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Lowering the Model 3
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I only had the car a couple of weeks before I had the springs installed and it has been a year and a half now. UnPlugged is about 100 miles away from my home, so I paid close attention to the ride on the way to get them installed and definitely noticed a significant improvement in ride quality on the way home.
Guys -- if you haven't already, please answer the single question survey here: Time to settle things - lowering springs and bump stops
It will really help out TMC members like me that are installing lowering springs soon and are trying to make an informed decision about whether or not to trim the bump stops.
It will really help out TMC members like me that are installing lowering springs soon and are trying to make an informed decision about whether or not to trim the bump stops.
Firehuntah
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As this thread apparently isn't just about lowering but widening with spacers as well, I guess I'll post this here. 
I finally received my custom made spacers today, been waiting on them for quite a while already. Since I couldn't use the bolt on Bloxsport spacers (15mm wouldn't fit, stock wheel studs on my EU model 3 were slightly longer than what I've seen on the US Model 3's and would touch the inside of the wheels) I chose to use these regular spacers and not the bolt on spacers. I replaced the wheel studs a few weeks back, you can see how I did that here:
Model 3 wheel studs
So ofcourse I installed them right away. Fronts are 8mm and rears are 15mm. Wheels are already 35 offset, so this is basically +13mm and +20mm from stock. Really good quality spacers, they fit really snug on the wheel hubs and the wheels do as well. I used some anti-seize paste so I'm able to take them off again if I ever have to.
The wheels are now exactly flush with the fenders, looks so much better than when the wheels are tucked in with the stock fitment (or the +5mm like I had with these wheels).
Went out for a quick drive just now and it really drives better as well. Feels even more stable and steering seems more direct. So I'm really happy with the end result now. The wheels and lowering look much better now, really fits well together.
I finally received my custom made spacers today, been waiting on them for quite a while already. Since I couldn't use the bolt on Bloxsport spacers (15mm wouldn't fit, stock wheel studs on my EU model 3 were slightly longer than what I've seen on the US Model 3's and would touch the inside of the wheels) I chose to use these regular spacers and not the bolt on spacers. I replaced the wheel studs a few weeks back, you can see how I did that here:
Model 3 wheel studs
So ofcourse I installed them right away.
Fronts are 8mm and rears are 15mm. Wheels are already 35 offset, so this is basically +13mm and +20mm from stock. Really good quality spacers, they fit really snug on the wheel hubs and the wheels do as well. I used some anti-seize paste so I'm able to take them off again if I ever have to.
The wheels are now exactly flush with the fenders, looks so much better than when the wheels are tucked in with the stock fitment (or the +5mm like I had with these wheels).
Went out for a quick drive just now and it really drives better as well. Feels even more stable and steering seems more direct. So I'm really happy with the end result now.
The wheels and lowering look much better now, really fits well together. 
Teedub21
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I want those little ramps! Perfect to be able to get the jack under a lowered car!
Those are awesome for sure. Here is an alternative...not quite the same and kinda $ for what they are. Spare lumber still fine I guess.....
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Teedub21
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That’s what I do now but those cute little ramps are sweet! I can get my Arcan low profile jack under the car with a thin pad but now that it’s lowered my safejack stands won’t fit without getting the car up a bit first.
Actually, here is an even better (?) alternative...
Cusco A517 Sl99 Jack Assist Ramp Set | THMotorsports
Cusco A517 Sl99 Jack Assist Ramp Set | THMotorsports
Firehuntah
Member
Yep, I really like using them, makes jacking up the car so much easier. I'm also using the safejack stands.
I wouldn't really buy those 2 different ramps posted, way too overpriced for what they are. I paid even less than that for the 4 that I have now. They even have 2 parts, can make them even higher but don't know if you can drive onto them then if the car is lowered more than mine.
The ones I use are made for caravans and motorhomes, can handle up to 2000kg each. I can't really find them anywhere outside of The Netherlands and Germany. Maybe you can find some similar ones on ebay.
Here's a link to the Dutch store where I bought them from though.
Maybe you can try picture search on google to find similar looking ones.Froli multifunctioneel oprijblok
Are those 20in wheels or the 19inch? I’m thinking about getting the eibachs for my sr+. But I’m worried because they say it only lowers the car 0.8in. And with 19in wheels. I’m not sure it’ll be low enough. I’m looking for a similar stance that you’ve gotTSportline springs with 15mm BLOX Sport spacers all around (thanks @mpt). Installed today at VIBE Motorsports in Burbank, CA. $400 out the door. I'm loving the stance, and the handling already feels noticeably tighter, sportier. The fender gap has closed to where I'm happy with it. The 1" drop is perfect for my taste. The Eibach 1.2" or Unplugged Moderate 1.5" drop might be the preference of others, but the new stance with the springs and spacers I went with has truly completed the look I hoped for from day one. Good luck to all those who are adding mods to their 3s, whatever they may be. We're a lucky bunch!
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XLR82XS
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Nothing is going to change in a year unless a shock or other suspension component fails. Settling is not relevant in modern cars. Once suspension is loaded and driven a little bit it's done.
Unless they made from the Chinesium. Those have advantage of keep lowering your car more and more without you doing anything. Brilliant.
Fair point - my reference is my last car (2000 Toyota Solara - that baby ran for 20 years). Lowering 1.5" on stock struts would cause them to fail, so had to replace the struts with aftermarket as well. Safe to assume much has changed in 20 years though.
Tholland
Plaid/Black&ebony/21in wheels/OD- 5/31/21
Cyclone1
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Model 3 Performance lowered with H&R springs, 30mm front and rear.
Tholland
Plaid/Black&ebony/21in wheels/OD- 5/31/21
can't wait to install my H&R springs on my P3D.... car looks so good.
Pandamoanium
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H&R and Eibach seems to be most preferred. I have the Stealth Performance, would I need to order the performance ones, or select Dual Motor?
Cyclone1
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