First track day impressions

[beastmode13]

Yep i'll be at the track for Tesla Corsa on March 31st, been busy with work so i haven't had a chance to track the car since the last Tesla Corsa at the end of January

From a "sporty" driving perspective, the car does feel more planted with the sway bars. I've had the coilovers installed for about 2 months now, so i have a good feeling for those, and the sway bar definitely added something new in terms of the car feeling tighter and more responsive. It doesn't really change how the car takes bumps (which makes sense) but gives better steering feel and less body roll when punching it on an on-ramp

Sway bars? Please do share.

Just spotted these on UP website - Billet Adjustable Front Upper Controls Arm. I sense camber adjustment coming.

 

[kbecks13]

Just spotted these on UP website - Billet Adjustable Front Upper Controls Arm. I sense camber adjustment coming.

I can neither confirm nor deny that those are installed on my car right now

 

[stickman]

Yep i'll be at the track for Tesla Corsa on March 31st, been busy with work so i haven't had a chance to track the car since the last Tesla Corsa at the end of January

From a "sporty" driving perspective, the car does feel more planted with the sway bars. I've had the coilovers installed for about 2 months now, so i have a good feeling for those, and the sway bar definitely added something new in terms of the car feeling tighter and more responsive. It doesn't really change how the car takes bumps (which makes sense) but gives better steering feel and less body roll when punching it on an on-ramp

That does make sense, thanks

 

[Lucky13]

I can neither confirm nor deny that those are installed on my car right now

Excited to see this at the track

 

[kbecks13]

Here's an up-skirt for ya

 

[beastmode13]

Here's an up-skirt for ya

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How much camber adjustment from the upper arm? That's some fancy coilover with an external reservoir, single tube design?

 

[kbecks13]

How much camber adjustment from the upper arm? That's some fancy coilover with an external reservoir, single tube design?

Not positive on the specific number for range (i'd be guessing unfortunately) but you will easily be able to get the car to -2 degrees of camber, if not more.

Yup good eye, these are a special "racing version" coilover that Unplugged made for me on request. They are 2-way adjustable, monotube shocks with a huge range of adjustability and very stiff springs (almost 2x stock). They have a great suspension engineer that can make something bespoke for your application (taking into account tire size/compound, type of racing etc.)

 

[beastmode13]

Not positive on the specific number for range (i'd be guessing unfortunately) but you will easily be able to get the car to -2 degrees of camber, if not more.

Yup good eye, these are a special "racing version" coilover that Unplugged made for me on request. They are 2-way adjustable, monotube shocks with a huge range of adjustability and very stiff springs (almost 2x stock). They have a great suspension engineer that can make something bespoke for your application (taking into account tire size/compound, type of racing etc.)

The photo of the upper arm on Unplugged website is from your car.

 

[itskv]

kbecks13, have you found a good alignment spec for your setup? Front/Rear Toe, Front/Rear Camber, maybe car height "Pinch welds to ground" as reference points?

With the beefier sway bars, and lowered car height, did adjustable sway bar end links come into consideration?

 

[kbecks13]

kbecks13, have you found a good alignment spec for your setup? Front/Rear Toe, Front/Rear Camber, maybe car height "Pinch welds to ground" as reference points?

Still tweaking it, currently at -1.8 camber and about 7 degrees of caster with slight toe out in the front and neutral in the rear. Probably going to adjust again after Tesla Corsa on Sunday as i plan to learn a TON from their special guest

The sway bars are actually adjustable and have three different settings, but still using stock end links for now.

 

[SammichLover]

Still tweaking it, currently at -1.8 camber and about 7 degrees of caster with slight toe out in the front and neutral in the rear. Probably going to adjust again after Tesla Corsa on Sunday as i plan to learn a TON from their special guest

The sway bars are actually adjustable and have three different settings, but still using stock end links for now.

What are the setting levels compared to stock? Is there a "stock" or "softer than stock" among them?

 

[beastmode13]

Still tweaking it, currently at -1.8 camber and about 7 degrees of caster with slight toe out in the front and neutral in the rear. Probably going to adjust again after Tesla Corsa on Sunday as i plan to learn a TON from their special guest

The sway bars are actually adjustable and have three different settings, but still using stock end links for now.

Randy?

 

[kbecks13]

What are the setting levels compared to stock? Is there a "stock" or "softer than stock" among them?

Nope there isn't a softer setting, but the stock one is pretty wimpy so you probably don't want that anyway

 

[jmaddr]

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Anyone know if these "standard" numbers listed on UP apply to the Performance? Is there even a stock bar difference between the Performance and other models?

 

[kbecks13]

Randy?

You, sir, are correct Ben just announced it on Facebook!

 

[Zcd1]

You, sir, are correct Ben just announced it on Facebook!

That’s awesome, and SO appropriate!

Wish I could be there - Randy is a really nice guy.

 

[beastmode13]

You, sir, are correct Ben just announced it on Facebook!

You and rest of the Corsa 3 attendees are in for a treat. I am jelly.

 

[CoachKevinJ]

Hey electric heads, there’s a track day this Thursday you can get your solo license at! If you’re ready and available. If not there’s many more. Have a good day

 

[kbecks13]

I'll be at Buttonwillow on Sunday with a few other Model 3 owners as well (with OnGrid events)

 

[MoreAgain]

I'll be at Buttonwillow on Sunday with a few other Model 3 owners as well (with OnGrid events)

OnGrid looks to have great pricing, but I've never attended one of their events. I'm thinking of going out to Chuckwalla with them in May. Very interested to hear about your experience with them!