Tesla Suspension Upgrade options: Selecting the right choices to accomplish your goals
For those of you that grew up loving cars, reminisce with me going to Pep Boys and browsing the isles to find parts can fit on the car. There was no real goal, just wanted to modify something about the car. The end result is a car that was slammed to the ground because we cut too many coils off the springs, fog lights that needed touching wires together to turn on and mufflers that hung too low. The car neither handled well nor looked particularly outstanding.
As we have matured (just a bit), I am a firm believer to not throw parts at a car. Think a little ahead and figure out what the gaol of the car is. Is this going to a dedicated track car? Will I be picking up the kids from school in this? Will my better half be taking this car for groceries? Will this be a weekend canyon carver? Will this be our family road trip car?
I urge you to consult with a performance shop that understands your vehicle platform well. Let them know your end gaol. It’s not necessary to accomplish the goal right away, but you want to be taking the right steps and purchase the right parts to get closer to your goals.
One great example is we get many inquires to install rear toe arms during coil over installations. Unless you are planning on running really aggressive track alignment, the factory rear toe arm actually has quite a bit of adjustability for street and slight track use. This resource can be applied elsewhere to get closer to the your goal.
We at P3X Performance have tried many different brands and combinations to see what works for different goals. I daily drive, track and also wrench on Teslas. Whether you want to drop off your car for us to perform the work or want to purchase parts to DIY, we are here to help accomplish your goal for your Tesla.
When upgrading suspension components of Tesla Model 3’s and Y’s, we always ask out clients, “What is your ultimate goal with your Tesla?” The answers you provide are keys to product selection and upgrade options for goals tailored specifically for your needs.