Vendor The solution to Tesla Road Noise and Dust- Door seal

[BASENOR]

Do you have such troubles?​

When you're driving down the road in a Tesla, wind noise annoys you which makes it hard to concentrate, especially on the highway.
And it didn't take long for the car to be washed, and the car was full of dust...

Why is Tesla's wind noise so loud?​

After our research and testing, we found the main reason was that Tesla has a large glass roof, and the doors have no seals. This results in Tesla's wind noise being a bit louder than other cars. This is also the reason for the accumulation of dust.

But how do reduce wind noise and dust for your Tesla?​

Our research found that turbulence generated during vehicle driving is the root cause of wind noise. During the high-speed driving of the vehicle, periodic airflow separation occurs in a specific part of the vehicle body. Wind noise can be radically reduced by using seals to block noise while avoiding the separation of the airflow and disturbing periodic wakes.

To solve this issue, BASEHOR designed a door seal kit for Tesla.

Does it really work?​

YouTuber Tesla Tips by MTN Ranger make a video to test if the wind noise reduction kit is really effective in reducing noise. It was found that driving on local roads reduced noise from 64dB A to 56dB A, and on the highway from 73dB A to 66dB A. （YouTube Video Link）



For those unfamiliar with the decibel scale, reducing the sound level from 73 decibels to 66 decibels may not seem dramatic. But we need to know that a decibel is a logarithmic unit, so the noise reduction from 64dB to 56dB is about 55%!

This means that the wind noise reduction kit does have a significant effect on reducing noise.​

The BASENOR functions of the sealing strip​

BASENOR Door seal kit made from EPDM expandable hollowed sponge rubber. It can enhance the tightness of the door, sound insulation, and noise reduction, improve the cooling effect of the air conditioner in the cab, reduce driving wind noise and provide a quiet driving environment for your Tesla. At the same time, it can also play the role of waterproof, dustproof, heat insulation, and so on.

If you want to make your Tesla more refined and comfortable, BASENOR Wind Noise Reduction Kit is a worthy investment.​

Click to learn more:

BASENOR 2016-2022 Tesla Model 3 Door Seal Kit​

BASENOR 2020-2022 Tesla Model Y Door Seal Kit​

 

[RCM11]

Sorry, I tried your Basenor seal kit. Zero perceptible noise difference. Doors now require more force to close due to the added material. I cannot recommend this product, but that is MY experience with it. YMMV

 

[eglove]

Can't recommend it either, within weeks the seals fell off

 

[sightman]

The decibel readings before and after you posted are quite suspect and I would recommend you remove such claims, or back it up with actual scientific data. Decibels are measured in the logarithmic scale and at these numbers your claim is so dramatic, it clearly comes off made up or measured by someone who doesn't know what they were doing.

 

[BASENOR]

Sorry, I tried your Basenor seal kit. Zero perceptible noise difference. Doors now require more force to close due to the added material. I cannot recommend this product, but that is MY experience with it. YMMV

For the Model Y version, we collected some questions from previous customers and upgraded it. After months of continuous improvement and testing by numerous owners, the new version is finally complete. It will be back on shelves in a few days.

 

[RCM11]

I have a Model 3

 

[BASENOR]

Can't recommend it either, within weeks the seals fell off

When did you buy it? Many owners have used it for a long time without falling. Is it possible that you got some steps wrong during installation?
In this case, you can contact our customer service for assistance. We will try our best to solve the problem for you!

 

[BASENOR]

The decibel readings before and after you posted are quite suspect and I would recommend you remove such claims, or back it up with actual scientific data. Decibels are measured in the logarithmic scale and at these numbers your claim is so dramatic, it clearly comes off made up or measured by someone who doesn't know what they were doing.

Yes, this measurement may not be very accurate because it was measured using the DB meter app on an iPhone XR, which is also mentioned in the video:

“I use the same conditions including weather HVAC speed and Road location to reduce variability for testing. I use the DB meter app on an iPhone XR. I realize cell phones are not the best microphones but the main point of this is to determine the difference with and without door seals"

 

[RCM11]

When did you buy it? Many owners have used it for a long time without falling. Is it possible that you got some steps wrong during installation?
In this case, you can contact our customer service for assistance. We will try our best to solve the problem for you!

I did it totally correctly.

 

[eglove]

When did you buy it? Many owners have used it for a long time without falling. Is it possible that you got some steps wrong during installation?
In this case, you can contact our customer service for assistance. We will try our best to solve the problem for you!

I spent nearly 3 hours installing it, watched multiple videos, pre-prepped with ISO let it dry, then cleaned with the surface prep pads, let it dry. OCD kicked in 100% during this install

 

[TomT]

I have seen many reports of such seal kits essential accomplishing nothing. Take it all with a VERY big grain of salt!

 

[Randy-12]

I tested the sound in my car using the Apple Watch & Apple Noise app
It was at 65 db doing 95 Km/h on the highway
So I am already quieter than what you claim to lower it to.

 

[BASENOR]

I spent nearly 3 hours installing it, watched multiple videos, pre-prepped with ISO let it dry, then cleaned with the surface prep pads, let it dry. OCD kicked in 100% during this install

I did it totally correctly.

If it falls off easily, it is generally due to two problems:
1. No adhesive is used during installation
2. Driving in rainy weather or car washing within 48 hours after installing the sealing strip will also cause the sealing strip to be not firmly attached.

 

[BASENOR]

I have seen many reports of such seal kits essential accomplishing nothing. Take it all with a VERY big grain of salt!

The sealing strip can also play a role in preventing water and dust and the sound of the door closing. If it does not work in terms of noise reduction, I think the effects of other aspects cannot be completely negated.

 

[BASENOR]

I tested the sound in my car using the Apple Watch & Apple Noise app
It was at 65 db doing 95 Km/h on the highway
So I am already quieter than what you claim to lower it to.

It's great that the noise didn't bother you too much!

 

[Randy-12]

It's great that the noise didn't bother you too much!

What I said is that the car is already quieter than what you say your kit lowers it to.

 

[TomT]

What I said is that the car is already quieter than what you say your kit lowers it to.

For me, Basenor's responses alone in this forum would likely disqualify them from consideration of their products...

 

[rontheman]

Isn't the easiest way to test the efficiency of door seals simply to buy some black (or white) waterproof electricians insulating tape ($2 a roll) and just tape over all the shut lines and the edges of the panoramic roof before going out for a test drive? Get a friend to tape the drivers door once you are in the car! That should give a pretty good approximation to whether door seals have any effect. If it works, then by the door seal kit. If not, then remove all the tape. As an ex aerodynamics engineer I totally get that the shut line gaps can cause turbulence, but if they do then simply taping over the shut lines will indicate whether this turbulence creates noise

 

[JimShaw]

On a 2019 M3, I had seals placed on around the doors, trunk and frunk.

I don't think it did anything for sound, but I do feel it help keep dust and dirt out.

 

[PLAIDMS_DDS]

I've had the seal since 2019. The seal came off and I could not tell any difference in sound reduction.