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Model S Refresh Mud/Splash Guards
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M4H4X
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First 5 sets done! Heading to ship now, I'll notify each of you in PM with tracking!
Few things to be aware of again:
Every set will have scratches on the smooth side. Nothing I can do about it as the plastic comes pre scratched. Don't worry most of it is covered up by the car and you won't notice the bits that are exposed. It's a wear item like a tire, so that's just part of it.
The clips look funky from behind, but they go inside the fender so you'll never see the funky bits. My manufacturing process is not exactly state of the art:
They look real good from the front tho!
The rear flaps are WARPED. Don't freak out, they are shaped like this on purpose so they fit the odd shape of the car without stressing the plastic which could cause it to snap in extreme cold temps:
And finally,
The connectors are serious. The well nuts will REMOVE YOUR FENDER LINER before they break off if you hit a parking curb. So BE AWARE OF THE FLAPS AT ALL TIMES. The flaps will bend and break under the weight of the car, but I can make no guarantees here and will not be held liable/accountable for something you choose to install on your vehicle.
Don't worry thought, just don't be a dumbass and you'll be fine.
The flaps have over 3" of clearance at their lowest setting so if you happen to hit something that hits the flaps, I'm sure you'll have bigger problems anyways.
Oh and finally, orders #6-10 will be filled after the holidays. Next week most likely. I ran out of time.
Edit #2 I'll get the video instruction links posted tonight.
Edit #3 I haven't forgot about you @jebinc
Few things to be aware of again:
Every set will have scratches on the smooth side. Nothing I can do about it as the plastic comes pre scratched. Don't worry most of it is covered up by the car and you won't notice the bits that are exposed. It's a wear item like a tire, so that's just part of it.
The clips look funky from behind, but they go inside the fender so you'll never see the funky bits. My manufacturing process is not exactly state of the art:
They look real good from the front tho!
The rear flaps are WARPED. Don't freak out, they are shaped like this on purpose so they fit the odd shape of the car without stressing the plastic which could cause it to snap in extreme cold temps:
And finally,
The connectors are serious. The well nuts will REMOVE YOUR FENDER LINER before they break off if you hit a parking curb. So BE AWARE OF THE FLAPS AT ALL TIMES. The flaps will bend and break under the weight of the car, but I can make no guarantees here and will not be held liable/accountable for something you choose to install on your vehicle.
Don't worry thought, just don't be a dumbass and you'll be fine.
The flaps have over 3" of clearance at their lowest setting so if you happen to hit something that hits the flaps, I'm sure you'll have bigger problems anyways.
Oh and finally, orders #6-10 will be filled after the holidays. Next week most likely. I ran out of time.
Edit #2 I'll get the video instruction links posted tonight.
Edit #3 I haven't forgot about you @jebinc
GroovaEV
Member
Just catching up on this thread and making sure I have everything on my end in preparation.
The following sound about right?
Front can be installed without taking the wheel off.
Rears will need to be removed so you'll need a Jack along with pads (I made some with hockey pucks)
TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (25-250 ft.-lb.) | 24340
if you have 21" wheels: Wheel Hub Bolt Nut Cover Removal Tool Nut Caps Lug Puller
Thanks again for all your efforts!
The following sound about right?
Front can be installed without taking the wheel off.
Rears will need to be removed so you'll need a Jack along with pads (I made some with hockey pucks)
TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (25-250 ft.-lb.) | 24340
if you have 21" wheels: Wheel Hub Bolt Nut Cover Removal Tool Nut Caps Lug Puller
Thanks again for all your efforts!
M4H4X
Member
sflgator
Active Member
Great...except, I can see that Feb, 2022 date slipping to March, then April, then May, then June, then July, then Aug...and sometime in 2023 perhaps, maybe?!?!?!?!?!? BTW -- does Tesla even have an all-weather rear trunk mat available to purchase now on the Tesla Store? I haven't looked lately, but guessing NO. They have the all-weather floor mats BUT not the trunk mat??? WTF??? At least I was able to get an EXACT fit all-weather trunk mat for my MS Plaid from Tesmanian.com. Crazy that Tesla has nothing. So, I wouldn't bet the farm that Tesla will indeed have MS Plaid/LR mud flaps available to purchase by this Feb, 2022. Just my $0.02.
jebinc
Well-Known Member
Thank you!First 5 sets done! Heading to ship now, I'll notify each of you in PM with tracking!
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Few things to be aware of again:
Every set will have scratches on the smooth side. Nothing I can do about it as the plastic comes pre scratched. Don't worry most of it is covered up by the car and you won't notice the bits that are exposed. It's a wear item like a tire, so that's just part of it.
The clips look funky from behind, but they go inside the fender so you'll never see the funky bits. My manufacturing process is not exactly state of the art:View attachment 747151
They look real good from the front tho!
View attachment 747154
The rear flaps are WARPED. Don't freak out, they are shaped like this on purpose so they fit the odd shape of the car without stressing the plastic which could cause it to snap in extreme cold temps:
View attachment 747152View attachment 747153
And finally,
The connectors are serious. The well nuts will REMOVE YOUR FENDER LINER before they break off if you hit a parking curb. So BE AWARE OF THE FLAPS AT ALL TIMES. The flaps will bend and break under the weight of the car, but I can make no guarantees here and will not be held liable/accountable for something you choose to install on your vehicle.
Don't worry thought, just don't be a dumbass and you'll be fine.
The flaps have over 3" of clearance at their lowest setting so if you happen to hit something that hits the flaps, I'm sure you'll have bigger problems anyways.
Oh and finally, orders #6-10 will be filled after the holidays. Next week most likely. I ran out of time.
Edit #2 I'll get the video instruction links posted tonight.
Edit #3 I haven't forgot about you @jebinc
WilliamG
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M4H4X
Member
Front flap install video:
Rear flap install video:
Rear flap install video:
WilliamG
Hinge Fanatic
Wanted to say - great videos. Psyched to get my set!
I love your flaps! I am new to the forum and seems can't send PM message yet (I just don't have a button). I would love to get your flaps, how can I do it?
M4H4X
Member
Just completed a 1,200mi road trip. Other than some dirt from rain, no new rock chips!
M4H4X
Member
Also I'm back from holiday travels so that means order #6-10 will be filled shortly.
Most likely will ship them either on the 29th (tomorrow) or 30th. Depends on how much I can break away (5 year wedding anniversary)
Most likely will ship them either on the 29th (tomorrow) or 30th. Depends on how much I can break away (5 year wedding anniversary)
M4H4X
Member
That also means that orders #11-20 will have the supplies ordered soon. Most likely early next week.
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