Just discovered mine completely backed out despite the double nut, make sure you check it often. This might be why my pedal went soft at the track and it never came back up.
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hridge2020
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[QUOTE = "mattack4000, post: 4982047, member: 66242"] Just discovered mine completely backed out despite the double nut, make sure you check it often. This might be why my pedal went soft at the track and it never came back up. [/ QUOTE]
Use blue color Loctite on threads.
Use blue color Loctite on threads.
Install feedback:
Fit wasn't great but I doubt that's @MountainPass's fault. What I mean is the bolts were all preloaded on mine as I tightened because the crossmember and holes weren't lined up very well. But this is not a low tolerance assembly for Tesla I'm sure. The annoying thing is it caused the bolts to take off some of the anodizing. I know I'm never gonna see it, but I know it's there
Instructions say a 13mm stubby wrench is "ideal". I would say it's required. I really don't see how you're supposed to tighten the jam nut on the adjuster without it. In fact you really need two wrenches to do it properly since the adjuster just backs off with the jam nut as you tighten. Yes I realize I can over-preload the adjuster so that it backs off as I tighten but I wouldn't say that's "proper"
This would explain problems people have with it loosening too.
Fit wasn't great but I doubt that's @MountainPass's fault. What I mean is the bolts were all preloaded on mine as I tightened because the crossmember and holes weren't lined up very well. But this is not a low tolerance assembly for Tesla I'm sure. The annoying thing is it caused the bolts to take off some of the anodizing. I know I'm never gonna see it, but I know it's there
Instructions say a 13mm stubby wrench is "ideal". I would say it's required. I really don't see how you're supposed to tighten the jam nut on the adjuster without it. In fact you really need two wrenches to do it properly since the adjuster just backs off with the jam nut as you tighten. Yes I realize I can over-preload the adjuster so that it backs off as I tighten but I wouldn't say that's "proper"
This would explain problems people have with it loosening too.
Install feedback:
Fit wasn't great but I doubt that's @MountainPass's fault. What I mean is the bolts were all preloaded on mine as I tightened because the crossmember and holes weren't lined up very well. But this is not a low tolerance assembly for Tesla I'm sure. The annoying thing is it caused the bolts to take off some of the anodizing. I know I'm never gonna see it, but I know it's there
Instructions say a 13mm stubby wrench is "ideal". I would say it's required. I really don't see how you're supposed to tighten the jam nut on the adjuster without it. In fact you really need two wrenches to do it properly since the adjuster just backs off with the jam nut as you tighten. Yes I realize I can over-preload the adjuster so that it backs off as I tighten but I wouldn't say that's "proper"
This would explain problems people have with it loosening too.
Ah! It was bound to happen. The FLCAB were a big challenge as well because the subframes vary so much.
I am updating the instructions right now with your feedback, thank you so much and I hope you're enjoying the kit!
Occhis
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Sorry if that was unclear, I meant that dealing with some of the loose tolerances that Tesla has is a challenge when designing parts. For example, it fit the 3 cars we tested it on here, and the hundreds of braces sold so far. The same with the FLCAB, which we noticed quite large differences in tolerance when designing the dowels we use.
iSpine
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Mine arrived today. Not sure when I’ll get around to it but grateful for this forum and MPP with the additional info!
We have more on the way from anodizing to fill the backorders and hopefully will have them in stock by the end of next week
todd2fst4u
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I installed this on my car. Brake feel is improved, much more linear than before. I would definitely recommend.
I've also had mine just installed last Wednesday. Can definitely feel the difference. Less pressure on the brake pedal to stop/slow down. And yes, unfortunately, now I try to find more reasons to step on the brake pedal vs. trying to do the 1 pedal driving.
hridge2020
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ncinc99
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Easy install this weekend. Toughest part was access to the jam nuts. My stubby wrenches weren't stubby enough.
Braking does feel better and encourages regeneration switched to low for fun driving.
Braking does feel better and encourages regeneration switched to low for fun driving.
It's funny how we end up finding excuses to use the brakes when it feels good!
hridge2020
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