Installed mud flaps

[InfinitiGuy]

Ordered these a few weeks ago from Amazon but been too busy to install them. The install was actually pretty easy and only took about 45mins. I like the look and hopefully will protect the underside from rocks.

BASENOR Tesla Model 3 Mud Flaps... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07V36S77Y?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Dre78]

Looks good! Thanks for sharing pictures.

I'm interested your observations on the effectiveness of the mudflap. I'm contemplating a purchase, too.

 

[InfinitiGuy]

Looks good! Thanks for sharing pictures.

I'm interested your observations on the effectiveness of the mudflap. I'm contemplating a purchase, too.

I figured it was a inexpensive way to protect the underside as others have complained about rock damage after only a short time with the car.

 

[steven415]

I bought the cheaper ones...which are the same.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VBL9NNB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I installed mine in about 45 mins. I did make a mistake and drilled the hole a little too close, so it was loose. To repair it and make it sturdy i used some silicon glue and it all looks good.

 

[mdelvin]

Looks good. Mudflaps are a great addition because they keep a lot of rocks and dirt from being projected behind the wheels.

 

[silentcorp]

Yeah I got the same ones and installed them a month ago. I actually have broken the front left one (cracked it) going over a large speed bump so be careful!

 

[Hkbruin]

I actually like how the mudflaps make the car seem wider, even though the width doesn’t extend past the tires and lines up parallel to it.
On another note, I was wondering why anyone would need to drill holes; couldn’t we just use longer replacement pegs?

 

[InfinitiGuy]

I actually like how the mudflaps make the car seem wider, even though the width doesn’t extend past the tires and lines up parallel to it.
On another note, I was wondering why anyone would need to drill holes; couldn’t we just use longer replacement pegs?

The small drill holes are just for the screw to latch on to. Makes the front flaps much more secure.

 

[Hkbruin]

The small drill holes are just for the screw to latch on to. Makes the front flaps much more secure.

Ok yeah I didn’t see the other packet of rivets and assumed that all of the holes required the screws! My bad! I really like the look of the mudflaps and how it extends the natural lines of the body to visually extend the width and my car seem much cleaner already from the normal splashes I get from neighborhood run-off water (my car is white).

I also noticed that within the last couple days before I installed the mudflaps, I picked up a rock chip behind the left rear wheel on the body panel close to the bottom, so I definitely recommend getting these for further protection from the road elements.

It also wouldn’t hurt to line the edges of the bumper and body with a strip of clear bra material to prevent the mudflaps from digging directly against your paint surface.

 

[outdoors]

Tesla now to offer or install protection kit in areas with harsh roads.

Tesla to offer free 'protection kit' with mud flaps in tough climates after Model 3 paint issues - Electrek

 

[SteeveeLeevee]

How well are they working, they look good?
Any idea of the energy overhead/loss?

 

[jkoya]

Tesla now to offer or install protection kit in areas with harsh roads.

Tesla to offer free 'protection kit' with mud flaps in tough climates after Model 3 paint issues - Electrek

I wonder what the Tesla mud flaps will look like. Reading the article in the link, it sounds like Tesla is only providing front mud flaps.....

 

[augkuo]

I got the ones from RPM Tesla - in addition to the videos, I’d say removing the grommets was pretty hard if you didn’t know the right way - basically get your flathead screwdriver into the top part of the grommet to pop out the expander pin so that it comes out easier. You might have to clean the area so that you can see where that flat edge is if there’s a lot of mud etc on it.

Their method of putting on the tapping screws is not easy since the plastic liner is hard to pull out so it’s just easier to drill a hole for the screw once you have the others mounted on already. Also turn your wheel so you have more room to work in.

For the rear mudflaps, you’ll need a 10mm wrench to get the nut on the bottom.

Lining up the grommet in the wheel well to the hole was pretty hard so it’ll be easier with the bottom nut to get the flap in the right position, then take it out and snap the grommet in place. Then putting the nut back on the bottom was pretty easy.

If I had known these issues earlier, I could have saved a lot of time, the RPM install video made it seem pretty easy but skipped some major hard parts of it.

 

[webbah]

Rally Armor mud flaps now available for Model 3: 2017+ Tesla Model 3, Rally Armor

 

[Xiao mage]

Thanks for kindly sharing.Just purchased the same one in Amazon with the lower price.
https://www.amazon.com/Nansure-Scre...=1575127736&refresh=1&s=merchant-items&sr=1-2

 

[webbah]

I’ve had 2 sets of the plastic molded mud flaps crack on me from speed bumps. So I just ordered the Rally Armor ones I posted above. Will report back on how those work out.

 

[Pony]

I've seen these mud flaps pop up for sale from a number of different vendors, I bought mine via Amazon and has been installed it for several months. It did a good job.

 

[ttdanimal]

Anyone have pictures or thoughts on using the black or white flaps for a pearl white exterior?

And any updates on the rally armor vs basenor ones?

Thanks in advance.

 

[untilcomplete]

Anyone have pictures or thoughts on using the black or white flaps for a pearl white exterior?

And any updates on the rally armor vs basenor ones?

Thanks in advance.

Just bought the Rally Armor ones. Should be in January. Not a fan of the Basenor/Chinese mud flaps.

 

[webbah]

Rally Armor with white logo on Pearl white with carbon kit on a P3D. Car is lowered 30mm. Easy to remove when spring comes: