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Lowering the Model 3

Discussion in 'Model 3: Driving Dynamics' started by Cricket88, Jan 17, 2018.

  1. fritzner

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    I've got BLOX 15/20mm spacers on now - pic below. It looks WAY better with the spacers, but the fender gap is still just atrocious.
    Can't wait to get the Eibachs on ... it will so much better.
     

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  2. Pazz

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    Good on you for DIY install. It's really not that difficult. Just pay close attention to the orientation of everything, especially when you take the front strut assembly apart.

    Staggered 20s look great but more detrimental than the range hit is the increased potential to bend a wheel. I agree on the stock wheels - they really suit the car - but I transferred my stock 19s to snow duty since they are actually a bit on the heavy side. Just make sure that whatever wheels you eventually get, don't get anything heavier than stock. At minimum keep it the same weight or ideally lighter but light = dollar signs. T-Sp[ortline does have some nice looking wheels but some of them are quite heavy as well.
     
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  4. XLR82XS

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    I've got a set of Eibach incoming and will start a thread after install.
     
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  5. bondo

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    #1145 bondo, Apr 4, 2020
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    I finally got the AWD/P Eibach Spring kit item #: E10-87-001-02-22 ~1" all the way around.

    IMO its about right it takes away that excessive gap and your car is still functional. The car is noticeably stiffer and there is more road noise. Camber on the rear increased ~ -0.07 and ~-0.05 on the front.

    Its raining so i haven't done any high speed cornering but i'm hoping it wont be quite as floaty.

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    Post Front.jpg Post Rear.jpg
     
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  6. XLR82XS

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    Installed Eibach this weekend. As mentioned, the excessive wheel gap is now reduced.
    L side.JPG LR.JPG RF.JPG
     
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  7. zanardi43

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    VS Forged (VS03) Brushed Titanium
    F: 20x8.5 +28 (235/35/20)
    R: 20x10 +35 (275/30/20)
    H&R Sport Springs

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  8. skrtskrt

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    Is it just me or is your rear a bit raked? Can you post more pictures? thanks
     
  9. JT_M3P

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    ^try autoanything. I was able to apply a 10% new customer code on top of the eibach sale.
     
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    I had H&R springs on an my Audi RS4 and RS5 and was pleased with both drops and ride quality. For the M3P it was an easy choice for me.

    BTW if anyone is looking, I have an extra set of unused H&R springs and spacers for M3P ...PM me if interested. I mistakenly ordered two sets.
     
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  12. MarcG

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    I might be interested in the spacers. What are the specs on those?
     
  13. zanardi43

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    15mm front / 20mm rear
     
  14. bondo

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    The street is actually slanted up hill a few degrees so i think it gives the appearance of a slight reverse rake in the previous picture posted.

    When measured ground to fender lip the front is 26 7/8 The rear is 27". IF you measure from the ground to the bottom of the "painted" rocker the front is 5 1/4" and the rear is 5 1/2". There is a blk "splash guard" on the rear rocker panel that is lower but is not really visible which is actually lower.


    Lowered - i'm bad at taking pictures and dont take a lot
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  15. skrtskrt

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    When you get a chance could you take a pic from outside where its not slanted up a hill? Cheers
     
  16. bondo

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    as requested... IMG_20200420_090435.jpg IMG_20200420_090453.jpg
     
  17. Motron3030

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    Looks great, thank you! Doesn't seem like they have for SR+ models unfortunately.


     
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    H&R no - Eibach yes.
     
  19. Jeffgtx

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    any recommendations for springs for a LR RWD? i just want the car lowered a little to fit the wheels a bit better.
     

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