Do you know where I can purchase those clips that come with the A-Premium. I am using a 3rd party set of flaps I really like, but I can’t seem to get the front right passenger side flaps to sit flush. I even tried this automotive tape.
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Tesla OEM vs. RallyArmor mud flaps
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dduffey
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I don't. But if you are really happy you could buy a set of Basenor, they come with a set of 4 clips if I recall.
dduffey
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JerseyShoreMY
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The gap issue keeps on appearing on non OEM flaps.
Usually means the mold pattern or cure process is not exact, and the aftermarket mfrs not correcting it as it "close".
For us, the OEM flaps sit flush and true so no issue.
JerseyShoreMY
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Not missing the rear flaps.
The look is fine, not notice any imbalance on the look.
Open to learning why Tesla does not offer, that might hold the key as to why they are or are not worth further consideration.
Anyone know why OEM does not offer rears?
Schulz1983
Model Y LR AWD: Matte PPF, Vossen HF-1
Put a bead of RTV silicone along the flap. Tape it in place for 24 hours and it will stay where you want it.
Schulz1983
Model Y LR AWD: Matte PPF, Vossen HF-1
I should say between the flap and the plastic fender molding. It will adhere and also provide a water proof seal. As a byproduct it should keep dirt from getting behind there.
suprax
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I have so far, yes. Honestly in the weeks I've had them on, I haven't even glanced twice at trying to determine how different the back looks from the front. It's a non issue for me. And regarding the metal clips, 4 come with the Basenor set and I can't recommend them more. They keep the flaps so tight and secure with no gaps.
SJROSSO
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This was exactly the problem with Rally Armor flaps. For $160 flaps I had assumed they would keep on top of things and test for any revisions.
JerseyShoreMY
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Yes... for four times the money, we decided not to go for RA.
Also, Tesla will install the OEM front flaps for free at your home with an app service call. Too easy to pass up.
Not missing the rear flaps at all here... no one even notices.
JerseyShoreMY
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Same. Had them on my last car. They came new with scuffs all over the glossy surfaces of both slides. Granted you don't see unless looking closely but it does look poor. They just kept saying that is the "working surface" facing the tire and that marks are caused by the molds like there was no problem with it. Not helpful at all.
Rear flaps don't do anything. I don't think the rear bumper is within the trajectory of rocks or dirt from the rear tires. I only used front flaps on my last car.
Didn't like the wrapped look from the molded mudflaps. Almost went with rallyarmour, but ended up going with the Midwest EVmudflaps by Antirouille Bolduc. Happy with the results and the no branding. More photos below.
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angus[Y]oung
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@1plavs not only that, but the pictured mud flaps are not even made for the MY. The photos @teslersloth posted are of their Model 3, where EVMudFlaps make two varieties (Garde-boues pour Tesla Model 3), the "North Edition", which look closer their Model Y offering (Garde-boues pour Tesla Model Y), and also a "MidWest Edition", which is what teslersloth has.
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