Lowering the Model 3

[aroncbrown]

Refreshed M3P on H&R (Part no. 28659-1) 1.2 inches lower front and rear. Looks okay, but would look more completed with a nice spacer add-on.

This looks great - thanks for sharing!

I should be taking delivery on my M3P end of the month and have the H&R 28659-1 springs pegged to order right away. What are your thoughts on change in ride quality? Any issues bottoming out?

Definitely agree on some spacers to complete the look.

 

[THM3PWoW]

This looks great - thanks for sharing!

I should be taking delivery on my M3P end of the month and have the H&R 28659-1 springs pegged to order right away. What are your thoughts on change in ride quality? Any issues bottoming out?

Definitely agree on some spacers to complete the look.

A little bit harsher ride. But when compensating with less boaty and much firmer in the corner, it is worthwhile. I can feel less air coming through underbody when speeding.

Since ground clearance is only an inch higher than a credit card size, I have got some minuscule bottoming out from time to time that I need to avoid sharping corner ramp.

 

[pdx_m3s]

I couldn't be happier with the Eiback springs, 15/20 Blox Spacers, and Aeros with 235/45R18 AS4 (same size as the stock MXM4, but much wider tread width) on my SR (not+).


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Looks great. I have the same springs arriving next week. Also have 15/20mm spacers on the car.

You’re right those tires certainly look wider than the OEM Michelins

 

[Foxjordan22]

For reference Eibach springs. Martian 20x8.5 bonoss 20mm front 25mm rear spacers.

 

[Brettka7]

Can’t believe how much better this car looks when lowered.

Once the Michelin EV tires come out, I’m planning on satin black 20” tsportline TS5 wheels.

 

[clerks]

For reference Eibach springs. Martian 20x8.5 bonoss 20mm front 25mm rear spacers.
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Nice front lip. What brand is that?

 

[Foxjordan22]

Nice front lip. What brand is that?

Thanks. Chinese no name 3 piece one from eBay. It’s cheap but I like it cosmetically better than the expensive ones.

 

[clerks]

Thanks. Chinese no name 3 piece one from eBay. It’s cheap but I like it cosmetically better than the expensive ones.

No *sugar*. Looks good. I paid 500 for a cf one from ikon but yours look solid. When it falls off maybe I’ll get one.

 

[Foxjordan22]

No *sugar*. Looks good. I paid 500 for a cf one from ikon but yours look solid. When it falls off maybe I’ll get one.

Lmao. I hear ya. One of the reasons I wanted plastic. Can take more abuse than Carbon.

 

[kylenater]

Wow, surprised they put 235/35/20 on those stock wheels. Going with 245/35/20, I know, like 1% and .3" difference in diameter, such extra little sidewall...but still. Guess you have to be careful with any 20 on these cars unless you are running 255 + which isn't recommended.

With that said, was thinking of putting some Riaction coilovers on. Typical Asian branded setup, but the spring rates are around 10k F/ 8k R or 560lbs and 448lbs respectively. Which I don't think is that much more than stock, plus 32 clicks of adjustability, steel monotube shock...for the money with a discount, like $950 delivered. Plus infinite adjustment to get the ride height just right.

Looks good though. How is the ride in general? Noise? Thanks

Is there a discount code?

 

[MaxwellN22]

Eibachs on ‘21 P3D
no noticeable front rake for me.
Ride quality is really good. Smoother than stock IMO

 

[Ambitiousgoals]

So, I’m slightly confused on the topic of lowering springs.. My Tesla is a 2018 LR AWD with stock 18” Aero Rims

I’m leaning towards Eibach Springs (with sway bars) over H&R Springs.

Some spring manufacturers have the same springs for LR AWD & Performance AWD.

Eibach has two products:
Drop on the Eibach for M3 Performance is:
Front Drop: 1.0 Inch
Rear Drop: 1.4 Inch

Drop on the Eibach LR AWD is:
Front Drop: 0.9 in
Rear Drop: 1.0 in

Why the difference? I was under the assumption that the weight and motors are the same for both LR AWD & Performance.

Could I put the M3P Eibach on my LR AWD? Will there be a rake?

 

[Brettka7]

Lowered a tad bit more yesterday

 

[Ambitiousgoals]

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Lowered a tad bit more yesterday

Nice! What springs are on your 3? And what model?

 

[Wfrager]

I went with the UP sway bars and H&R springs. Definitely a slightly more harsh ride. The springs also make noise when going over bumps.

 

[Foxjordan22]

I went with the UP sway bars and H&R springs. Definitely a slightly more harsh ride. The springs also make noise when going over bumps.

Sorry to hear that. Did you trim the bump stops? Also did you reuse the factory spring isolators?

 

[techlogik]

Is there a discount code?

On their website Riaction USA if you sign up for their mailing kist you can get usually $100 off your first order. They just raised their price $100, Think they are just over $1k now. Still a good deal compared to the few other well known brands.

 

[Dysan911]

So, I’m slightly confused on the topic of lowering springs.. My Tesla is a 2018 LR AWD with stock 18” Aero Rims

I’m leaning towards Eibach Springs (with sway bars) over H&R Springs.

Some spring manufacturers have the same springs for LR AWD & Performance AWD.

Eibach has two products:
Drop on the Eibach for M3 Performance is:
Front Drop: 1.0 Inch
Rear Drop: 1.4 Inch

Drop on the Eibach LR AWD is:
Front Drop: 0.9 in
Rear Drop: 1.0 in

Why the difference? I was under the assumption that the weight and motors are the same for both LR AWD & Performance.

Could I put the M3P Eibach on my LR AWD? Will there be a rake?

I'm trying to figure this part out myself. Has anyone with a LR AWD used either one of the Eibach springs?

 

[dfwatt]

Sorry to hear that. Did you trim the bump stops? Also did you reuse the factory spring isolators?

This is part of why no one with much experience in suspension tuning seriously recommends lowering springs on the model 3. You're going to be on the bump stops a lot, you're often times going to get spring noise, and you're not really solving the biggest problem which frankly is the shocks particularly their very poor rebound control. Get an MPP coilover kit. The money you think you're saving is not going to pay for all the grief you're going to experience.

 

[Brettka7]

Any SR+ owners out there with Eibach?

I have some brand new ones with the most updated part numbers. The front is totally silent, but the rears are squeaking every once in a while. Not bad - 1/10 noises. You have to listen for them. Just wondering if it’s expected?

they were installed at a tesla shop that does suspensions all day, so I don’t think it was installer error.