a handle to close my trunk, since I feared I’d eventually scratch the paint on the back of the trunk. I installed it myself and it seems to be sticking well. I can’t imagine it ever coming off. I’m baffled as to what these mobile rangers and SC techs are doing that there are so many problems. Do they heat the 3M tape before installing? That can make a huge difference.
pdamski
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I have now had my spoiler for about a month. I live in the Palm Springs area so temps have been sitting at around 115 degrees this week. I was very happy with the initial installation of the spoiler and both sides were securely fastened. I have been very careful to NOT use the spoiler as a handle to close the trunk. Now I am beginning to notice that the left (drivers) side of the spoiler is starting to lift. I believe it is a combination of the tape letting go and the spoiler actually distorting from the heat. I really like the look of the spoiler and would prefer to keep it on if it will not get too big of a separation. I park in a garage so no leaves to worry about on a daily basis to get stuck.
Stanwood Steve
2018 Performance Model 3
After about a week or two of having the factory spoiler installed on my car, the right side started to come loose. I contacted the Tesla Service Center and they had me bring it is for installation of another spoiler. So far so good on the second spoiler.
