These look to be very nice mudflaps.......
https://www.amazon.com/Tesla-Model-...l+3+mudflaps&qid=1564433739&s=gateway&sr=8-10
https://www.amazon.com/Tesla-Model-...l+3+mudflaps&qid=1564433739&s=gateway&sr=8-10
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Molded Mud Flaps on Amazon
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Striker3000s
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I was looking at them also. Would be nice for the rain. I always wonder what impact accessories have on range.
chronopc
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PIEric
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I bought this one from ebay, I like it but I don’t know about the range impact on these things.
I have already ordered the ones from Taptes that I should be receiving in the next few days. They look practically identical. My guess is that they are.
jebinc
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Looks good, but like you, that "cupped" wrap around design seems like it would cause a measurable range loss - especially at highway speeds. It would be great to see some real world reviews on this, after they are out there in the wild a while. Can you post an "inside view"?
PIEric
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I’m worried about the cupped design too.. but I figured that the wind is being blocked as the mudguards are installed behind the tires? It’s not like the mg are sticking out like the side mirrors and scooping? I don’t know.
These are designed like OEM mud guards. I had a set almost identical for my hyundai.
All I can say is that it's about freaking time that we got real mudguards and not flat plastic sheets!
I ordered a set off amazon, get it Wed
All I can say is that it's about freaking time that we got real mudguards and not flat plastic sheets!
I ordered a set off amazon, get it Wed
PIEric
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Thanks ! You have to use a screw that came with it for the front, I just punched a small lead hole on the fender well cover then screw the mg to it. I guess you can drill a small hole if you want.
Hank101
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WOW, those look very nice, like a stock factory accessory. I installed similar ones on my past 2 Volts, and did not realize an efficiency penalty. They were matched to the tire profile as well (did not protrude out beyond sidewall). I was waiting on photos, and am now going to order a set.
I also installed them on my Volts with 3m double adhesive body molding tape on the contact edges, where they met the paint, for added adhesion/fitment and paint protection (clean surface with alcohol first).
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Are any of these stocked domestically?
PIEric
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I just wish that tesla would sell these as stock factory accessory and I didn't have to buy it off ebay/china ...had to wait 2 1/2 weeks to get it.
I say this without looking at wind tunnel data or anything, but my gut feeling is that there should be a pretty significant turbulent low-pressure area directly behind the wheels at any speed where aerodynamics become a noteworthy concern (e.g, when the aero covers become relevant), so it's not like these would be a huge impediment to laminar flow.
chronopc
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Hank101
Go Tigers!
Dan203
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Amazon allows any vendor to participate in Prime. You ship them your inventory and then they ship it to the customer. You have to pay something for the service though which is why things listed on Amazon are always a bit more expensive.
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