Side Vent Clips
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Dealer it's covered by warranty.
Definitely not vandalism. They're rather cheap quality actually. Just a plastic mesh screen with a chrome inlay. Looks like there's glue residue left behind, so I'm thinking the clips aren't strong enough to hold so they use glue to secure them, but the glue doesn't appear to be strong enough either. Very annoying getting a brand new car and hearing parts aren't available for 3-4 weeks because they're allocated to production cars.
I would say that it is for a modern car only design. But not sure if Maserati would admit it.
2014 Maserati Ghibli Debuts in Shanghai | J.D. Power
"Signature Maserati design elements are present, including Trident grille and C-pillar emblems, and triple-punched fender vents."
Why do cars have side vents? (Mainly exotic sports cars)?
Why do cars have side vents? (Mainly exotic sports cars)? - Yahoo Answers
Looks like the answer is 1) aesthetics; 2) engine cooling; 3) aerodynamics.
"Signature Maserati design elements are present, including Trident grille and C-pillar emblems, and triple-punched fender vents."
Why do cars have side vents? (Mainly exotic sports cars)?
Why do cars have side vents? (Mainly exotic sports cars)? - Yahoo Answers
Looks like the answer is 1) aesthetics; 2) engine cooling; 3) aerodynamics.
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well, this will save you a trip
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though you would figure they would be screwed on for a 70 - 90K car.
though you would figure they would be screwed on for a 70 - 90K car.
Maserati of Westlake was able to expedite some parts for me and got me taken care of yesterday after a 73 mile drive back up to where I purchased it, but I still don't think it's a permanent resolution.
They still feel rather loose and if there's a Maserati rep stalking the forums they should think about making the grilles all one assembly and fastening them to the fender rather than just setting them in. I talked to a couple dealers that also said a few are coming loose when they pressure wash the cars, so I imagine this won't be an isolated incident once everyone starts taking delivery.
They still feel rather loose and if there's a Maserati rep stalking the forums they should think about making the grilles all one assembly and fastening them to the fender rather than just setting them in. I talked to a couple dealers that also said a few are coming loose when they pressure wash the cars, so I imagine this won't be an isolated incident once everyone starts taking delivery.
That's a very annoying and amateur type of problem to have. Rule #1 when you're trying to convince the masses that your cars are ready for durable, "mass market" consumption: Don't let the little things get in the way of the bigger picture, i.e "fasten down" the little bits and pieces so the only problems that can arise would be the major ones. Maserati/Fiat need to get things like this in order if they want to sail towards being considered a legitimate competitor to the Germans in the ways they want to be (volume).
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My SQ4 has well over 1k miles, it's been washed, and the side ports are secure. My guess is only a few cars have this problem. Also, considering the QP has the same exact side ports I kind of doubt it's more than an isolated incident in assembly. Of course after mine fall off I'll be slamming Maserati too...
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