That looks great. I wonder if there is any tire rubbing if you drive it hard.
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Lowering the Model 3
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That looks great. I wonder if there is any tire rubbing if you drive it hard.
Thanks. I went up a size to 245/40-19. About a third of an inch taller overall and of course 10mm wider. On Tire Rack the set of Conti Extreme Contact Sports was $80 cheaper than the much more popular 235/40-19 size. Go figure. Really liking them so far.
I live in FR as well. Have for about 20 years now
From the looks of those picks were taken on the Alton hill? Don’t have a tesla 3 just yet! So still driving around the WRX hatch daily and ///M3 occasionally.
Howdy neighbor! You have quite a eye (and nice taste in cars). Top of the Alton loop, dead end of Calle Cabrillo. View from my front yard. Been here 26 years next month. Let me know if you want a test drive.
Brian N
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Yup when I get my 3 maybe we can have a little model 3 get together! I know there are at least 5-6 in the area already. Probably more since I’m not looking to hard.
Thanks for the offer but if I test drive it. It will only make my wait that much more agonizing lol
Looks awesome! Any issues with speed bumps? Any other driving concerns/observations related to the lowered stance?
Lastly, how many hours did the install take? Trying to gauge how much it would cost in my area.
Thanks. It is pretty low, so you have to take appropriate care going over speed bumps very slowly, and pulling in and out of driveways at an angle etc. No other issues. I really love the way it feels. The shop told me they took some extra time on the driver side front. Rear springs went in very easily. Like 30 min each side. Front took a few hours for both sides. They have to take out the whole assembly to install the springs. A good shop should do it in 4 hours or less depending if they have experience.
silentsnow31802
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Twincam23
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chickensworth
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You might be right. Jalopnik just put out their Model 3 Performance review, which included a number of pix. Drop looks about right, for me at least, in them!
Although it’s dropped a bit, the Performance still sits a touch high...maybe not enough to warrant lowering. The wheels however are set in too far... has anyone just used spacers without a drop?
I’m toying with the idea of leaving the suspension alone and just widening the stance.
Vegan Pleather
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Alright I got my MSM P3D. Needs about half an inch drop or so, definitely
This may be a dumb question @Vegan Pleather, but are the P3D springs compatible with the LR Model 3?
amoney805
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The sad thing is only coil overs will give you that minimum drop which will be an expensive 1/2 an inch.
follow.johnny
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That drop looks perfect and love the stance. How's this for daily driving and steep drive ways and speed bumps? Do you have to angle the front bumper for clearance?
Looks like Eibach has one in development at the moment based on their Instagram post.
pdxrunr
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Mountain Pass coil overs will ship later this year as well for AWD/P3D.
MPP Model 3 Comfort Coilovers AWD/Performance PRE-ORDER
MPP Model 3 Comfort Coilovers AWD/Performance PRE-ORDER
Agreed, looks great. How does it hold up as a daily compared with OEM springs
MountainRatMat
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No way, I'm your neighbor too. I'm up by concourse park but I make that left turn from Portola to Alton every morning around 8am. I'll keep an eye out for your car, I like the lowered look, are you getting better range after lowering?
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