3D printed lowering links

[isracing]

This is an older pic with the +6, I guess it looks higher, I was just expecting it to be in the weeds with the +8

 

[larry996]

I never took descriptive pictures with measurements, however I was expecting A LOT lower with the +8s on it, and I still drive around on low. Not sure if it made a huge difference but it's not slammed to the point of un-drivable
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Looks good! So that is +8 on the front and rear correct?

 

[isracing]

Yeah, but I forgot to mention when my buddy printed them out he had to mess with the resolution and size for his printer and the actual net measurements were like 1mm or just slightly over 1mm less than advertised, so I'm probably at a 6.8mm drop and the frist time was a 4.8 I think

 

[Rk604]

I never took descriptive pictures with measurements, however I was expecting A LOT lower with the +8s on it, and I still drive around on low. Not sure if it made a huge difference but it's not slammed to the point of un-drivable
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Got a pic of a side shot?

 

[Triumphz28]

Interesting

 

[jebs2k]

can anyone confirm or deny the 32.2 update affects the lowering links?

 

[sorka]

can anyone confirm or deny the 32.2 update affects the lowering links?

Unless raven has other sensors that can determine the height, there's no way they can detect the lowering links. As far as I know the sensors that the lowering links fool are the only sensors they have to detect the height of each corner.

 

[Y2kaibo]

If anyone can print me out a set I’d gladly pay for it and shipping. Please pm me. Thank you.

 

[Zuikkis]

If anyone can print me out a set I’d gladly pay for it and shipping. Please pm me. Thank you.

Nowadays you can find adjustable metal links quite cheaply from ebay. I have a 3d printer but I figured that for $80 I'll get the metal adjustable ones instead..

US seller:
TESLA MODEL S P85 P85D FULLY ADJUSTABLE LOWERING LINKS FREE SHIPPING | eBay

UK seller:
TESLA MODEL S LOWERING KIT / LINKAGES / LINKS | eBay

There's other sellers, just search ebay for "tesla lowering links". I bought mine from above UK seller..

Image below:

 

[Brad65ford]

Any difference in Plaid height vs the older S models regarding these links.

 

[lbowroom]

Any difference in Plaid height vs the older S models regarding these links.

Yes. Refreshed has the same length front and rear now

 

[Shane23]

Thinking sets ranging from -2mm through to +8mm in 2mm increments should do most needs.

-2mm would raise the car (48mm ball centers front, 68mm ball centers rear)
0 difference, stock link replacements (50mm front and 70mm rear)
+2mm would lower the car (52/72 centers)
+4mm lower it more (54/74)
+6mm lower yet (56/76)
+8mm lowest (58/78) these would start to look dramatically lower, probably for show, not daily driving.

Is there anyone still printing links, I found a website where someone is selling them “apguys” but his numbers seem to go past what scott(RIP) has suggested @ 62/82

Any thoughts ?

I’ve also seen the adjustable ones but that seems like a hassle, but the price difference of $70 and $90 isn’t that much of a difference..

 

[SBDPlaid]

Is there anyone still printing links, I found a website where someone is selling them “apguys” but his numbers seem to go past what scott(RIP) has suggested @ 62/82

Any thoughts ?

I’ve also seen the adjustable ones but that seems like a hassle, but the price difference of $70 and $90 isn’t that much of a difference..

I would just get the Blox. I have them and they’re easy enough to work with. Added 7.5mm front and 9mm rear compared to the stock links to get this drop, which is in Low mode

 

[peakay]

Does anyone know of these links can be printed in ABS? That's what my friend has for his printer. Thanks.

 

[lbowroom]

Does anyone know of these links can be printed in ABS? That's what my friend has for his printer. Thanks.

Of course they can. Question is will the print stand up to the elements and time

 

[sorka]

Of course they can. Question is will the print stand up to the elements and time

Abs is one of the more durable filements.

 

[peakay]

Of course they can. Question is will the print stand up to the elements and time

Abs is one of the more durable filements.

Thanks both of you. And are Scott’s last designs still the ones to print? My friend is happy to print them but I need to select and send him the files. Thanks.

 

[peakay]

Hi there, has anyone had any failures or mechanical problems due to these? I know how the suspension works and just wondering if the 3d printed ones are failing on anyone. Thanks.

 

[S-ALSET]

I have had mine for a while now with 0 (zero) issues. These parts really are under no strain.