MountainPass Performance Comfort Coilovers

[Wreckz]

@MountainPass What is your thoughts on adjustable sway bar links? Had them on my other lower cars, not sure if it made a difference. I was thinking more of it outlasting OEM sway bar link before you get the dreaded clug-clug sound at low speed? Is it worth for you folks to manufacture them?

 

[MountainPass]

@MountainPass What is your thoughts on adjustable sway bar links? Had them on my other lower cars, not sure if it made a difference. I was thinking more of it outlasting OEM sway bar link before you get the dreaded clug-clug sound at low speed? Is it worth for you folks to manufacture them?

We had a look at making sway bar links and couldn't find a good solution that wouldn't result in clunking noises. The stock ones are also super-light too!

 

[Wreckz]

We had a look at making sway bar links and couldn't find a good solution that wouldn't result in clunking noises. The stock ones are also super-light too!

Ah.. Thanks for the info.

 

[rebukv]

Is there anyone in the Arizona location who knows a local shop to install these (rear camber + coilovers) on the Y? Stil waiting for the kit to be delivered, but trying to find a shop to have it installed. So far a few places I've called declined to do the install.

 

[Wreckz]

Is there anyone in the Arizona location who knows a local shop to install these (rear camber + coilovers) on the Y? Stil waiting for the kit to be delivered, but trying to find a shop to have it installed. So far a few places I've called declined to do the install.

Apexcustoms? I just googled it.

TESLA | Apex Customs

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www.apexcustoms.com

 

[MountainPass]

Is there anyone in the Arizona location who knows a local shop to install these (rear camber + coilovers) on the Y? Stil waiting for the kit to be delivered, but trying to find a shop to have it installed. So far a few places I've called declined to do the install.

STATIC MOTORSPORTS

 

[rebukv]

Apexcustoms? I just googled it.

TESLA | Apex Customs

Tesla's are a sleek, modern, and sophisticated car packed with features and modern amenities that any car enthusiasts would love to get their hands on. From their sporty styling to their jaw-dropping 0-60 times, a Tesla is a one of a kind ride that garners attention and admiration.

www.apexcustoms.com

One of the first places I pinged, wanted $250/h for 5-7 hours since they've never done it before and seemed hesitant speaking to them over the phone.

 

[rebukv]

STATIC MOTORSPORTS

Thanks, but a friend of mine got tint/wrap done here and it was a nightmare w/ quality issues. Maybe things improved over time.

 

[dfwatt]

One of the first places I pinged, wanted $250/h for 5-7 hours since they've never done it before and seemed hesitant speaking to them over the phone.

That's just an outrageous rip-off obviously. I've never heard of a local shop charging that kind of rate. Only high end brand dealerships (like for example Porsche) charge ~$250 an hour, and our ace Tesla mechanic Ian at Merrimack Auto in New Hampshire I think charges $125 an hour.

 

[rebukv]

That's just an outrageous rip-off obviously. I've never heard of a local shop charging that kind of rate. Only high end brand dealerships (like for example Porsche) charge ~$250 an hour, and our ace Tesla mechanic Ian at Merrimack Auto in New Hampshire I think charges $125 an hour.

Yea, I was thinking the same at least in the ballpark of $125-$175 possibly. Always eager to support local businesses as well but this was a bit out of my range.

 

[ganari]

Patiently waiting for my order while reading all these new post by new owners...

 

[dfwatt]

Patiently waiting for my order while reading all these new post by new owners...

It's worth the wait. We have both the comfort and sports adjustable coilovers (wife's car has the comforts ) and they're both excellent and well worth it.

 

[rebukv]

Patiently waiting for my order while reading all these new post by new owners...

I got my shipping notification today! Ordered on March 29th.

 

[MountainPass]

I got my shipping notification today! Ordered on March 29th.

Doing our best!!

 

[WeooooooHuh]

Alignment in the front doesn’t look too good. Maybe should have gotten the LCA..

 

[dfwatt]

Alignment in the front doesn’t look too good. Maybe should have gotten the LCA.. View attachment 664235

How much did you drop your car? Outside of a vehicle that's been slammed those would be unusual numbers for front camber particularly if your vehicle was dropped the usual inch and change. I suspect you may have started out with an unusually hi negative camber vehicle prior to the coilover setup. Those numbers at least on the left side are almost good enough for tracking but the asymmetry from left to right would be a problem, and yes, the upper control arm is a solution. I would just confirm with mountain pass that in fact the shims would allow you to actually add positive camber to an overly negative camber front suspension. It's one of the few suspension parts from Mountain Pass that I don't have on my car so I don't know the answer to that.

 

[WeooooooHuh]

How much did you drop your car? Outside of a vehicle that's been slammed those would be unusual numbers for front camber particularly if your vehicle was dropped the usual inch and change. I suspect you may have started out with an unusually hi negative camber vehicle prior to the coilover setup. Those numbers at least on the left side are almost good enough for tracking but the asymmetry from left to right would be a problem, and yes, the upper control arm is a solution. I would just confirm with mountain pass that in fact the shims would allow you to actually add positive camber to an overly negative camber front suspension. It's one of the few suspension parts from Mountain Pass that I don't have on my car so I don't know the answer to that.

i went pretty low. Forgot how much I dropped it as I went even a bit lower than my initial drop of 1.5”.

 

[dfwatt]

i went pretty low. Forgot how much I dropped it as I went even a bit lower than my initial drop of 1.5”.

That might explain everything except the asymmetry which I suspect you started out with. My recollection is it's about 0.75 degrees negative camber per inch of drop. At least that's my guesstimate on that so if you get close to 2 in you're going to get a degree and a half negative camber added to whatever your original camber was. Mine was close to 0 so I ended up with about a degree negative which is good for the street. But if you started out a little bit negative on the left side and pretty much zero on the right side and then dropped it almost 2 in you end up in the territory you're in with again an assumption that there was a little bit of a symmetry to start with. I think the MPP upper control arm is your best bet.

I'm assuming from your alignment that you've already got the rear camber arms?

 

[WeooooooHuh]

That might explain everything except the asymmetry which I suspect you started out with. My recollection is it's about 0.75 degrees negative camber per inch of drop. At least that's my guesstimate on that so if you get close to 2 in you're going to get a degree and a half negative camber added to whatever your original camber was. Mine was close to 0 so I ended up with about a degree negative which is good for the street. But if you started out a little bit negative on the left side and pretty much zero on the right side and then dropped it almost 2 in you end up in the territory you're in with again an assumption that there was a little bit of a symmetry to start with. I think the MPP upper control arm is your best bet.

I'm assuming from your alignment that you've already got the rear camber arms?

Yep I got the rear camber arms installed. Initially I wasn’t going to drop it too low in the front but after wrapping it up I wanted moar low.. should’ve listened to my gut and ordered the LCA. Lol

 

[dfwatt]

Yep I got the rear camber arms installed. Initially I wasn’t going to drop it too low in the front but after wrapping it up I wanted moar low.. should’ve listened to my gut and ordered the LCA. Lol

Can you post some pictures? I don't think I've ever seen a quasi slammed model Y? Should look fantastic with some super wide wheels and tires