Those are some pretty big divots in the PPF. I'm hoping the cause is related to your larger front tires. I'm guessing it would be a lot worse without the flaps though.
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Model S Refresh Mud/Splash Guards
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sandman1330
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It would have been. See my cross-post on my PPF damage after only 4000kms without mud flaps.... (stock 19" tires even)
Model S Plaid: Paint chipping on Rear quarter panel and doors
Love this car. I don't drive it on dirt roads and only hand wash. My rear quarter panels are getting chipped. Looks like the New flare out is catching the road debris. Anyone else seeing this on their car? only 800 miles his?
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Yeah, you’re probably right. BUT, I have bad eyes and I hope they look cool.
Installed the TSportline flaps this afternoon. Pros: Went on easily and should have no problem staying put, Carbon fiber looks good. Cons: Expensive (250.00), Small with very minimal coverage. Conclusion: If you want real protection look elsewhere.Yeah, they raised the price
Seriously though, I will be curious on what you think once you have them.
salvadorsantan
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For those waiting on some, the OEM ones are back in stock. Better spent $40 in the meantime and avoid blasting those rear door/panels.
Model S Mud Flaps
Model S Mud Flaps
Thank you. Got a pair. They are better than nothing. Hopefully, someone comes out with a better set soon.
I gave up waiting for other options and went with the factory ones. If they drag, I'll just be careful. I can't run my suspension in low anyway thanks to all the dips in the roads here anyway. That seems to be the biggest complaint is with them dragging.
On the flip side, that means they are likely covering more. I don't even want to get on the throttle hard as I can hear the crap being flung up from the front wheels. I don't want to sandblast the car because of it. So hopefully the Tesla ones will work well for me and if not, better than nothing until I have good/great options available.
On the flip side, that means they are likely covering more. I don't even want to get on the throttle hard as I can hear the crap being flung up from the front wheels. I don't want to sandblast the car because of it. So hopefully the Tesla ones will work well for me and if not, better than nothing until I have good/great options available.
Congrats! Update your sig. 
Yes, I seem to hear everything. That is why I want mudflaps ASAP. Don't know what tires you have but I have the 19" all seasons and feels like they fling a lot of crap up. It is painful to hear if I am accelerating hard.
Yes, I seem to hear everything. That is why I want mudflaps ASAP. Don't know what tires you have but I have the 19" all seasons and feels like they fling a lot of crap up. It is painful to hear if I am accelerating hard.
I got the upgraded wheels, the car sounds like a tincan. its embarrasing to be honest. I thought I had missing wheel liners.Congrats! Update your sig.
Yes, I seem to hear everything. That is why I want mudflaps ASAP. Don't know what tires you have but I have the 19" all seasons and feels like they fling a lot of crap up. It is painful to hear if I am accelerating hard.
I avoided the 21's. Didn't see any benefit to them and a range hit. I planned to go with aftermarket wheels I really liked.
Check to make sure you aren't missing anything in the wheelwell. My Y/3 are a lot quieter with respect to stuff being thrown up than the S. This is most obvious when hard on the throttle. At cruise the S is quieter overall.
Check to make sure you aren't missing anything in the wheelwell. My Y/3 are a lot quieter with respect to stuff being thrown up than the S. This is most obvious when hard on the throttle. At cruise the S is quieter overall.
Lol same. Better than nothing. It pains me to hear all the rocks hitting the car. I figured it was just from the upgraded 21s with summer tires since they're so sticky but sounds like even the all season 19s fling up lots of rocks.
I was waiting for aftermarket mud flaps but gave up and ordered the factory ones until I find some others I like.
sandman1330
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My factory ones are doing fine. Yes, they scrape over big bumps, but the bottom half of them is very flexible so they just bend. I don’t think there’s any concern about them ripping off.
I have Tesla ones coming too. Not thrilled how they look. Maybe better in person.
I’m so glad my car is MSM though. Probably the best color for them to not stand out so much. I would think they would look more hideous on White or Red.
I have noticed some 3rd parties offer white mudflaps for white cars.
Strong reminder to cut at least 2" off the bottom of the OEM flaps. I cut off about 1" and still scrapped in hard corners with suspension on low. And on every speed bump. They eventually were ripped off the car (zero damage, thankfully)
I’ve had mud flaps that scrap on speed bumps before. And they were OEM and all rigid. But screwed on. I think it was our VW CC.
Just received the OEM mud flaps. Are these shorter than before (i.e. have they fixed the length issue)?
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