Model x 2023 MACSBOOST Camber Kit

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2.9mm is what I’ve got.

looks like they used some off the shelf 1/8" and laser cut it

 

[Loves]

2.9mm is what I’ve got.

give or take it should belike 3-4 stainless steel washers - i might just try that

 

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give or take it should belike 3-4 stainless steel washers - i might just try that

M12 washer is like 2.5mm

 

[ZuleMYP]

looks like they used some off the shelf 1/8" and laser cut it

Yep, it's got the "ticks" from being laser/plasma cut but not quite going through that last little bit to hold it on the sheet. Plus some stenciled engravings I'd say, maybe laser etched.

Haven't decided if I want to do it myself yet. If I do I'll get 2 PVC pipes and a big roll of yawn to "rig" a parallel perfect rectangle to make measurements against and determine how out of whack it is. But from everything I read I might just find an alignment shop willing to do a before/after and install the shims for me. Shouldn't cost much different than Tesla's price I figure. I expect my factory toe might not be as good as I'd like.

1/8" (.125) 3.175mm is likely closer to +.9mm offset based on some quick napkin math against .8 on 2.9.

 

[Loves]

M12 washer is like 2.5mm

o is it i thougt it was only 1 mm

 

[rstx]

Yep, it's got the "ticks" from being laser/plasma cut but not quite going through that last little bit to hold it on the sheet. Plus some stenciled engravings I'd say, maybe laser etched.

Haven't decided if I want to do it myself yet. If I do I'll get 2 PVC pipes and a big roll of yawn to "rig" a parallel perfect rectangle to make measurements against and determine how out of whack it is. But from everything I read I might just find an alignment shop willing to do a before/after and install the shims for me. Shouldn't cost much different than Tesla's price I figure. I expect my factory toe might not be as good as I'd like.

1/8" (.125) 3.175mm is likely closer to +.9mm offset based on some quick napkin math against .8 on 2.9.

Is there a reason the macsboost shim is a single piece for both bolts of the camber arm (per side)? Is there a benefit to that design vs two separate washer type shims?

 

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Is there a reason the macsboost shim is a single piece for both bolts of the camber arm (per side)? Is there a benefit to that design vs two separate washer type shims?

Probably so they are easier to position and make you feel better about spending big bucks

 

[ZuleMYP]

Is there a reason the macsboost shim is a single piece for both bolts of the camber arm (per side)? Is there a benefit to that design vs two separate washer type shims?

I've been debating that and honestly I dunno if there is any advantage to it. Doesn't seem like it. Perhaps lateral torque that could be applied via the camber arm is more stable; but that seems already to be overreach for typical day to day driving.

 

[rstx]

yeah was kinda thinking the same thing. You open the box and find four washers LOL.

 

[Loves]

Does anyone know the size of the bolt used?

 

[bionichomer]

Does anyone know the size of the bolt used?

I’d love to know original bolt size/length to know how much thread engagement I’m losing by putting washers. Maybe the same info for the new bolt. IIRC thought macsboost switched to Allen head bolt which has a smaller head.

 

[bionichomer]

I found the bolt details in another post. M12x1.75 x 46. I’m wondering if it’s better to just get M12x1.75x 50 bolts since adding a 3 mm washer. Hopefully the hole in the body allows an additional millimeter of thread. Does anyone know the grade of bolt used from Tesla?

 

[bionichomer]

I found the bolt details in another post. M12x1.75 x 46. I’m wondering if it’s better to just get M12x1.75x 50 bolts since adding a 3 mm washer. Hopefully the hole in the body allows an additional millimeter of thread. Does anyone know the grade of bolt used from Tesla?

Or have a photo of the original bolt head?

 

[rstx]

image is in this thread, most likely from the service manual