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WTB: oem model 3 springs. Urgent (Bay Area)
- Thread starter Bobert486
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Can I ask why you are switching back? I’m asking because I’m having my low springs installed on Tuesday. How do you like it and the ride quality?
Hi
First of all, I love the lowered look. It’s damn near perfect especially with the 20s from the performance 3. Also, unplugged performance has been very helpful getting me situated with their customer service.
On the freeway, it rides good. However since the distance of compression has been reduced, there is less opportunity for the shocks to mitigate road impacts. This is not a tesla or unplugged performance issue. This is physics. When I hit more intense bumps, it transmits more to the interior which is too be expected. Also, when the car is loaded up with passengers and going over bumpy roads, the rear is jarring and unpassenger friendly. See above reason.
The biggest issue I’ve come across is the clunking sound when turning. The oem springs are cut flat where they touch the rubber mounts because they are designed to scrub/twist when turning the steering wheel. With the aftermarket. The coils are round and put pressure points on the rubber mounts so they won’t slide/scrub. Therefore, when steering is turned, it creates popping sound of spring tension being released.
Keep in mind this is my particular case with my early 2017 vin 1531 car. I’ve read hasp customers on forums.
First of all, I love the lowered look. It’s damn near perfect especially with the 20s from the performance 3. Also, unplugged performance has been very helpful getting me situated with their customer service.
On the freeway, it rides good. However since the distance of compression has been reduced, there is less opportunity for the shocks to mitigate road impacts. This is not a tesla or unplugged performance issue. This is physics. When I hit more intense bumps, it transmits more to the interior which is too be expected. Also, when the car is loaded up with passengers and going over bumpy roads, the rear is jarring and unpassenger friendly. See above reason.
The biggest issue I’ve come across is the clunking sound when turning. The oem springs are cut flat where they touch the rubber mounts because they are designed to scrub/twist when turning the steering wheel. With the aftermarket. The coils are round and put pressure points on the rubber mounts so they won’t slide/scrub. Therefore, when steering is turned, it creates popping sound of spring tension being released.
Keep in mind this is my particular case with my early 2017 vin 1531 car. I’ve read hasp customers on forums.
