Embarrassing trunk close

[Sixer]

Is it just me or does closing the trunk sounds well.... like an 80’s Nissan Micra. Has anyone tried to put in soundproofing or similar to make it sound better?

 

[ACarneiro]

It is rather tinny, isn’t it?
I generally have plenty other reasons to feel embarrassed, so this one doesn’t bother me too much in the grand scheme of things

 

[Jason71]

Is it just me or does closing the trunk sounds well.... like an 80’s Nissan Micra. Has anyone tried to put in soundproofing or similar to make it sound better?

I didn't have a Micra in the 80's I had a Peugeot and I have literally described it to friends as sounding like a 1980's Peugeot so I think we are on the same page.
The plastic trim on the boot lid is quite chunky yet in theory there is nothing in there at all. if removed I bet there is room in there for some additional sound insulation both of the stick on deadening type and some high density foam.
I probably won't bother though. I find it nostalgic.

 

[NorfolkMustard]

Definitely doesn’t “sounds just like a golf”

 

[UrbanSplash]

Not as embarrassing as the horn. It’s a disgrace. But at least I’m less likely to use it now

 

[Adopado]

Is it just me or does closing the trunk sounds well.... like an 80’s Nissan Micra. Has anyone tried to put in soundproofing or similar to make it sound better?

Yes, unfortunately I don't think Tesla bothered with trying to engineer the "quality car soundscape" that some other manufacturers build in ... same with the doors.

 

[Johnny5]

Use the frunk. Looks the part, but just prey it opens again.

 

[jimbo_hippo]

I don’t think the UK number plate holder is helping much either. Rattley plastic thing with flappy ends. Give it a flick and you probs realise how much of the crap sound comes from there.

overall, I don’t think anyone at Tesla has done that German thing of standing around slamming openings in a sound tuning group steering session or whatever but I can’t say I’m that bothered. Came from a Merc to the Model 3 and I was frankly a little tired of the discussions about fit and trim and thuds and clunks and stuff people parp on about. The 2 best ICE cars I ever owned were both mk1 Imprezas which were made out of recycled washing machines and shutting the doors was like hitting a bin lid with a crow bar. It was other stuff that made me remember those cars.

 

[nightowl]

I'd noticed that the number plate rattles a bit when closing the trunk but other than that I generally don't pay attention to the sounds when closing things. As long as it sounds like it's actually shut I don't particularly care! It'd be more annoying to me if there were squeaks or rattles or whistles while driving.

 

[Akikiki]

Whose embarrassed? Anyone within hearing range of your car when you close the trunk is thinking that they wish they owned your car and are envious of you. They never heard it close.

 

[Keeper]

My frunk unlocks without me telling it, occasionally - who's embarrassed - not me!

 

[Jason71]

I don’t think the UK number plate holder is helping much either. Rattley plastic thing with flappy ends. Give it a flick and you probs realise how much of the crap sound comes from there.

overall, I don’t think anyone at Tesla has done that German thing of standing around slamming openings in a sound tuning group steering session or whatever but I can’t say I’m that bothered. Came from a Merc to the Model 3 and I was frankly a little tired of the discussions about fit and trim and thuds and clunks and stuff people parp on about. The 2 best ICE cars I ever owned were both mk1 Imprezas which were made out of recycled washing machines and shutting the doors was like hitting a bin lid with a crow bar. It was other stuff that made me remember those cars.

I've taken all that off in favour of a single plate stuck straight on. Can't say its made much improvement to the quality of the boot lid closing experience TBH.

 

[darkNstormy]

I just used one of these at each end of the number plate (not the very end of the plate but the end of the backing part).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CNFGJFC/

No more rattling, takes about a minute and very simple.

 

[Drew57]

Gents.. if only rattling boot lids, doors or the horn embarrass you then count yourselves lucky....

Wait til your car is in AutoHarlot mode & suddenly tries to ram the following vehicle up her rear end. THAT'S embarrassing

 

[Durzel]

I found the sound of the boot closing was improved considerably by adding foam pads to the rear plate holder. Some people remove it completely and attach the plate directly to the boot lid with double-sided tape.

You could probably buy a rubber seal kit if you just want that more weighty "clunk" sound.

 

[Godsense]

I found the sound of the boot closing was improved considerably by adding foam pads to the rear plate holder. Some people remove it completely and attach the plate directly to the boot lid with double-sided tape.

You could probably buy a rubber seal kit if you just want that more weighty "clunk" sound.

I really need to get round to doing this, totally agree with the OP. It was worse before mobile service adjusted the boot as it needed a right slam to close prior

 

[Mr H]

Get a power trunk - press the close button and run away. No embarrassment as no-one is present

 

[Durzel]

Just thought I’d resurrect this. Has anyone else got marks on the paint and the edge of the boot lid, where they’re making contact (either on closing or as the vehicle is in motion)

I’ve added it to my service request, to see what they say...

 

[Avendit]

Yea, mine has done this too. Gave the adjuster nobs a half turn a few months ago and forgot about it. Will check to see if it's getting worse later.

 

[Pazz]

Yes I also have signs of this wear. Another Tesla build quality issue I think as I'm fairly sure it relates to the bump stops setup, as have already been mentioned.