I don’t have this problem, but watch the whole video just because someone, finally, is promoting the need to repair stuff, instead of just tossing it to the side and buying more crap. What’s the point of having an EV if maintenance causes as many issues as an ICE car? Good job! 😊
I'm with you on this - I've been getting more interested in the "Buy It For Life" approach to the material things in my life; it's definitely made me feel better and simplified my life quite a bit.
Man, there's something about your narration and presentation style. Smooth simple format yet well explained and a breath of fresh air amongst the current typical "smog" of youtube vids.
@@McEssen reminds me of this skit ruclips.net/video/0oHoXlnv-RE/видео.html Don't forget to smash that like button and hit the bell so you don't miss out on any great content!!
@@adamdport Oh believe you me, I have already!! And, btw, don't know how I stumbled upon your channel, but glad I did, and greetings all the way from over here in Abu Dhabi! You have an international audience now. Love your ingenious DIY style.
Great video, I thankfully don't have this issue myself but I've heard other Model 3's driving around with that rattling sound and didn't know what it was... Now I do! Nice that you were able to completely resolve the issue yourself while preventing it from happening in the future. The new 2024 Model 3 aero covers look great, hopefully that car has less of these annoying little design problems that you've been exploring in these videos...
What are the odds. I literally noticed this the other day with the windows down and was concerned it was something else. Then I see this video. Wow. Thanks!
I had this problem on my 2021 M3 maddening Shanghai. When I looked into info available at the time it appears the aero covers are slightly different between Fremont and Shanghai. I used 3mm thick foam tape on the places on the outer edge of the rim where the cover touches. Worked but it probably won't have the longevity of your fix. Great video. I'll be having a better look at my covers soon.
Oh my! I am so glad I came across this video, I've been having this noise for the past few weeks and I was thinking that maybe it's my undertray that is loose. Was going to take it to Tesla but it's the damn aero covers making that damn noise.
@@adamdport yep it worked, I'm in UK so watched your video 12 at night and that rattle was the exact thing I was experiencing. It was pretty embarrassing driving around with that rattle when I go over a pot hole or speed bump. I even posted it on Tesla subreddit and no one knew what I was talking about. So next morning went down and gave it shake and yep it was the aero cover. Now I either need to buy a new aero cover. Thank you so much!
Great fix! Possibly a little too great for most people to be able to do at home. My fix is both cheaper and quicker: I just put a piece of a sponge, or some cloth, behind the wheelcap in the center. Just enough to put a little bit of pressure outwards. Prevents movement and rattling quite nicely.
Same thing happened to mine, got lose and started making noise on bumps. But I ran them for probably 3 years (90,000 miles). They also permanently scuffed the rims. The wife also curbed the rims so scuffs are moot. If I had to do it again I’d take them off day one. The difference in range is not noticeable imho. Car looks 10x better without the covers. Just buy the cheap center cap and covers for the lug nuts.
Your ingenuity is great! I like Dewalt battery tools and have numerous ones but not that electric screwdriver. Now I want one! lol But, it would be much easier to just replace all the Aero covers with Rimetrix or any other aftermarket wheel covers. There are many styles that look way better than Tesla's and get equal or better range benefits.
On the '24 covers, could you drill a counter-sunk hole through the T in the Tesla logo, and then cover the hole up with a vinyl tesla logo overlay? Maybe red, or silver, or even black to keep it with an OEM look.
Possible to get a “long term” HVAC update? Would like to know how the things that where learned and tested are doing to Prohibit the issues? Anyone with persistent HVAC problems find an improvment from the DIY changes made?
@@101rotarypower I was able to reliably reproduce the smell on cool humid days and haven't had any smells since. However I've had several commenters insist that evaporator cleaner every few months is the only way they've resolved their issue-they're mostly from arid climates in the south western states, no idea what that is.
From the Pacific North West, and I know what you mean… Many people from arid places and temperature controlled parking like to give their $0.02 on both wiper functionality and HVAC performance. I think there are still things to learn, and it’s a shame the OEM is not solving these problems instead of resourceful endusers trying to find solutions. Any thoughts on wipers? There must be a standalone module out there for kit cars with a optical rain sensor that could be retrofitted into the existing DC wiper motor? One that is user adjustable for sensitivity, delay, and wipe speed. Would love to find a solution to DIY a auto wiper system that works as expected in all weather and conditions as well as other vehicles I have, and could be on a switch to toggle between the stock system and a known working system, at least until something profound changes in the way the tesla wipers are automated...
My experience with rattling covers is a bit different. The movement was around the springs closer to the edge: ruclips.net/video/M8WNtuhZ0RI/видео.htmlsi=7BGhcBE3J6HfyV5I
Oh wow I didn't see yours! I usually search before I make a video to see what's out there and it didn't pop up. I did talk about the springs starting at 8:05. I tried hot glue which dampened the rattle but they were still loose on the wheel. Bending the springs back out worked great for me. Thanks for the comment!
@@adamdport yep, mine had centre pieces in good shape , I’m guessing they would have broken if I waited longer and drove with loose covers, as they would have rested on that centre piece. Hot glue is too weak, try some modern hybrid compounds rated for outdoor use (building materials depot)
The most common type of 3d printer is strong in X and Y but somewhat weak in Z, so they wouldn't be very durable. Using metal fasteners allows them to be printed in a more durable orientation AND makes them easily replaceable without needing to remove that aluminum center cap again!
@@adamdport What about making them a bit thicker, maybe with a reinforcing rib behind them? My thought is to make them durable enough so replacement is unlikely.
I don’t have this problem, but watch the whole video just because someone, finally, is promoting the need to repair stuff, instead of just tossing it to the side and buying more crap. What’s the point of having an EV if maintenance causes as many issues as an ICE car? Good job! 😊
I'm with you on this - I've been getting more interested in the "Buy It For Life" approach to the material things in my life; it's definitely made me feel better and simplified my life quite a bit.
Man, there's something about your narration and presentation style. Smooth simple format yet well explained and a breath of fresh air amongst the current typical "smog" of youtube vids.
@@McEssen reminds me of this skit ruclips.net/video/0oHoXlnv-RE/видео.html Don't forget to smash that like button and hit the bell so you don't miss out on any great content!!
@@adamdport Oh believe you me, I have already!! And, btw, don't know how I stumbled upon your channel, but glad I did, and greetings all the way from over here in Abu Dhabi! You have an international audience now. Love your ingenious DIY style.
You won the internet for today man 👍
Another video, another victory. Nice topic and solution!
I don’t have a car but I know I would love to find this video if I had this problem
Great video, I thankfully don't have this issue myself but I've heard other Model 3's driving around with that rattling sound and didn't know what it was... Now I do!
Nice that you were able to completely resolve the issue yourself while preventing it from happening in the future.
The new 2024 Model 3 aero covers look great, hopefully that car has less of these annoying little design problems that you've been exploring in these videos...
Great job! Awesome ingenuity. Love your DIY stuff!
Great job Adam. I appreciate your work.
What are the odds. I literally noticed this the other day with the windows down and was concerned it was something else. Then I see this video. Wow. Thanks!
@@NicholasHead lmk how it goes!
I had this problem on my 2021 M3 maddening Shanghai. When I looked into info available at the time it appears the aero covers are slightly different between Fremont and Shanghai. I used 3mm thick foam tape on the places on the outer edge of the rim where the cover touches. Worked but it probably won't have the longevity of your fix.
Great video. I'll be having a better look at my covers soon.
One thing to note is the material you use to print due to temperature. I would not use PLA. Likely ABS, PP, Nylon would be a much better fit.
Man u need to get nobel prize :)
Oh my! I am so glad I came across this video, I've been having this noise for the past few weeks and I was thinking that maybe it's my undertray that is loose. Was going to take it to Tesla but it's the damn aero covers making that damn noise.
@@HasanAliJaffri super easy to know for sure-just reach down and give em a shake! Let me know if this works for you!
@@adamdport yep it worked, I'm in UK so watched your video 12 at night and that rattle was the exact thing I was experiencing. It was pretty embarrassing driving around with that rattle when I go over a pot hole or speed bump. I even posted it on Tesla subreddit and no one knew what I was talking about. So next morning went down and gave it shake and yep it was the aero cover. Now I either need to buy a new aero cover. Thank you so much!
Thank you.
I would glue in it instead of putting a screw. Or plastic weld it.
Another great video. Anyone else think dark wheels look like hubcaps. Wish Tesla would stop this trend
Great fix! Possibly a little too great for most people to be able to do at home.
My fix is both cheaper and quicker: I just put a piece of a sponge, or some cloth, behind the wheelcap in the center. Just enough to put a little bit of pressure outwards. Prevents movement and rattling quite nicely.
Same thing happened to mine, got lose and started making noise on bumps. But I ran them for probably 3 years (90,000 miles). They also permanently scuffed the rims. The wife also curbed the rims so scuffs are moot. If I had to do it again I’d take them off day one. The difference in range is not noticeable imho. Car looks 10x better without the covers. Just buy the cheap center cap and covers for the lug nuts.
you are awsome :)
Your ingenuity is great! I like Dewalt battery tools and have numerous ones but not that electric screwdriver. Now I want one! lol
But, it would be much easier to just replace all the Aero covers with Rimetrix or any other aftermarket wheel covers. There are many styles that look way better than Tesla's and get equal or better range benefits.
On the '24 covers, could you drill a counter-sunk hole through the T in the Tesla logo, and then cover the hole up with a vinyl tesla logo overlay? Maybe red, or silver, or even black to keep it with an OEM look.
Possible to get a “long term” HVAC update?
Would like to know how the things that where learned and tested are doing to Prohibit the issues?
Anyone with persistent HVAC problems find an improvment from the DIY changes made?
@@101rotarypower I was able to reliably reproduce the smell on cool humid days and haven't had any smells since. However I've had several commenters insist that evaporator cleaner every few months is the only way they've resolved their issue-they're mostly from arid climates in the south western states, no idea what that is.
From the Pacific North West, and I know what you mean…
Many people from arid places and temperature controlled parking like to give their $0.02 on both wiper functionality and HVAC performance.
I think there are still things to learn, and it’s a shame the OEM is not solving these problems instead of resourceful endusers trying to find solutions.
Any thoughts on wipers?
There must be a standalone module out there for kit cars with a optical rain sensor that could be retrofitted into the existing DC wiper motor? One that is user adjustable for sensitivity, delay, and wipe speed.
Would love to find a solution to DIY a auto wiper system that works as expected in all weather and conditions as well as other vehicles I have, and could be on a switch to toggle between the stock system and a known working system, at least until something profound changes in the way the tesla wipers are automated...
feels like some plastic weld adheisve stuff would be better than a screw. otherwise great job ;)
My experience with rattling covers is a bit different. The movement was around the springs closer to the edge: ruclips.net/video/M8WNtuhZ0RI/видео.htmlsi=7BGhcBE3J6HfyV5I
Oh wow I didn't see yours! I usually search before I make a video to see what's out there and it didn't pop up. I did talk about the springs starting at 8:05. I tried hot glue which dampened the rattle but they were still loose on the wheel. Bending the springs back out worked great for me. Thanks for the comment!
@@adamdport yep, mine had centre pieces in good shape , I’m guessing they would have broken if I waited longer and drove with loose covers, as they would have rested on that centre piece.
Hot glue is too weak, try some modern hybrid compounds rated for outdoor use (building materials depot)
Could you have printed the tabs and hub as a single unit so you don't have to use nuts and bolts to attach them?
The most common type of 3d printer is strong in X and Y but somewhat weak in Z, so they wouldn't be very durable. Using metal fasteners allows them to be printed in a more durable orientation AND makes them easily replaceable without needing to remove that aluminum center cap again!
@@adamdport What about making them a bit thicker, maybe with a reinforcing rib behind them? My thought is to make them durable enough so replacement is unlikely.
@@JRP3 the design files are included in the link, go nuts!
@@adamdport Just throwing out ideas, I don't have a printer.
what type of winter Tire do you use?
@@SteveTesla-si6gn pirelli sottozero, I got them from Tesla.
@@adamdport Thank you!
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