October 11, 2016
Description
UPDATE: These are now obsolete; I have introduced a newer and more reliable version (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2277020)
These are lowering links of various lengths that replace the stock links that came with your air suspension. You'll find a link at each corner of the car. Select a new link length to adjust the ride height of the car at that corner. The links in this project are for the front of the Model S car (all years). See another project for the rear links, which are 20mm longer and a different design.
Print the links out on ABS plastic using Cura or your favorite slicer, I found thicker layers (0.3mm) make a stronger product. You will need to print 2 links, one per side of the car (front). Typically, you select 2 links the same length for both sides of the front. Unless you find your car was poorly calibrated, you can select different lengths to remove the difference and get a more consistent height at that end of the car.
These are fixed length links for front suspension, in various lengths, the longer the length the lower the suspension will go. 50mm is the stock length of the links that come on the front of the Model S.
The number in the file name is the distance from ball-to-ball (center).
48mm is actually a shorter link than the Tesla stock front link and this will raise the car.
50mm is stock height.
52mm is lower ride height than stock.
54mm is lower yet
56mm is lower than that
58mm is the lowest ride adjust adjustment
Note, before getting your car recalibrated by Tesla service, install the 50mm links on the front of the car. When the car is returned to you, put back on your favorite height links.
See the thread on teslamotorsclub forum
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/3d-printed-lowering-links.78336/
If you don't have a 3D printer, I can print links for you in ABS plastic for $10 per link, so $40 for a set for the car - you pick lengths (I recommend starting with a set that is +4mm or +6mm over stock length, front and rear). This price includes shipping to anywhere in world. Send a private message to scottm on teslamotorsclub forum.
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution