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Dirt and Snow Coilover - Unplugged Performance
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Jigglypuff
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So who does manufacture them then? I'm curious, as the maker will tell us a lot about shock quality.
To the actual buyer:
What is the movement range of the shock from fully compressed to fully hanging versus stock?
Did you get info on spring rates?
I’m sure unlimited can provide ground truth, i have no idea how to measure it. Of course it must depend on the height chosen, I added 1.75ish inches from stock.
Are you running both MPP's lift kit and UP's Dirt and Snow coilovers? or is that +1.75" just via coilover's settings?
Also, mind sharing details on wheels\tires?
@EchoDelta How is the ride quality after installing the new coilovers? I wonder if it could soften the ride to make the bumpy/uneven road surface more comfortable to drive on.
Eager to read your review. There is a good chance we will be moving back to Oahu next year. The roads over there are awful, and I figured these might help. So, I went ahead and ordered, not knowing when they might come in. I hope they are working well for you.
gr8tdane24
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I did a lot of research on suspension options and even had a preorder for UP's dirt and snow coilovers; however, UP was pretty coy about providing any useful technical information, such as how much travel they actually have. Also there are some accounts over in the lifted Model Y owners thread about excessive NVH with the UP coilovers due to their upper spring perch design, at least on one person's Model Y. Between the lack of information from UP and the experiences of others, I decided to go with MPP comfort coilovers coupled with their lift kit (install scheduled for March 4th), which there is excellent feedback both on this site and the internet in general. Plus MPP customer support is second to none, whereas it took days to hear back from UP.
Jigglypuff
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Interesting. Maui roads are pretty good. I didn't notice the MY's issues until i got it back to California.
Jigglypuff
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There are some technical advantages to Ohlins and some to the KW. On a purely tech level, the Ohlins have the lead. However, the real thing that matters is the execution. The coyness of OP is a dealbreaker.
No matter what you go with, I'm still not convinced that the shocks and springs are enough to fix the ride.
No matter what you go with, I'm still not convinced that the shocks and springs are enough to fix the ride.
@Jigglypuff How smooth do you want your Tesla? Sounds like a P100D era Model S (2018 ish), or maybe a Raven era one (2020 ish) would do you better than a Model Y. (I don't think I've driven a Raven but I've read they're smooth.) The last P100D loaner I had was very smooth (and quiet) wearing some squishy low-grip allseasons. It also felt like a big heavy tank in the turns, but such is the tradeoff sometimes!
(Model S suspensions and handling characteristics have varied considerably over the years btw, e.g. a P85+ feels wildly different from that P100D, and both feel very different than a coil spring S, and by most accounts the new 2021+ S feels very different & much firmer than its immediate predecessors, probably the firmest S since the P85+ / early P85D, maybe even stiffer.)
Jigglypuff
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I think my E60 550i with sport suspension (active roll bars) was pretty darned good. Little roll in the corner. Plenty of grip. Smooth most of the time.
Our Forester is pretty good too, but it rolls too much in the corners.
On the sportier side, there's the FRS, which is underdamped and rough, but pays off in handling.
I thought the M3P I drove was pretty good but not great.
The MY is just a mess.
I look forward to the i4 M50.
My perfect suspension would be magnetic shocks like Cadillac and many other GM products, combined with active anti-roll and rear wheel steering.
Porsche does all that but with air instead of magnetic, which is meh.
Jigglypuff
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Yeah, still wanting to know who manufactures the UP. MP is crystal clear, as is Redwood, and both are quality brands.
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Would love to hear your review now that you have had them on for some time. Thank you!
lvl2EV
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I would love to hear your thoughts on our Dirt and Snow Coil-over kits! At Unplugged Performance, we constantly strive to improve and upgrade our products with each production batch to create the best experience you can have in a Tesla. Those asking about our supplier, it's us! All of our suspension components are manufactured domestically in California, and the final assembly takes place in Hawthorne, California, where we are headquartered. That's partially why many of our products contain a long wait. Just as Elon said, "Prototypes are easy, production is hard," and our team is working diligently to improve daily! As always, we are on standby to assist and answer any questions! 
Jigglypuff
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Who makes the shocks you guys use? That's my main question.I would love to hear your thoughts on our Dirt and Snow Coil-over kits! At Unplugged Performance, we constantly strive to improve and upgrade our products with each production batch to create the best experience you can have in a Tesla. Those asking about our supplier, it's us! All of our suspension components are manufactured domestically in California, and the final assembly takes place in Hawthorne, California, where we are headquartered. That's partially why many of our products contain a long wait. Just as Elon said, "Prototypes are easy, production is hard," and our team is working diligently to improve daily! As always, we are on standby to assist and answer any questions!
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