Unplugged Performance fender flares installed [photos & video added]

[UP_Frank]

I like these much better than the earlier pyramid ones, although I'm slightly torn with the recesses for the charger port even though I realize it's necessary. Putting the recesses on the other ones to match for consistency was a good idea though IMO.

They might want to offer them in something other than carbon fiber also. Fender flares can take a lot of abuse, and carbon fiber is expensive to repair or replace when damaged. A thick wrap or paint on them might help of someone is super worried or drives their CT in the woods with branches or in off road conditions flinging a lot of dirt and debris.

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[IronJoe]

It does not seem off to me and it actually has a charge port cover. It is $500 after 17% promo code vs $2500 to $3000 from the other 2 places

The wider fender flares in this thread are an actual physically larger part that installs over the existing OEM flares, giving you an additional 20mm front and 30mm rear coverage for wider wheel/tire combos.

This is completely different than the stick on decals you've posted, hence the difference in price. Since they are OEM shape it's easy to confuse the two, but compare them side by side:

See the top edge of the fender line? Look how much taller the flare on the right is. Stick on carbon fiber vinyl can look convincing but these (and the TSportline offering) are real prepreg carbon fiber.

 

[IronJoe]

They might want to offer them in something other than carbon fiber also. Fender flares can take a lot of abuse, and carbon fiber is expensive to repair or replace when damaged. A thick wrap or paint on them might help of someone is super worried or drives their CT in the woods with branches or in off road conditions flinging a lot of dirt and debris.

I'd love to see UP make these wider fender flares in gloss black plastic. It would be much cheaper than developing them in CF which would make the barrier to entry for owners much less, and would be great for color matching since most of us would cover them in vinyl/PPF anyway.

My guess is one of the "cheap" accessory companies will eventually copy a design like this and offer it in plastic. I'd prefer to buy from one of our US-based site sponsors but if they don't offer it...
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[Nidavellir]

The wider fender flares in this thread are an actual physically larger part that installs over the existing OEM flares, giving you an additional 20mm front and 30mm rear coverage for wider wheel/tire combos.

This is completely different than the stick on decals you've posted, hence the difference in price. Since they are OEM shape it's easy to confuse the two, but compare them side by side:

See the top edge of the fender line? Look how much taller the flare on the right is. Stick on carbon fiber vinyl can look convincing but these (and the TSportline offering) are real prepreg carbon fiber.

I am not sure if we are talking about the same thing?
These appear to be real carbon fiber and not vinyl

 

[IronJoe]

I am not sure if we are talking about the same thing?
These appear to be real carbon fiber and not vinyl

My apologies, I was conflating these with the Xpel armor you posted which are a decal. You are right those are real carbon fiber.

However, my overall point still stands. What you posted above are a thin cosmetic cover. They don't change the dimensions of the fender flare.

The offerings from Unplugged and TSportline are physically wider and taller, sometimes marketed as a "widebody" fender flare kit. They allow you to run wider wheels & tires as they are physically wider and taller, and give a much more aggressive look. Equipping UPs kit widens the dimensions of your truck by 40mm in the front and 60mm in the rear (20mm and 30mm per side).

I tried to find a similar angle to compare, note that the Unplugged truck is wearing a wider wheel/tire combo. Can you see how much wider and taller the flare is?

 

[Ri22]

Any experience if these work with any of the CSS adapters. I'm using mine once or twice a road trip, and would suck to loose 300+ KWh charging when the V2 SCs are pushing 90~120. Time is money

 

[JES1964]

Just wanted to share my latest upgrade to my Cybertruck - I've started to install the new Unplugged Performance fender flares!

they look so much better! And the wheels don’t poke as much anymore.

They were incredibly easy to fit, and I'm thrilled with how they've transformed the side profile of the vehicle.

Curious to hear if anyone else has gone for these or if you're thinking about other mods. Here's a quick pic of how they look installed. Let me know your thoughts!

Here are some updated photos. Love the look. Great way to increase the width to fit my 35x12.5 tires.

The video shows OEM vs UP

Install looks wicked! How long since you ordered? Also, how’s road noise on those T/A tires?

 

[Bkb13]

Install looks wicked! How long since you ordered? Also, how’s road noise on those T/A tires?

Road noise actually went down after installing the fenders. I believe most of the noise was air buffeting on the tires. The fenders protect that area. I’m very interested in seeing if I have range improvements.

 

[JES1964]

Road noise actually went down after installing the fenders. I believe most of the noise was air buffeting on the tires. The fenders protect that area. I’m very interested in seeing if I have range improvements.

Very cool, thanks.

 

[FrostyCT]

This is first i have hear of UnPlugged shipping ANYTHING for CT. I have been waiting since August for my paid for parts.

 

[DFW_Hawt_Cyber]

Hello all,

I didn't realize when I ordered and these shipped that they went over the factory flares. I thought they were replacements. Does the adhesive tape attach to the existing flare or the body? I can't find install instructions and they are still in transit. I'm curious if the adhesive would ruin my PPF wrap if the flares ever had to come off for a sensor or camera replacement.

 

[Bumn]

terrible looking carbon weave..... wish they would make flares out of same factory type material

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