A simple solution to avoid scarping at the center bottom of the car could be to increase the height of the surface before the slope into your parking. This could be done by say for example placing a traffic speed hump about a half a meter (to me measured - best is half of the wheel base) before the start of the slope.
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#3 would be me. I want a Model 3 so badly but I wrenched by back getting in and out of it while test driving one for a day -- and was flat on my back for almost a week. Unfortunately I think I need to lift it about 6" to be comparable to my Prius.
I went with the speed bump in my garage: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071ZLZR4P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It works well, I have not tried 3 adults in the back yet, but when I have a bunch of junk in the trunk it no longer scrapes.
I am still tempted by the lift kit. The issue of course is who can install it, and getting the alignment afterwards (no Tesla service center in my state).
It works well, I have not tried 3 adults in the back yet, but when I have a bunch of junk in the trunk it no longer scrapes.
I am still tempted by the lift kit. The issue of course is who can install it, and getting the alignment afterwards (no Tesla service center in my state).
We have been debating putting it on the site, it was a custom lift kit, but to save the original customer on machining costs, we made 5 sets.
Here is a photo of our car equipped with the lift kit and stock suspension. I would love to share photos of the actual pieces, but after having our 365mm BBK get copied due to our sharing of photos and dimensions, we now have to keep these things a bit more under wraps. Sorry, we wish it didn't have to be that way! Apologies for the low-quality photo, it was taken with my phone.
Feel free to email us at [email protected] for more information.
Beautiful. Approx. kit costs?
We have it here on our website!
MPP 1.75″ Suspension Lift Kit
I wouldn't get a Tesla SC to install this anyway, they are not familiar with aftermarket parts. We usually recommend going to a performance shop that is familiar with suspension modifications. The kit is quite easy to install, and there are instructions on our website you should send to your installer for them to review as well!
KootsChewt
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We have it here on our website!
MPP 1.75″ Suspension Lift Kit
I wouldn't get a Tesla SC to install this anyway, they are not familiar with aftermarket parts. We usually recommend going to a performance shop that is familiar with suspension modifications. The kit is quite easy to install, and there are instructions on our website you should send to your installer for them to review as well!
Could any regular shop that does alignments also do the alignment needed after the lift kit is installed?
My first winter with the car was fine in town, but we moved out of town last November (for our second winter with the car) and our new road seems to be REALLY low down on the priority list for plowing, so I did an awful lot of "snow/slush surfing" in my RWD 3. Crazily enough I didn't actually get stuck, but I'd like to lift it more anyways to minimize those chances... plus I have a hitch-mounted bike rack and it often hits the ground if I'm not careful.
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KootsChewt
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Surely someone can do this for a Model 3:
Bit higher than I'm looking for - my kids would need small ladders to get in!
Also, it's missing the truck nuts to complete the picture lol.
We have had a bunch of orders from BC and Alberta this week. Winter must not have been kind to you guys
Any alignment shop can align the Model 3, it is simply front and rear toe in stock form. We also have alignment specs on our page The Future - Tesla Model 3 | Mountain Pass Performance for reference if their computer is not up to date.
KootsChewt
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We have had a bunch of orders from BC and Alberta this week. Winter must not have been kind to you guys
Any alignment shop can align the Model 3, it is simply front and rear toe in stock form. We also have alignment specs on our page The Future - Tesla Model 3 | Mountain Pass Performance for reference if their computer is not up to date.
To be totally clear, I would give the shop these specs from the page you link? (I know nothing of doing an alignment
Street Alignment:
- Front Camber: -1.1 °
- Front Toe: -1mm total
- Rear Camber: -1.1 °
- Rear Toe: -1mm total
The camber isn't even adjustable, so you just need to give them the toe specs!To be totally clear, I would give the shop these specs from the page you link? (I know nothing of doing an alignment
Street Alignment:
- Front Camber: -1.1 °
- Front Toe: -1mm total
- Rear Camber: -1.1 °
- Rear Toe: -1mm total
@MountainPass I'm interested in your lift kit but do you have any pictures of a car lifted with taller AT tires? I want more ground clearance and I think the bigger tires would give it an additional lift as well as maybe filling out those wheel wells a bit better
More discussion on taller tires in this thread:Increasing suspension travel and/or lifting (was: Model 3 Offroaders!) - Tesla Owners Online
