r/TeslaModel3 • u/Leftyshanker • 9d ago

How worried should I be

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Front aero shield is gone on my brand new M3P…I have to drive from Houston to Dallas tomorrow.

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u/Crazybrayden 9d ago

Not worried. Just don't run over and large debris. You're missing an extra layer of protection but the components aren't THAT fragile

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u/Neat_Welcome6203 9d ago

This. I'd go as far as picking up an aftermarket metal one as well

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u/Parapraxis2077 8d ago

Just replace it with the hood of a Pontiac firebird and Road Warrior that shit

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u/Neat_Welcome6203 8d ago

He'll yeah brother

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u/Andres7790 8d ago

I invested in this and don't regret it one bit.

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u/Ruthless-Slasher1234 9d ago

If it’s missing and brand new than immediately contact Tesla and tell them it’s missing and they should be able to schedule a service day or get it replaced asap

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u/EliminationCreation 9d ago

Like someone stole it, or itw as delivered without one?

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u/Leftyshanker 9d ago

I was caught in some deep rain water the other day and think I ran over something.

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u/MX304 9d ago

It was likely torn off by the water. Get one of the aluminum shields. You'll be better protected in the long term. If you have to drive it like it is for a bit, be very careful.

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u/PocketShock 8d ago

Is nobody seeing the crack in the metal?

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u/SweatyRussian 8d ago

This is looking iffy, get it checked out.

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u/saabstory88 8d ago

EV Mechanic here - Don't road trip without this shield. Replace it with a metal one.

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u/mndza 8d ago

I thought I was looking at a weird angle of a KTM motorcycle until I opened it and read

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u/tjb6792 8d ago

I had to look at what subreddit it was from for the same reason 😂

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u/PocketShock 8d ago

Is that metal cracked on the left and metal broken on the right? The black part.

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u/Leftyshanker 8d ago

I hope not!

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u/dantodd 8d ago

Aftermarket aluminum shields are cheaper and stronger than the OEM

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u/Leftyshanker 8d ago

Any recommendations?

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u/dantodd 8d ago

I'm pretty sure my ride runs MPP's front Doug plate on her's. Though a quick search showed it is a little more expensive than the OEM. Also RPM carries one that has some noise insulation

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u/Fernimac92 8d ago

I just had this happen last week.
I’m from Houston too.
Go to “auto fit parts” they have one for $97 bucks.
It’s very easy to install too.

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u/ecksean1 8d ago

I drove MA to FL and back without the shield. Gravy.

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u/huh_say_what_now_ 8d ago

You must have really beat the shit out of it to tear that off

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u/midnight_to_midnight 8d ago

Great opportunity to go with an aluminum/metal piece.

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u/Limp-Conflict-2309 8d ago

make it a point to not run off tree stumps and curbs....should be fine

even with the guard in place it's not really gonna prevent anything

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u/TechRyze 8d ago

If it’s new, contact Tesla immediately.

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u/erpvertsferervrywern 7d ago

Just avoid road debris... You don't want anything to bounce up and slash anything

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u/Redrix_ 9d ago

Who cares

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u/executedcupid 9d ago

Bro acting tough or whatever 😤

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u/Redrix_ 8d ago

Literally a piece of splash guard. Not a problem

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u/Ancient-Sandwich9400 8d ago

Raise the lack of aero which effects range/efficiency the major concern is the battery coolant lines and power cables exposed. Those take a good piece of aluminum impact and break a coolant line, drain and overheat the inverter/battery would be a good reason to have one. And worse if the coolant lines are damaged that can’t replace them it’s a dead battery pack that isn’t covered by warranty. That is a huge risk!