My LR RWD is approaching 100k miles which is when I typically start to think about doing a suspension refresh on my vehicles. My main criticism with the current suspension is it feels uncomposed with too much rebound after large bumps. Not sure to what extent this is an issue with the stock suspension vs shocks just starting to wear out (probably both).
This is a daily driver for the family and we cover a lot more highway miles than canyon roads so I don't want anything overly stiff, although I'm used to sport suspension package BMWs so I'm ok feeling some potholes. I had no problem with the stiffness level of the OE suspension (2018 Long Range RWD) like some folks apparently do.
I want to maintain stock ride height.
Options I'm considering. If anyone has direct experience or comparison between them would love to hear thoughts!
MPP Comfort Coilovers (@MountainPass)
Most expensive option. At max ride height, I'm still looking at a small drop I think. Am I compromising anything running these at max height all the time?
Koni Special Active (Red) Dampers (@tom @ eas)
Middle option on price. Anyone actually have experience with these yet? Is tuning a compromise b/c they aren't specifically designed for FWD/RWD spring rates and can handle lowering springs? How should I expect these to compare both comfort-wise and handling-wise to the MPP coilovers?
OE 2023 Model 3 RWD Dampers
There's folks on here selling OE Model 3 take-offs for like $300. Obviously the cheapest option. I hear Tesla has made changes over the years to the OE suspension, I'm not entirely clear how I should expect the suspension to compare to my early build. Model 3 LR RWD is nearly identical weight to the newer LFP SR+ RWD Model 3.
This is a daily driver for the family and we cover a lot more highway miles than canyon roads so I don't want anything overly stiff, although I'm used to sport suspension package BMWs so I'm ok feeling some potholes. I had no problem with the stiffness level of the OE suspension (2018 Long Range RWD) like some folks apparently do.
I want to maintain stock ride height.
Options I'm considering. If anyone has direct experience or comparison between them would love to hear thoughts!
MPP Comfort Coilovers (@MountainPass)
Most expensive option. At max ride height, I'm still looking at a small drop I think. Am I compromising anything running these at max height all the time?
Koni Special Active (Red) Dampers (@tom @ eas)
Middle option on price. Anyone actually have experience with these yet? Is tuning a compromise b/c they aren't specifically designed for FWD/RWD spring rates and can handle lowering springs? How should I expect these to compare both comfort-wise and handling-wise to the MPP coilovers?
OE 2023 Model 3 RWD Dampers
There's folks on here selling OE Model 3 take-offs for like $300. Obviously the cheapest option. I hear Tesla has made changes over the years to the OE suspension, I'm not entirely clear how I should expect the suspension to compare to my early build. Model 3 LR RWD is nearly identical weight to the newer LFP SR+ RWD Model 3.