I have a box of 80mil noico butyl sheets. I might peel off the closed cell foam they put on. Put a layer of noico and then reapply the closed cell foam with some spray adhesive.
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Model 3 Skid Plates - Upgrade from Fiberboard to Aluminum đź‘Ť
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I have a box of 80mil noico butyl sheets. I might peel off the closed cell foam they put on. Put a layer of noico and then reapply the closed cell foam with some spray adhesive.
Apparently they switched from a fiber shield to a HDPE shield. My car, delivered in February, had a plastic shield, at least. I just replaced them with ones comparable to what you ordered. I had a squeek the first day of driving, which was frustrating because the car from the factory had no squeaks or creeks. Anyhow, I haven't had a chance to get back under it to do anything but I had it out in a rough road and the squeaks are gone.I ordered this set from eBay. It looks like the same set selling on other sites. I will measure the thickness and post a review when it arrives.
My 3 has the soft fiber OEM shields right now. I had to cut a piece off that was hanging. I am not sure how I ripped it. Maybe from hitting chunks of snow on the highway over the winter.
Skid Plate For Tesla Model 3 Under Engine Guard Cover 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 | eBay
Fitness:This skid plate has been special design and made as close to match factory shape and curve. Front Engine Bash Plate Sump Guard. 2pcs skid plate+ 2pcs Thermal insulation cotton (mute cotton). Mounting brackets are E-Coated for rust resistance before powder coating.www.ebay.com
Do you have an ETA for its arrival. I am considering ordering the same set.I ordered this set from eBay. It looks like the same set selling on other sites. I will measure the thickness and post a review when it arrives.
My 3 has the soft fiber OEM shields right now. I had to cut a piece off that was hanging. I am not sure how I ripped it. Maybe from hitting chunks of snow on the highway over the winter.
Skid Plate For Tesla Model 3 Under Engine Guard Cover 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 | eBay
Fitness:This skid plate has been special design and made as close to match factory shape and curve. Front Engine Bash Plate Sump Guard. 2pcs skid plate+ 2pcs Thermal insulation cotton (mute cotton). Mounting brackets are E-Coated for rust resistance before powder coating.www.ebay.com
I was scared that on my SR+ I would have something go through the fiberboard and hit the cooling line. I decided to go with the Mountain Pass Smash me plate lol. Same idea.
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"Smash Me" Tesla Front Skid Plate for Model Y & Model 3
Going offroading? Install this skid plate and protect the sensitive bits with the "Smash Me" Tesla Front Skid Plate for Model Y & Model 3!
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fluxcapacitor
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I was scared that on my SR+ I would have something go through the fiberboard and hit the cooling line. I decided to go with the Mountain Pass Smash me plate lol. Same idea.
"Smash Me" Tesla Front Skid Plate for Model Y & Model 3
Going offroading? Install this skid plate and protect the sensitive bits with the "Smash Me" Tesla Front Skid Plate for Model Y & Model 3!
HPS has front and rear. That’s what I have on mine
I received them today. They look to be the same ones sold by a few other places for significantly more.
The claimed sound dampening foam even comes on them as the others. The foam is useless if you ask me. The metal needs butyl sheets like dynamat.
They are measuring 2.8 - 2.9mm thick with my calipers. I haven't weighed them but I am guessing 10lbs.
mmyers300
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I went with the MountainPass front plate. My car is lowered and I don't want to break a coolant line:
My back corners were bent in shipping. I bent them back straight by hand. Not a bid deal.
I decided to leave the foam it comes with on for now to see if sound reflection is really a difference to begin with. I went over the foam with a roller to make sure it is stuck down really good. There were some areas where they just didn't bother pushing it down. Some air bubbles you will need to poke.
The holes all lined up for installation. There are two 15mm nuts you need to get on. You have to use some force to flex the plate to make those two. I installed them first. It seems like they could have made the stamping a little deeper for those two. Everything else just screws right in. Don't put to much torque on the 10mm screws. Tesla calls for 5Nm. That's pretty much just snug them down. I tightened them all and used some loctite to make sure they don't back out.
There is a little door you can open. I am not sure what it's for. Also there is a notch in the back middle. I think it's a drain for the AC condensation.
I didn't install the back yet.
Update: after driving with both the front and rear skid on for a month.
Totally happy with them. They do seem to cut down slightly on road noise from my tires. On the flip side you hear slightly more electric motor noise. That noise you hear when you accelerate hard. It's not loud at all and I find it adds something to the experience. Just cruising around the skid plates are not noticable.
Totally happy with them. They do seem to cut down slightly on road noise from my tires. On the flip side you hear slightly more electric motor noise. That noise you hear when you accelerate hard. It's not loud at all and I find it adds something to the experience. Just cruising around the skid plates are not noticable.
lunarcrusader
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I have the MPP skid plate and the plate itself is pretty thick (about 3.1mm). How thick is this skid plate?
maclean525
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You use most of the existing fasteners except for two 15mm nuts which are replaced and included in the kit. I installed mine this weekend.
If you are missing some, skip the OE ones and pickup some slightly longer ones with wider/better engaging washers and bolt heads.
All you need is just a few minutes of time at a home improvement or hardware store with a stock bolt in hand as a point of comparison.
All you need is just a few minutes of time at a home improvement or hardware store with a stock bolt in hand as a point of comparison.
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