Rocks accumulating inside bumper.

[CWEB604]

just wondering if anyone else has this issue? I noticed there’s two gaps where bottom of the bumper meets the black panel on both the passenger and driver side, and small rocks are accumulating inside. Isnt the black panel supposed to be flushed with the bumper?

 

[impastu]

I just noticed today rock accumulation but from the wheel-well side. The rocks are flying off the front tire and the flimsy liner is tucked inside of the bumper base. This allows the debris to accumulate and allow larger debris into the bumper area over time. I hadn't imagined it would accumulate so much that the front of the bumper assembly might separate. I will have to inspect the underside to see if there is a panel release when I change over to winter tires.

 

[Jayy178]

I just noticed this too. Surprised that the car picks up so many rocks and holds onto them!

 

[gbailey]

Yes, I have this as well. I had a mobile tech release the undertray and remove the rocks however the problem reoccurred after a few months.

 

[Gixx1300R]

 

[impastu]

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yes, but that would be expected on a 1989 model. Stop whining.

 

[crunchtime2k]

Same problem here , its really bad

 

[hybrid_eg]

Same problem here.. another fail on tesla design.. not sure what the solution is but its quite annoying and just screams poor engineering

 

[webshot]

Same problem here.. another fail on tesla design.. not sure what the solution is but its quite annoying and just screams poor engineering

I have not figured out a way to pop that piece off to remedy that yet. Anyone?

 

[CleanDemon]

This might explain some rattling..?

 

[TLLMRRJ]

I have not figured out a way to pop that piece off to remedy that yet. Anyone?

Just a guess, but you might be able to get to that area by removing the fender liner after removing the wheel.

 

[Beandoc]

Anyone have any mods to prevent this? It’s an issue that is noticed every time I wash my car.