Ugh, Ordered Mud flaps

[mswlogo]

Did you decide to install them? Would appreciate some pictures, thanks!

No, sorry, I just didn't like them enough to mount them.

The folks were VERY good about the return and even offered to let me install them and return them if I still didn't like them for a full refund. They also did the full refund BEFORE I even sent them back.

So the risk is low if you want to try them.

Everything I've seen so far looks cheesy.

 

[wdskuk]

So the carbon mud flaps are not worth it? Any other options out there.

 

[ninjasenses]

I would love to find a picture of model 3 with those carbon fiber flaps. There doesn't seem to be and good solutions currently

 

[wdskuk]

I ordered the carbon mud flaps a day go. I'll let you know how they are once I install them.

 

[SoccerMan94043]

I got the carbon fiber ones and just tried to mount the first one. Took out the clip easily enough, but had a really hard time getting it back in. I eventually removed the carbonfiber piece and took a light hammer to the clip which eventually worked (I had the wheel on the whole time).

So for those with much more experience, any tricks for easily getting clips back in?

 

[wdskuk]

I got the carbon mud flaps as well. The front install was simple. The clip was a bit hard to push in but i got it on there. As for the rear the original clip was impossible to push in. Had to buy longer clips for both sides in the rear. Overall the flaps look great. Not overdone and flows with the rest of the car.

 

[SoccerMan94043]

I got the carbon mud flaps as well. The front install was simple. The clip was a bit hard to push in but i got it on there. As for the rear the original clip was impossible to push in. Had to buy longer clips for both sides in the rear. Overall the flaps look great. Not overdone and flows with the rest of the car.

What clips did you buy and where? Thanks!

 

[KenC]

I got the carbon mud flaps as well. The front install was simple. The clip was a bit hard to push in but i got it on there. As for the rear the original clip was impossible to push in. Had to buy longer clips for both sides in the rear. Overall the flaps look great. Not overdone and flows with the rest of the car.

Pics, please.

 

[mswlogo]

Pics, please.

I'd like to see pics too. I'd love to see how much it protects your car too, which is part of the reason I returned them.

They didn't look like they would help keep the car much cleaner along the rocker panels, which was my primary need.

They may indeed still prevent paint chips from the most vulnerable points of impact.

 

[Perscitus]

Skip the cf minis and consider one of these:

Mud guards for gravel and winter conditions

Mud guards for gravel and winter conditions

Mud guards for gravel and winter conditions

 

[groovidad]

Just a thought.........not to overstate what may have already been alluded to, Tesla doesn't offer "mud flaps". I have always been a mud flap guy, for the obvious reasons yet, I wonder what the change in aerodynamics would be after install(?) Since Tesla doesn't offer them, I'm thinking there is a reason for such(?)

 

[wdskuk]

Maybe because they don’t look right on the car. Just like how body side moldings don’t look right. For something like this you will have to go aftermarket on.

 

[Itsuo-DC]

I got the carbon mud flaps as well. The front install was simple. The clip was a bit hard to push in but i got it on there. As for the rear the original clip was impossible to push in. Had to buy longer clips for both sides in the rear. Overall the flaps look great. Not overdone and flows with the rest of the car.

I would really only be interested in the front flaps. I would be interested to know how you find it mitigates rain spray (including dirt) on the doors when driving in the rain. You should be able to tell after it dries...

 

[03DSG]

I would really only be interested in the front flaps. I would be interested to know how you find it mitigates rain spray (including dirt) on the doors when driving in the rain. You should be able to tell after it dries...

Eric sells 3 different sizes for the Model 3. He is in Quebec and an English translation is coming. I have the minimal California ones coming. May only install the fronts.

Garde-Boues Tesla Model 3 (California Edition) *** En production, prévoir 3-4 semaines d'attente *** - Antirouille Bolduc

Boutique - Antirouille Bolduc

 

[wdskuk]

I would really only be interested in the front flaps. I would be interested to know how you find it mitigates rain spray (including dirt) on the doors when driving in the rain. You should be able to tell after it dries...

So far the carbon mudguards has kept the rocks from hitting the side rockers and the rear bumper by the wheel well. Haven't driven it in the rain yet but I'm pretty sure it will help with all that dirt kicking up on the side.

 

[wdskuk]

Here is a picture if the rear carbon mudflap

 

[Itsuo-DC]

Here is a picture if the rear carbon mudflap

Thank you, any pictures of the front guard/flaps?

 

[justinchu77]

Eric sells 3 different sizes for the Model 3. He is in Quebec and an English translation is coming. I have the minimal California ones coming. May only install the fronts.

Garde-Boues Tesla Model 3 (California Edition) *** En production, prévoir 3-4 semaines d'attente *** - Antirouille Bolduc

Boutique - Antirouille Bolduc

if someone has the English version, please share the link

 

[03DSG]

if someone has the English version, please share the link

Subtitles only

 

[Itsuo-DC]

So far the carbon mudguards has kept the rocks from hitting the side rockers and the rear bumper by the wheel well. Haven't driven it in the rain yet but I'm pretty sure it will help with all that dirt kicking up on the side.

Any updates in using in the rain etc? Thanks!

Here is a picture if the rear carbon mudflap

I’m guessing you haven’t noticed any significant reduction in mileage due to them?