Mudflap.... sealing

[maverick06]

I have installed the OEM mudflaps. They really have created a ledge up top. Additionally, there is a hole (not sure why it is there) at the gap between body pannels, seems like this will just funnel debris into the hole. THe mudflaps are very nice, just a mess of how they fit up top. I did put PPF behind them seeing the problems other have had.

My plan is to seal up the top with silicone sealant, including that hole. Any problem with that? Just wanted to check before I sealed the top edge.

Thanks,

 

[HeatproofGenie]

Yeah I wondered about that hole too. I installed Tesbro mud flaps recently and they have a little gap there too although the flaps go up higher than yours. I put some gorilla tape on on both sides of the mud flaps when I installed them (all black so not noticeable). I'll take if off if there's a reason for that hole but to me it just seemed like a point of ingress for road grime to the car and then towards the lower door seal.

 

[maverick06]

I suspect the hole is just to allow any flex between the two body panels. But its literally a funnel for debris. Just wanted to check before I cover it. Thanks

 

[rpiotro]

I have the OEM mud flaps/splashguards. Those are two pieces designed to work together. Did your kit include just the one? I removed the mud flap and went with just the splashguards. The mud flaps would scrape the ground going over bumps.

 

[T4M3]

Yep, as @rpiotro pointed out, there should be two pieces. For the mud flap, it would need to be installed on top of the splashguard and then onto the car. There should be no hole after the installation.

 

[maverick06]

These are the OEM flaps for the model 3. I am using both plastic and rubber pieces. They are nested together and look correct. They both have the same "top" level and look correct. Followed the instructions and all. Lower fitment looks fine too, just not the upper "shelf" by the hole.

Does someone have the OEM on a model 3 which has the hole covered? I would love to see a picture to see what i did wrong, or did i get the wrong things?

 

[T4M3]

These are the OEM flaps for the model 3. I am using both plastic and rubber pieces. They are nested together and look correct. They both have the same "top" level and look correct. Followed the instructions and all. Lower fitment looks fine too, just not the upper "shelf" by the hole.

Does someone have the OEM on a model 3 which has the hole covered? I would love to see a picture to see what i did wrong, or did i get the wrong things?

Sorry, I was mistaken in my previous post. I have the OEM splashguard installed (without the additional mud flap) and there is indeed that hole you are referring to.