Model S Refresh Mud/Splash Guards

[M4H4X]

If you trade the car to a dealer, you get to save tax on the trade in value right? So essentially you get your tax back doing it this way.

Well not really "back", but you only pay tax on the difference (in Texas at least) vs the whole value of the new vehicle. You've still spent that tax on the prior vehicle.

 

[M4H4X]

Did you trade in to Porsche?

Yep.

 

[jebinc]

If you trade the car to a dealer, you get to save tax on the trade in value right? So essentially you get your tax back doing it this way.

@WilliamG See post 574

 

[WilliamG]

Yeah exactly. I did an early trade and made back the value sans tax. I could have sold it privately or to a wholesaler but against the Taycans value it made more sense to just trade given their offer. Save time too.

Good deal if you're trading in for a Porsche, that's for sure.

 

[Vettepartz]

M4H4X, I would like to be added to your "list" for a full set. You say to "DM" you to do so, but I cannot find what "DM" means. Maybe Direct Message ??? I don't see the option to send a message, although I do see a 'Start Conversation' option. Please elaborate.

 

[deadwynter]

M4H4X, I would like to be added to your "list" for a full set. You say to "DM" you to do so, but I cannot find what "DM" means. Maybe Direct Message ??? I don't see the option to send a message, although I do see a 'Start Conversation' option. Please elaborate.

Yeah, DM means direct message. So you'd use the "start conversation" button like you thought

 

[motqua23]

M4H4X, please add me to your order list for a full set. Thanks in advance! Couldn't fin the "start conversation" button.

 

[Ray_R]

M4H4X - DM sent.

 

[FrenchB4]

M4HAX, great job again with these. You can take me off the list. My Tesla front flaps arrived today, so I think I’m good.

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They have about 1” clearance at low suspension setting. The bottom half of the flap is flexible plastic.

No drilling. 5 min install - raise suspension to very high, turn wheel to one side, pop two clips with a flat head driver, install making sure the “flap” on the back of the mud flap grabs the fender liner, install two clips. Do other wheel.

After driving on the OEM ones for four days, they are coming off. When on low suspension, they scrape on regular turns and any change in pavement on the road. Awful.

 

[WilliamG]

After driving on the OEM ones for four days, they are coming off. When on low suspension, they scrape on regular turns and any change in pavement on the road. Awful.

Yeah they're clearly junk. I'll be returning mine to the service center. It's really pathetic that Tesla went to such little effort for their flagship car. Tesla, are you reading this? You need to do better!

 

[PlaidLover]

hey

== Batch 2
• est shipping within 3 weeks
15. @PlaidLover

If you want to cancel, DM me.
If you want on the list, DM me.
If you want ONLY rear flaps, DM me.

More to follow soon.

Hey, I am happy to see my name on the list! Although I am new to this forum and I don't have DM funcitonality available. How can I send you a message with delivery address? Thanks!

 

[Laddcruzer]

Has anyone installed these mud flaps from TSportline. Pictures? They have an interesting shape.

Tesla Model S Carbon Fiber Mud Flaps (Set of 4) - Updated Design

Click Here for Photos on Car and Installation Instructions New Updated Design with Improved Coverage and added Attachment Pins Includes: Set of 4 Carbon Fiber Mud Flaps Attachment hardware Adhesion promoter Microfiber towel Road guard textured backside coating Carbon weave matches factory carbon...

tsportline.com

 

[jebinc]

Has anyone installed these mud flaps from TSportline. Pictures? They have an interesting shape.

Tesla Model S Carbon Fiber Mud Flaps (Set of 4) - Updated Design

Click Here for Photos on Car and Installation Instructions New Updated Design with Improved Coverage and added Attachment Pins Includes: Set of 4 Carbon Fiber Mud Flaps Attachment hardware Adhesion promoter Microfiber towel Road guard textured backside coating Carbon weave matches factory carbon...

tsportline.com

Prices seems ridiculous, given it's held on mostly with tape.

 

[tbaud]

Prices seems ridiculous, given it's held on mostly with tape.

Yes, but they're made of MAGICAL CARBON FIBER!

 

[ExpatPR]

I’m not a fan of the 19 tempest hubcaps. Am I reading correctly that removing the hubcaps decrease range 10%? I like the looks of the rims without hubcaps but adding the center cap and lug nut covers. For those with a blue MS that has done that, want color center cap did you go with?

 

[Vettepartz]

I’m not a fan of the 19 tempest hubcaps. Am I reading correctly that removing the hubcaps decrease range 10%? I like the looks of the rims without hubcaps but adding the center cap and lug nut covers. For those with a blue MS that has done that, want color center cap did you go with?

I have 'heard' that the range could be reduced by up to 7% if you are driving at highway speeds of 75+ mph. And not much difference if just driving around town.
I don't have a blue one, but here is a red one without the 'caps.

 

[ExpatPR]

I have 'heard' that the range could be reduced by up to 7% if you are driving at highway speeds of 75+ mph. And not much difference if just driving around town.
I don't have a blue one, but here is a red one without the 'caps.

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That looks great. I have not seen center caps to match my blue one yet. I might have to go with black. Definitely looks better than the hubcaps. If I decide I care about the range on long trip, can I install the hubcaps on top?

 

[Vettepartz]

You would have to pull the small center caps out to re-install the original hubcaps. I haven't seen them in blue, but there is always the model paint and brush.

 

[ExpatPR]

You would have to pull the small center caps out to re-install the original hubcaps. I haven't seen them in blue, but there is always the model paint and brush.

Thanks. Something to think about. We do drive Pennsylvania to Florida several times a year. Normally with a overnight. On rare occasions non stop but only when trying to beat a snowstorm home. I’ll probably wait until I missed not having the extra range, if that ever happens.

 

[DBV1]

Has anyone installed these mud flaps from TSportline. Pictures? They have an interesting shape.

Tesla Model S Carbon Fiber Mud Flaps (Set of 4) - Updated Design

Click Here for Photos on Car and Installation Instructions New Updated Design with Improved Coverage and added Attachment Pins Includes: Set of 4 Carbon Fiber Mud Flaps Attachment hardware Adhesion promoter Microfiber towel Road guard textured backside coating Carbon weave matches factory carbon...

tsportline.com

Good find. They look really nice. Tape seems like no big deal, since they still factory body pins, just like the Tesla mudflaps do. Wish they had a picture of these installed and would be great for a user review too on how they perform.