Trunk water diverter

[BabyYeggie]

It seems some people have been complaining about water draining into the trunk. The vendors in China have been listening and now you can buy a diverter that looks like a tiny spoiler. Ebay seems to be the cheapest at US$37 while Aliexpress vendors are charging up to US$90.

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[Nogasmn]

I am waiting to see what this spoiler/diverter looks like from a side view. I think it may look nice but I need to see it at an angle that isn't in any of the ebay sellers page.

 

[KenC]

It's kind of interesting, not so much for water diversion, but how it might actually affect the airflow. A little flipup like that, may actually help the laminar flow, keeping the airflow closer to the rear glass and trunk. It'll never get stuck in a windtunnel, so we'll never know.

 

[Silver_Bullet]

keep me posted

 

[640k]

would it make more sense to make the rubber gasket under the window taller? not really sure how you'd access/replace it as I haven't played around with the idea, but if it had a taller profile, the trunk would hide it and it would accomplish the same thing?

 

[XLR82XS]

How will this effect the aerodynamics and/or efficiency?

 

[Jimmy 1]

Ordered one. Thanks for the info.

 

[jkoya]

I might try this also. My Model 3 delivery was outside in the rain and when I opened the trunk lid, water just drained in from the rear window.

 

[Jase]

Just installed yesterday. Looks a little funny, but I’m a good way? Not raining today, but we’ll see how it works when it does.

 

[KenC]

Just installed yesterday. Looks a little funny, but I’m a good way? Not raining today, but we’ll see how it works when it does.
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Quite subtle on black.

 

[jkoya]

Just installed yesterday. Looks a little funny, but I’m a good way? Not raining today, but we’ll see how it works when it does.

Let us know what you think.....

 

[dwolvin]

Agreed- following for further info. Doesn't look bad...

 

[onshi]

Just installed yesterday. Looks a little funny, but I’m a good way? Not raining today, but we’ll see how it works when it does.
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It looks like a baby spoiler. Adorable. lol

 

[gcmak]

I saw one in person the other day at a supercharging station. it stood out immediately to me. I wonder if they could have made it less prominent. If I got rid of the dust shield on the windshield, I think the water would be go into the tracks just fine but then it creates a gap when the trunk is closed...

 

[mbdionio]

can this be removed easily?

 

[Wingwarrior]

Just installed yesterday. Looks a little funny, but I’m a good way? Not raining today, but we’ll see how it works when it does.
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Does it block the view of the third brake light?

 

[geoffortho]

Thanks for the link/tip! I have been looking for for a solution after the torrential rains in Seattle. I almost paid >$85 for this....

 

[JDWL]

I just got one for only $25 shipped off ali Express, worth a try.

 

[jkoya]

I just got one for only $25 shipped off ali Express, worth a try.

Keep us posted - would like to hear your comments...

 

[JDWL]

Keep us posted - would like to hear your comments...

Got it in just under 2 weeks for $25
Good quality, didn't stick it on yet, looks okay