Just a quick update on my OEM Tesla mud flaps. After 2500 miles and 1 month they are working fine with no scrapping. I didn’t shorten the flap and have my suspension set on medium. I will admit I only drive spirited up to 10 over the speed limit so I might not be the best test case. Anyway I’m happy with them.
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Model S Refresh Mud/Splash Guards
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I could live with the front Tesla flaps I have but want something for the rear.
Agree. I can't believe how much stuff I clean off the mud flaps. I am happy I have them. Sure they scrape the ground here and there. But by keeping the ride height at medium, I rarely scrape now (I did not cut them shorter).
Hey guys, my rock guards are all set, and production is in place! DM me for a set, $150 for the pair of fronts. Uses the factory push pin, and just needs double sided tape going up the edge that touches the fender. You can also reach me at @vipertoad on IG. Thanks!
Few more photos since I keep getting DMs about them!
These are made out of 1/16" ABS plastic. The side facing the wheel is textured plastic, and exterior side facing the body is matte carbon wrap. These are cut professionally by my manufacturer in California. Each set is made to order, only take about a week (sometimes faster) to make and ship.
These are made out of 1/16" ABS plastic. The side facing the wheel is textured plastic, and exterior side facing the body is matte carbon wrap. These are cut professionally by my manufacturer in California. Each set is made to order, only take about a week (sometimes faster) to make and ship.
Not at this time, rears don't seem to be a problem on these cars, these are meant to protect the quarter panel from being blasted by rocks from the front wheels due to the hourglass shape of the body.
Do they do a great job protecting other debris like tar, mud, etc. Fuller coverage than the Tesla mudflats?
They work incredibly well, I get zero sling whatsoever on my Plaid with these. Nothing ever on the doors / body of the car at all, the doors and rockers stay super clean with these!!
I am definitely seeing signs of impact in the PPF that I have behind my wheels. A friend through a lot of hard launches has already blasted through the PPF on his Plaid.
Gotcha, I may roll out rear ones down the line if I get a lot of interest, for now all the interest I've had has been for the fronts. The more stuff you stick on these things, the worse the aerodynamics and range, and more wind noise, so trying to keep it at a minimum.
Yes, that's just matte carbon wrap so you can peel it off if you don't like it and it will expose the satin/semi-gloss black underneath.
If you are going to do that, might as well just start with a $20 pair of generic ones and trim them a bit. No point wasting the carbon fiber if you are into that look.
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I don’t think he’s been on in close to 2.5 months. Probably burned out…
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