Lowering the Model 3

[305Grenadian]

What is your final ride height and tire gap front and rear?

I'll ask for all the before and after measurements from SOFLO Suspension.

 

[305Grenadian]

@305Grenadian,

Eibachs? Or UPs?

Ski

They are the 1.5" drop Unplugged springs.

 

[atlas310]

Personal thoughts:
I would bet the TSportline springs are re-branded Eibachs (private labelled).
Sometimes private label customers will submit custom rates per request, but often they’re identical to Eibach branded ones... so why pay more if they’re more expensive?

Hope this information helps those in the market to make their decision!

You're saying you think the Eibachs will be less expensive than the TSports?

 

[dgaultiere]

I actually got a reply in April from the engineer I was working with at Eibach and these are the specs that the final release “pro-kit” should be:

Front springs are Linear and rears are Progressive.

FRONTS:
F11-87-001-01-FA (could be internal product code)
STOCK RATE: 234 LBS/IN
EIBACH RATE: 257 LBS/IN
(Linear)

REARS:
F11-87-001-01-RA
STOCK RATE: 480 LBS/IN
EIBACH RATE: 314 LBSIN – 525LBS/IN

Total drop:
1.2” DROP FRONT AND REAR

THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ALIGN TO OE SPECIFICATIONS

Personal thoughts:
I would bet the TSportline springs are re-branded Eibachs (private labelled).
Sometimes private label customers will submit custom rates per request, but often they’re identical to Eibach branded ones... so why pay more if they’re more expensive?

The Unplugged Performance ones are made by Hyperco.

Hope this information helps those in the market to make their decision!

Thanks for this info. You previously said the drop was 30mm (1.2”) front and 25mm (1.0”) rear. This seems like a better combo to even out the higher front fender gap...

Are they going with a lower drop in the rear now or was this a typo?

 

[a13x_k]

Consumer Reports Video about Tesla's response to the recent article

As per the conversation that Elon had with one of the Consumer Report guys, it seems like there has been a change with the dampers. Just wanted to put that out there.

 

[pandam3]

When are these eibach going to be available? Will they be optimized for the latest dampers on the model 3?

 

[odyuh]

When are these eibach going to be available? Will they be optimized for the latest dampers on the model 3?

I actually had a vendor inquire directly through Eibach and he was informed they're looking at a late June delivery.

 

[dgaultiere]

I actually had a vendor inquire directly through Eibach and he was informed they're looking at a late June delivery.

This is great news thanks for the update. Mind sharing which vendor?

 

[odyuh]

This is great news thanks for the update. Mind sharing which vendor?

It's a place called Auto Talent over in Gardena...might be a little bit of a drive if you're coming from Santa Barbara...haha

 

[pandam3]

It's a place called Auto Talent over in Gardena...might be a little bit of a drive if you're coming from Santa Barbara...haha

Ooh nice... autotalent has done many local BMW builds.

Maybe they’ll start taking orders now... hmmm.

 

[StaceyR]

Any news on Eibach (or Performance Unplugged mild) springs becoming available? Both claimed "late June" and here we are...

I, and many others I'm sure, would like to be able to compare the two before deciding which road to take. The PU moderate springs look great but I still have reservations regarding uneven tire wear without further (expensive) modifications. If money weren't an issue I'd go with coilovers but I just got through paying for aftermarket wheels, performance tires and window tint...not to mention the car!

 

[Twincam23]

I called PU today to check the status on my Moderate lowering springs. they said they expect to receive a shipment in a couple of weeks or so. About mid-July.

 

[StaceyR]

I called PU today to check the status on my Moderate lowering springs. they said they expect to receive a shipment in a couple of weeks or so. About mid-July.

Thanks...mid July works for me. Did they mention if mild springs were coming then as well? I'm still wavering between the two.

 

[pandam3]

I wonder if all the companies selling springs are redoing the springs for the more recent suspension revisions? Or if that even matters? Or maybe all the springs are coming from the same factory?

T Sportline has June 2018 for delivery + Unplugged was supposed to release their mild springs in June + Eibach was supposed to be this month as well... now it’s the end of June.

 

[tracksyde]

I emailed Eibach and they wrote me back today and said:

"We are in the final stages of our prototype kit testing. This kit should be produced and on the shelf in about 6 weeks or so."

So maybe middle of August?

I asked him whether they'd have Pro-kit and Sportline (more aggressive) springs, but he didnt respond to that.

 

[atlas310]

I emailed Eibach and they wrote me back today and said:

"We are in the final stages of our prototype kit testing. This kit should be produced and on the shelf in about 6 weeks or so."

So maybe middle of August?

I asked him whether they'd have Pro-kit and Sportline (more aggressive) springs, but he didnt respond to that.

Thanks for the update! I had emailed them and never gotten a response.

 

[StaceyR]

So maybe decision time is delayed to August. I'm itching to lessen my 3's wheel well "gap". I've already upgraded to Avant Garde 19" wheels and 245/40 Conti's (bumped up a size for a little extra sidewall) but the excessive gap remains. I'm a bit concerned about the PU moderate springs. The front looks right but the back seems lower and worried about banging the bump stops too much. Wonder if they are addressing this with the new batch or just offering the mild drop springs for worriers like me. Will a mere .7" drop be noticeable and worth the expense? Will progressive or two stage be better? I'm hoping for answers soon...

 

[matex]

At this moment, it is possible to configure and order model 3 regular AWD for USA and Canada.
Someone knows if the suspension is lower than in RWD? I don’t like the gap over the tyres in the RWD rear...

 

[juanmedina]

How are people paying to have the springs installed? any DIY?

 

[super20g]

How are people paying to have the springs installed? any DIY?

From the accounts I have read, looks like a very typical straight forward swap. The back are really quick to swap. If you have the tools and are competent, it's an afternoon job.