Lacking confidence at speed

[EightBitWhit]

Any update on the N2ITIVE parts? I'm considering the same "Alignment 1 Kit" from them for my soon to be Model X LR.

ALIGNMENT KIT 1 TESLA S/X

Tesla Model S & X Acceleration Shudder and Inner Tire Wear Camber Kit. Save your half-shafts (CV joints) and tires from premature wear!

n2itive.me

Nothing yet - I now have all the N2itive parts in hand and will likely do the install towards the end of next week when I can take the car down for a day for me to pull the wheels and put everything on. I also have to schedule getting it aligned at N2itive's recommended alignment shop in my area, and they schedule some time out.

I'll certainly report back on the install process and the alignment results... in my mind, this is a necessary mod to the vehicle - it has to be done.

 

[ngng]

Nothing yet - I now have all the N2itive parts in hand and will likely do the install towards the end of next week when I can take the car down for a day for me to pull the wheels and put everything on. I also have to schedule getting it aligned at N2itive's recommended alignment shop in my area, and they schedule some time out.

I'll certainly report back on the install process and the alignment results... in my mind, this is a necessary mod to the vehicle - it has to be done.

The one thing that sucks about this, and all suspension parts is that people are reporting they will not service a car with any aftermarket parts.

 

[NJturtlePower]

The one thing that sucks about this, and all suspension parts is that people are reporting they will not service a car with any aftermarket parts.

This has not been my experience in the part 5+ years with my 3's. I've been on aftermarket lowering springs with front and rear sway bars and never had tesla say a thing at three different shops here in NJ.

I did have to pay out of pocket for noisy Upper Control Arms while on springs (under warranty) because it would have cost me more to remove and reinstall the springs vs. just paying for the $200 fix by Tesla.

For more involved or off-warranty issues its definitely good to have a local shop you can trust. My buddy Mike (former Tesla tech) is right over the boarder in from me in PA and does all kinda of crazy EV and ICE aftermarket work, as well as basic maintenance and repairs.

Charged Up Performance

A small locally owned shop specializing in the repairs and modifications of EVs Tesla|Kia|Hyundai|Porsche|Rivian|Lucid

chargedupperformance.net

 

[bhzmark]

I've seen several Facebook posts of people torching their OEM rotors and pads with just 2-3 spirited driving sessions,

I take it you mean the one Facebook post reporting that after 2 laps the brake warning light came on. Smh

 

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This has not been my experience in the part 5+ years with my 3's. I've been on aftermarket lowering springs with front and rear sway bars and never had tesla say a thing at three different shops here in NJ.

I did have to pay out of pocket for noisy Upper Control Arms while on springs (under warranty) because it would have cost me more to remove and reinstall the springs vs. just paying for the $200 fix by Tesla.

For more involved or off-warranty issues its definitely good to have a local shop you can trust. My buddy Mike (former Tesla tech) is right over the boarder in from me in PA and does all kinda of crazy EV and ICE aftermarket work, as well as basic maintenance and repairs.

Charged Up Performance

A small locally owned shop specializing in the repairs and modifications of EVs Tesla|Kia|Hyundai|Porsche|Rivian|Lucid

chargedupperformance.net

Found the thread: WARNING For Those Installing Aftermarket Arms, Links, etc such as N2itive, Mountian Pass, etc.

Sounds like we are, as always, at the whim of the service center!

 

[EbS-P]

Found the thread: WARNING For Those Installing Aftermarket Arms, Links, etc such as N2itive, Mountian Pass, etc.

Sounds like we are, as always, at the whim of the service center!

At least the lowering links are easily replaced with stock ones. Put a set on the rear with the ability to raise the height just enough to get camber a bit bitter but no too high as to wear the the rear axles.

I’m stupefied that rear camber is still an issue.

 

[NJturtlePower]

Found the thread: WARNING For Those Installing Aftermarket Arms, Links, etc such as N2itive, Mountian Pass, etc.

Sounds like we are, as always, at the whim of the service center!

So just one example case at one service center? Did they try other SC’s? Why not just remove the links before the visit?

Just saying I’ve got buddies with HEAVILY modified 3’s here in NJ, custom air suspensions, custom brakes, wheels, widebody, full custom interiors with audiophile grade sound systems….. they still have had service center visits both mobile and in person without issue.

Of course if it’s an issue with related parts I would expect Tesla to charge for these services even if under warranty, but no issues with them taking the cars in for especially unrelated issues.

Not deterring me any…. What’s the alternative, have driveline shutters/failures and eating up rear tires with Tesla saying they can’t fix it or all is normal?

 

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So just one example case at one service center? Did they try other SC’s? Why not just remove the links before the visit?

Just saying I’ve got buddies with HEAVILY modified 3’s here in NJ, custom air suspensions, custom brakes, wheels, widebody, full custom interiors with audiophile grade sound systems….. they still have had service center visits both mobile and in person without issue.

Of course if it’s an issue with related parts I would expect Tesla to charge for these services even if under warranty, but no issues with them taking the cars in for especially unrelated issues.

Not deterring me any…. What’s the alternative, have driveline shutters/failures and eating up rear tires with Tesla saying they can’t fix it or all is normal?

Dunno, that wasn't my post. YMMV