Why a Y Needs Mud Guards/Flaps

[Modulus1]

Don't these molded mudflaps (the ones above from eBay) allow water and grit to get down inside between the paint and the molded part of the flap? Or is that part only butting up against the plastic trim?

 

[Midnightsun]

This was the issue with the Model 3 flaps, wore away the paint. I will be installing the more protective units, tracking say Wednesday. Will use plastic rivets as opposed to screwing them into the plastic. Not only will the hold much better, they cannot rust. https://www.amazon.com/Swpeet-41Pcs...dp/B08CMHQB37/ref=psdc_15708911_t1_B00JQYLO7O

 

[theslimshadyist]

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[Lozzy]

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Don't these molded mudflaps (the ones above from eBay) allow water and grit to get down inside between the paint and the molded part of the flap? Or is that part only butting up against the plastic trim?

the model 3 doesn’t have the plastic trim around the wheel well like the model y

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[Modulus1]

the model 3 doesn’t have the plastic trim around the wheel well like the model y

Thanks, good point. So maybe the problem with the M3 flaps doesn't apply here. I'll wait to see reports from people who get them from eBay to see how they fit. It will be interesting to see if they only cover the plastic trim or if they also overlap the painted part.

 

[Lamstang94]

Ordered the mud flaps from ebay and just received the following response from them


Hi, dear, we are sorry to disturb you. This is a new product. When installing, you need to punch holes in the fender to match the holes of the original car. Do you still need this fender? We can cancel the order for you if it is not needed. We are really sorry. If you can accept it, we can provide you with a half price discount. Looking forward to your reply, thanks.

 

[Berkshire1]

Got the same message...decided to cancel order. Not sure exactly what they are trying to tell me!

 

[Lozzy]

Ordered the mud flaps from ebay and just received the following response from them


Hi, dear, we are sorry to disturb you. This is a new product. When installing, you need to punch holes in the fender to match the holes of the original car. Do you still need this fender? We can cancel the order for you if it is not needed. We are really sorry. If you can accept it, we can provide you with a half price discount. Looking forward to your reply, thanks.

Just got the same message, by fender I think they mean the mud flap. I’ll probably just keep my order and see how they work. It’s $20 so whatever

 

[NY_Rob]

^ Got the same message as above, for $20 I'll give it a shot as getting PPF for the side skirts is $800.

 

[richyrich]

I might get these, because there is nothing else. But I do find them sort of ugly. I was hoping for something more molded and sleek. Maybe I am asking for too much, but for other cars you can get ones that actually look good.

Yeah they're so ugly it's crazy - literally just a flat flap of plastic and so expensive - they must be laughing all the way to the bank.

 

[Rshephorse]

Yeah they're so ugly it's crazy - literally just a flat flap of plastic and so expensive - they must be laughing all the way to the bank.

I wish they were not so expensive. But, you might WANT them to be a flat piece of plastic, that way, when you jam them on a heap of snow they bend instead of ripping themselves off... and, by being more flexible, it's easier to knock snow and ice off of them.... (that assumes you do real winter driving).

 

[patnshan]

I got the message from ebay as well. I chose to get them. I am not opposed to drilling holes in the mud guard, as long as I don't have to drill a hole in the car.

 

[NY_Rob]

Seeing that we all got the same message from the ebay seller about the holes in the flap not lining up with the holes in the car.. I'm starting to wonder if these are just M3 flaps that the seller assumed would fit on the MY?

 

[Midnightsun]

Seeing that we all got the same message from the ebay seller about the holes in the flap not lining up with the holes in the car.. I'm starting to wonder if these are just M3 flaps that the seller assumed would fit on the MY?

I noticed a lot of that going around for many parts made for the 3 but they add for Y also in the description.

 

[NY_Rob]

yup, and as we know... the mud flaps are not one of those interchangeable parts... hope the seller knows that too.

 

[HeyEph]

From the ebay seller:
"This is not model 3 flaps, but the flaps we designed for model y. We asked relevant agencies in the United States to help us test a series of data on the model y cars. Through these data, we have developed a production mold, and we are constantly improving this product. When installing the flaps, you need to compare the installation position and screw the screw through the flaps into the hole of the original car."

 

[Freewheeler]

We asked relevant agencies in the United States to help us test a series of data on the model y cars.

What in the heck are these guys talking about?

 

[Midnightsun]

What in the heck are these guys talking about?

As the saying goes " If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit " OR, really bad google translate.

 

[Freewheeler]

So now they have mudflaps on order that won’t work on anything. Good luck with that.

 

[hakwuzhere]

What in the heck are these guys talking about?

You know, the mudflap agency... I think they are a division of space force.