Hi,
I just wanted to share my recent modification experience with everyone. I had joined multiple Model 3 Facebook groups & forums several months ago to start figuring out what other had done & what I wanted to do; might as well learn from others & I hope someone learns from mine...
SPRINGS:
The best company to make lowering springs doesn't need to be EV familiar. I wanted someone who has been doing this for a while and is a trusted brand. I do not intend on spending the money on coil-overs so that was never an option for me. After reviewing all the EV companies lowering springs it appeared there would always be a potential to receive a set of springs that would give you the dreaded "reverse rake" look & I want to stay as far away from that as possible. Then I saw H&R released a set of lowering springs with a 1.2" drop front & rear along with nothing but amazing reviews and feedback so I immediately ordered those.
WHEELS:
I instantly fell in love with the T-Sportline TSS wheels, I've had many performance cars in the past & I'm not concerned about the performance loss or pothole danger by getting heavy 20" wheels (close to factory specs anyways). I did debate whether to get the grey or gloss black to go with my car which is also gloss black. It appears almost everyone online got the grey wheels so I did the opposite. I went with the staggered set-up (love the look) & I did go with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires; same as factory ones except they don't have the foam inside (supposed noise reduction). I was also able to get the alignment 100% within the factory parameters which I have not seen the other lowering springs allow due to them bringing the car down beyond the 1.2" drop range.
*The incredible team over at Island Brake & Alignment installed the springs, wheels & alignment. Fantastic team & Tesla familiar!
RESULTS:
After driving the car with the factory springs/wheels & driving the car with the H&R springs and TSS wheels the only difference I notice is that I smile more when I see the car & I feel slightly lower when driving. I've had ZERO clearance issues, no change in cabin noise & have never hit the bump stops (didn't trim them). The car does appear to have slightly less body roll & I don't notice any change in performance.
The car is now over at Auto Perfection (insanely talented team) getting: tinted, chrome delete, PPF & Ceramic. I have no regrets selling my 2014 Porsche Panamera 4S for this car & I hope this feedback helps someone else!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
I just wanted to share my recent modification experience with everyone. I had joined multiple Model 3 Facebook groups & forums several months ago to start figuring out what other had done & what I wanted to do; might as well learn from others & I hope someone learns from mine...
SPRINGS:
The best company to make lowering springs doesn't need to be EV familiar. I wanted someone who has been doing this for a while and is a trusted brand. I do not intend on spending the money on coil-overs so that was never an option for me. After reviewing all the EV companies lowering springs it appeared there would always be a potential to receive a set of springs that would give you the dreaded "reverse rake" look & I want to stay as far away from that as possible. Then I saw H&R released a set of lowering springs with a 1.2" drop front & rear along with nothing but amazing reviews and feedback so I immediately ordered those.
WHEELS:
I instantly fell in love with the T-Sportline TSS wheels, I've had many performance cars in the past & I'm not concerned about the performance loss or pothole danger by getting heavy 20" wheels (close to factory specs anyways). I did debate whether to get the grey or gloss black to go with my car which is also gloss black. It appears almost everyone online got the grey wheels so I did the opposite. I went with the staggered set-up (love the look) & I did go with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires; same as factory ones except they don't have the foam inside (supposed noise reduction). I was also able to get the alignment 100% within the factory parameters which I have not seen the other lowering springs allow due to them bringing the car down beyond the 1.2" drop range.
*The incredible team over at Island Brake & Alignment installed the springs, wheels & alignment. Fantastic team & Tesla familiar!
RESULTS:
After driving the car with the factory springs/wheels & driving the car with the H&R springs and TSS wheels the only difference I notice is that I smile more when I see the car & I feel slightly lower when driving. I've had ZERO clearance issues, no change in cabin noise & have never hit the bump stops (didn't trim them). The car does appear to have slightly less body roll & I don't notice any change in performance.
The car is now over at Auto Perfection (insanely talented team) getting: tinted, chrome delete, PPF & Ceramic. I have no regrets selling my 2014 Porsche Panamera 4S for this car & I hope this feedback helps someone else!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
