Model x adjustable camber arms 2022

[Zorg]

Yes the original distance for the height sensor attachment in the camber link is only correct with the adjustment screws at the road wheel side. If opposite the distance will normally be longer and the sensor link is not in original position. The sensor will therefore compensate and alter the original height of the rear!
This is also valid for other makes of camber links, for older models S and X. The only exception is a very new version of N2itive. They have a compensation device built in the link (a little bit complex I think to use).

Thank you for the thorough explanation. Gonna call a local Tesla suspension specialist and go from there. The N2itive stuff looks good

 

[geordi]

Is the Macboost simply a spacer and what prevents from using off-the-shelf spacers? What is its exact thickness?

Spacer? Spacer for what? The Macsboost are adjustable camber arms.

 

[Tiger]

Spacer? Spacer for what? The Macsboost are adjustable camber arms.

Thanks. I understood from product pictures and price that it is just this U-shaped part which is added to change the angle and stock arms would remain:

For curiosity, can you show a photo of how the complete adjustable arm looks like when installed in your car? And can you also explain if it has some preset adjustment, and whether you can actually adjust the lengths?

 

[geordi]

This is what I bought. Yes they are fully adjustable. You can pre-set them to the same length of the factory arms, then add (IIRC so don't trust my memory here!) 3 turns which adds 9mm of length as a baseline. You will need an alignment shop to help you, but they will know how to adjust these.

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[Zuikkis]

Again, refresh has the spacer, earlier models need whole arm. The thread is titled

"Model x adjustable camber arms 2022"​

 

[Tiger]

Again, refresh has the spacer, earlier models need whole arm. The thread is titled

"Model x adjustable camber arms 2022"​

This is my understanding. Now, my question is, why would I pay $200 for a spacer (for 2022 model), if I can get them for pennies at local hardware store, or is there more to it?

 

[ShawnA]

This is my understanding. Now, my question is, why would I pay $200 for a spacer (for 2022 model), if I can get them for pennies at local hardware store, or is there more to it?

Hi @Tiger,

The horseshoe spacers for the 2022 Model X seem to be laser cut from stainless steel...

Someone else asked about washers from the hardware store...
The area under the camber mount is very large...
Maybe someone will measure the thickness of the Macsboost kit for you, not me...

A thin washer could do damage underneath the camber mount.

If you consider your time valuable, by the time you have researched the thickness of the Macsboost
kit and found an appropriate washer you would be beyond $200 for the kit...

Good luck,

Shawn

 

[Tiger]

Hi @Tiger,

The horseshoe spacers for the 2022 Model X seem to be laser cut from stainless steel...

Someone else asked about washers from the hardware store...
The area under the camber mount is very large...
Maybe someone will measure the thickness of the Macsboost kit for you, not me...

A thin washer could do damage underneath the camber mount.

If you consider your time valuable, by the time you have researched the thickness of the Macsboost
kit and found an appropriate washer you would be beyond $200 for the kit...

Good luck,

Shawn

Well, I can just order and return them, eh? I can then get them as scrap metal from local steel shop. Overpriced.

 

[supermac]

I did the Macsboost Shims on a 2022 LR Refreshed MX. All went well, but the 30 minutes to install. Yea....

Maybe if have done before and have all tools ready and a prybar and some wood ready to act as a lever to pull the arm away from the mount so you can insert the shim.

First side I did all by myself. Probably 45 minutes getting tools that worked and a prybar setup to work. Second side, I had wife out and use all her weight to pry on the brake to get enough clearance to insert shim. Probably took 20 minutes to insert shims and adjust toe the fixed amount like instructions say.

Once installed, seems good. Will know in 10k miles if the insides aren't bald like the existing ones.

Placing the car in very high, before install will make this easier when doing one side at a time. The sway bar is what fights you in this situation. The instructions have been updated. Thanks!

 

[supermac]

Spacer? Spacer for what? The Macsboost are adjustable camber arms.

The palladium refresh kit includes shims and instructions to correct toe such that no alignment service is required. Install and drive. If you have in spec toe before, you will have the same in spec toe after. The refresh design lends itself to correct the problem at a lower cost and with less hassle with our palladium kit.. Unfortunately for the first gen and raven suspensions, arms are required no matter what you do, hence having to replace arms and having to realign toe.

 

[ngng]

The palladium refresh kit includes shims and instructions to correct toe such that no alignment service is required. Install and drive. If you have in spec toe before, you will have the same in spec toe after. The refresh design lends itself to correct the problem at a lower cost and with less hassle with our palladium kit.. Unfortunately for the first gen and raven suspensions, arms are required no matter what you do, hence having to replace arms and having to realign toe.

Camber doesn't affect toe?

 

[Tiger]

Camber doesn't affect toe?

Does, but it is compensated like so:

The palladium refresh kit includes shims and instructions to correct toe such that no alignment service is required. Install and drive. If you have in spec toe before, you will have the same in spec toe after. The refresh design lends itself to correct the problem at a lower cost and with less hassle with our palladium kit.. Unfortunately for the first gen and raven suspensions, arms are required no matter what you do, hence having to replace arms and having to realign toe.

 

[ngng]

Does, but it is compensated like so:

I thought the kit is only two shims which adjust the camber. Does anybody have photos of the actual kit? I think another TMC person posted instructions and a photo but I can't find it

 

[Tiger]

I thought the kit is only two shims which adjust the camber. Does anybody have photos of the actual kit? I think another TMC person posted instructions and a photo but I can't find it

Look at the photos on the website. The toe adjustment kit is this one:

I'd rather have the spacers for free and pay for a professional adjustment as Teslas come off factory in a whack anyways.

 

[ngng]

Look at the photos on the website. The toe adjustment kit is this one:

I'd rather have the spacers for free and pay for a professional adjustment as Teslas come off factory in a whack anyways.

What am I looking for? That's a photo of a toe plate, not a toe kit.

 

[Tiger]

What am I looking for? That's a photo of a toe plate, not a toe kit.

What is missing for making the adjustment?

 

[Zuikkis]

Tesla has adjustable toe from the factory. Macsboost kit comes with instructions how much you need to adjust toe after changing camber.

The kit itself only has the camber shim.

 

[ngng]

What is missing for making the adjustment?

There is limited adjustment from the factory, I was wondering if the kit included anything else but it doesn't sound like it.

 

[Tiger]

There is limited adjustment from the factory, I was wondering if the kit included anything else but it doesn't sound like it.

No, in this revision the factory comes sufficient at toe.

 

[supermac]

The Macsboost kit saves time, aggravation, money and gets you back on the road quickly with a properly engineered solution and with product support should you need any.