Hey, so I am new to the Tesla world when I was driving today and sounded like something was being drug. So I pulled over and noticed that this fabric like material that I assume is covering certain things up has broken off and just dragging when I go over 25 miles an hour has anyone ever experienced this? And if so, what do I do? I have scheduled a service but it’s not until three weeks.
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Undercarriage falling off
- Thread starter kadenculpepper
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Looks like your front underbody aero covers came off or came loose. I think replacements are a couple of hundred dollars from Tesla. They are there for aerodynamic reasons but also to provide a little protection to the undercarriage.
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The Tesla replacements are plastic. You can get 3rd party aluminum ones on Amazon or eBay for roughly the same as the plastic ones. The service center may or may not install them for you. They were kind enough to install mine but others here have been told that Tesla will not install 3rd party parts. If they won't install them for you, they're not difficult to install, you just need a way to jack the car up to get under there.
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There are scrape marks in front of the aero panel bolts. The bolts are also missing. My guess is that you parked nose in too far onto curbs and damaged/destroyed the bolts, and then the aero panel basically fell off.
As for what you can do, if you've got a jack and stands, or ramps for oil change, you could remove whatever's remaining of the panel that's held in by bolts. If the bolt threads aren't destroyed, you could buy a new panel and bolts on ebay for about $100 all in and replace it yourself, it's very simple.
As for what you can do, if you've got a jack and stands, or ramps for oil change, you could remove whatever's remaining of the panel that's held in by bolts. If the bolt threads aren't destroyed, you could buy a new panel and bolts on ebay for about $100 all in and replace it yourself, it's very simple.
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What is the part called ?? So I can search the piece and is it safe to drive with it off if I take it off ?
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Ok what is the part name and what to search I’m still unfamiliar w the piece and where would I put the jack ? And is ir safe to drive if I take it off for the time being
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Fit For 2020 2021 2022 2023 Tesla Model 3 Y Front Underbody Splash Shield Cover | eBay
Fit For 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y. Title: SPLASH SHIELD GUARD COVER. 1 SPLASH SHIELD GUARD COVER. No vehicle modifications required for installation. We specialize in automotive car parts and is the No.1 industry distributor for affordable and quality products.
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2020 2021 2022 2023 Tesla Model 3 Y Front Underbody Splash Shield Cover
OE/OEM Part Number1499151-00-C, 1499151 00 C, 149915100C
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I have a 2018Fit For 2020 2021 2022 2023 Tesla Model 3 Y Front Underbody Splash Shield Cover | eBay
Fit For 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y. Title: SPLASH SHIELD GUARD COVER. 1 SPLASH SHIELD GUARD COVER. No vehicle modifications required for installation. We specialize in automotive car parts and is the No.1 industry distributor for affordable and quality products.www.ebay.com
2020 2021 2022 2023 Tesla Model 3 Y Front Underbody Splash Shield Cover
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1499151-00-C, 1499151 00 C, 149915100C
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When my front shield was damaged, I replaced it with this from Amazon:
It's a nice upgrade, I've been very happy with it.
1 x New Skid Plate Rear Fits 2018-2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Under Engine Guard Cover
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09LV6X9ZZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1It's a nice upgrade, I've been very happy with it.
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EVANNEX.COM sells aluminum skid plates to correct for the problem you have. EVANNEX Aluminum Front Skid Plate For Tesla Model 3 (2017-9/2021). I had mine installed by a repair shop which took about 5 hours of labor to install.
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5 hours? The F...? I literally did it with hand tools in about 30 minutes. It's just a few 10mm bolts!
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He may have had to wait 5 hours because of other cars being worked on ahead of his.
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Front or rear skidplate is what to search for. You should probably replace both if you're gonna replace the front with an aluminum one.
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