Lowering the Model 3

[MoreAgain]

I agree, for pure performance, my recommendation would be a full coil-over with adjustable dampners as well as sway bars. I bought these solely for looks as I felt the car looked hideous for the class of performance.

I don't have experience with non-Performance models, I have to imagine the springs have a more significant performance advantage (albeit not world changing) on those cars than Performance models.

On the RWD, I found that the ~1" drop of the UP Mild springs resulted in a noticeable reduction in body roll. Coil-overs would certainly be better, but for $700 installed, the springs were a good bang for the buck for both aesthetics and performance.

 

[M3toM3]

Love them. The ride and handling is great as expected. Although I still need to go back to UP to have them inspect everything. Been hearing a faint squeaking noise after the installation.

Thanks! I will probably try to give them a visit soon.

 

[Mikey122687]

Anyone know how much is the drop using the Dual Linear Spring from Unplugged Performance on a P3D+?

 

[Lucy903]

NO, PROFESSIONAL SHOPS ARE NOT grinding down the holes. It is not necessary. Why would you create a permanent tamper of the car? That is definitely one way to void your suspension warranty since you are permanently creating signs of tampering.

For you DIY’ers out there, please do yourselves a favor and DO NOT Grind down the holes. You also DO NOT need a thin walled socket.

All you need to do is remove the two 15mm bolts and 2 13mm bolts and remove the entire strut assembly along with the top control arm (again as a complete assembly).

It doesn’t take any additional time or effort for this. While I applaud the diy efforts, please research beforehand.

Excellent suggestion. I saw Rich Rebuild did this method on YouTube. Btw aren’t all these 4 bolts same sizes? You mentioned 2 15mm & 2 13mm. Correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks.

 

[felizf]

On the RWD, I found that the ~1" drop of the UP Mild springs resulted in a noticeable reduction in body roll. Coil-overs would certainly be better, but for $700 installed, the springs were a good bang for the buck for both aesthetics and performance.

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dauymmm loving the look, what kind of wheels and specs please?!

 

[MoreAgain]

dauymmm loving the look, what kind of wheels and specs please?!

Thanks. They are 9.5 x 19 + 30 XO Luxury Cairo wheels with 255/35 Federal RS-RR tires. Also have the 365 mm MPP front rotors.

 

[Current]

I just slogged through all 49 pages of this thread.

There’s no 1” drop springs for a SR+?

- TSportline and UP offer .7“ drop.
- Eibach offers 1.2”.

 

[felizf]

I just slogged through all 49 pages of this thread.

There’s no 1” drop springs for a SR+?

- TSportline and UP offer .7“ drop.
- Eibach offers 1.2”.

yupppp i have a Midrange and i have the same issue. i would love to have a 1" drop but it's not available to us!

 

[victorlukito]

yupppp i have a Midrange and i have the same issue. i would love to have a 1" drop but it's not available to us!

I'm also looking for that sweet spot of 1" for my SR+. Guess we'll have to add those unused weights sitting in the garage. I'd say 45 lbs in the trunk and another in the frunk? Kidding.. or maybe not

 

[Gator Rican]

yupppp i have a Midrange and i have the same issue. i would love to have a 1" drop but it's not available to us!

Couldn't you get away with the:
2WD Long Range: Lowered 1" Front & Rear

...for the mid-range?

 

[RichieM]

It’s definitely not for everyone, but I personally don’t think my Model S looks stupid at all!

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Not stupid unless the lower ride height put the battery pack in greater danger of getting damaged by road debris. That would be a very expensive mod indeed

 

[felizf]

Couldn't you get away with the:
2WD Long Range: Lowered 1" Front & Rear

...for the mid-range?

Smaller battery means lighter weight so the drop would be less

 

[Burrito]

Just installed. @Tsportline 1” drop

 

[MarcG]

Just installed. @Tsportline 1” drop
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Nice bouldering wall, too!

 

[pdx_m3s]

That drop is perfect! And second the bouldering wall compliment. Would love to do this someday in a future/bigger house.

 

[Gator Rican]

Smaller battery means lighter weight so the drop would be less

I am a mid-range owner myself. I can't recall which one of these is correct but:

1. we either have the same battery as the SR/SR+ and it is software limited for those models OR
2. we have the same battery as the LR and we are software limited

 

[Gator Rican]

Just installed. @Tsportline 1” drop
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A few questions:
Is that a before and after picture of the drop?
Are those wheels - Genesis? How/where did you get them?
Is your M3 a LR, Mid-range or...?

 

[pdx_m3s]

I am a mid-range owner myself. I can't recall which one of these is correct but:

1. we either have the same battery as the SR/SR+ and it is software limited for those models OR
2. we have the same battery as the LR and we are software limited

I believe neither are correct.

 

[Burrito]

Too is before, bottom is after. I tried to keep perspective equal.

the wheels are vorstieners 107s but they are similarish to the newer genesis wheels.

in have a lr awd

A few questions:
Is that a before and after picture of the drop?
Are those wheels - Genesis? How/where did you get them?
Is your M3 a LR, Mid-range or...?

 

[slade037]

Too is before, bottom is after. I tried to keep perspective equal.

the wheels are vorstieners 107s but they are similarish to the newer genesis wheels.

in have a lr awd

What was your wh/mi before and after the wheel change?