The 100th FWD panel gap thread - but mine is a specific question

[rohitgarewal]

picked up my car April 4th, love my model x 100d so far!

That said, I swear I went over my x with a fine tooth comb on delivery, but being that I went to the delivery center directly from the airport after a 16 hour flight (with my 4 year old daughter no less) there’s a chance I missed this one;

Today while washing my car I noticed a rather significant 1/4 inch panel gap between the drivers side fwd where it borders the driver side door. I checked the other side and and it’s flush, so definitely a gap.

Questions:
1. Is this significant gap dangerous in terms of water getting in where it shouldn’t and causing problems down the line?
2. I know I can take it to the service center, but how do they fix this exactly?
3. I’ve read about latches needing to be replaced from threads I found from 2006. Is this still a problem?

The car has been great so far, want to keep,it a while, just want to avoid issues down the road with such a complex / expensive piece. Btw, Ive read that it could be the drivers side door panel, and not the fwd, but I’m pretty sure it’s the fwd.

Thanks!

 

[hill]

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3. I’ve read about latches needing to be replaced from threads I found from 2006. Is this still a problem? .....snip....

We've been waiting several months for (what the SC wrote down as) door cinch parts. The front display occasionally gives warnings that the door isn't secure.
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[GOPJEW]

1. Congrats on your new X - you will love it!
2. You were washing your car - did water get in?

I've been fortunate on both of my X's my gaps lined up well. I have had seals issues that were identified at delivery and fixed (eventually) but did NOT have water intrusion issues, even with 60+" of snow with melt/refreeze/melt nothing entered my X except when I opened my front door (note to self - turn off automatic doors when you expect a large snowfall).

The good news is, if you notice any intrusion Tesla will definitely address it - but they are all water pressure tested at the factory so I think you will probably be OK - but some have had issues, though I think they are more the exception than the rule.

On the latches, I have not had a problem and, once again, on the forums you can always find an exception but, as I said before, I think these tend to be more the exception than the rule.

I got the extended warranty on mine specifically because of the FWD concerns and the fact that I plan on keeping the car for at least 8 years if not longer. Just a piece of mind.

Next time you are at the SC, simply ask the guys to take a look at it and give you their thoughts - the SC by me was always very upfront and had a service guy come out to look to determine what is within spec and what is outside of it. I would think road noise and wind may be a bigger issue than anything else with such a gap.

Don't fret too much, try to enjoy it!

 

[rohitgarewal]

Thanks everyone. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely lllllooooovvvee this car. I’ve never kept a car longer than two years, but this might be the one (I say that every time), especially since I bought, and didn’t lease. This is why I it concerns me, I want any structural issues handled now. I have four years of warranty, hoping to not have to use it at all (the warranty)!

 

[jtdiddy]

Thanks everyone. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely lllllooooovvvee this car. I’ve never kept a car longer than two years, but this might be the one (I say that every time), especially since I bought, and didn’t lease. This is why I it concerns me, I want any structural issues handled now. I have four years of warranty, hoping to not have to use it at all (the warranty)!

can you post a pic of the fwd gap?