This happened to me too. As a known defect, I would expect that Lucid should provide an upgraded fix at no charge...
My car has 15,000 miles and they haven’t broken off despite several bumps.We can talk semantics about what the issue is (I call it a defect, but perhaps it is just a design flaw), but Lucid needs to come up with a new design that accomplishes what needs to be done to minimize drag (if that is the real purpose) and not break off at the slightest bump (and of course not damage any other components).
Constantly replacing the parts is not the right answer! But... if that's the best they can do, they need to send me a dozen new rubber wedges and 100 fasteners!
Don’t take your low car over high curbs or bumps and no need to replace the new parts.We can talk semantics about what the issue is (I call it a defect, but perhaps it is just a design flaw), but Lucid needs to come up with a new design that accomplishes what needs to be done to minimize drag (if that is the real purpose) and not break off at the slightest bump (and of course not damage any other components).
Constantly replacing the parts is not the right answer! But... if that's the best they can do, they need to send me a dozen new rubber wedges and 100 fasteners!
Tell that to the grade of my drivewayI am at 13,000 miles with zero broken off. As @hmp10 says, by using the 360 degree cameras, I don’t understand the issue. It is easy to avoid anything that may knock them off.
That one I can understand.Tell that to the grade of my driveway
I haven’t lost any in a while because I added tiny ramps and got better at it, but it isn’t exactly easy.
I just took a look and noticed I’m missing the passenger side deflector. Looks like a very easy thing to attach. Can you just go over to Lucid service and buy one and the two fasteners (I’m assuming it’s two from what I see)? With a lifetime 4.3 mi/kWh, I can’t imagine these severely impact range & efficiency.
, , , Lucid needs to come up with a new design that accomplishes what needs to be done to minimize drag (if that is the real purpose) and not break off at the slightest bump (and of course not damage any other components).
Did you get them by calling the main customer service number or by calling your local service center?Lucid mailed mine to me. They are asymmetrical, so the left is different from the right. They have tabs that fit into slots at the rear and two plastic press pins that attach them at the front. (They seem designed for easy breakaway if they encounter something hard.). Other than having to work very close to the ground, it's an easy job.
Even gas cars have had these for years. I suspect they are more helpful than they look....However, there is the question of whether they are really needed, i. e., of how much difference dispensing with airflow deflectors in that location would make in range.