That may have been the case hmm. Do you think having the crack jeopardizes the integrity of the rack and it’s strength? Are you saying that rack does not lean onto the glass at all?
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Cracked roof glass from Tesla’s own Surfrack
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stopcrazypp
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The rack does not depend on the glass at all, it depends on the metal clips which clip onto metal retainer on the roof rails.
OEM TESLA roof racks Crack Glass
We have a winner! Except it wasn't "possibly" installation error, it *was* installation error. The arrows (^) on the protective vinyl *must* be lined up with the "^" mark etched into the glass. You really should have good light when doing this because the arrows are not very large and require a...
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You can see for example this post, the rack doesn't even touch the glass at all:
Cracked roof using roof rack w/ cargo box
I don't really see how anyone could install it without having a bit of the rubber over the glass. The rubber has a certain thickness extending towards the glass behind where the mounting screw comes up from the rubber seal between the glass and the body work. Unless that mounting plate/screw...
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There's no integrity issue if rack was installed properly. There were cases in the earlier version for Model 3 where the J-bracket broke, which would put all stress on the glass, but supposedly they fixed that in later versions, although you can probably check if yours if that case.
There is also cases where the retainer failed, which is also covered under warranty (car warranty).
As for the crack, a windshield repair service can do a epoxy crack fill, which when done well will make the crack invisible. There are also DIY kits available, but the result may vary more depending on how skilled you are.
I'm not aware of any Model 3's that shipped w/metal roof. Tesla claimed they intended to be never did.
You didn’t say model 3. You said ‘if tesla would make vehicles…’
3/Y use glass as a (crash) energy distribution method
Ctuna
Member
From what I understand the rack is under the Main upper glass only.
Just talked to a guy that had his for two years and suddenly it broke.
The Loop that the J Hook goes in has to a certain distance away from
the the side of the side of the vertical part of the glass relief . Also there
is a possibilty of the loop breaking over time.
Just talked to a guy that had his for two years and suddenly it broke.
The Loop that the J Hook goes in has to a certain distance away from
the the side of the side of the vertical part of the glass relief . Also there
is a possibilty of the loop breaking over time.
Ctuna
Member
Finally got a Y had them come by to install the Rack and they couldn't
because the glass was offset to one side by a lot. 7.5 mm on one side less
than 2mm on the other side. I have and appointment to get the glass replaced.
I am thinking this may be why a lot of people are having problems.
because the glass was offset to one side by a lot. 7.5 mm on one side less
than 2mm on the other side. I have and appointment to get the glass replaced.
I am thinking this may be why a lot of people are having problems.
Ctuna
Member
Not a fan of the glass roof but the mounts where done better on the Intial Model
S where there were trap doors on the metal on the sides of the roof and screw holes. The Rack never came anywhere near the glass.
S where there were trap doors on the metal on the sides of the roof and screw holes. The Rack never came anywhere near the glass.
Ctuna
Member
The bracket under the glass that the J hook attaches to should not allow the rack to move foward or back . If those break it and you have not overloaded the rack then it should be on Tesla to fix it. I had them mount my racks and I will never take them off.
It's really is a quesy design .
It's really is a quesy design .
Ctuna
Member
This design was and afterthought and not very sound from and Engineering
perspective. If it is installed correctly and the J Hook engages the metal loop
under the glass there should be no way for the rack to move fowards or backwards
unless the the metal loop breaks(or the J hook). The piece of the j hook beside the glass is still lame. The orignal model S had a good system which was abandon probable for ease of manufacturing. I wonder what the record time is for people not having a problem with this setup. Anybody got one that has been on since the Model 3 first offered this. I heard they did have a problem with the J hooks breaking at one point.
perspective. If it is installed correctly and the J Hook engages the metal loop
under the glass there should be no way for the rack to move fowards or backwards
unless the the metal loop breaks(or the J hook). The piece of the j hook beside the glass is still lame. The orignal model S had a good system which was abandon probable for ease of manufacturing. I wonder what the record time is for people not having a problem with this setup. Anybody got one that has been on since the Model 3 first offered this. I heard they did have a problem with the J hooks breaking at one point.
