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So what do I do with the stock suspension parts?

Discussion in 'Model Y: Driving Dynamics' started by Robocheme, Mar 3, 2021 at 2:38 PM.

  1. Robocheme

    Robocheme Member

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    I've had the MountainPass Comfort coilovers for two weeks now and I'm very pleased with them.

    What should I do with the parts that they replaced? I'd hate to just dump them in the garbage, but they're taking up too much room in the garage.
     
  2. Dr.Will

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    you may be able to sell them? If they are from a MYP, a LR/SR owner may want to be lower just a tad and may purchase them if they are compatible?
     
  3. rijc99

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    I would find some place some how to keep them in case you have issues with your car and need to put it back to stock.
     
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    I know you mentioned that it takes up a lot of space, but if you ever sell the Tesla and go back to stock, you'll wish you kept it.

    But if you're planning to sell the Tesla with MPP coilovers, then getting rid of the stock suspension won't be an issue. Best way is to sell it, and hopefully those who wants to go back to stock will want to purchase it.....because they probably got rid of their stock suspension hahaha.
     
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    I always keep my stock parts around. When it's time to sell, you'll do better financially parting out your aftermarket parts then selling the car stock again.
     
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    As a lifelong car guy, I have many stock parts sitting in my basement to the displeasure of first my parents, then my wife.
     
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    52 16 57 39 2020 MYP, hitched & 1” UPP springs

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    I’m learning to let go of my stock/spare parts...

    And I have a set of stock MYP springs sitting in a box. They are worth what - maybe $100 to a LR/SR Model Y?
     
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    HAHAHA! Possible edit: "...then my [first] wife...";):)
     
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    I thought of disposing of them too as I don't see a scenario where I would be reinstalling the stock parts (I'm not doing the work myself and the shop labor will not be worth the cost and time). Found plenty of space under my back porch to slide them into so I guess if an earthquake caused the deck to collapse it would be supported by the factory springs.

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  12. 52 16 57 39

    52 16 57 39 2020 MYP, hitched & 1” UPP springs

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    I’m wondering (though I think they are the same) if the dampers are different between a MYP/PUP package and a LR?

    Mae know springs are about 1/2”-1” different but the dampers are the same?

    I don’t think I’ll keep my stock MYP springs as I have no intention of increasing wheel well gap.
     

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