Model S Refresh Mud/Splash Guards

[WilliamG]

@AOSK PLEASE TAKE THIS OFF MY HANDS SOMEBODY. Would be happy to forward over the specs and design process for whatever a fair compensation would be for my time.

In the interim---Ill just keep producing them. Batch #2 will most likely be laser cut to speed up this process.

Anyhoo a few asked about clearance, so here it is:

Suspension @ Highest setting:

Front:
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Rear:
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Lowest setting:

Front:
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Rear:
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Out here today beginning to do the detail cuts:
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Looking good! Great clearance.

Just making sure we're all good with flaps being reversed for me? (smooth side toward tire, rough side toward rear the car?)

Also, please make sure when billing everyone that we have the ability to tip. I'd like to contribute a little more considering the time put into this.

 

[M4H4X]

Looking good! Great clearance.

Just making sure we're all good with flaps being reversed for me? (smooth side toward tire, rough side toward rear the car?)

Also, please make sure when billing everyone that we have the ability to tip. I'd like to contribute a little more considering the time put into this.

Yep I'm going to double check in PM with the first 10 and write it down before I thermoform.

 

[razh]

 

[jebinc]

@AOSK PLEASE TAKE THIS OFF MY HANDS SOMEBODY. Would be happy to forward over the specs and design process for whatever a fair compensation would be for my time.

In the interim---Ill just keep producing them. Batch #2 will most likely be laser cut to speed up this process.

Anyhoo a few asked about clearance, so here it is:

Suspension @ Highest setting:

Front:
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Rear:
View attachment 746828

Lowest setting:

Front:
View attachment 746825

Rear:
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Out here today beginning to do the detail cuts:
View attachment 746829

@M4H4X Thank you! If you were to guess, when you you think batch 3 would ship?

 

[StiTChEs37]

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Thanks for sharing, this is exciting certainly…. However… “available to order”…. I’m guessing April before anyone gets anything.

 

[M4H4X]

40 flaps fine cut, ready to sand.

 

[M4H4X]

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If they are anything like the flaps they make for the Y, they will not provide sufficient coverage. But I'll keep my fingers crossed that this will force other companies to provide alternatives that don't lead to debilitating back pain for me.

 

[WilliamG]

If they are anything like the flaps they make for the Y, they will not provide sufficient coverage. But I'll keep my fingers crossed that this will force other companies to provide alternatives that don't lead to debilitating back pain for me.

I’ve no doubt the flaps that you are making will be superior to anything Tesla puts out.

 

[M4H4X]

First 10 sanded, only 30 to go. My hands feel like I just took a Sportster out on a 500 mile trip.

Going to drill after this, then all that's left is thermoforming.

 

[AOSK]

@AOSK PLEASE TAKE THIS OFF MY HANDS SOMEBODY. Would be happy to forward over the specs and design process for whatever a fair compensation would be for my time.

In the interim---Ill just keep producing them. Batch #2 will most likely be laser cut to speed up this process.

Anyhoo a few asked about clearance, so here it is:

Suspension @ Highest setting:

Front:
View attachment 746827
Rear:
View attachment 746828

Lowest setting:

Front:
View attachment 746825

Rear:
View attachment 746826

Out here today beginning to do the detail cuts:
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sounds good! I sent you a message. let us know how you think.

 

[M4H4X]

All sanded.

 

[M4H4X]

sounds good! I sent you a message. let us know how you think.

I got it, it all sounds good to me initially. I'll reach out to you asap.

 

[M4H4X]

Done. Now I'm ready to start filling the first 10 orders.

I'll reach out to the first 10 on the list individually now to fufil and which side you'd like to face out (rear away from tire) so I can thermoform each set and ship.

(I would still recommend smooth side out, textured side towards tire--after seeing the beating mine are already taking out on these rock infested roads.)

 

[M4H4X]

Alrighty the first 10 have been PMed with payment details and etc ...

I'm going to fill the first 4 orders tomorrow, then get the rest after the holiday weekend.

Batch #2 and #3 people: I'm going to order supplies for your flaps after the holiday weekend and I'm going to borrow my friends Model 3 sized laser cutter to zip out 80 flaps (will eliminate the need to sand and drill!) And then fufill accordingly. Hold tight, it will be a few weeks due to the holidays.

Anyone not in the list, hold tight. It anyone drops from batch #1, 2, or 3, it will make room to squeeze more in.

I will most likely have a manufacturing partner to mass produce these in place after that, and I'm sure there will be many hitting the market as well seeing as Tesla is finally going to make a front set.

If I'm not able to secure a manufacturing partner, I'll just keep making these until the market has a viable alternative for folks. So just keep an eye on this thread for the time being.

 

[FrenchB4]

Thank you!!!!

 

[jm404]

What gem!

Imo increase the price until it’s somewhat worth your time…. Post on nextdoor find a high school kid to do the labor

 

[M4H4X]

Workshop today has the best view.

 

[M4H4X]

Set #1!

Although these are for #2.

 

[M4H4X]

By the way as an experiment I hit the smooth side of a scrap peice

with a random orbital at 220 and it did matte up nicely but it turned grey (hard to see in pics), so I wouldn't recommend it. Stick with the shiny side.

You can't see any imperfections in the daytime anyways unless you put your nose up to it:

(car is in highest suspension setting because inclined driveway)

 

[WilliamG]

By the way as an experiment I hit the smooth side of a scrap peice View attachment 747111with a random orbital at 220 and it did matte up nicely but it turned grey (hard to see in pics), so I wouldn't recommend it. Stick with the shiny side.

You can't see any imperfections in the daytime anyways unless you put your nose up to it:View attachment 747112

View attachment 747113(car is in highest suspension setting because inclined driveway)

Alright. Sold on the original like yours! Smooth side OUT! Final answer! (As long as it's not too late, of course!)