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Why a Y Needs Mud Guards/Flaps

Discussion in 'Model Y' started by Midnightsun, Dec 9, 2020.

  1. RedRocket83

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    Nope, I did not have to heat anything. I just popped the original clips out with a thin flat screwdriver. The only trouble I had with the install is that I initially tried to do it without the right angle driver bit, but that is definitely not possible without taking the wheels off. I just had to wait a bit longer for UPS to deliver the bit so I could do the installation properly. The only other issue was that one of the two bumper clip holes in the rear left was not aligned perfectly like all of the others (tesla manufacturing flaw), so the long bumper clip would not hold that part of the mudflap securely to the whee well. My solution was to use a plastic drywall anchor plus machine screw in that hole, which held great.

    The mud flap material and bumper clips included with the kit are really tough, and the design fastens them really solidly to the car. Some might think they are ugly, but they are worth the price compared to other options I saw when i was shopping.
     
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  3. cusetownusa

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    I like those geminis with the white...anyone have an opinion about the geminis with the MSM? Was originally thinking inductions but the geminis look good on this car.
     
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  4. EVchiq

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    Hey, thanks for the additional information. I wonder if, instead of using the right angle driver bit to drill into the body panel, do you think the body panel is flat enough to just use a heavy duty double sided tape to attach that mud guard to the wheel well?
     
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    I don't like my Gemini wheels! I had my winter tires installed on my Geminis and ordered Braelin BR06 wheels for next summer.
     
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  6. NY_Rob

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    Thank you so much for posting that photo @Midnightsun ... I'm meeting with my PPF guy Sunday and was describing where I want to apply PPF.. I'm just going to show him your photo now. Like they say: one photo is worth 1,000 words!
     
  7. RedRocket83

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    There is no harm in trying double sided tape, but I would be nervous about dirt and water eventually wearing away the adhesive and losing the mud flap while driving. I got the right angle bit shipped from Home Depot for 15 bucks, well worth it IMO to have the mud flaps held super secure by the extra screws that come with the kit.
     
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  8. ArtK

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    Please ask him if he can do better if he can do two MYs ... just an idea :rolleyes:
     
  9. Darmie

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    Yea, that was different. I guess in very cold climate you do thing like that.
     
  10. HeyEph

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  11. NY_Rob

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    Will do Art... he's right in Smithtown.
     
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  12. NY_Rob

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    Thanks @HeyEph ... ordered a set from that ebay link!
     
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  13. Modulus1

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    And you guys just bought all the eBay mudflaps before I could decide! That will be one happy/confused eBay seller :D

    Hope someone who bought them can report back after using them.
     
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  14. HeyEph

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    I'll report back, for sure.
     
  15. NY_Rob

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    Sorry @Modulus1 ...I'll also report back as I'm very concerned about driving in slop without them.

    My car is almost 6 weeks old now and I only have 356 mi on it because I've been avoiding joy rides, etc.. till I get mud flaps and PPF.

    I'm getting the headlight lenses PPF'd Sunday and will get pricing for other areas, so at least that's a start.
     
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  16. HeyEph

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    BTW, from the ebay seller:
    "All 10 are sold out, the remaining 10 are estimated to be available in about 7 days, and there will be a lot of quantities in 1 month."
     
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  17. Midnightsun

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    Those look much better but do offer less protection. Please post once you install regarding fit.
     
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  19. Modulus1

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    No worries! I don’t even have a MY to install them on yet, just planning ahead.
     
  20. Berkshire1

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    Just ordered them...worth a try for $40 since it's nondestructive installation.
     
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