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Has anyone installed the new MPP.R compression rod bearings yet? Any feedback?

Any tire shop should be able to do an alignment. Don't have to wait for Tesla and pay 2x the price.

My 2018 stealth (September build) still behaves the same.

Did you guys ever end up getting them replaced by Tesla?

I went from Eibach springs and UP sway bars to MPP comfort adjustable coilovers and UP sway bars. The difference is night and day. Much more comfortable, less bouncy, and the handling feels much more confident. I've tracked the car twice with these coilovers and they've impressed me each time.

I’ve done one track day at Chuckwalla, was super painful and I wouldn’t recommend it for any Tesla owner. Indio supercharger is 50 miles away and there’s only one ChargePoint charger within a 20 mile radius.

What damping settings are you guys running on the comfort adjustables for AWD?

MPP coilovers are the way to go.

As long as you can’t feel any play in that ball joint, you should be fine.

Definitely possible, no idea why I haven't tried that yet. I'll definitely give it a shot sometime this week!

Yeah me neither, but that’s the only possibility I can think of, since helper springs typically get compressed all the way under load. Maybe they shortened the actual spring too?

Looks like a helper spring, so I’m guessing it’s just to keep the spring in place during installation.

Not sure about any others, but the MPP coilovers reuse the OEM strut top hats, so they’ll need to compress the OEM spring to get that part off. The rears also use OEM spring isolators. Should be pretty standard stuff though.

You should’ve gotten it corner balanced after settling on a ride height. I doubt you’ll feel a difference on the street, but it definitely makes a difference for an experienced track driver.

Personally I'd get the alignment done at a tire shop (not sure about Discount Tire, but I normally go to independent shops). Any shop should be able to do it for $100-150.

Ah okay, makes sense! I have the inserts sitting around but was waiting for the solid bushings after I realized my stock ones were torn. I have a track day at the end of the month but I might just run them as-is since they’re not torn too badly.

Do they stay secure even with torn bushings? I just don’t want to run the risk of them falling out.

The springs aren't matched to the valving of the stock dampers, resulting in harshness and occasional bounciness over bumps at speed. Coilovers are the way to do it properly. I've had 3 sets of UP springs and one set of Eibachs, and I'm currently on MPP comfort adjustable coilovers and don't...

They didn’t, unfortunately. What have they tried so far? That way I can avoid doing those. I took my bumper cover off two days ago and realized that the actual bumper bar wasn’t torqued down properly (body shop took it off while replacing quarter panel). I’m not sure if it’s placebo, but...

I emailed both MPP and SPL about them about a month ago. SPL said they were “about to release them” but I didn’t hear anything since. MPP said end of this month so it should be any day now.

Were you able to find out what this was? My car has a very similar noise and it’s driving me insane.

Ever find out what it was? My car also started making this noise.

Wow, I haven't actually seen any of the chassis weld or flex issues on the forums. That sounds like something that could be the cause of my noise. Were there any fixes for those issues?

I know this seems like just another creaking/rattling noise post, but I've searched everywhere and haven't come across anyone with a similar issue (it's not any of the common issues, like upper control arms or rear seat latches). I have a 2018 Model 3 Performance (stealth), and I've been...

They said it'll be included with vehicles starting Q3, but they were supposed to come out in April for aftermarket purchase. Michelin told me it would be available in June though, so hopefully in the next couple weeks.

I think you're missing my point here. You're correct in saying that most "enthusiasts" didn't know about rollout before they knew about Tesla, but I don't think that justifies the fact that Tesla uses a different standard of measurement across their lineup to purposely mislead customers. That's...

He's talking about the fact that Tesla uses 1ft rollout for performance model 0-60 times (Plaid, Model 3 Performance, etc), while the standard vehicles (normal S, LR, SR+, etc) have 0-60 times that aren't recorded with rollout. As a result, the gap between the performance and non-performance...

Upper control arms are a common failure point for the Model 3 front suspension, but it usually makes more of a squeaking sound than a clunk. Another common issue is sway bar end links not being tight enough, and that’ll definitely clunk over bumps.

My front compression link bushing also looks torn on the sides of the gaps. Both bushings look about the same. Would this cause random clunking in the suspension, sometimes over bumps and sometimes while accelerating or cornering?

I’m guessing upper control arms. It’s a known failure point on these cars, and Tesla should warranty it unless you have aftermarket suspension parts that they can blame it on.

I own a Model 3 Performance (modded, but I’ve driven plenty of stock RWD) and a 1991 Miata (fully stock). The weight distribution honestly feels very similar (Model 3 is also 50-50), but you’ll definitely feel the weight of the Tesla when cornering, especially if you’re coming from a Miata. The...

I've also been noticing this issue over the past couple weeks on my P3D-. Has anyone figured out exactly what it's from?

I just called Michelin. The representative told me that the release of these tires has been delayed to around June, but that the date wasn’t confirmed.

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From my experience, either go UP springs or MPP coilovers, depending on your budget. BC coilovers are just eBay garbage with a brand name. I’ve had the UP moderate and low springs and I’m currently running MPP comfort adjustable coilovers. I have the stealth. Definitely get suspension/brake...

Same happened to me with UP moderates. They switched them out and they’re 100% quiet now.

Has anyone figured out how to take apart the sun visors to cover in Alcantara?

I just printed this, and after 20 minutes of fiddling with this tool and the hex key, I finally managed to get the driver’s seat belt off. However, it won’t budge at all on the passenger seat, and I can’t get it off anymore after reattaching it on the driver’s side either. Is there any specific...

Hey, I’m looking for the following parts: - front sway bar brackets (don't need the actual sway bar or bushings) - front undertray aero cover - rocker panel side skirt trim molding (both sides) Please let me know if any of these are still available. Thanks!

Just got an email telling me to schedule home delivery between 9/23 and 9/30. P3D, PUP white int., MSM, aero, no EAP/FSD. No reservation, ordered 8/19. I’m in Irvine, 20 mins from the Costa Mesa SC.