Has Any P3D+ Owners Gotten Carbon Fiber Spoiler?

[jkoya]

I got a call from Mobile Service yesterday. They got a new batch of spoilers in and will bring another 7 or so spoilers for the second attempt to find one that properly fits.

 

[N54TT]

I got a call from Mobile Service yesterday. They got a new batch of spoilers in and will bring another 7 or so spoilers for the second attempt to find one that properly fits.

I don’t get it. Unless there’s variances in the stamped rear trunk lids. Why cant they test fit them on a car before sending them out with mobile service? The tech that installed mine said their service dept inspects the spoilers and test fits them...getting rid of the bad ones before even sending them out with the techs. Which makes sense if the spoilers themselves is the variable and not the trunks.

 

[jkoya]

I don’t get it. Unless there’s variances in the stamped rear trunk lids. Why cant they test fit them on a car before sending them out with mobile service?

No disagreement from me and great question ....

 

[N54TT]

No disagreement from me and great question ....

Would love Tesla to be successful...this is just a small example of the little things that results in unnecessary time and costs..and could be handled more efficiently. Come on Tesla lol.

 

[WillisW555]

The left side of my spoiler is beginning to peel off. I set up a service appointment for a month from now. Hopefully they'll be able to put a new one on. The service techs said that they can't "fix" a peeling spoiler and just have to replace it.

 

[jkoya]

Unless there’s variances in the stamped rear trunk lids.

During latest mobile service visit for the spoiler install, I was told there are slight variances in the trunk lids.

Attempt 2 with 4 spoilers. None fit properly....back in the queue for the next shipment to arrive.

 

[N54TT]

During latest mobile service visit for the spoiler install, I was told there are slight variances in the trunk lids.

Attempt 2 with 4 spoilers. None fit properly....back in the queue for the next shipment to arrive.
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That’s crazy. How off were those 4 spoilers?

 

[jkoya]

That’s crazy. How off were those 4 spoilers?

These were a little better than the first 7 that were tried. I would say the gap was about the thickness of a nickel at the ends. I almost took the best fitting one, but when I was feeling the left tip of the spoiler, it was pretty sharp and would definitely catch a microfiber cloth.

 

[TANGO SUKKA]

got my spoiler replaced again since the last install several months ago. it was time for a service and the left side had been lifting off a lot. new one seems perfect. 4th time's a charm?

 

[jkoya]

new one seems perfect

Cool - sounds like you got a good one. Do the ends of the spoiler fit pretty flush with the trunk lid ?

 

[TANGO SUKKA]

Cool - sounds like you got a good one. Do the ends of the spoiler fit pretty flush with the trunk lid ?

yeah.. first time it's like this. the other 3 lifted at the very ends.

 

[cmyke]

Spoiler and badge install scheduled for the 24th. Not sure why I’m NOT holding off until they get it sorted, but figure it’s worth a shot.

 

[frankusb]

Got mine installed yesterday, dry fit was not flush on the passenger side. It was installed anyway to "see what happens". Now it's pulled up 1/8" on the passenger side. I've already scheduled service to hopefully replace it.

 

[Richt]

Makes me glad we haven’t called yet. By the way does the spoiler have any real
Effect at normal (not track) speeds or is it all cosmetic?

 

[Finkleson]

Dec.7 2018 took delivery, as of today still waiting. Tesla truck will be revealed before mine gets installed - heck I'll put the down payment as well.

 

[N54TT]

Mobile service came today...on Memorial Day! Tech was really cool. Asked me to inspect the spoiler first before he even started. He only had one. He said they inspect them all before they’re even sent out and toss the bad ones. We dry fit it and it Was just about perfect. It was all perfectly flush without applying any pressure. Except the pass side corner. BUT it was only a few mm off and only took a very light push to get it perfectly flush. Could basically apply pressure with my pinky to get it flush...nothing I would imagine 3M shouldn’t be able to hold down.

BTW. He said ceramic coating wouldn’t be an issue. But I polished anyway to maximize adhesion. Wanted to do paint correction on the car anyway. I just finished ceramic coating the car, including the spoiler.



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Going on 2 weeks tomorrow. So far it seems to be holding. The ends have some “play”. Meaning if you push hard on it it will compress against the trunk a little bit more. The drivers side less than the passenger. I’d say the amount of play is about the same if you were to compress the double sided tape? Although the passenger side is a hair more...even if I try to pull it away from the trunk it doesn’t budge. And the amount of pressure it takes to compress it is FAR less than it took to get it flush when it was being dry fit, which was barely any pressure. Excuse the dirt/ pollen, it’s gonna rain tomorrow and didn’t bother to wash the car.

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Was at the mall where there’s a Tesla store and demo cars parked outside. There happen to be a performance 3...so i walked by to check if it had a spoiler. The passenger side was pulled away and pretty much just flopping around.

Update on mine: will be 8 weeks tomorrow. When it’s sitting in the summer sun for a while and gets really hot...the passenger side seems to have a touch more play than when it hasn’t been sitting out in the sun. What I mean by that, is that if you push it against the trunk...it will compress maybe a few mm If its not in the sun and piping hot it will hardly compress at all. I don’t think the adhesive is lifting...more so that the double sided tape is becoming pliable and stretching in the heat? Reason I say this is that if i try to blow air/water from under/over the spoiler...it doesn’t come out the other side and will just exit the end of the spoiler...indicating there isn’t a gap between the spoiler and trunk.

 

[yancantcook]

mobile service has been by twice and both times none of the spoilers fit. what a waste of time and resources for everyone!

scheduled a 3rd mobile service a month from now, I'm going to try every month until they get one that fits.

a classic example of tesla losing money for no reason

 

[KenC]

⅛" sounds pretty hard to beat with a manual install.

 

[alexGS]

By the way does the spoiler have any real
Effect at normal (not track) speeds or is it all cosmetic?

Yes - reduces the fingerprints on the paintwork when closing the lid? Improves coefficient of friction between hand and lid (less likely to slip off - safety feature?)

-Alex

 

[Superspectral]

Took my P3D+ in to have its windshield replaced 2 weeks ago at Tesla Service center in Toledo. They put on the spoiler and badges too. The spoiler fits well - no gaps - feels really solid. Looks great so far!