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Lowering the Model 3
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Rlee21
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Yup, sounds like the Eibachs are too much of a drop for me, similar to the UP moderate springs.
So leaning Tsport still, unless someone has feedback on the UP milds?
Appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and pics though.
If you stiffen up the car you get into slippery territory. Was it excessive, repeated unabsorbed shocks that caused that window to fail?
It looks perfect for me. Did you take any pics/video when swapped the springs? What did you use for Spring compression?
I used a spring compressor to remove the front springs from the struts after taking out the entire front upper A-arm and top pillow mount.
I didn't take much pictures under the car, more of the parts once removed.
Now that I have done it once, its actually not too hard, the front took 3 hrs since we took our time to make sure everything was aligned. The rear was really easy and only took an 1 hr, no spring compression required at all.
Asymmetry
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Looks great!
Got a pic further back like on the road? How is the ride over stock springs?
I installed some Eibach pro lowering springs on a EK Honda, loved the handling.
I agree on the great look...and congrats on doing it yourself and saving some cash! I have to say I'm a bit surprised with the measured drop closer to the UP springs 1.5". I'm scheduled for noon today at Eibach's HQ in Corona so I might be the first "factory" install to report in. They told me the same people who developed the M3 springs will be doing the install so I'll question the discrepancy. After some test driving and speed bump work to settle the springs they will do the alignment the same day. Is this too soon?
My car (with the 245/40-19 rubber all around) still measured close to yours with the front a bit lower at 28 7/8" and the rear a hair under 28 1/2". I'll report the new measurements by tomorrow morning. I can live with the lower look but I sure hope it doesn't settle and more than 1.5". The TSportline springs seemed to settle in closer to 1.2" rather than the claimed 1.0". Do the UP springs settle more as well? They do look lower to me. Its amazing how even a fraction of an inch can be so obvious to the eye.
My car (with the 245/40-19 rubber all around) still measured close to yours with the front a bit lower at 28 7/8" and the rear a hair under 28 1/2". I'll report the new measurements by tomorrow morning. I can live with the lower look but I sure hope it doesn't settle and more than 1.5". The TSportline springs seemed to settle in closer to 1.2" rather than the claimed 1.0". Do the UP springs settle more as well? They do look lower to me. Its amazing how even a fraction of an inch can be so obvious to the eye.
Garlan Garner
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Garlan Garner
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No way I'm waiting for air suspension. I test drove air suspension and did not like it at all.
T34ME
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There are a couple of threads on TMC about this. At this time all we have to compare to is Model S. As I recall, the settings on the S are HIGH (+ .75"), STANDARD (+0"), LOW (- .75"). and SUPER LOW (- 1.5"). The big advantage is that you can set the SAS with either manually or automatic GPS for specific locations, like my driveway ramp, from the U.I.
Eibach springs installed. Im on WedsSport SA-20R Ride quality is ok at best...having 20"s on low profile doesnt help. Im satisfied with the height drop. the 4-5 finger gap before lower springs, really bothered me.
Thanks. I didn't realize there was a Super Low setting?? From my research all I've seen is a Low setting which was -0.79".
Very nice! Do you have a body kit on yours? And how is the ride compared to stock?
My Model Ss have had very high, high, standard and low. Standard is a bit lower than the coils that were offered at the time I got the car.
T34ME
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Thank you, I was not remembering quite right. Here is a screen shot of the MS U.I. with SAS:
SAS will lower and also raise the suspension height. That is one of the main selling points for SAS is to improve clearance for driveways, etc. Yes, it will lower (if you chose to) at highway speeds to improve aerodynamic efficiencies.
This is the exact wording from the website:
"Experience superior handling, efficiency, and ride comfort. Adjust the height of your Model S. Smart Air Suspension also utilizes the GPS of your car to recognize the location of past adjustments to suspension height and automatically updates when you revisit specific locations, such as a steep driveway."
And here is the actual in-car setting page:
The ground clearance for the model 3 is the same as for the MS, 5.5" If we presume SAS will work the same on the model 3 as the MS. then the settings are:
- Very High 6.3" (+ .8")
- High ~ 5.9" (+ .4")
- Normal 5.5" (+ 0")
- Low 4.6" (- .9")
The ride is just a little stiffer and some of the minor rear vibration noise I have has been increased due to the stiffer ride. But overall its still a comfortable ride. Now I got to locate what is loose in the rear passenger side of the car.
I actually tried to get an alignment on Sunday at Firestone but they said they couldn't do it because their computer for the alignment machine did not have the specs for the 2018 Model 3 but they did have the 2017 but did not want to do it. So I still haven't done the alignment but so far it seems like the car still drives straight at freeway speeds but at 30-40 mph it does track right a little bit but not too bad. Still will want to do the alignment to correct the toe to reduce excessive wear on the new tires.
I was going to try and calling Eibach today to verify if they scrag their springs to reduce the potential of sagging in the future and also see if they would do an alignment of my car even though I they did not install the springs.
Update: Sorry, no pics to share but the drop after my Eibach springs install is surprisingly less than I expected at 1.1" in front and 1.0" in the rear. Measured after only 40 miles of driving so I expect those numbers might increase a bit. I think it looks great...1.5" of gap in the front wheel well and 1.25" in the rear. If it settles a bit more I won't complain. Ride does seem a tad firmer but not unpleasant at all. Fresh pics in the morning.
amoney805
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