All weather protection kit, Tesla Model 3 UK

Tesla have given me a free set of mud flaps as part of an all weather protection kit for my Model 3 to avoid damage to the paint work from grit in the winter weather!
(Timestamps below to jump to bits you wanna see)
In this video, by far the best part was finding lots of puddles and mud to drive through and film in slow motion, so make sure you stick around until the end to see some slow-mo mud splatters. The downside is I'd only just cleaned my Model 3.
I'll go through the unboxing of the All weather protection kit, how to apply them to your Tesla Model 3, and then finally put them to the test driving down some muddy UK roads!
Let me know in the comments if you are a Model 3 owner in the UK and have or haven't received an email along with what month/year you bought your Model 3.
Timestamps:
2:18 Unboxing the Tesla Model 3 Mud Flaps
4:57 Putting on the Mud Flaps
7:12 The Splash test on the Model 3 - Slow-Mo puddles!
10:05 The Before and After!
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[@B0BHW]

Hey Tesla Torque! We got a gift set of mudflaps from Tesla for Christmas too. Trouble is, I'd already fitted a set of mudflaps front and rear (from Amazon - of course) and applied clear PPF to the entire bodywork same week as we took delivery of the car. And no, we didn't use any Single Malt to clean up before fitting the flaps either. So ... backup mudflaps. Thank you Tesla!

[@TeslaTorque]

Haha, or eBay for your Tesla ones...although not sure who would buy them if we are all getting them for free?

[@martinpam1924]

Congrats getting over the 1k subscribers 👍

[@TeslaTorque]

Thanks, I was very pleased to get there before Christmas, here's to an exciting 2021!

[@sulek1959]

Thanks for the video, I received my mudflaps today and will be fitting them soon. I bought my model 3 last March and had a email offering them to me free about three weeks ago

[@TeslaTorque]

Good stuff, let me know how you find them :)

[@alflavor]

UK owner, got my M3SR+ in Sep 2019, and got the mud flaps offer in Nov this year. Great video.

[@TeslaTorque]

cheers, glad you enjoyed it

[@saludin0309]

Good video bought my M3 August 2019 and just received my mud flap kit.

[@TeslaTorque]

So you were similar time frame to me then, seems like Simon who got his in September hasn't got anything. Be interesting to see how this develops and whether new owners don't get anything? Thanks for commenting

[@841gb]

March 2021 model 3- no mud flaps fitted and live in the Uk too Emailed Tesla and asked for the all weather pack so hopefully they will send it

[@GeorgeMMaguire]

Took delivery of my M3LR towards end of November. I knew nothing about the kit but became aware through fb forums. I emailed Tescla SC in Edinburgh and they advised they should have been fitted for delivery. Booked in to have fitted and they also fitted the rear ones as well as goodwill - no cost and 30 mins from arriving to driving off. I was given the option of the shorter or longer front set and opted for shorter set as had read that longer ones were catching the road surface. I found the longer ones in the boot so we'll see how I get on....once I've cleaned the car.

[@TeslaTorque]

Thats good, I'd read a lot of bad customer service experience from Tesla, but since having one, not had any problems with them sorting stuff out. I guess most people only write stuff to complain on forums. Sounds like you had a good experience.

[@danieltpope2518]

Interesting! I wonder if they will roll these out to everyone. Picked my model 3 up in October. No email yet. Great video as always!

[@TeslaTorque]

Thanks. It seems like newer owners at the minute haven’t got anything

[@andyliley7331]

BOOM 1K 🔥🔥🔥

[@TeslaTorque]

Cheers dude!

[@MarioWalch]

My M3LR was delivered at 18/12/20 in Austria the small mud flap were mounted an the big ones were in the frunk.

[@TeslaTorque]

Thats interesting, as someone in Switzerland didn't get anything, so good to know at least some places in Europe are getting some :)

[@jsouto77]

Ours came with them (bought last september). The extensions/flaps are not installed by default)... Thing i might give it a go at fitting them after watching this since its a right bugger for crud stuck on to the sills. Probably made worst by it not having been waxed yet but that will now be a job for spring. Thanks :)

[@TeslaTorque]

Yeah, thats the bit I liked about watching the footage back, seems to deflect the majority of the tough stuff, so I'm hoping will do the same for tar, etc. I'm just going to keep an eye on mud, moisture and any build up behind the flaps. They were easy enough to put on, so might just clean them out once worst of winter is over

[@D3fiant]

I picked up my SR+ in the UK on 2nd Dec so its the recent facelift version. The smaller part of the mudguard is already installed and the larger part was in the boot with the charging cables ready to be installed

[@TeslaTorque]

Seems pretty inconsistent with the newer deliveries, seems dependant on what they have at the service centre maybe

[@JohnnyZenith]

Christ on a bike I want a Model 3 Performance with 20" turbines. Unfortunately, well no sob stories but I can't. Glad the flaps work.

[@TeslaTorque]

Always good to have ambitions though :)

[@8chrisharris8]

I just got them and haven't installed on my M3P yet because all I read about is how they drag and hit everything like bumps. Presumavly my somewhat steep driveway approach.

[@simonplatt6040]

Hi, great video as usual. We collected our Model 3 at the beginning of September, but haven’t received an email from Tesla regarding mud flaps............yet.

[@TeslaTorque]

So far, just me and a similar owner from 2019, I wonder if new owners wont be included this winter? Hopefully more people will comment to let us know. Thanks for replying :)

[@d3lta1]

My Model 3 gets delivered on Wednesday so it will be interesting to see if it comes with them. Will let you know. Good review, thanks.

[@d3lta1]

Just delivered and none fitted

[@TeslaTorque]

Maybe chase with the service centre if you don't get an email in the next few weeks, you can put the request through the app easy enough :)

[@d3lta1]

@@TeslaTorque thanks for the tip. I’ll follow up and post again if I hear anything. PS enjoying the content of your channel 👍

[@ksmith660]

Well done on getting over 1,000 subscribers! My car M3SR+ (Sep 2020) came with mudflaps fitted and splash guards in the boot. I think the splash guards are too big and will rub against speed bumps, etc. I'm going to remove the mudflaps next April and see what damage is behind them...

[@TeslaTorque]

Thanks Kelvin, didn't expect to get there that quick, so really appreciate everyones support and kind words. I think thats a great idea on removing them. They were easy enough to put on, so might just clean them regularly and check any potential damage

[@jasonball2630]

Splash guards seem to be fine over speed bumps

[@russtodd7302]

Picked mine up last Wednesday no mention of mud Flaps!

[@TeslaTorque]

It seems inconsistent with new Model 3s. Some seem to have splash guards fitted, some just added in the boot, others nothing :/

[@molepatrol7529]

Great video. Begs the question why they don’t come pre installed!

[@TeslaTorque]

This is true, but I think on these earlier versions they were looking at any way possible to save money, hence no floor mats. So I guess maybe they will make up money by those that don't claim/want them. Plus not all climates will receive them, so I guess reduces the need for them to customise their production lines

[@vickyhylee]

Picked up my model 3 2021 before Xmas 2020. Came preinstalled with mudflaps and guard. (There was also another pair of flaps in the boot, much longer, I thought they r for the rear but actually for the front) Now thinking of removing them all as they just getting really dirty and holding water and mud inside, plus dirt accumulated between the mould and the paintwork. Sorry correction, only the splash guards were fitted

[@RossMalin]

Only had my Model 3 LR a week. No mud flaps so have it booked in for a service appointment (not just for the flaps). My concern is the length of them, on the Tesla forums there is a lot of talk of them catching speed bumps and the ground.

[@TeslaTorque]

Yep, I can confirm they do catch from time to time. I'm going to keep a close eye for any potential damage they might be causing

[@johntisbury]

September 2019, no email re mudflaps. Be aware that the splashguard part of the mudflap will rub against the paintwork and cause wear on the paint. Best to add some clear tape before adding the mudflaps.

[@TeslaTorque]

Clear tapes a great idea. I’ll probably do that. they were dead easy to install, so can whip them off easy enough. Might put some foam around them to stop mud going down as well

[@georgecope4673]

Great review maybe they should make them standard as it would save a lot of money for Tesla on their paint warranty

[@TeslaTorque]

Yep, hopefully they just sort out the paint. Most likely will improve with Berlin plant

[@jasonball2630]

They are supplied as standard now in the UK at least.

[@dadjv1926]

Got M3 in Feb. Got the email couple of weeks ago offering either flaps or a PPF pack (not full car🙁). I already have flaps from 3rd party so will ask for the PPF pack. Currently locked out of my account 😥 so will order soon.

[@TeslaTorque]

Yeah, I think in hindsight I would have preferred the PPF, although the email didn't seem to suggest that was an option as specifically mentioned mud flaps, have you tried the code? Does it work for the PPF? Makes sense they would give you the option, as same monetary value

[@CharlesHarriswriterdirector]

Thank you for making this video. Bought M3LR March 2020 (London) (with floor mats included) got the email and am about to fit the flaps.

[@TeslaTorque]

I think you get the floor mats as you get the premium interior with the long range, us poorpers have to suffice with 3rd party knockoffs :). I wish I'd gone for the long range now, but who new the car would be so awesome I'd have happily paid more for it

[@SirHackaL0t.]

I got mine delivered this week. Not fitted them yet though. I got my M3LR end of september 2019

[@TeslaTorque]

They were really easy to fit. Like 8 minutes a side

[@SirHackaL0t.]

@@TeslaTorque I have a set of third party mudflaps in a box as well. I’ll have to decide which looks best. :)

[@au18ert]

You might regret not using any rubbing alcohol when you fitted them though.. It should be part of your cleaning kit, put some on a cotton pad and clean your windscreen wipers with it.. So cheap and so handy..

[@TeslaTorque]

Whats the alcohol do?

[@rashedmubin1173]

thanks for the video, they fitted on my 2021 model 3 when it was gone for service. Now, anyone faces noise going on small humps as the splash guard too low to the ground. I am thinking of asking tesla to remove the splash guard and only leave the mud flap on.. please advise

[@TeslaTorque]

I think the splash guard is the smaller part out the two, but I know what you mean. Some people have said they have just left the smaller part on as a compromise and it helps. I'm still undecided, mine doesn't bottom out that often, so I'm leaving it on for the winter at least an will revisit it in the summer. I guess it depends how frequently they are scraping. It won't be good for you paintwork if they are always flexing though

[@stevedollery9252]

August 2019 flaps today 21st December 2020. I would have liked all four flaps. Steve

[@TeslaTorque]

Yep, I agree, I was surprised there wasn't 4, I thought they were underneath maybe to start with. Looking at where the damage is occurring though, I think it's all related to the front wheels

[@richardcorns8553]

Great video thanks. Collected my M3P September 2019. Received mudflaps this week.

[@pcukclif]

Yeah same

[@TeslaTorque]

Have you fitted them? How you finding them?

[@richardcorns8553]

Haven't fitted them yet, may just fit the shorter section without the flap. Now you've had them fitted for a while would you say its worth it? Just worried about the potential to cause more damage with the build up of mud behind the guard.

[@TeslaTorque]

So I looked through all the comments, and as there are a lot of questions, I'm doing a follow up video this weekend to try and answer a lot fo these questions. I've definitely found it easier to clean

[@astroplutonium]

Good video as always but those flaps are really bad design. I got mine preinstalled and removed them. They do not protect the car from grit, mud, salt and snow. Only from stones to the paint. It will cause over time corrosion to the panels behind it if you are driving in a place where they salt the roads in the winter though. I installed some after market ones that cost less and fit like a glove. But if you got yours for free and it is a Tesla product just go for it... i hope they will cover the corrosion from the accumulated mud behind the flaps as shown on 10:30. The gap between the flap and the panel is huge and all the mud goes basically behind the mud flap and it will never go away.

[@TeslaTorque]

Behind the mud flap is just the plastic, so should be fine from a corrosion point of view, and I thought it did a pretty decent job of deflecting the mud, which makes me think it will do the same with snow and grit. There is a gap, you're right, but I don't see it as much difference from what is there already. Like you said, it's free and seemed alright in the slow-mo, so I'm happy :)

[@astroplutonium]

@@TeslaTorque then read this and you will understand more where the problem is. The mud fills the panel behind it unfortunately. insideevs.com/news/392609/tesla-all-weather-kit-fail/ I have no affiliation with the guys from the article btw :)

[@TeslaTorque]

They’ve revised them since that article. Still may cause issues, but in the instructions they refer to first and second generation. Not sure of the difference, but guess it’s something to keep an eye on

[@5UBV3T]

I wonder what these do to your range. I can see the splatter on my 2021 MY. The forward edge of my rear fender wells are speckled with mud/salt after only 3 weeks of ownership. I just feel like those mud flaps are LONG!! I feel like Tesla hit the owners with a little "malicious compliance" like "oh ok, if you want mud flaps, here, have these huge ugly and long mud flaps for free". Hahaha! I do hope they help and don't put a drag on your range. Being directly behind the wheels I can't see how it would be noticeable but who knows what they do to your range!

[@TeslaTorque]

Haha, saw your comments next to each other in my feed, at least you found the other video that answered it for you 👍

[@paulhumphries3795]

March 2020...I got my mudflap offer

[@TeslaTorque]

Cool, seems like lots of people seem to be getting them, thanks for confirming :)

[@charlesholland-keen2222]

Those mudflaps certainly save sills and paintwork but what do they do to the aerodynamic efficiency ?

[@TeslaTorque]

So, from a bit of research, although not conclusive, it seems very little. So the difference could have been simply weather and road conditions it was that small - hope thats the case anyway :)

[@TheMartyMarf]

I just got the 2021 Model 3. It comes with the mud flaps to attach 😡

[@ritc7755]

What is the code to get these for free from Tesla??

[@davidthackeray368]

My Model 3 LR was delivered 3 days ago. No mud flaps

[@TeslaTorque]

It seems like the very recent ones before Christmas have been coming without. Maybe give it until mid-Jan once the end of year sales push is over and contact Tesla

[@alfadora22]

Got mine in June, no sign of any free mud flaps, also havn't had latest software update yet.

[@TeslaTorque]

Elon just tweeted, the Holiday software update has been delayed, hopefully very soon

[@stevenc365]

I fitted mine and they end up looking about the same, LR Model 3. They end up scraping on the ground if I brake, corner or go over bumps? Do you also find this, I can't work out what I've done wrong!

[@TeslaTorque]

Yep, mine have been doing that as well, I think I might take them off when it gets a little warmer just to check they are not causing any damage

[@simonbarrett1481]

I’m considering purchasing a Tesla3. This is a bit concerning and while they work well I don’t think the mudflats look great when fitted. Will Tesla fit them for you if you are not capable yourself?

[@TeslaTorque]

I don't know whether they will fit them, I imagine they would for a fee. Have to say though, they were really easy to fit. Took about 8 minutes a side and that includes me moving cameras around to film. It was literally pop out the two holding pins, flip open the underneath hatch, then do it all in reverse to put them on. It would be more difficult if you didn't have a ratchet thats for sure

[@jakesta11]

can you take them off and do a range comparison? kind of important

[@TeslaTorque]

Funny you should ask....I'm doing a Q&A on the mudflaps this week, and range comparison is on the list :)

[@jakesta11]

Awesome. Funny thing is they are probably the only thing I would add that would reduce range. I don't even like talking off aero caps because I don't want to impact range for aesthetics. But the mud flaps from evannex protect so well that is worth any range decrease.

[@ianfraz]

Looking at other videos of these mud flaps, they seem to collect and trap mud and maybe causing a bigger issue??

[@TeslaTorque]

Yep. Rust from stone chips or mud build up 🤷🏼‍♂️ Which to do 😂

[@ianfraz]

@@TeslaTorque 🥴

[@PascalDePolla]

Bought my Model 3 in December 2019, but only got the free mud flaps email in December 2020.

[@TeslaTorque]

It has seemed very hit and miss the roll out

[@PascalDePolla]

@@TeslaTorque I think my version is a new iteration. It looks like mine has a larger drain hole (have you considered drilling more drain holes?). My part number has a C at the end, which I believe is what Tesla use when they've made a change (1547974-00-C). Is that different to yours? I just fitted mine yesterday and made some modifications to close up the gap that is letting in dirt. If you'd like I can send you some pictures of what I did and I can also let you know how effective my mod has been over the coming weeks. Also, you're right, they sit really low.

[@andersbrathen]

I installed mine, but I have an issue by the mud flaps keep scraping down into the road any some circumstances. Like when driving a round-about. The car will 'lean' on one side, and the mud flaps will scrape the road. It does not sound very Premium, but not sure how to fix it, since there seem to be no room for adjusting.

[@TeslaTorque]

I haven't got it by just going round a roundabout, but have noticed it with tiny bumps and definitely speed bumps

[@nigelpayres]

I logged a service query and they kindly sent me a set. However.... I have installed them and if I have passengers they hit the road surface on even slight bends. It doesn't happen so much if I'm on my own but even then it does occasionally. I did think that your video showed them being very low. Have you experienced this? I have 18" wheels and I wondered whether there should be different length flaps for different wheel sizes? Has anyone else had the same?

[@TeslaTorque]

Hi Nigel, glad they sent you a pair. As this video posed so many questions, I'm taking all the key comments that had questions and going to post this weeks video answering as many as I can. Spoiler....mine do hit on some occasions

[@nigelpayres]

@@TeslaTorque I shall look out for it. Mine is doing it very badly and I have had no response from Tesla. Either they've sent the wrong ones, or my suspension has a problem (or they're just badly designed). I'll be interested to see your experiences.

[@andymcvean9631]

Hey.... bought my M3LR in September 2019 and found an extra set of larger flaps in the boot. I wondered what was going on so thanks for this. Shame they didn't supply the plastic supports as well....:-(

[@TeslaTorque]

Hopefully they’ll email you with the supports now 😉

[@PRG888]

What did you use the scissors for?

[@TeslaTorque]

There is a plastic flap, that the instructions say you need to cut away, I ended up using tough cut scissors as household ones didn't cut it, pun intended :)

[@BaybieK]

I'd prefer mud flaps with a lower profile than that, makes your vehicle look like a UN Toyota land cruiser.

[@SpareWoodWork]

December 17th 2020, no kit no email.

[@TeslaTorque]

Now are you like Richard and actually meant you got your model 3 a year ago or 3 days 😂? Hope you are enjoying it! Just in time for Christmas

[@SpareWoodWork]

@@TeslaTorque no, not a year, I got my model 3 a few days ago but I am definitely enjoying it. 👍🏻

[@robertcronk2451]

M3LR delivered 4/12; no mud flaps with the car. None offered by email or any other way. Annoying!!

[@GeorgeMMaguire]

I emailed the local SC and they booked me in and fitted mine - picked up M3LR on 20th Nov. Contact the SC and they should sort it out as supposed to be fitted for delivery/pick up.

[@TeslaTorque]

Thats handy to know

[@PowerOfTheBlues]

18/12/20 Switzerland No kit

[@TeslaTorque]

I hadn't thought about abroad, good point Richard. To be fair they have only had 2 days to email you :) Hope you are enjoying your new Model 3 and thanks for letting me know!

[@PowerOfTheBlues]

@@TeslaTorque whoops. Collected 18/12/19. Yes, otherwise one would be being a little impatient.

[@TeslaTorque]

Haha, that makes more sense. Must just be UK for now, which is weird as you must get way more snow

[@CED99]

Pun tastic

[@TeslaTorque]

As always, you know me

[@davidsworld5837]

can we now see an over 60 year old how cant bend down fix them mind i cant see how they are worth 50 pound if you had to buy

[@TeslaTorque]

I think we could probably see a 60 year old bend down to put them on, I don't think we could see a 60 year old getting up from doing it :) I think they are £50 as they came in a box that had Tesla written on them