Highland suspension on 2019 Model 3

[Slowitchu]

I took one look at the Ohlins website and my eyes fell out. I gotta go back and look.

It’s called TES MX00S1 from their new Street Tuned-line. Same DFV technology but not tuned for any track performance. Just better comfort and control for the street.

 

[GOVA]

I ordered item 2 and 1 from the diagram above which appears to be the 2024 highland car. I'm going to try replacing the set on my 2018 car with them. They generally look the same as the 2018 part, just smoothed out maybe to aid in releasing from the mold for manufacturing. The bushings look different which is why I ordered them. I had to keep telling Tesla I know they "might not fit my 2018". Cost is 360 for the entire front "axle", meaning both sides. Before ordering I checked with Unplugged Performance and was told they haven't validated (tested) the fitment but the lower arms should fit. The hardware is also the same I noticed.

My front upper control arms were replaced recently with the upgraded German Meyle units, and now I hear creaking so I'm going after the lower arms.

If you don't want to spend 3k on coilovers, the Teins are a good option. They ride well, and based on the data it appears they use FSD like the new Highland car. Only downside I see is Tein's design is likely heavier. I had a set briefly on an Acura and Honda. The Honda got plenty of abuse but never had an issue.

Currently @ 135k miles.

Do provide an update especially about the fitment first. This would also make MY owners happy.

 

[Tethlaaaa]

It’s called TES MX00S1 from their new Street Tuned-line. Same DFV technology but not tuned for any track performance. Just better comfort and control for the street.

Thank you, I'll take a look!

 

[Tethlaaaa]

If you want stock height that is the way to go - or eat the minimum 10mm drop on the MPP and compromise.

What do you mean compromise with the 10mm drop on the MPP?

 

[MountainPass]

What do you mean compromise with the 10mm drop on the MPP?

You don't want to lower the car, so lowering it by 10mm would be a compromise for you.

 

[carpe_diem]

Yes, English isn’t my first language. Sometimes I make mistakes as I try to translate in my head and then to the keyboard. It should have said less expensive.

Hey sorry hope I didn't offend you. I totally get the whole complexity of the English language thing, especially for non-native English speakers.

 

[DeepBlue3]

The 2024 Highland Front Compliance Links, and Front Lateral Links are now installed on my 2018. They're nearly identical to the 2018 part. Seems to handle rough roads and sharp bumps better (expansion joints) but otherwise the same. No issues with alignment yet but I may check front toe.

 

[enemji]

The 2024 Highland Front Compliance Links, and Front Lateral Links are now installed on my 2018. They're nearly identical to the 2018 part. Seems to handle rough roads and sharp bumps better (expansion joints) but otherwise the same. No issues with alignment yet but I may check front toe.

nearly identical? so what changed that makes it better?

 

[superflyrolla]

Good to read. Side by side picture would be great. There must be a reason the part numbers are different.

Expansion gaps is where I usually start noticing the ball joints on the lower arms going bad.

 

[Dangerous Fish]

Tesla have said that all the bushes have been changed to reduce NVH. Presumably to a different rubber compound. That's going to mean all the suspension arms and knuckles will have different part numbers at least.
There was also a mention that the front suspenion geometry had been revised, but I haven't yet seen any detail on that.

 

[enemji]

Good to read. Side by side picture would be great. There must be a reason the part numbers are different.

Expansion gaps is where I usually start noticing the ball joints on the lower arms going bad.

I just switched over to the 18” Michelin Primacy Tour AS tires (MSPN. 06522) and the way it handles expansion joints is just another level. Prior to that I have had Michelin MXM4 as well as Hankook Kinergy GT tires.

 

[Slowitchu]

Tesla have said that all the bushes have been changed to reduce NVH. Presumably to a different rubber compound. That's going to mean all the suspension arms and knuckles will have different part numbers at least.
There was also a mention that the front suspenion geometry had been revised, but I haven't yet seen any detail on that.

It’s not, at least not any big differences. The damper hardware front and rear is exactly the same. Then of course bushings and settings inside the dampers may be different.

 

[DMan]

Saw a youtube video that mentioned a bunch of chassis improvements on the highland as well such as extra welds and such. I'll have to find that video again and post it here. The new suspension is just part of the new ride comfort.

 

[superflyrolla]

If Tesla part numbers work like any of the OEM companies I have worked for, they wouldn’t change part numbers if the part is back-compatible, just make a letter state “revision.” Then, they can cancel the old number and don’t need to keep an endless supply in warehouses for servicing the out of production fleet.

 

[DeepBlue3]

The highland parts had different part numbers on one of the larger bushings and I think the manufacturing location might be different. I have side by side photos pending upload.

 

[DeepBlue3]

The only geometry change im aware of is the hubs.

 

[enemji]

If Tesla part numbers work like any of the OEM companies I have worked for, they wouldn’t change part numbers if the part is back-compatible, just make a letter state “revision.” Then, they can cancel the old number and don’t need to keep an endless supply in warehouses for servicing the out of production fleet.

Yup. You can still order the old part and will be shipped the latest revision.

 

[BUCKM3P]

Model 3 Highland Product Compatibility

So they are saying their coilovers fit, therefore the OEM stuff should work on older model 3s?

 

[BUCKM3P]

Anyone going to try to get these and test fit?

 

[DeepBlue3]

Compare both catalogs and see if the mounting and hardware are the same. Seems like they kept whatever they could the same to save money on tooling among other things.