There's tons of stuff online about lowering a Model 3 either for performance, economy or cosmetics. Ever the contrarian, I'm about to RAISE my M3.
I own a hideaway that's on top of a small mountain in Spain. The cost and strain of 2000 mile round trips from the UK in a Subaru Forester are daunting. I got a long range M3 specifically for this long haul. And given the current dearth of flights, driving is the only option (once France opens, that is).
The last km or so up the mountain is a very rough track. I initially wanted to get an air suspension kit but research revealed these were aimed at drivers that wanted to lower their ride for whatever reason. And the kits were very dear.
Enter the Mountain Pass Performance 1.75 inch lift kit. www.mountainpassperformance.com has a great site for all kinds of M3 gear, most of it for the boy racer. Lots of support articles and videos, too.
The product came within days of ordering via DHL, almost as fast as orders from closer to home. All the components look professionally made and, for hidden away suspension bits, very attractive, too. Made in Canada by our Commonwealth friends.
Detailed installation documentation is available online but I am having the spanner work done (covid restrictions permitting) by a local classic and performance car shop. It's been a long time since I have had my torque spanners recalibrated
I'll post more with pics when the deed is done. MPP says that I will lose about 10pc range due to the aerodynamic penalty of allowing more air under the car. We will see. Of course, a 10pc loss of efficiency on the motorway will be lots cheaper than bashing the battery to death on the rocks and tree roots up the track.
I'm off grid with solar only at the hideaway. If I can get there without trauma, recharge will be free when the sun shines. The nearest Supercharger is just 33km away with various destination chargers and alternate charge points around if it's cloudy.
I own a hideaway that's on top of a small mountain in Spain. The cost and strain of 2000 mile round trips from the UK in a Subaru Forester are daunting. I got a long range M3 specifically for this long haul. And given the current dearth of flights, driving is the only option (once France opens, that is).
The last km or so up the mountain is a very rough track. I initially wanted to get an air suspension kit but research revealed these were aimed at drivers that wanted to lower their ride for whatever reason. And the kits were very dear.
Enter the Mountain Pass Performance 1.75 inch lift kit. www.mountainpassperformance.com has a great site for all kinds of M3 gear, most of it for the boy racer. Lots of support articles and videos, too.
The product came within days of ordering via DHL, almost as fast as orders from closer to home. All the components look professionally made and, for hidden away suspension bits, very attractive, too. Made in Canada by our Commonwealth friends.
Detailed installation documentation is available online but I am having the spanner work done (covid restrictions permitting) by a local classic and performance car shop. It's been a long time since I have had my torque spanners recalibrated
I'll post more with pics when the deed is done. MPP says that I will lose about 10pc range due to the aerodynamic penalty of allowing more air under the car. We will see. Of course, a 10pc loss of efficiency on the motorway will be lots cheaper than bashing the battery to death on the rocks and tree roots up the track.
I'm off grid with solar only at the hideaway. If I can get there without trauma, recharge will be free when the sun shines. The nearest Supercharger is just 33km away with various destination chargers and alternate charge points around if it's cloudy.
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