"Unplugged Performance" sport suspension springs for Tesla Model 3

Sport suspension springs "Unplugged Performance"



An unmatched dedication to research and cutting-edge engineering has created the pinnacle of Model 3 spring technology. Every version of every spring we produce is specially designed for two distinct linear spring stiffnesses. This allows for improved comfort (spring stiffness no. 1) combined with increased handling (spring stiffness no. 2).



One size does not fit all, we have designed specific springs to more perfectly enhance the handling of each variant of Model 3. Experience the immediate benefits of improved comfort and handling, combined with a sporty ride height that reduces drag and increases range.



Discover why Unplugged Performance is the most reliable Tesla tuner in the world and enjoy the benefits of our ongoing dedication to Tesla R&D.

CONCEPT:

This ambitious engineering project began with a review of factory spring rates and led to the following objective:

1. Target an increase in comfort in everyday driving situations. Solution by studying the stiffness of factory springs and producing a softer but proportionate spring stiffness at the front and back.
   
   
2. Aim for an increase in cornering performance. Solution by using the highest technology partner and producing a more sporty secondary performance spring stiffness that engages when cornering g forces are loaded.
   
   
3. Target an increase in range. Achieved by lowering the car as it is proven that height is correlated to aerodynamic efficiency.
   
   
4. Improved performance every day at significant value. Solution by producing in bulk volume in a direct partnership with manufacturers, in accordance with the specifications developed by Unplugged Performance.
   
   

WHY CHOOSE UNPLUGGED PERFORMANCE'S DUAL RATE LINEAR LOWERING SPRINGS

The choice of UP double rate linear springs means that you can enjoy a spring stiffness 15 to 30% softer in town than what is possible with low-cost standard linear springs can only provide a single spring stiffness. After a first-hand experience, you will find that UP's decision to take on the additional engineering work and production costs is well justified with the UP double rate linear springs, as the technology allows for a smoother ride than ever before, all without giving up precision performance when it matters most. The main spring rate (cruising around town on bumps and potholes) is intentionally designed to be as soft as possible for comfort. When the stiffness of the primary spring compresses under load (lively driving conditions), the second spring stiffness kicks in. The second spring stiffness is typically 30% firmer and acts to reduce roll, increase grip, and improve precision. By comparison, when using less expensive single-rate linear springs, there is only one set spring rate and thus it cannot be made as soft because there is no second transition rate to stiffen when needed. Moreover, compared to lower-cost progressive springs, they allow for a continuous range of spring stiffnesses, but do so without the predictability, confidence, and planted feel of single linear spring stiffnesses. Performance drivers for decades have always chosen linear springs, this product is solely a double rate linear spring designed to allow for high performance and high comfort. When using less expensive single-rate linear springs, there is only one set spring rate and thus it cannot be made as soft because there is no second transition rate to stiffen when needed. Moreover, compared to lower-cost progressive springs, they allow for a continuous range of spring stiffnesses, but do so without the predictability, confidence, and planted feel of single linear spring stiffnesses. Performance drivers for decades have always chosen linear springs, this product is solely a double rate linear spring designed to allow for high performance and high comfort. When using less expensive single-rate linear springs, there is only one defined spring stiffness and therefore it cannot be made as soft because there is no second transition speed to stiffen if necessary. Moreover, compared to lower-cost progressive springs, they allow for a continuous range of spring stiffnesses, but do so without the predictability, confidence, and planted feel of single linear spring stiffnesses. Performance drivers for decades have always chosen linear springs, this product is solely a double rate linear spring designed to allow for high performance and high comfort. confidence and planted feel of single linear spring stiffnesses. Performance drivers for decades have always chosen linear springs, this product is solely a double rate linear spring designed to allow for high performance and high comfort. confidence and planted feel of single linear spring stiffnesses. Performance drivers for decades have always chosen linear springs, this product is solely a double rate linear spring designed to allow for high performance and high comfort.

FEATURES:

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• Produced in an engineering partnership with Formula 1 and over 50 consecutive copies of the Indy springs supplier, HYPERCO
  
  
• The proven Dual Rate spring technology allows for the best of both worlds. The car runs at significantly softer spring rates in town. When sporty handling is desired, the g forces in the corners activate the stiffness of the secondary spring 30% sportier, reducing roll and giving a noticeable difference in feel and handling at the limit
  
  
• Benefits proven by physics of range efficiency by lowering the center of gravity and reducing air turbulence under the body
  
  
• Mild provides the closest factory ground clearance and the smoothest ride. Moderate offers ground clearance equivalent to modern sports cars with a little more comfort in town and sportier handling in corners. Low provides ground clearance equivalence to modern hypercars with most of our spring options. Light corresponds to a drop of about 0.7 ″, Moderate corresponds to a drop of about 1.5 ″, Low corresponds to a drop of about 2.1 ″. * Drop measurements are relative to the factory Tesla Model 3 measurements, but from the factory, we have seen different heights varying from 0.6" across different production dates, battery configurations, and tire sizes. Drop measurements are a general reference point for comparing our springs across our range, but may not be accurate due to different starting heights of factory car configurations.
  
  
• Designed, engineered and produced in America
  
  

During our comprehensive aerodynamic study of the Model 3, we tested the efficiency of our linear dual rate lowering springs using CFD, and the results were very interesting!



After installing the moderate version of our linear dual rate lowering springs (1.5" lower body height), it resulted in an 8.1% decrease in the vehicle's total drag, with a reduction of the vehicle's total drag coefficient by 0.019 (factory body height = 28.5" base line, measured at the center of the front wing).

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