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Lowering the Model 3
- Thread starter Cricket88
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I am deciding which ones to get. My car is completely murdered out and I don't like the UP ones because the rear squats too much. I am deciding between the Eibach and T Sportline,
I want the sporty feel and handling and don't care for the comfort which I think the T Sportline has.
I have the 19" wheels, and may upgrade in the future to 20". Anyone have thoughts?
I want the sporty feel and handling and don't care for the comfort which I think the T Sportline has.
I have the 19" wheels, and may upgrade in the future to 20". Anyone have thoughts?
chickensworth
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Haven't ridden on the T-sportlines, but i already find my P3D+ to be too soft...cant imagine what a 'comfort' tuned suspension would do to the ride.
if coil-overs are the only option at this point, i might just have to skip the lowering bit since the cost is probably more than i'm willing to spend.
Here ya go.. Just needs windshield tint.
PS: That sticker was only there for filming a video, its gone now
@Rlee21 Drove the Unplugged Milds this weekend and would definitely call these comfortable for daily driving.
I feel that Comfort level is a tad softer than stock version 2. I can hear the bumps like before, but more of the bump is absorbed and less energy is transferred to the passengers of the car.
Cornering - I can't give much feedback on this - I don't track the car. The extra comfort has not reduced my confidence with the car's steering response and grip, compared to stock. Note - I also installed staggered spacers at the same time.
I feel that Comfort level is a tad softer than stock version 2. I can hear the bumps like before, but more of the bump is absorbed and less energy is transferred to the passengers of the car.
Cornering - I can't give much feedback on this - I don't track the car. The extra comfort has not reduced my confidence with the car's steering response and grip, compared to stock. Note - I also installed staggered spacers at the same time.
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Rlee21
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@MC_29 appreciate the feedback, and no issues with bottoming out, knocking noises or the springs binding like some reports about the UP moderate springs?
@Cricket88 i emailed Tsport support and they confirm that trimming bump stops is not required nor recommended. Emailed Unplugged about same thing for milds and have yet to hear back.
Also any of you in the San Diego area are interested in ordering the Tsport springs together? Was going to order a set of Tsports springs and so was my buddy, and we were offered a discount if we both purchased together, but friend's waiting on his a dual motor Model3 and I rather not wait till those springs come out to put in my order.
Anyways, if anybody in SD is leaning towards ordering the Tsport springs, shoot me a PM.
@Cricket88 i emailed Tsport support and they confirm that trimming bump stops is not required nor recommended. Emailed Unplugged about same thing for milds and have yet to hear back.
Also any of you in the San Diego area are interested in ordering the Tsport springs together? Was going to order a set of Tsports springs and so was my buddy, and we were offered a discount if we both purchased together, but friend's waiting on his a dual motor Model3 and I rather not wait till those springs come out to put in my order.
Anyways, if anybody in SD is leaning towards ordering the Tsport springs, shoot me a PM.
nice! haven't seen to many headlight tints around, i got the 3m clear one, now maybe i can apply the tint version on top, lol
regarding UP moderates and bumpstops:
Lowering your Model 3. experiences, feedback, satisfaction
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Lowering your Model 3. experiences, feedback, satisfaction pg 4
not sure if they're on this board as well and can chime in, but trimming bumpstops may actually help for lowering springs?
Lowering your Model 3. experiences, feedback, satisfaction
and
Lowering your Model 3. experiences, feedback, satisfaction pg 4
not sure if they're on this board as well and can chime in, but trimming bumpstops may actually help for lowering springs?
@Rlee21 I havent noticed any new noises at all. Had two passengers in the rear and didnt feel any bottoming out or hitting of bump stops when I went thru some steep driveways and a few medium grade speed bumps.
I drove to Unplugged to have them do the install. I did not look or ask if they trimmed the bump stop.
Hi. Was just wondering if you did wheel alignment after and if there were any issues regarding alignment afterwards? Thanks!
A quick update on my Eibachs after a couple of weeks: No negatives to report at all. The drop remains the same so the springs haven't settled. No bottoming out, noises, or clearance issues so far. 
Planning a road trip up the CA coast through the recently opened Hwy 1 to Big Sur. That should be a good test for the new springs and tires.
Planning a road trip up the CA coast through the recently opened Hwy 1 to Big Sur. That should be a good test for the new springs and tires.
Just wanted to share some information in regards of the bump stop.
In most lowering spring applications, trimming the bump stop is suggested/required as it is beneficial to preserving the life of your shocks. This is the case as not trimming the bump stop may cause the shock to constantly hit the bump stop thus prematurely wear your shocks or cause them to blow out.
The price of replacing a bump stop is $10 or so compared to replacing a whole shock which may be upwards of $100+
In most lowering spring applications, trimming the bump stop is suggested/required as it is beneficial to preserving the life of your shocks. This is the case as not trimming the bump stop may cause the shock to constantly hit the bump stop thus prematurely wear your shocks or cause them to blow out.
The price of replacing a bump stop is $10 or so compared to replacing a whole shock which may be upwards of $100+
Tsportline - what are your thoughts on these comments below for your springs?
@warrior15r we have not trimmed the bumpstops on our company vehicles which have 10,000 collective miles on our rwd lowering springs.
Tsportline, have you consulted & confirmed with your springs manufacturer that bump stops don’t need to be trimmed for the particular applications? Just because you’ve driven 10,000 collective miles without trimming your bumpstops doesn’t make it correct. Just sayin’. Also not trying to start something but I feel the community could benefit better with proper transparency on this matter.
It literally only takes an extra 20~30 minutes to do so.
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